Guzo Cafe

Cute coffeeshop with reasonable prices and very tasty food. It was a pleasant surprise to discover this place and eat Ethiopian food as a light lunch. The waitress is learning which requires some patience but overall very nice space and food and coffee!

It took 35 minutes to get our latte and tea after we placed our order and an hour to get our food which was incorrect (we had asked for a Turkey, egg, and cheese and I specifically said on a bagel, not an English muffin). Wouldn’t have even been a problem if the food didn’t take an over an hour. At that point, I didn’t want to get it redone and wait another 30 minutes. I’m not sure if it’s because I got the Ethiopian platter but, if so, they should warn you how long it will take. Overall, very disappointing experience that I was not expecting based off the extensive positive reviews that brought me here.

We enjoyed the food, artsy vibe and a warm welcome at our weekend lunch. It was our first time eating Ethiopian food. The owner explained the dishes and reassured us that they wouldn't be too spicy. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options. We devoured a dish called Alicha: carrots & potato puree, collard greens, yummy sauce eaten with flatbread. There's a wide variety of hot and cold beverages that you can customize with your favorite type of milk. Our dessert muffin and pumpkin bread were also fresh and delicious. The cafe welcomes dogs and offers dog treats. The cafe also supports local artists by featuring works for sale on their walls.

I visited here about 3 months ago and had a great experience. I tried their avocado toast and iced vanilla latte, both of which were delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly, and I can’t wait to go back and try some Ethiopian dishes.

Delicious and well priced. I will happily come here any time! My spouse and I were even given extra injera and sides. It reminded me of being fed more by loving relatives who just love the fact that you love their food so much. The coffee was excellent as well 😊

It's a cute, Ethiopian café. I really enjoy their vegetarian platter. I got the meat one (beef), but it was way too spicy and didn't agree with me. Nonetheless, I appreciate the service and the space gives me peaceful vibes. I love the decor.

Brought me to tears. Shout outs to the owner Wubet, she has really created one of the best Ethiopian spots in Philly. A great selection of Ethiopian food for new enjoyers, I greatly appreciated that the items had their authentic names and translated labels to assist the uninitiated in ordering. While there may not be as many options as other locations, the dish, flavors, and dining experience of the food is nailed. They advertise a vegan friendly menu, but as a non-vegan I still found myself in tears at how good the food was. (it's not my first time eating this type of food with a friend of mine as we go out once a month to a different spot) Now the kicker to this spot is that they combine the spices with their cafe options such as tea, ice tea, and coffee. If you are a sweet tea fan, get their Ethiopian Ice tea... you won't want anything else. I've been a barista at a few cafés and I gotta say, whatever brand of coffee they use is spiced and brewed to perfection, and it's complementary when you dine in on Saturdays I believe, but please fact check by visiting or calling in. The coffee is so good that I had it black, which I never do. It was simply full bodied, and the flavor notes shined on their own. For a spot open for 5 months, the only issues have been the small venue and I say that as a way to endorse how much I hope this local business flourishes. I adore Guzo Cafe. Thank you again Wubet.

Love this place! Coffee is delicious, with a good caffeine hit and mild, gentle spiced flavor. Not too sour or bitter. And right by the park, so super sweet to sit outside on a nice day. Need to come back for BYOB weekend brunch or weekday dinner!

I was excited to visit this cafe and it did NOT disappoint. The service was stellar, the food was yummy and the tea was unique yet authentic. I love that the ambiance also has a community feel! Excited to have this in the neighborhood!!

Guzo Cafe is such a great addition to the neighborhood. Wubet, the owner, is wonderful. Guzo Cafe offers delicious Ethiopian food. The vegetarian platter is very delicious. I've also tried the chicken platter but the chicken is very spicy and too spicy for me. Guzo cafe also opens up its space to host different meet ups and pop up events, so I love how they support the community.

I just discovered this gem! Good location and cheerful atmosphere. I enjoyed a vegan oatmeal cookie and their absolutely delicious iced tea! The owner is very kind and welcoming! I will definitely be back for a vegan Ethiopian meal.

