This place is cozy and GREAT spot for coffee! Their Orange Cake is to die for! So much so we didn't have time to take a pic read more

Habesha Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Yodit and her staff are warm and wonderful people. I feel like family here and always leave better than when I came in. Wonderful coffee, roasted in house, and delicious food and pastries. Yodit makes an assortment of baklava from scratch! I've loved everything I've ever tried here. There is also a selection of spices and kitchen staples, such as rice, flour, and beans, available for purchase. I buy my Berbere and turmeric here in bulk. This is quality food and service, so its worth the wait when they're busy!! Highly recommend!! read more

Habesha Cafe - Some of the spices and such available - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Let me just start by saying that the lady who helped us today was so very kind, informative and an absolute delight to talk to. She spoke about origins of Teff flour that is used to make injera and such. We were greeted so warmly today that I had to create a yelp account to make it known!! We ended up sharing the meat combo, veggie combo and the lamb wat! Very filling and was comfortably full! We also ordered the black tea that had cinnamon, clove and cardamom it smelt so beautifully and hit the spot. I was able to purchase a few things from their mini grocery store section, including Kibbeh (Ghee) that they make themselves!! I guarantee you will not be disappointed by the customer service or the food. read more

I love this place. Great people good food. It is not too spicy, but it always tastes fresh.

This place is just so great. The food is delicious and the proprietors are very kind and welcoming. Have had dinner here maybe 4 times and wouldn't go anywhere else for Ethiopian food. My partner and I often share the meat & veggie combo platter and it's a satisfying meal for two. The doro wat is a particular favorite. Highly recommend! read more

Great spicy chicken sandwich! Nice people and some nice market items from North Africa. I'll come back to try it again! read more

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Best NY Cheesecake in town! It's the first place on the West Coast that I've been that has met an Easterner's expectations. It was so delicious that we forgot to take a photo. The owner made it herself! They also have an excellent Tiramisu. My fiancé, who does not have the same sweet tooth that I do, didn't want to share. We will definitely be back. read more

Delicious and friendly, Full Merkato Vegetarian Combo is a great dairy free menu option. Amy's is also a main injera bakery for Seattle so you always have great injera with your meal. read more

Great good and atmosphere. The food is divine, especially the combos and fried catfish. Owner is responsive and generous -- accommodated a lunch group of 18 with a menu designed for meat and veggie lovers. read more

When I first started looking around for teff flour, Amy's Merkato was the one place that had it. Now other places like PCC, TJ's, and Whole Foods carry teff flour (or even whole grains), courtesy of Bob's Red Mill. Still, Amy's was much more reasonable. They also sold injera at $6 for a 10 (or 12) pack. Now that Tana Market is charging $6 for a 5 pack of injera, I will check here to see if they've also raised their prices. If not, I'll be coming the extra mile here to buy my injera from now on when we go to Meskel for dinner. read more

I ordered the spicy tibs sandwich and they did not skimp on the meat. It was well seasoned, had bell peppers, jalapeños, and onions, all on a toasted French baguette. At first I had been skeptical of this place because it's kind of a fusion of Ethiopian and American food, but I'm so glad I gave it a try! They also have spices and groceries. read more

Habesha Cafe - Spicy tibs sandwich and latte - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I *love* this cafe (formerly Amy's Merkato)! The food is always delicious, the owners are SO kind, and the ambience is chill. The sambusas and vegetarian combo are my favorites. Great spot for a low-key date night. I also impulse-bought coffee beans from their market, and it was an excellent decision. read more

Please do not order for delivery. We recieved our food and almost all of my foul is spilled at the bottom of the bag and has spilled over all the other food. The bag wasn't even tied or tapped securely like all other restaurants are doing now to help be safer during this pandemic. I literally can't eat any of the food that I have ordered as there is foul all over everything. They need to learn to package correctly and safely. read more

Second time at Amy's and it didn't disappoint! We got our order to go, as did our friends that we invited, since that is what's available during COVID. The veggie combo is my favorite and although we got one to bring for leftovers, I wish we had gotten another one. The couple is friendly and the food is fresh and yummy! We live in Bothell and it is worth the drive. I'll be back in a few weeks! read more

Amy's merkato is our favorite order-in restaurant right now. Their vegetarian and vegan dishes are so flavorful that we're trying more and more of the menu each week! Ethiopian food is meant to be eaten with your hands, and the light pancake-like injera is a perfect vehicle for all of the spices Amy's presents to you. The "Full Merkato Vegetarian Combo" is a great choice if you're unsure of where to start and feeds 2-3, but we've enjoyed every item from the menu so far, desserts and breakfast included. Support local now more than ever! Thank you Amy's for bringing amazing flavor to a very bland time read more

