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Nagadi Coffee
99/100 (171 ratings)
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American
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American
African
Breakfast
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Lunch
"So sad this place is only open on..."
Andrew Flavell
"Pleasant surprise, off the beaten track. A treasure hidden amidst warehouse businesses. We learned a bit about coffee and savored a fabulous cup of..."
Ronnie Biemans
"Best coffee I've ever had! Owner is very knowledgeable and friendly. Wish they were open every..."
Nancy Morgan
"The best coffee in Silver Spring, the DMV, Maryland, and possibly the East Coast. I think even George Howell comes second to Nagadi. Beautifully..."
Stewart Wesley
"Coffee took a while but was worth it! Lots of nice seating options if it isn't too crowded. Very cool to see the actual roasters in the..."
Laura S
"Awesome third-wave roaster. I first discovered Ngadi while living in Kensington, MD, a couple years ago. The quality is still top-notch and friendly..."
Pat
"I really enjoyed coming here! The staff were all very friendly, and I didn't feel pressured to talk. That being said, the communal setup is a great..."
Kelly Primrose
"Wow! I am blown away by this company. I wanted to provide some unique corporate gifts for a large industry event and I searched local roasters in the..."
Mandy Fischer
"It smells so good in here. Amazing single-source coffee beans and deep dedication to making a cup perfectly every..."
Ellen Greer
"By far the best coffee in the vicinity, everything else is starbucks. Fantastic single origin coffees, which are roasted appropriately, pour overs..."
Vova Khryk
"Thereā€™s simply no other coffee shop that can match Nagadiā€™s quality, service, and value. Whether youā€™re a coffee expert or beginner, Nagadi is..."
Robert Furlani
"Truly a special place with unique coffee. Their beans are light roasted and fruity (not sour). The quality of their products turned me into a regular..."
Leslie
"Best mocha I've ever had. This boutique coffee experience is worth the wait. The pound of beans i tried was also among the best I've sampled in the..."
Etienne Rossouw
"What a lovely find. High quality coffee. Tasty baked goods. Super friendly and helpful staff. My son was a fan of the hot chocolate...."
Allison Winters Fisher
"Incredible shot of espresso. Ristretto style which normally isn't my favorite, but their beans are so great. Very knowledgeable staff. Few seating..."
James Walsh
"Love this roaster and shop! Moved in nearby by chance and so glad I did. Totally worth checking out on the weekend or ordering beans if you enjoy..."
HeeJin
"As far as their coffee beans go, they're absolutely some of the very best you can get it the area. Perfectly roasted, incredibly fruity-- making them..."
LotsaSequins (LotsaSequins)
"You know a business is serious about their product when they donā€™t care about aesthetics or decor in their place. Everything is all about the..."
Mi O
"Thereā€™s nothing like Nagadi in the area. Single origin beans from every major specialty coffee region you can think of. Rotating espresso of the..."
Rahul Kohli
"Sneaky low key industrial park pumps out good coffee via window service. Open Saturday mornings but seems to close at..."
Eric
"good coffee beans. Drip coffee is also very..."
Saurav Sharma
"Outstanding coffee roasters, friendly staff. The Mormora Estate is absolutely divine. It is perfect at 15:1 ratio..."
Reid Bangert
Merkato Market & Carry-out
92/100 (57 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
"Yummy and delicious food! Cheap price! Good customer..."
Lula Bezabeh
"The best Ethiopian restaurant in down town silver spring, Md. I love the food! The ketfo is unbelievable. Their customer service is great and their..."
Kibi Sebhat
"I ate two three times I like the food nice customer service clean. It remind Me back home. Highly..."
Muhaba Ahmed
"Weā€™ve had kitfo and tebes in this amazing small restaurant in the downtown Silver Spring, MD. The food was delicious and spicy with reasonable..."
Kebebush Welkema
"Best customer service and the food is also..."
Aki Yoseph
"I was a little leery about ordering here for the first time; Iā€™ve been eating from the plethora of Ethiopian restaurant options in the area for..."
Ella Marie
"Ethiopian food is one of my favorite cuisines. I was happy that a friend recommeded merkato market and carryout to me. The meal we had was excellent...."
Roxans Beatriz
"I have been coming here almost a year now. It's one of my favorite place in dmv area. A hidden gem. I feel lucky to found this place. I have been to..."
DAILY RELAXATION & MEDITATION
"My First time in Silver Spring MD and we stop by this Ethiopian place called Merkato Market & CarryOut. its casual/comfort food all in one . Amazing,..."
Mahendra Cesar
"This will be my favorite Ethiopian restaurant/market place in downtown Silver Spring. We accidnetly found this place called Merkato Market and..."
