Jebena Cafe
Ethiopian restaurant · Victory Heights ·
Ethiopian cafe with combos, house-roasted coffee, and market
Ethiopian cafe with combos, house-roasted coffee, and market
"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, kayla sager riley
"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
"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
"At Ethiopian spot Jebena Cafe, 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. Get a cup of coffee after your meal, which they brew from imported beans they roast in house. The staff here is friendly, and there’s a little patio that’s a great place to have a meal when the weather’s nice." - aimee rizzo, carlo mantuano