Great food and great service. Would definitely recommend. The vegetarian plate for two is amazing, and you can add a meat to it if you wish. read more

This is a great place to get takeout during the COVID crisis! We got the veggie combo. It was a good deal -- about $15 and enough food for two of us, and had lots of tasty dishes. They have clear signage inside to make sure people aren't standing too close together to keep everyone safe. Thanks for feeding the community! read more

This is a brand new restaurant and market. It was very clean and the staff was nice. We ordered a veggie combo dish and it was yummy. It wasn't too spicy which is great for me cause I can't handle spice. They also sell things like spices , tea, baked goods and other misc items. read more

Habesha Cafe - Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delish lamb sandwich! The bread/baguette they used had a perfect crispy crust and soft inside to bring together to tender flavorful lamb that melts in your mouth. For lunch I thought the sandwich was the perfect amount for me. Excited to come back! read more

it doesn't matter what you get because it's all super good. customer service is the best I've ever seen. And the people who run it are the nicest people you'll ever meet. 10/10 restaurant. Would recommend. read more

Ful, baguette, scramble, and croissant. Everything made fresh today. Soft Italian string music. A perfect latte. Mom and pop behind the counter, telling stories about the old country, which in this case is Eritrea. A small but well-provisioned dry goods grocery. read more

Habesha Cafe - Ful with hard-boiled eggs. Fresh baguette out of frame to the left. A scramble and croissant at top. - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is super authentic the people are a delight very respectful and it is a joy to have them in the community my favorite would be the same bus as I haven't been able to try some of the other Ethiopian favorites of mine but I often go and get the samboosa for lunch break on man are they delish!! 5star service esthetics are on point and I love what they got going!! Go head Amy!! I'll be back soon. A small business worth supporting read more

I have an obsession with Ethiopian food and have eaten at nearly every Ethiopian restaurant in Seattle. Amy's is my favorite by far! Yodeet's (Amy's) food is super flavorful, fresh and consistent which I appreciate. Misr Wot (spicy red lentils) is the dish I tend to judge a restaurant on, and it's perfection at Amy's. The full Mercato veggie combo is a riot of color, texture and flavor, and includes a beet dish not usually found in veggie combos. Her doro wot (chicken in berbere spice sauce) is the best I've ever had. If you are thinking about trying Ethiopian food but are hesitant, come to Amy's. The Spicy Chicken Sandwich is a great non-traditional introduction to Ethiopian food, and is the doro wot on a fresh French roll with veggies...divine! The injera here is less sour than other restaurants which I love, although she does have full teff injera, and a gluten-free version as well. Yodeet also makes deserts such as baklava and cheesecake, also great. The cafe is also a market, where you can find traditional Ethiopian spices and ingredients among other things. This family-owned GEM is as good as it gets, so stop in and give it a try. Covid protocols are strictly enforced here, masks are required, and the family takes this seriously. read more

went into amy's late at night right after moving (during those desperate nights when you can't find any pans or utensils and you swear you put them in a box that definitely does not have them) and really enjoyed the food and the service. i have a gluten allergy, but luckily amy had exactly one and a half teff injera left and she saved them for me until i made it to the cafe. and since it was a strange number, she gave them to me for free. the food was delicious and the baked goods seem good, too. i also like knowing that there's a place down the street that carries tahini and fresh tamarind paste, as well as other goods for cooking. :) read more

Excellent! Clean, high-quality food served with professionalism and friendliness. My favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the area. Well done!

Fantastic Eritrean/Italian food and groceries! Easy to miss, but worth a stop. Ordered the veggie platter over injera for lunch. The flavors of each dish were delicious... even the cabbage (usually my least favorite) was good. Bonus: They sell Italian pannetonne far into January / early February in case you missed it earlier in the season. read more

It was a little while ago but I decided to try this place since I work very close and never experienced Ethiopian food for my entire life. I was little nervous going in there not knowing anything about it and what to order. Judy was very kind and helped me with suggestions. Such a lovely person and it was a pleasant experience. I had Veggie combo, beef tibs and she also gave me something to try. Bread was the only thing a bit too sour for me but everything was delicious! Thank you Judy for the great food and service! Looking forward to visit again. read more

MUST TRY!!! Wonderful place to enjoy some delicious food and coffee. My wife and I had the foul, a felafel sandwich, a pistachio baklava, and two coffees. We loved it and will definitely be coming back! read more

