Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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Take-out
Breakfast
African
Ethiopian
Fully vegetarian Ethiopian restaurant offering traditional dishes. Most items are or can be made vegan - ask staff. Open Wed-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm. Please note that hours are subject to change - check socials.
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303 Oakland Ave, Oakland, California, USA, 94611
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 10 Apr 2025 by geometric-noise
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Added by #savingtheplanet on 13 Feb 2023
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8 Reviews
First Review by #savingtheplanet
atomheart
Points +140
Tasty Ethiopian lunch - Edit
Super tasty Ethiopian food! We really enjoyed everything we ordered; the vegetable combination plate, sambussas, and coffee. Lovely hosts and friendly atmosphere!
Read morePros: Delicious lunch, Fabulous coffee, Friendly atmosphere
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wcs
Points +47
Flavorful Ethiopian Food - Edit
If you’re looking for a completely vegetarian and vegan spot with amazing food, check out Desta Cafe at 303 A Oakland Avenue in Oakland, CA. This is a women-owned, family-run Ethiopian restaurant, and it’s one of my absolute favorites!
Read moreI had the ginger tea and the veggie combo plate, which came with:
• Misir Wot (red lentils)
• Atkilt Wot (carrots, potatoes, and cabbage)
• Alicha Ater Kik (split peas)
• Gomen or Azifa (kale or collard greens)
The food is full of flavor, and the ginger tea is the perfect pairing. The owners are super kind, and the vibe here is always welcoming. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. It’s a great spot to enjoy some delicious, wholesome food and support a local women-owned business.
Definitely one of my go-to spots! #Veganuary
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veganguy111
Points +120
Great Vegan Food - Edit
We liked this place a lot. The veggie combo is similar to other places, but it is also unique in some ways. The flavours are great. We want to come back for brunch because they have a brunch menu which is unusual for am Ethiopian place.
Read moreThey have nice outdoor tables too. The only minus is some of the food has a lot of oil, but it's not that bad.
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-05
Pros: Outdoor tables, Good price, Good service
Cons: Some has too much oil
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sircattree
Points +227
soo flavorful!! - Edit
had the veggie combo and the english muffin breakfast sandwich and they were so good. they had this thing that was pesto-ish and it added such amazing flavor to both the combo plate and sandwich. cant wait to go back
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IanAlbert
Points +209
Charming and delicious! - Edit
Some of the best Ethiopian food I’ve had. We had the veggie combo and shiro. The green lentil dish kind of blew our minds.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-31
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Geeokonkwo
Points +562
Fresh Ethiopian - Edit
Cozy cute shop off Harrison cpl blocks behind grocery outlet. Food was delicious and a large serving size. I'm a big eater and this filled me up. Still got a cookie to go😂💪🏿. Two flavors vanilla and chocolate both covered in cashews. Every was mild except the green lentils which was medium. Owner very nice and sweet!
Read moreEverything here is vegan except one obvious item, scrambled eggs in the morning.
Excepts cash or card
Pros: Delicious , Fresh, All vegan
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grapenutsf
Points +207
Delicious Ethiopian dining - Edit
Sweet little spot with healthy, delicious Ethiopian food. Best lentils in town! We loved it and can't wait to go back.
Read morePros: Delicious
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#savingtheplanet
Points +200
Lovely Vegetarian Ethiopian - Edit
Such a perfect place for lunch!
Read morePros: almost everything is a vegan option, welcoming hospitality, great food
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