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Vegan Ethiopian restaurant offering traditional dishes made with lentils, split peas, chickpeas and more. Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lulu.ethiovegan.cuisine. Open Mon 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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12 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Last update on 27 Aug 2024 by veganri
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38 Reviews
First Review by LeighCM
Phthisis
Points +115
Excellent food - Edit
There were 3 of us and we got the large sampler. It was a pretty good value and the food was excellent
Read morePros: Delicious Baklava, Great sampler plates
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KadiHarmon
Points +9660
Awesome! - Edit
LOVE Ethiopian food so this all vegan restaurant was a real treat! Went with the platter and had an awesome baklava for dessert!
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TaylorSublett
Points +225
Best Ethiopian Food - Edit
We split the large platter and got to choose six of the veggie options. You will not regret eating here!! We were happy with every single option and it's definitely some of the best Ethiopian food we've tried. Do yourself a favor and try this restaurant
Read morePros: Large Menu, Reasonable Price, Large Portions
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aolson
Points +209
A Must Stop!!! - Edit
We flew into MSP airport and stopped here first to get our dinner before it closed for the evening. Amazing and authentic Ethiopian cuisine. They even had fresh baked vegan baklava!
Read moreOn our way back through Minneapolis we stopped again and dined there. It was amazing. The Ethiopian spiced tea came in a beautiful cast iron tea pot.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-04
Pros: Friendly service, Amazing food, Injera
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xlycia
Points +312
Delicious! - Edit
Tasty vegan options, it seems like they also do vegetarian so I’d check when you order? We really loved the Sambusa and the sharing platter! It’s a pretty small space, does have parking out back. Very casual ambiance. Definitely would go back.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Lots of sample platter options
Cons: Small
lilvegancat
Lulu is a vegan restaurant. Do you mind sharing what you saw that seemed otherwise?
Read moremochablaire
I'm getting that impression from their website as well. We are hoping to try this place out next week. I'll update then!
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LorraineGadsden
Points +7700
Vegan Ethiopian! - Edit
As someone who loves Ethiopian food, I was so excited to try a fully vegan Ethiopian restaurant. My parents had never had Ethiopian food before, so this was a first for both of us in different ways. We ordered sambusas and a platter, and everything was absolutely delicious. The injera was so good, and all the dishes were so flavorful. While we enjoyed everything, there was one spicy potato dish that we all especially loved and deemed our favorite. Everyone working was really friendly, and the food came out quickly. They also have a small parking lot in the back. Highly recommend—this was easily some of the best food I had while in Minnesota. #Veganuary
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BrandySue3
Points +34
Excellent food - Edit
It was excellent food, and it’s so nice they can make the injara gluten free!
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fluttercat
Points +389
Incredible customer service - Edit
Right when you walk in your senses are sparked with the fragrance of herbs and spices. Everything is incredibly flavorful and portions are robust - We ordered way too much in an eager attempt to try different things and had plenty of leftovers. What shined above their incredible food was how kind, cheerful, and pleasant the staff are. You can't help but want this family-owned business to thrive and succeed.
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Tom1973
Points +698
Incredible food, Outstanding service - Edit
My first time here and not the last. I tried the medium sample platter and it was full of delicious whole foods and flavor. The staff was incredibly friendly. It’s a little out of the way for me but I will be back when I’m in the area again. 5 stars all the way!
Read morePros: Whole food plant based , Menu variety , Great staff
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mandaziegelman
Points +419
Absolutely amazing - Edit
Best Ethiopian food I’ve ever had. Do not miss the sambusas and coffee! Incredible meal so much flavor and such an enjoyable way to eat.
Read morePros: Incredible friendly owner, All vegan, Authentic & full of love
Cons: No wine or beer
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BackpackerVegan
Points +106
Best Ethiopian in US - Edit
Authentic Ethiopian food, fresh, and delicious!
Read morePros: Taste, Atmosphere , Fresh
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LovinVegfull
Points +39
Family owned restaurant that makes you feel like family - Edit
Wonderful made from scratch traditional Ethiopian food that is completely vegan. It is owned and operated by a single family. My son loves their French fries and my wife and I love the variety of the chef’s choice platters.
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TurnipForPlants
Points +2704
Awesome Ethipoian in Minneapolis - Edit
Lulu EthioVegan is an unassuming quaint restaurant in the best way. Once you’ve found this little Ethiopian treat of an establishment, you’ll be blown away by the wide variety of options that all satiate the plant-based lover’s dream.
Read moreJust looking over the menu gets a vegan’s mouth watering. There are a wide variety of choices even beyond the traditional injera sauce staple of Ethiopian food (but that isn’t to say that isn’t still a great option).
I tried the Ater kik and Suff to drink. The Ater kik had a savory ginger taste that was easy to digest with the injera bread that it came with to scoop up. The suff is a drink made from sunflower seeds that had an obvious nutty and slightly bitter taste. Normally, I wouldn’t go for a milk-like drink with a meal like this, but I wanted to try a more traditional drink that I hadn’t had before. And I am glad I did.
When I travel back to Minneapolis I will make sure to check out Lulu’s again and try another delicious meal. I highly recommend Lulu’s if you’re a local, or someone like me passing through. You will not be disappointed.