I can't even begin to explain the wonderful experience my team and I had here. Such a warm and welcoming feeling. It was my teams first time trying eritrean food, while it is my favorite. We were made to feel like family from the minute we sat down. The menu was explained in great detail, along with history on the way the food is prepared/eaten. After our meals, friendship tea was brought to our table, and the meaning/process was explained. My team talked about the experience for weeks! Thank you again so much for your kindness! We are forever customers now! read more

Delicious!! I love Ethiopian greens and haven't had good ones in a long time. These were perfect, so absolutely delicious and full of flavor, perfect texture. The lentil dishes were excellent and the depth of flavor was profound. The injera was light and bouncy with a very fresh flavor. We got a side of the awaze sauce which was really delicious. This is our new favorite restaurant. So wonderful to have such fresh, delicious, healthy food with such incredible layers of flavor. Highly recommend! read more

Fantastic. I ordered a vegetarian combination for lunch, came with three kinds of lentils, greens, cabbage and a salad. Everything was delicious: great flavor, perfectly spiced and not greasy. The cabbage had a gingery taste, the red lentils slightly sweet and the injera moist and tangy. This tastes like homemade Ethiopian food. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, seems like a well-loved neighborhood spot, and the service was excellent. Will be returning here soon to try the desserts. read more

So good! Delicious chai, great sandwiches and injera plates, and Amy is the sweetest. This is a great food addition to the Hillman City neighborhood. read more

Wow, how lucky to have this tasty Ethiopian restaurant so close to home! It's reasonably prices, delicious and I got great service, with the owner walking me thru the dishes. Going back to get more! read more

Amazing food with great service! The Merkato has a vibe of a coffee shop, restaurant, and corner store all in one. I would highly recommend the veggie platter and doro wat! If you need lentils, clarified butter, Ethiopian coffee, etc., you can get it here as well! So so good! read more

I also feel ripped off. I ordered/paid for the meat and veg combo, received the meat only combo. Even if the order was right, $20 is way too much for the meat combo. It was about as much food as I would expect for a single $8 lunch special (but there was a lot of injera). read more

Six of us had dinner tonight. Amy's Merkato had been an injera bakery and Ethiopian Market until December 2018 when they expanded to a restaurant. We ordered a couple of vegetarian platters and a meat platter and a couple of meat specialties that my sister likes, but I can't remember the names of them since I don't eat meat. My sister said the meat dishes were fabulous! Our group has been living in the Southend for over 20 years and we've tried many of the Southend Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurants, some still open and some now closed. Amy's Merkato:s food is absolutely the best we've had.. ever! The food is really fresh and very tasty. The owner and cook, Jodeet is Eritrean and she explained that Eritrean cooking is less spicy than Ethiopian. The food is very flavorful and the injera bread is incredibly good. Jodeet is a sweetheart. She brought us special homemade feta cheese, with clarified butter and spices, in addition to the regular homemade feta cheese on our platter. She also treated us to spiced tea that perfectly finished off our meal. The new restaurant is clean, aesthetic, bright and it's in the front half of the market. Street parking is free and easy. Jodeet also roasts her own coffee, so it would be a great place to sit with friends or work on your computer. And you can buy Ethiopian and Eritrean spices and injera bread and try making Eritrean/Ethipoian food at home. read more

Amy's is the end of the line of about a dozen Ethiopian restaurants on Cherry alone, and you might miss it 'cause it blends into the building and neighborhood. I came here on my quest for injera (tried Zuma's, closed on Sunday's) and although Amy's is supposed to function as a little mini-market, the shelves for products besides spices/grains/and other ingredients for Ethiopian dishes are pretty bare. However, they have just about anything you need for your attempts to create Ethiopian dishes on your own, and they're happy to help you determine what exactly each spice is. Anyway, the point is, I got a large bag of perfectly spongy and sour injera for a whopping $6.00, and will now embark on trying to cook things to eat with it. read more

Have to say this place reminds me of a bakery shop in Addis Ababa called Belos. Fresh ground coffee and delicious cakes and pastries. Very freshly made with love. I like the convenience of clarified Ethiopian spiced butter, Injera and many Ethiopian ingrediens ... I can grab and go. I can tell by the taste and color that they have mastered it. read more

This is a bomb ass spot. My mom got me a veggie sandwich and then I came back and ordered 2 more plus a lentil sandwich.

First time trying Ethiopian! The presentation is so fun! Eating with your hands.... Also fun! I'm not GF but she did inform us the wraps were. Loved every single bite. read more

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