Ethiopian · Cedar-Riverside

Cafe Jote

★ 4.8 · 42 Google reviews · $$

Family-owned Ethiopian restaurant and coffee shop with patio seating and a gift shop. Full Ethiopian cuisine menu alongside traditional coffee ceremony service.

The Room

What it's actually like

Overwhelmingly positive reviews consistently praise this as an authentic Ethiopian cafe with exceptional coffee and genuine hospitality. Customers repeatedly highlight the owner's warmth and attentiveness, the cozy aromatic atmosphere, and the quality of traditional Ethiopian dishes. The only notable concern mentioned is heavy incense burning, which bothered one customer with sensitivities.

warm and welcomingaromaticintimateauthentichomeycalm
Diners keep mentioning
fuul (stewed fava beans with tomatoes, onions, peppers & yogurt)misir wat (lentil stew)injeraspecialty coffee and espresso drinkschechebsa
Ambiance
cozy
Noise level
quiet
Dress code
casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
solo dining, brunch, date night
Reservations
unknown

Wait reality — Fuul is made fresh to order and typically takes about 20 minutes. The space is very small and cozy, so not ideal for large groups. No significant wait time issues mentioned; this is a walk-in friendly cafe.

Derived from 35 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.

Hours

When to go

Menu

What's cooking

Menu data not yet available.

Details

Find it

Address
Phone
(612) 238-0788