Zeke Hookha
"We had lunch here a few times this is great food the service was absolutely wonderful and friendly. The server was funny & very welcoming,as well the..."
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"This was my first meal at an Ethiopian restaurant. Love that Ingera bread. Dee-lish. Food great, prices..."
Michael Korn
"Merkato Food was incredible and the staff was very helpful and friendly. I'll be coming back soon.Veggi platter .. Chicken tibs and DOROWOT ALL..."
H. M
"I love this place they have a good service and the food was amazing and delicious....i was there last..."
Bb Aa
"The best food ever!!! and the service are great i love it u all should try..."
Emuti Naser
"This small restaurant was clean and the food is delicious! My kids and I are very..."
Ali Oliver
"I love the food of this place and service is really..."
samantha johnson
"Very good food and excllent customer..."
Mesfun Hailemariam
"Excellent food and service! Highly..."
Tony Parker
"I really like this restaurant I will come back..."
Yordi Gezae
"If you love Ethiopian goods, this is the place to..."
Geme
"One of the best restaurant in silver..."
ali seid
"Great food at the greatest..."
Afiriam Kassa
Abol
91/100 (449 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
"My first time having Senegalese, and my first Beignet! The Fataya Pastel (fish pastry) was yummy. A good meal for 2..."
Ben
"I had a great experience at Koite grill. The food was flavorful and amazing. The service was impeccable. Will definitely..."
jose valentin
"One of my favorite restaurants in silver spring. The food never disappoints and is a go to on days I donā€™t want to cook. Pro tip: order pickup at..."
Precious Tebid
"This is going to be my spot. I love this entire set up. The food is superb. The drinks are fantastic. The service is wonderful. And I can sit outside..."
Alicia Christina Aisha
"So I went here not knowing what to expect, but the reviews were so good so I had to try. My honest opinion. Wow. The food was so tasty and..."
Haseeb Mohammed
"Food is excellent. Large portions. Clean restaurant. Restrooms are also clean. Service was fast. The staff courteous. Decor is simple with some..."
la vie est belle
"Nice great food nice people. They have a good truck on 2030 west Virginia Ave..."
Maam Saay (YOLO)
"It is clean. The food is great. This is my first time to try the african food. I like the meat! The price is very nice,..."
Joshua T
""Kotie Grill is a hidden gem that serves up some of the most delicious and flavorful food you'll ever taste. From their mouthwatering grilled chicken..."
JohnJoseph Best
"Visited 11.18.23 FOOD: 5/5 Ordered the Salmon Steak with jollof and plantains and the Dibi Chicken with jollof and Mac and cheese in addition to..."
S.M.
"Do yourself a favor and check them out. Everything is good. The goat dibi meal, the beef shawarma, the jollof rice; they even have Mac and cheese for..."
Osa Obaseki
"I heard about Koite Grill from the Washington Post issue, and knew I had to try this restaurant. I drove today from Arlington to Silver Spring and..."
Jessie
"As a fellow west african I am always on the lookout for home that reminds me of home and this place hits the mark. The meats are always well spiced..."
Samantha Doyle
"My experience at koite grill is always Top tier! The service is amazing.They are so welcoming ! Bintou is always a delight to deal with . The food is..."
Christelle Nyanda
"Please do yourself a favor and try the foods there. I am so glad I found this place. Had broiled whole chicken and grilled lamb, couscous, rice..."
luan do
"As a Senegalese person the food was absolutely amazing. The dibi, thiebou diene, fataya, bissap everything was immaculate! And reminded me so much of..."
Fafa
"I stumbled upon Koite one day as they were bbqing on Branch Ave. It was the line that drew my attention. The line of brown folks always pique my..."
Lynn Anderson
Beteseb Restaurant
88/100 (870 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Television
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Nice, simple ambiance. Lovely wait staff, friendly, patient. I've always loved Ethiopian food and this was right at the top of the quality list. The..."
John Mason
"One of the best Ethiopian food in the area. I was there with my friends for lunch. We meet the owner he was a wonderful man. I recommend for..."
Salome Autolino
"Great place! Very clean, friendly and food is great. Favorite part besides the food is you grab your own beer in th cooler. Get what you want...."
Theingi Thermidor
"Perfect. I've had Ethiopian food in DC Virginia and Maryland at almost all of the restaurants and they by far have the best food in the DMV. Veggie..."
Joey Fi
"Delicious food and lovely waitstaff. Perhaps the best collard greens Iā€™ve ever had..."
Heather Eig
"The best place to go with family or friend just u name it u will bee very happy with ur guest nice and testy..."
Sammy Teka
"Great, Tasty and authentic Ethiopian food with amazing customer service. I felt like home away..."
