Nestled in a cozy corner of Seattle, Snug Ethiopian Cafe delights with fresh, flavorful dishes and warm hospitality, making it a local favorite for a vibrant culinary experience.
"Set in a brightly decorated space with lime-colored walls, Jebena Cafe in Lake City is an excellent Ethiopian place where you can expect the food to be great and the service even better—plus, three people can eat dinner for around $20 total. The menu includes dishes like beef tibs and stewed lentils on spongy injera, but you should order the Jebena combo. It comes on a very large plate and has a little bit of everything, including a few types of meats, a couple of vegetable sides, and homemade ayib cheese. Don't miss the green lamb, either." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente
"Stop by Jebena Café in Northgate for reliably delicious Ethiopian food served five days a week (closed Wednesday and Sunday). Something that sets Jebena apart from other Ethiopian spots in town is its breakfast menu including foul (fava beans) sautéed with green onions, feta, tomatoes, and chilies and fir fir, a spicy blend of tomato sauce and pieces of injera. The dinner menu features dishes like misir wat (red lentils in a berbere sauce) and diced chicken sauteed with a flavorful blend of spinach and herbs. Pair your meal with house-roasted coffee; the establishment is named after the long-necked clay pot used in Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, after all. Next door, Jebena Market sells coffee, homemade injera, teff, and spices for Ethiopian cooking." - Alicia Erickson
"Eating various types of tibs and slow-cooked lentils on top of sour injera is a way better rainy day mood-booster than one of those daylight lamps or watching a few episodes of Recess Therapy—and Jebena always hits right when the weather's crummy. The only downside to ordering takeout from this Lake City Ethiopian staple is that you don't get to spend more time with their very friendly owner. But that's a great reason to come back." - aimee rizzo
"Set in a brightly decorated space with lime-colored walls, Jebena Cafe in Lake City is one of those places where you can expect the food to be great and the service even better. Our favorite dish is the green lamb, tender with plenty of spices, herbs, and chopped collards, which pairs really well with their curried cabbage. For something with a little more variety, go with the Jebena Combination, which contains their best meat and plant-based dishes on one platter. And if you need some Ethiopian pantry staples, like berbere and other spices, Jebena has you covered." - lidiya belete, aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"In Ethiopia, the jebena is the clay pot used to pour the coffee in the traditional coffee ceremony, and as such, the coffee ceremony at Jebena Cafe is a must. Freshness is top priority here, and the veggie combo and meat combo both offer generous portions that are meant to be shared. Make sure to check out the attached market next door, where house-roasted beans, injera, tef, spices, ceramic cups, incense, and other Ethiopian items are sold." - Laura LeMoon, Julia Wayne
