Fanah Cafe & Pastry

Hands down, the best new cafe in the city. The vibe is perfect, but the story is even better. The owner, Esayas, is a LEGEND. He dreamed of this place for 15+ years and trained in EUROPE to bake for us. That’s next-level commitment! And you can TASTE it. The pastries are insane—like, “should-I-eat-this-slowly-or-devour-it” good. The coffee is top-tier. The whole place just feels special and welcoming. A major bonus: they also do incredible breakfasts and have a weekend buffet! It's the perfect spot for a lazy Saturday or Sunday feast. This spot is going to blow up. Get in now before the secret’s out! I’m already planning my next visit. 10/10, 100 stars, just GO.

Outstanding food, warm and easygoing atmosphere, affordable, and a most dedicated and knowledgeable owner. Discovered this place by chance on a cold afternoon with my family in Richardson. Came back a week later with a small group to celebrate my birthday. No one else had been to this café before, and everyone was highly impressed and enjoyed the experience. Ethiopian food and coffee are delicious and made in-house. Pastries rock, best tiramisu and baklava around. Coffee originated in Ethiopia, and here you can savor it as well as anywhere else. The owner, Isaias, has done it all, from laying the floors to baking the pastries daily. He has plenty of stories to share, including his knowledge of Latin America, where he spent a great deal of time in some of the most challenging places to visit. PS: You can eat with silverware or in traditional Ethiopian style by picking up bites of food with pieces of injera (spongy bread).

My friend and I loved the food. We had coffees and the meat stew with bread, so flavorful. The owner was really welcoming . Definitely give this place a try.

Update: they got lasagna now and is GREAT Great place to study & chill. Good wifi, and honestly, the atmosphere and staff are great. I talked to the owner of this place, who is also the baker. He told me that all the bread was made out of scratch! You can tell by the texture. The food has a touch of homemade yet gourmet. Usually, you would pay a lot for something like this, but prices here are accessible. I really recommend it!

Fanah Cafe is a true gem! They serve authentic cakes made from scratch, rich and aromatic Ethiopian coffee, and even traditional Ethiopian breakfast dishes like ful—which is absolutely delicious and filling. Everything is made with care, and you can really taste the homemade quality. The prices are very affordable, and the ambience is calm and cozy; perfect for studying, working, or just enjoying a peaceful break. The owner is incredibly kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even more special. If you’re looking for a quiet, friendly spot with amazing coffee, fresh cakes, and tasty Ethiopian breakfast, Fanah Cafe is a must-try. Highly recommend!

First time in Dallas and stopped by Fanah Cafe and Pastry—such a great find! We had foul and tibs firfir for breakfast, and both dishes were flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. The tibs firfir had the perfect balance of spice and richness, and the foul was warm and comforting. We also enjoyed some macchiato, which was smooth and strong—just the way it should be. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the service was kind and welcoming. Definitely recommend this spot if you’re looking for authentic Ethiopian breakfast or just a cozy cafe experience in Dallas.

everything was delicious. we got tibs firfir and the fanah fuul, iced americano, and tiramisu. everything was fresh and flavorful and tasted homemade with quality ingredients. the man who owns it is so friendly and does everything from coffee to preparing hot dishes and even making all the pastries every morning. incredibly impressive. relaxing environment to study or work. a true gem of a cafe. i only wish i lived closer. please keep this man in business

Here’s a hidden gems. I love the peaceful vibe, not noisy and good for relax or learning. All cake is fresh and make in a day. Coffee is real Arabica from Ethiopia. The owner is so nice and friendly, he recommends us to drink 8oz cup while we order 12 oz since we don’t know what size is suitable. He want us to enjoy a full coffee feeling, not for the money. For sure, 8oz is cheaper than 12oz. Love how he care each customer. Here’s definitely my new place