Tefera Hailu
"Unusual and Excellent service with exceptional Ethiopian food, Will come back very..."
Tommy Abate N
"Excellent food and amusing hospitality ........ best restaurant..."
Hana Hailu
"No Question the best restaurant plz trying u guys u love..."
Yeheyes Mulat
"Nice food, not many Ethiopian where I'm at, so it was nice to try this out. Maybe ration how much of the sponge bread you use, or order an extra..."
Peyton Hu
"Positively delicious. Very generous portions, such delicious spices, so flavorful. There was 5 of us and we ordered two of the large plates. We are..."
Big Traveler
"Great food and always good service. I always enjoy the vegetarian combo. Sometimes I order the lamb tibs which are super flavorful. I like to order..."
Ray Moreno
"Met up with a local friend and decided to try out an Ethiopian restaurant. We were not disappointed at all. The lamb tibs, spicy beef tibs, and..."
deathrider0331
"Taste of Ethiopia, tasty food and great..."
George Kamil
"This was my go-to place for Ethiopian food when I lived in MD. For first-timers, you can never go wrong with the crispy beef. If you feeling..."
Anson Zheng
"Met up with a close friend that I havenā€™t seen in 20 years and she recommended this Ethiopian restaurant. I havenā€™t had Ethiopian food in a long..."
Loida
"The best food with the best friendly and professional staff, the restaurant is located conveniently in downtown silver spring and a few blocks from..."
Henok Garedew (Henny breezy)
"What an amazing place for Ethiopian cuisine! WARNING, portion sizes are LARGE and filling. We had the kitfo (raw beef), veggie combo, and crispy beef..."
Jeff Tong
"By far the best Ethiopian food I have had. The vegetarian options are , the chickpeas, the fule- think Arab ful, and the anjira (sour dough bread) is..."
Suhaib Webb
"We had a really great experience here, our server was friendly and guided us thru the menu. Iā€™ve had Ethiopian food before and this place was..."
Chris P.
"The best Ethiopian food! Today, I had lunch - food was delicious & staff was extremely friendly! I always get the Veggie Combo. I highly recommend..."
Carlie Madison
"amazing ethpoian food. i would go back again. good beer..."
behn farahpour
"The food is very good and the restaurant has a welcoming casual atmosphere. Most dishes are served with injera, which is delicious. The portions are..."
Adam Friedman
"Amazingly good food. As an Ethiopian myself, I never thought restaurant food could taste so good. Truly remarkable food and equally excellent..."
Ephrem Sahlu
"Classic authentic Ethiopian food. Pleasant interior. Mostly locals come here which is a great sign itā€™s the real..."
Galen Oettel
"Very good food. The staff is very nice and helpful, also with the choice of meals. Relaxing atmosphere but deprived of any ethnic decoration/..."
Beni Megido
Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant
88/100 (1224 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"I must say that the vegetarian platter served at Rohobot is very delicious and that it definitely kept me full during my time of the month, ha..."
Athena Baker
"This is one of the best Ethiopian places in DC! Every time I come here I'm blown away by the food. Affordable and delicious, the restaurant is good..."
Nathaniel Spicer
"I very much enjoyed the Ye-beg Tibs (chunks of lamb) and the injeera. While eating one TV had on football (soccer) and the other was..."
Samuel Carrara
"The owners were a gem to work with! I reached out to them to order catering for a large group. They worked with me to get the food prepared and..."
Isatu Barry
"Absolutely stellar food, nice atmosphere, and very very good service. Highly..."
Kat C
"I always stop by this place every time when I am around D.C. area. Price is reasonable. Food always taste amazing with huge portion. This time I..."
Chin
"The owner was really nice with us. Weā€™ve had Ethiopian food before and this restaurant is now in our top 3. The place is clean and well organized...."
Nicolas Sabogal
"My Favorite restaurant Sliver Spring šŸ’Æ The owner Mitiku very nice person & the food itā€™s on point šŸŽÆ nah šŸ§¢ believe..."
Aron E
"The food is amazing. The injera is very flavorful, iā€™ve had some places where this wasnā€™t the case however this is the absolute best Ethiopian..."
madison V
"Delicious food, my new favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the DC area! Lovely customer service! Love that I can create my own veggie combo by getting..."
Nicole Ochoa
"I love Rohobot so much! Every time we travel to the area we make sure to grab food from them. One time we took about an hour detour (with traffic) on..."
Kat M
"The BEST Ethiopian food in the DC area (well, actually anywhere that Iā€™ve eaten!) Everything is wonderful and the timatim fitfit makes a great..."