Great spot across the street from the park. Passed by here to grab a coffee and realized it was just opened about a week ago. Very spacious seating spot and the owners are very friendly and welcoming. The coffee is pretty good and well priced for the neighborhood. They do have ice coffee and specialty teas. I saw they have bagels and croissants from four worlds bakery on woodland Ave. Definitely must try if you're walking around the area

Great customer service. The matcha lattes were perfect, and I was so impressed that they stick 2% milk! I liked that they offered sweetened and unsweetened matcha. The veggie sandwich on sourdough was really good too. I can't wait to go back and try the Ethiopian food!

Adorable, bright corner cafe/coffee shop serving a variety of pastries, sandwiches, Ethiopian food, hot and cold beverages. Everything is delicious and the staff is super friendly and kind. My dirty Ethiopian chai was phenomenal as was the chicken platter. I'll definitely be back!

This latte was good I will definitely return to enjoy some food and good customer service

I don't normally review any place unless it's outstanding. I've been living at Hawthorne for almost 10 years and there has never been a local cafe that's satisfactory until this one. This new cafe is what you call "a hole in the wall" which is an absolute treasure. Even though it's new, the family oriented environment will have you believe they've been here for decades. Upon entering t's very obvious the place is very well maintained and clean. The pastries on display are fresh, and the items on the menu are better than you could imagine. The menu is very simple breakfast items and drinks (Coffee, Tea, Chai) with a few Ethiopian choices from their recently added Brunch section. I must recommend the Alicha (Potatoes and Carrots). IF YOU DONT TRUST ME, that's your loss. It's simply amazing. After Yaas Fruitea Cafe on South and 12th closed their business over a year ago, it's been hard trying to find a Cafe you could actually enjoy visiting. I'm definitely stoked about this business and I'm happy it's in the neighborhood. It's something Hawthorne really needed after 2020! Cheers :)

I went to Guzo on my birthday on a whim and what a great choice! I was hungry for lunch knowing I had birthday dinner coming up, so my friend and I split the combo platter which was so tasty. Ethiopian food on this side of the Schuylkill river, and close to South Philly no less!! I also loved that she had Ethiopian iced tea; I enjoy Ethiopian spiced coffee but I also limit my caffeine, ha. The interior is right-sized in my opinion. There's a few tables, so we were able to sit down since that's what we were in the mood for, but this would be a really good place to get to-go when you're in the neighborhood, or to hang out at the park right across the street. They have Ethiopian food but also other options including beautiful pastries from Four Worlds bakery, so whatever time of day you go, it's a great pick. Definitely worth checking out and adding into your rotation!

Thank you, Guzo Cafe, for breathing life into Bella Vista. Excellent service, coffee, chai, cheese danishes, and hot lunch. The space is absolutely beautiful and charming, just like the owner. Guzo Cafe has quickly replaced Dunkin Donuts in my life and I couldn't be happier about it.

Don't have to go all the way to West Philly for delicious Ethiopian food anymore! Both the vegetarian and meat combos were amazing! Very friendly people and very clean nice space!

I am very pleased with Guzo cafe. Where do I start from the service, food and the Cafe itself is fantastic. We had the veggie vegan combo it was delicious. We are definitely coming back oh to add they had my favorite almond croissant loved it so fresh and delicious. Definitely check it out if you love fresh pastries and homemade Ethiopian coffee and many more.

Their Ethiopian dinner combo is the closest thing we can find to a home-cooked meal, in terms of taste/oil/salt levels in the Phila restaurant scene. Amazing taste and texture, all while being healthy and quick! We cant go more than a week without it and love the uniqueness it offers to the area. Highly recommended!

A wonderful addition to our Hawthorne neighborhood! Excellent service, great coffee, and delicious pastries. It was a pleasure to linger there, drinking my cappuccino and sharing a pistachio croissant with a friend. I will definitely be back.

So excited about this neighborhood cafe with an Ethiopian flair. Store hours fit great with my work schedule since they open early and stay open til late. Easily accessible for strollers, no steps! Delicious home made weekend Ethiopian brunch!

The Ethiopian chai is incredible! Highly recommend. I will definitely be back to try the food.

The Ethiopian Iced Tea was refreshing and the oatmeal cookies was delicious! I plant to go back and try more of their drinks and food.

The owner and her family are extremely friendly. The Ethiopian brunch is some of the best Ethiopian food in the city! Guzo is a great addition to the area.