Friendly staff recommended the Fanah Fuul and it was delicious! An Ethiopian breakfast, the fava beans in a savory stew with a bit of spice and chopped onions and tomatoes was a refreshing, light, and filling breakfast. It was enough to share for two or a hearty meal for one. The bread is soft and airy with a dense matter that worked well to pair with the food. The latte was good and extremely hot so be careful when drinking! It was less flavorful than other places, but still good. Note that this restaurant is in a busy strip mall with many other shops and there's plenty of parking although could be busy around meal times. Also, the restaurant is noticeable not pristine clean as there are small stains on table mats and some tables and chairs had crumbs. So if that is an issue for you, you may want to do to-go or look carefully for a clean table. Otherwise, it's a great place to enjoy a meal and cup of coffee. Prices are reasonable and portions are generous for the pricing.

Went with my fiancé and a friend. We each tried a piece of cake and coffee. We ended up sharing a little piece of everyone's cake because it was so good! The owner makes the pastries by hand and you can tell he is very proud of his creations. This would be a great place to enjoy some coffee and a sweet treat with friends of even a place to work to get out of the house. They also offer a breakfast buffet on the weekends that we will try out soon. W

Literally just recovered my account to review this place. I can say I was looking for cooper and found gold. Great place to study & chill. Good wifi, and honestly, the coffee and pastries are worth it. They also have vegan options. I was delighted when I found that now they do lasagna and it blown my mind. I talked to the owner of this place, who is also the baker. He told me that all the bread, sauce, pasta and custard (forcthe pastries) were made out of scratch! You can tell by the texture. The food has a touch of homemade & gourmet. Usually, you would pay a lot for something like this, but prices here are accessible. I really recommend it! This is a hidden gem

Super rare to find. I ordered their drip and iced coffee, super affordable and tasty. This cafe is a small family business, their owners treat all their customers kindly.

Had a great vanilla latte and coffee cake. Owner takes a lot of pride in this place and is so friendly! Highly recommend.

We heard about Fana from a Yelp review so we decided to try it. Fana is in a strip mall across from the Huffhines Rec Center so it's easy to find. It's a beautiful interior which, sadly, was not very full when we came on a Sunday morning. I ordered the signature yergacheffee, the Ethiopian coffee that I love. It did not disappoint. It was hot and a bit bitter. Thing is exactly what I had expected. My daughter ordered the iced mocha, which was also good. Due to the other review, I tried the chocolate chip scone; it was fine - a bit dry but OK. That's why I dropped a star. The other pastries looked beautiful, however. Would I come back? Absolutely! Fana is now in my Sunday coffee shop rotation; please support it.

Black forest cake and the coffee cake were both excellent. Cozy, quiet café is great for relaxing & reading.

I stopped by here after working out across the street to get some espresso and pastries. Got a double and it was pretty good. I like this little Ethiopian cafe. The croissant was pretty good and the blue berry scone was decent. Later on, I stopped by again to do some work online since I can't do stuff at home. The lady at the front remembered me and was super nice. She wondered if I enjoyed my order from before and I said I did. Would definitely come back and sample a cake slice. The breakfast items looked interesting to try as well. Ambiance was nice. Some tables have outlets right next to them and there is a nice row of rectangular tables if you need some space to spread out.

I've never had Ethiopian food before. They explained what everything was and what was in everything. I had the fuul. My wife had the adey abeba firfir. Both very tasty. Coffee was good as well and the cakes are great!

I love their coffee & pastries! My daughter loves their fresh house made scones! The owner/service is very friendly! I also love the coziness and spaciousness of the cafe

Came in couple days ago to try the Tiramisu Cake with my usual morning White Chocolate Mocha Frappe. Very Authentic atmosphere, warm welcoming vibes. Great customer service, food got here on time. Definitely be coming back forsure.

I really like their Cake and latte. Thr owner is very respectful and served us with respect. I strongly recommended this place for your choice of desert and coffee.

Very friendly staff! The cafe is spacious with a great atmosphere, it's family-owned, with all the baked items made from scratch. We tried the coffee cake and the muffin, which were both delicious! The pricing is the most reasonable in town. Going back next time to try their coffee!