S M
"THƉ BEST YAWAZE TUBS šŸ˜ Always fresh and flavorful. They take their time to cook it. iā€™ve ordered four times in the past..."
Jennifer Lynn
"Rohobot by far is the best Ethiopian restaurant Iā€™ve experienced in the DMV. The food is amazing and the portions are very generous..."
Yusuf Abdoulafuww
"Best Ethiopian food Iā€™ve eaten. When Iā€™m out of town/country , i literally canā€™t wait to get home to get some tibs. Favorite dish because of..."
damonte littleton
"The experience was so awesome! The food was amazing. There were so many flaky layers to the freshly made lentil sambusa and the flavor combinations..."
Anna Parker
"The manager and staff were very friendly and provided the best customer service. The food was the best and I plan on coming here again. This is..."
Marylin Funes
"Huge, delicious servings. I had two meals of..."
Cole Turner
Addis Ababa
86/100 (438 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
"Excellent food. Iā€™m not an expert in Ethiopian cuisine, but I really enjoyed everythingā€¦ both lamb and vegetarian options. Food was savory and..."
Scott Wilezol
"We had a wonderful meal here. We ordered the combination meat AND combination vegetable and it was enough for 5 people. We also had the coffee at the..."
Khun C
"The most tender injera I have had in the US. Effoi offers imported injera which is a luxury worth traveling to Silver Spring for. There was a coffee..."
Christina B
"Best Ethiopian in the DC area! Delicious, authentic and served with a smile. Itā€™s my favorite go-to place. Guaranteed to be fantastic every..."
Shefali Srivastava
"Oh wow is this place great! The food here is mouth watering. My companion and I destroyed a veggie platter with some added kitfo. The service is..."
Cinnamon Bunny
"The quality and variety of the food were superb. I would definitely advise to try the Effoi Special and the veggie combo. Finish the meal with some..."
J. Camacho
"This place is special. Their food is amazing, customer service is excellent and they have a small our door tables. Fridays and weekends are pretty..."
Abe Haile
"Delicious food, great service, and a relaxing atmosphere. Do yourself a favor and check it out. The fish gulash was so..."
Kristin Smith
"Budget friendly, great food and enough vegetarian options. You don't go to Effoi for fine dining, you go there for a homely vibe with great food at..."
Saurabh Kadam
"Holy moly! Woah! Over the last year I tried more then 20 different Ethiopian restaurants and Effoi is one of the Top 3 in my list! You are..."
Nils HĆ¼nerfĆ¼rst
Debab Restaurant
85/100 (542 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Ethiopian
African
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is a cute little place right in downtown silver spring. I decided to try this one because of other reviews. I went around noon with a friend. We..."
Monne Davis
"Nazrawi was a delightful experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot for both casual and special occasions. The staff..."
Selam Mathewos
"Amazing Ethiopian restaurant in the DMV. Beautiful restaurant and fun atmosphere. The food is top notch. We came on a busy night and service was a..."
Kylie Stamm
"The food was absolutely amazing. It was my first time ever having Ethiopian food and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was relaxing, the..."
MoƱe London
"As an Ethiopian, it felt like a little slice of home. By far best habesha food iā€™ve had in the states. It was amazing. Also, the staff were super..."
Manny
"Really delicious and well-priced food! Friendly staff with good recommendations. A great spot to share food with..."
Jordyn Hansen Burton
"Great Ethiopian food. Super attentive and helpful service. Not a fancy decor, but the vibe is right. Our server suggested dishes and customized our..."
James O'Keeffe
"I love Ethiopian food and Nazrawi definitely serves very good Ethiopian food. My family and I ordered Nazrawi special kitfo, Banatu and Lamb Derek..."
Marie Tabanda
"My friend brought me here. She told me this I was the best Ethiopian food. I agree! The food is amazing and fresh! I ordered the veggie platter. No..."
Kenny Blaaq
"Excellent Ethiopian food! The veggie combo was so tasty and everything came out pretty quickly. The server was attentive and friendly. We'll be..."
Elena Aragon
"The food here was beyond amazing, we have tried many Ethiopian restaurants in Silver Spring and DC but we think this was the best food. Below a..."
Damiana
"Wow. Probably the best Ethiopian food in downtown silver spring. The place is clean, the food is delicious, and the service is great. What more could..."
Aphrodit Lima
"Fast Ethiopian food that is really good. I've been here one time before the menu changed and waited staff were added. The staff are always friendly..."
Pia Pia
"The lentils are so good! Kind service. We went on Monday so the atmosphere was..."
Amanda Sutter
"It was a very great experience having Ethiopian food at this restaurant me and my friends were there for a dinner the food was amazing and also the..."
