Ethiopian Restaurants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ethiopian food has been steadily gaining popularity in the American restaurant scene, although many diners don't know much about Ethiopian offerings. There are places to experience Ethiopian cuisine in Philadelphia.

Abyssinia Restaurant

Complete with a full bar, Abyssinia is the perfect place to have a night out. There are plenty of options for vegetarians, as well as beef, chicken and lamb for the meat lovers. Entrees are reasonably priced around $10 and cooked to order. To avoid the wait of made-to-order food, takeout also is available.

229 S. 45th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2918
(215) 387-2424

Dahlak Restaurant

Zagat rated, Dahlak offers hearty meals at low prices. Traditional indoor, outdoor and bar seating are sure to please any diner. Dahlak accepts reservations, and takeout also is available. There are two locations to choose from.

West Philadelphia/University City:
4708 Baltimore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 726-6464

Germantown:
5547 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 849-0788

Gojjo Bar & Restaurant

Pronounced "go-joe," Gojjo offers an exciting and broad menu. With outdoor seating, upstairs bar and DJ after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Gojjo is fit to please all crowds.

4540 Baltimore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 386-1444
(215) 386-1444

Kaffa Crossing

Family owned and operated, with a distinct fair-trade philosophy and operating as a coffee shop and restaurant, Kaffa has an extensive coffee bar while being BYOB. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Kaffa is a great neighborhood hangout for diners from students to families. With free Wi-Fi and a no-reservation policy, Kaffa maintains a casual, laid-back atmosphere.

4423 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-0504

Almaz Cafe

This cozy two-floor cafe is the perfect place for intimate chats. Functioning in a coffeehouse format, Almaz has an inexpensive but limited menu. Many diners prefer Almaz over other Ethiopian eateries in the area but warn against its American menu offerings.

140 S 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-0108

Ethio Cafe and Carryout

Although uninviting from the outside, Ethio Cafe and Carryout features home-style Ethiopian cuisine in a warm atmosphere. It offers reservations and carry-out cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

4400 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2104

Article Written By Madeline Shores

I have been writing about food for the past three years. In college, I studied food literature and presented my senior research on the evolutions of food in modern media. In 2009, I joined the Endless Simmer team and was named Food Editor at The Gilded Fork, where I learned about food through writing, compiling information, and attending industry events.

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