Pros: All vegan, Delicious food
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theexternvoid
Points +513
Good for samplers - Edit
I like how you can order a sampler of several items. It's great for trying multiple flavors when you aren't sure which one you'll like the most. The injera bread is a unique treat you won't find outside of Ethiopian. I tried the sambusa wedges. It had a blend of herbs and spices that seemed unique. to me, although I am fairly new to Ethiopian food, so I can't say how unique it would be if you've sampled many Ethiopian restaurants.
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GoodNewsVeg
Points +458
Yummy Food, Lovely Owners - Edit
Visiting friends in Minneapolis, it was my spouse's birthday and he got to choose where we'd eat. Easy decision when there was a vegan Ethiopian restaurant. The food was delicious, clean and yummy. The owner and her daughter were there, both incredibly welcoming. They even threw in a birthday cupcake for free. Will definitely return the next time we are in town. (FYI - no alcohol).
Read morePros: Tasty food, Clean food - not oily, Warm owners
Cons: No wine
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moomoomeadows
Points +156
Wonderful experience! - Edit
First time trying Ethiopian cuisine and loved it! Would definitely recommend getting one of the veggie samplers, a lot of different things to try😄the owner was really nice too. We also tried the baklava, brownie and cupcakes - would definitely get the baklava and cupcakes again.
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WasabiWaifu
Points +18
Nice, big portions, good fresh food. - Edit
They had a lot of really good and unique options. They were very kind and attentive. Lots of dessert options too!
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lilvegancat
Points +1599
Could be better - Edit
The food took about 30 minutes to be served to us at room temperature. This is not uncommon; just not my preference. Our injera was very cold. They forgot the side salad that comes with the meal and I asked for right when we received our food and never got it. When we went up to pay, I asked for it to go and they packaged up about 5 pieces of lettuce and a few tomatoes slices. (Refer to photo) It was kind of a joke.
Read moreI love supporting vegan restaurants, but personally wouldn’t come back. (Maybe for the vegan baklava) The food was just like any other Ethiopian restaurant…dare I say not as good.
Pros: Good baklava
Cons: Slow service
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booknerd
Points +6
Fabulous First Exposure to Ethiopian - Edit
This small, bright space is clean and comfortable. My friend and I were welcomed warmly by the owner, who made recommendations and answered our many questions.
Read moreWe chose the sambusas for an appetizer and the medium veggie sampler to share.
Everything was delicious! So flavorful! Very “healthy” portions! Reasonably priced.
My friend loves coffee and ordered a cup to follow up lunch. It was made and served by the owner with a special pot and cups and even incense. He educated us about Ethiopian coffee, including that his wife roasts the beans herself in-house and how Starbucks uses 25% Ethiopian beans in their blend.
The restaurant was pleasant, the service wonderful, and the food a delight!
Pros: Clean space, Friendly, attentive service, Delicious food
Cons: Maybe a tiny bit loud when the restaurant was full
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worldwidepeas
Points +112
Must try! - Edit
It was my first time having Ethiopian food and the owner patiently showed me how to eat it lol my friend (non vegan) and I were both impressed with their specialties.
Read morePros: Family owned, Affordable
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VeganDanMN
Points +4959
5 out of 5 - Edit
I had a wonderfully large lunch here. The menu has so many healthy & delicious options – creations that clearly come from the heart. It was a pleasure to experience traditional Ethiopian cuisine.
Read moreThe Mushroom Tibs entrée was outstanding, as was the side of Sambusa. The small veggie sampler (green lentils and Miser Wot) was equally outstanding. The Ethiopian Spiced Tea was a delight and complimented the meal.
Pros: Large menu of healthy & delicious options
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Rachel_Faye_123
Points +142
Delicious food - Edit
The food was delicious! Cute small family owned business. Very nice service and interior.
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jbohrer60
Points +718
Great! - Edit
Everything about this place was great. The people were nice and welcoming. The food was delicious and definitely gave the vibe of Ethiopian dining. I will definitely be back.
Read morePros: Nice people, Big portions, Baklava
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shoskote
Points +127
A great experience - Edit
A small family run restaurant that opened in late 2023. Very welcoming and the server took time to explain some of the menu items. The owner/chef took time to chat with us about her story of going vegan and what motivated her to open her own vegan Ethiopian restaurant. The food was of excellent quality and quantity was right too. The sampler is a great way to experience a variety of 6 (out of 7 total) dishes. The chef makes an optional gluten free injera as well, for those who need it.
Read moreAside from being a vegan Ethiopian restaurant, another unique feature here is the coffee. The beans are sourced from Ethiopia and roasted in small batches every morning. They serve it in a traditional way with incense, which is optional, of course, but we enjoyed it.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-27
Pros: Great food, Great coffee served in a traditional way
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k.dieks
Points +180
Absolutely delightful! - Edit
Went with the sambusas and sampler and was happy I did…everything was delightful.. The Miser Wot was my favorite and the gluten feee injera is great.
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emilyw
Points +173
It’s perfectly ok - Edit
The food is good. It tastes exactly like the food at every other Ethiopian restaurant in town (which also almost all offer a half-vegan or more menu). The quality is the same as every other place. It just costs twice as much.
Read morePros: All vegan, Food is good
Cons: Really expensive, Not much in the way of unique menu items, Same as every other place
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EmdotAlice
Points +5811
Wanted to like it more - Edit
We got the large veggie sampler, which came with the chef’s selection of 6 different veggie dishes. We liked the beets and yellow lentils the best out of the dishes we got. The others were not as flavorful as what we’re used to getting at Ethiopian restaurants.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Not spicy
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