Delina Hagos
"Authentic Ethiopian dishes with coffee ceremony! You feel at a typical traditional Ethiopian home: the music, coffee ceremony, traditional food, and..."
Yosef Haile
"I had an amazing experience at Nazrawi restaurant. The food was good - full of authentic Ethiopian flavors and spices. The service was top notch with..."
hemen yared
"The veggie platter and coffee is fantastic! Great atmosphere and friendly staff! Best Ethiopian in silver..."
Holly
"A truly Ethiopian night! My husband and I are allergic to pepper. Foods were spice free. įŠ įˆ˜įˆ°įŒįŠ“įˆˆįˆ..."
Farnoosh Jafarian
Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant
83/100 (641 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
African
Ethiopian
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Lamb
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"For my first time, the food is decent. I did not know what to expect and this establishment delivered on a unique dining experience. The atmosphere..."
oliverw24
"Best place to eat. I recommend it is enjoyable sit down waitress is a very nice day. Make sure you need everything you need at your qualities. Why..."
Abrham Betty
"I love the services I love the restaurant is not too far downtown Silver Spring the nice love this place. The food is to die for is the awesome place..."
Edlawit Nigusu
"The food is so amazing. They restart this so much. The people are very nice, the owner can't even talk to me, she's very nice. I love the music in..."
Joseph Bailey
"I love how the waitresses greet you when you walk away to the door. I love you have a Seatu at the table ask you everything is good. Would you like..."
Betelihem Getaneh
"There are some places you go and you instantly feel at home. While in San Diego, I intentionally supported Black businesses and got some good Vegan..."
Watta Kesselly
"The food is magnificent. Richard's and bartenders Excellent service Lucy's restaurant Magnificent place to eat. I recommended to all my friends And..."
Joseph Bailey
"The waitresses are so funny everybodyā€™s so friendly in this world smart I really recommend eating here Lema friends have parties here. We did a..."
Betelihem
"We visited on a Thursday night around 9:00 pm. There are lots of decent to good Ethiopian places in downtown Silver Spring but most were closed. Was..."
Mike Mondy - Keller Williams Realty
"Food was fantastic and flavorful! Great value! Service was absolutely horrendous, unfortunately. We waited over an hour for our food and almost as..."
Nicholas Parisi
"One of the best Ethiopian places in greater DC area. The flavors are spot on and the portion size is generous. There are plenty of options for..."
Debdeep Bhattacharya
"Iā€™ve tried several restaurants in the DMV. Lucy offers authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Doro wot or the three combos are worth a shot (also my..."
Fitsum Shebeshe
"the food is amazing. try the Ethiopian coffee but make sure you have cash or Zelle to pay the coffee lady..."
behn farahpour
"Outstanding. We had sambusa and veggie combo, both were fantastic. The baklava was not very good, too soggy. Fair prices, good time. Enjoyed..."
Frank Llauder
"If you're searching for an unforgettable dining experience that tantalizes your taste buds, offers impeccable customer service, and immerses you in..."
Zizu
Sheger Spring Cafe
83/100 (635 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
African
Ethiopian
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Sheger Spring Cafe at this point is crazy good ā€“ a total flavor party in your mouth! Whether you're planning a bash or just craving some awesome..."
Alemmaya Mulugeta
"Great food with quality and great customer..."
Robenus Tolesa
"I had such a wonderful experience at Sheger Spring Cafe. Courteous service and delicious food. I have tested some menu items and they were all great..."
Teshome Wakene
"Best Burger and Kuanta Firfir in town!!! The burger taste exactly like the burger in Ethiopia! The taste takes me back home..."
Etsube Yitbarek
"One of my favorite Ethiopian restaurant around Silver Spring. The food takes long, but it's worth the wait. Very authentic and full of..."
Junaid O
"Good place, just the food take too long to arrive to your..."
Sergio Romero
"Ordered veggie platter and it came nicely packed. Tasted good,..."
Marie Tabanda
"Great ambiance and food is excellent as well as customer..."
Bruke Gebre
"The service is very excellent. The waitress called #LEMLEM she is very a good..."
Bemenet Yonas
"The atmosphere is good but the Goden tibs is amazing! Perfect dish for meat..."
Kewani Mulugeta
"Nice and cozy bar. Mike makes the best drinks and gives excellent customer..."
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"Fresh, spicy Ethiopian food. Especially the..."
Brook Wossen
"I love this spot to hang out and relax and eat some..."
Christina Burke
"A good place to have an Ethiopian foods, a good place to have drinks and hang out as well as to watch..."
Mesfin M
Bete Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe
82/100 (767 ratings)
Restaurants
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
African
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was our first time here. The food was very good! Of course, I havenā€™t been to an Ethiopian restaurant that I havenā€™t liked. We got the..."
Kelly H
"Five stars purely because of our server (besides the great food). She was so accommodating and friendly, even made me a special oat milk latte adding..."
Emily Kim
"NIce Ethiopian Restaurant. Food, service, price were fine. I tried Meat Combination Platter - everything was delicious with good portion for 2-3..."
Ketsanee Petoudomsiri
"Great atmosphere with lots of outdid and even upstairs seating. The owner was extra attentive even offering extra enjera and cabbage & carrots. I..."
Ray Moreno
"Delicious meal with friendly service. The tea and entrees were..."
Paul Davidson
"The experience at Bete Ethiopian has been one of a kind. The Chef is a sweetheart! This will be our place for date night from now on! The food was..."
Josie Marcelle
"We were a party of 6 and had a wonderful meal. This an old house and they treat you like a member of the family. We had lamb, beef, fish and a..."
David Eisenberg
"I went here for the first time a few weeks ago and had an amazing experience. I had only had Ethiopian food once before, but it was so good I wanted..."
Paige Wilson
"Delicious food and friendly staff. Our waiter was very attentive. Entrees are ideal size to share with a date. The amount of injera bread that comes..."
Galen Oettel
"Get Momā€™s tea!! It was perfect for the cold weather and naturally sweet! We had the most delicious meal with the best host. Canā€™t wait to go..."
Emily Bernstein
Istar Cafe
82/100 (222 ratings)
Restaurants
American
French
African
Ethiopian
"There arenā€™t any places that can compare to iStar Coffee! The coffee is on point, the service amazing and the place is clean. All of that pales in..."
Ben Heffron
"This coffee Shop is cool. Its new and a lot of people doesn't know about it. But I found it very interesting. I tasted their beverages on several..."
seble bete
"I have spent a lot of time at iStar Coffee. I often come to get a latte, crepe (spinach, avocado, egg, and cheese, to be specific. . . .yum) and..."
Andrea Battiola
"I heard about their breakfast sandwich and I wanted to try it. It was delicious and reasonable price. As a matter of fact you can say it is way..."
Anna Holovko
"Good food and coffee -- we had the bacon, egg and cheese, as well as the sausage and egg on croissants. The caramel macchiato and the cappuccino were..."
Sergey Novikov
"Great place. Awesome vibe that I haven't seen anywhere else. The food is great and the conversation/atmosphere keeps you there. I even heard the..."
Khalil Lemon
"Istar coffee is one of the best coffee shop in silver spring! They have delicious coffee, food (breakfast) is made from scratch, it is perfect place..."
Afri Bulbula
"Been here more than once. Male owner is alot more attentive and food is better when prepped by him than female worker. Crepes and breakfast..."
Jenni Ɓvila
"Nice grub joint with free wifi. You can get an introductory lesson on Amharic script from the owner. Try to come on a consistent day..."
黄ꖇ굷Andrew
"Delicious food and coffee. Amazing prices, and a happy hour. Friendly and welcoming service. Great neighborhood spot for hanging out or doing some..."
Lucette Moran
"Cool place. I understand it's new, but they don't have enough people to run the place. (Orders might take longer than you might..."
Mia Laze
"We love the food and coffee. Our customers also enjoyed the reception. Good job..."
Circle Driving School
"Brand New Coffee Shop, free wifi, great service and delicious coffee. I definitely..."
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Lesaac Ethiopian Cafe
81/100 (1091 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Vegan Options
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Spaghetti with Veggie Plate
Wine
Moet Chandon Rose
Coconut cake
Fruit salad
Breakfast Combo
Shiro
Perrier Water
Ethiopian Injera
FIM TIBS
Draft Beer
Fish Gulash
Kitfo
Awaze Beef TIBS
Doro Wot
Special Ful Fava Beans with Eggs on Injera
Breakfast Combination
Satay
Lentil Sambosa
Cappuccino
African
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Everything was on point here. It was all very good. From the food to the servers, I can say nothing bad. I went here with some family and friends. We..."
ŹžĻƒuɘH
"This place was exceptionally good until I received the bill. Now I call it a phenomenon. Iā€™ve been to Ethiopian restaurants all over the IS SO I..."
John Ghertner
"I came here to try Ethiopian food for the first time on my birthday. The food was GOOD. I couldn't believe that this is what I'd been missing this..."
Olivia
"Cute cafe in easy to access location. Nice option if you are looking for something light to eat for..."
Christina B
"Eat here every time we are in the area. Coffee is wonderful. Love the vegetarian platter. I always add beef tibs. Had my first breakfast platter a..."
Mandy Hoffmann
"I wish I took more pictures. My partner and I got the vegetarian platter and coffee and ginger tea. It came out in these cool cups! Everything was..."
Mia Ross
"Friendly staff. Very delicious food. Peaceful atmosphere. Outside seating. Large indoor seating. Photo is The Traditional Veggie Platter with a bowl..."
Lorna F
"No other place would've given my son this experience for his 18th Birthday other than Lesaac restaurant. it was MAGICAL INDEED! The owners and the..."
Emu Azi
"Amazing experience! The food, the service and everything is amazing! Thank you..."
Lema Zelalem
"Every dish comes with injira, so I recommend getting something that doesn't have a lot of injira in it. The lentil split pea soup was..."
Angela
"Fantastic fresh food and quick, friendly service. This was my second time eating here and loved it both times. I have tried many of the Ethiopian..."
Holly Nelson
"Great food! Great time! You have to..."
Ryan Walters
"I like their coffee and the ambient is also unique for an Ethiopian eatery. The service is not satisfactory, they need to hire professional waiters...."
Tekie Anday
"Came in late at like, 11:40 on a Sunday, was hungry for something good. The service was great and the dish was soo amazing that I had to save some to..."
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Meleket Restaurant
80/100 (712 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"This was our first time dining at MELEKET. Our daughter and her husband order takeout from here very frequently. Ethiopian cuisine is probably my..."
P GERM
"Great services, wonderful atmosphere, oh the taste food. Very welcoming stop. Suggestion of food was wonderful. Go in and try it. We sat and eat and..."
Alicia Kong
"The portion size are huge so donā€™t worry about not getting full of rich and kinda healthy food. The only ā€žproblemā€œ I had was the taste but that..."
Nils HĆ¼nerfĆ¼rst
"Delicious Ethiopian food. I don't live in Silver spring but I make it a point to eat here whenever I'm visiting. One of the best restaurants I've..."
Trupti Gaikwad
"Excellent food and much better than many other Ethiopian places in the area. Nounou is an excellent host who took care of us..."
George Metry
"It was good. Not go out of the way, great, travel from another state amazing. But decent Ethiopian food. However, a shining highlight was the sauce..."
Samson Williams
"I highly recommend this restaurant for everyone who loves Ethiopian food. We had kitfo and dulet for late break fast. My Niece had salmon fish which..."
Zezu Kimo
"Great food (lots of it) and a great atmosphere. Soft African saxophone playing the background and a conversationally dark ambiance. We got the lamb..."
Brian Wilson
"Meleket is the MOST AUTHENTIC, rich Ethiopian Cuisine that you will be able to find throughout the entire DMV. They are warm, welcoming, and will..."
Purify Love
"The most heathy and tasty delicious with a natural smile with a a great service Ethiopian restaurant DMV area hereā€™s meleket restaurant having..."
Sisay Abate
"Gracious amounts of injera on this pick up; it was not available when it said it would be on the application yet the food quality was worth it;..."
Sydney Epps
"Great food and prices on drinks will bring us back! Our server was a delight of a..."
Ali Tharrington
"Extremely delicious! Authentic! I enjoyed everything we ate on our huge injera plate. Very good misir wot, shiro wot and beets like I have never had..."
L Boh
"First time here. Great food presentation. Good portions and..."
Mindy Skelly
"Fantastic Ethiopian Food!!! Thoroughly enjoyed the meats and..."
Roger Reinsch
"The food is a little Americanized for my tastes... but I get it... and it was still tasty. I like the space though and the staff is good. i did have..."
Antonio HaileSelassie
"Very nice updated dinning room lights and Friday live music. The experience was..."
Michael Allen
"Seriously, always fresh and always great flavor! On top of that, the staff is very friendly and will take the time to explain the dishes. Our choice..."
Eric Duer
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant
80/100 (284 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Very good place to drink a beer or taste the delicious food. The music is very good and the staff is super friendly and..."
Ellh Chris
"Great experience and great food. Friday nights have both a live band and..."
Jamille Shuler
"The food is absolutely delicious. The wait staff are very accommodating and polite. The atmosphere is appealing and clean and relaxing soft music..."
Markia Appiah
"I been a regular customer since 2014 . I always enjoyed this spot and the vibe. However as a dedicated customer I truly feel they are overpriced now..."
jackdaniel654
"Nice casual place to visit for hookah. They have a seating area located in the side alley of the restaurant. We went on a Friday night and they had a..."
Sara Rozario
"THE OWNER IS GREAT ...Anthony his manager is great. Love the lamb..."
Ray Marshall
"Nice bands and great food. Owner comes and greets. Outside food and hookah area . Nice view. Some night it has a party room in the back to celebrate...."
E B
"The veggie platter with 5 sides is bomb, not to mention the sambusas are a VERY nice size. Great customer service and the pricing is reasonable. One..."
Liz
"Absolutely fantastic. We were unfamiliar with how to eat Ethiopian food, but the staff was eager to help..."
Jason Struck
"I am not really familiar with Ethiopian food, so my rating is 4* for the food. Add to that outdoor seating, late hours (the place stays open we'll..."
Dimitri Ivanoff
"Thursdays Night Comedy open..."
ROUGH WARREN
"We ate here for the first time today and absolutely loved it. The food was excellent and so flavorful. Not to mention, you get a lot! Fair pricing..."
Casey
"Great atmosphere! I came in on a Friday night and was surprised by an incredible reggae performance. The food is pretty good, but the music was..."
Mikael Solomon
Langano Ethiopian Restaurant
77/100 (650 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
African
Ethiopian
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Beef
Lamb
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Come here every other day amazing staffing and amazing low price draft beers an delicious..."
Ev Mendez
"Friendly staff and great food. The Ethiopian coffee was excellent. I didn't take a picture of the coffee service but it's definitely a must have. The..."
Ken S
"Incredible hospitality From the welcoming atmosphere's to the delicious cuisine they serve, Langano Ethiopian restaurant a must-visit for any foodie..."
įˆįˆ‹įŒ© įˆ³įˆˆ
"The vegi platter is our go to in my family (meat eaters and vegans) I personally am not a big fan of the beets but everything else is good or better..."
Vivian Jacobs
"I hate that I love this place. Itā€™s like little Ethiopia around the corner. The restaurant aesthetic screams Addis, I couldā€™ve sworn I saw a..."
Beruke Mekasha
"Amazing food at amazing prices I canā€™t recommend this place enough out of all the Ethiopian spots within a 5 miles radius(which is a lot) this..."
Lupin's World
"Very authentic place to try out variety of Ethiopian dishes. 100%..."
Fahmi Misbah
"I had the yegna special Whoever is the Night Shift cook at this spot did great a..."
Anatoli :;;;;;;;
"Incredible food and reasonably priced. I was looking for something more authentic and this was..."
Nagela Nukuna
"The fried croaker with gomen, cabbage and injera were excellent. I felt the atmosphere was like D.C. and..."
James Kark
"The veggie combo here has lots of good options! I would've liked just a liiiiiittle bit of urgency from the staff, but that would only make the place..."
Manasij Venkatesh
Roger Miller Restaurant
76/100 (669 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Sit down
African
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food was soo delicious in every way delicious and the customer service was outstanding. I definitely recommend Roger Miller Restaurant to anyone..."
Injera Everywhere
"Wow ! The service is so warm. We ordered the Jamajama, delicious! If you want authentic African food and wonderful service eat here..."
Relax RV Podcast (Relaxrn)
"Okay so we came to D.C from Philly and the African restaurants wasnā€™t giving us that home cooked meal so we found this restaurant from google . I..."
Maya
"EVERYTIME Iā€™ve came here the food was spectacular!!! Today I tried something new which was the fried croaker & Jollof rice with peppers. I also..."
China Hyde
"Good restaurant with a variety of meal suggestions. Food taste good and seem fresh. Fried plantains should be better cooked. They are cut tick and..."
Y. O.
"Food was flavorful. Service was good. The owner came out to speak to us so that was some good hospitality. I'd recommend..."
Nnamdi Obiako
"Food is delicious. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 stars is their cassava leaf was blended and looked more like a soup and was poured over my..."
dede H
"Owned by the sweetest Francophone couple. Absolutely delicious food, which you can tell is home made. There are plenty of grilled meat options for..."
Aleem Datoo
"Grilled chicken, shrimp, and beef with spinach and fried rice...... THE BOMB!!! So much flavor and portions are perfect I will..."
Marche Morris
"Owner Patrick, treats his customers like family..the food has been consistently delicious..well prepared & cooked to order. Roasted Tilapia with..."
Sandi G in DC
"*****5 STARS RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO EVERYONE***** This place has great food and excellent customer service. I went here to order takeout for the 1st..."
Josiah OnFire
"Absolutely delicious. The owners are so wonderful and kind and amazing chefs. It has outdoor and indoor seating and feels cozy and professional...."
Oli B
"some of the best food iā€™ve ever had! got the veggie delight with fufu and the ayaba entree (both vegetarian) and they were so delicious,..."
Steph Tarno
"I enjoy coming here. I like the variety of West African dishes available. The service is always great and the staff is friendly. I'm picky about my..."
Osa Obaseki