My daughter and I were running errands and decided upon this little restaurant because it was very…read moreearly in the morning and they were the only one with their open sign lit up. The small place was a little dim with chairs still stacked on top of tables. The owners had such a look of shock that we were there. We explained that we love food and wanted to try them out. After a lot of awkwardness and very little English, we got some food. It looks like the woman cooks in the back and the man helps at the front. Their menu only has one item on it and depending on how many people, the dish can be made bigger to serve more people. However, after talking to the guy, he became more relaxed and very passionately told us about his food and their country. They're from Af Barwaaqo, Somalia and they have diverse food just like the U.S. He explained that their restaurant is mainly only known to the Somalian community and the patrons know what they want to order so they don't need a menu. He said they eat/make everything from injera bread to fufu. In the early mornings, they eat chapati. Looks like we missed out on that. Although, there is not a lot of English, I feel food unites us all, if we're open. We didn't get to talk to the woman but I feel like they both have so much to offer and next time when I have more time, I would love to just sit and chat. To explore their journey to the U.S and what they love about their food. Besides two other Somalian males there, finishing up their breakfast, we were the only other patrons. We got goat soup, rice and beef. The yellow bottle contains their hot sauce and it's so delicious. This dish was so good. Next time, I will not ask for their menu. I will ask him to just bring me whatever they want to cook. He was very welcoming and even ask that I post his restaurant to share with others. I love these mom and pop shops. To me, it's the American dream. To share your passion with others and be your own boss. In this country, we need more love and understanding, especially right now.

Chicken and goat meals were delicious. Staff was very friendly. We also had Somalian tea which was…read moreincredible. Make sure to use the green hot sauce and mix the banana into your rice. it'll change your life!

Our favorite Ethiopian food in the area! When we moved here we found one closer to our home and it…read morewas good, but one day we wanted to go and they were closed so we wound up at Eatopia. The owner was there that day and talked to us about our experience and shared details about how they make their Injera and how when done traditionally, it is fermented and made with teff flour rather than wheat. She also mentioned that some Ethiopian restaurants don't make it the traditional way and asked us to see if we noticed a difference in the taste and how heavy things felt after eating. She was absolutely right. Their food was delicious and their Injera not only tasted better but it also did not leave us with that uncomfortably full and heavy sensation. This has now become a favorite for both my husband and I. All of the food is delicious and authentic. My husband is a meat eater and I am a vegan and we both find wonderful, enjoyable food to eat here. The service is great as well!

Still the best Ethiopian in town. Chef Seble brings authentic flavors and care to every dish. The…read moreAwaze Tibs are always excellent whether ordered with lamb or beef. The vegetarian combo is an incredible dish that will satisfy any appetite. And the Quanta Fir Fir is one of the best things you will ever find in a breakfast menu. I also love being greeted by the smell of traditional Ethiopian coffee as soon as you open the door.

I really liked the food there. surprised the ratings are…read morelow :/ I thought the food was delicious and the atmosphere was fine too.

The service was really good, great recommendations from the ladies. The restaurant is clean and…read morewell decorated. The food took a LONG time, we got there when they opened and the food took a little over an hour to arrive. We were the first party in and maybe the 4th party to get our food. There were more lamb and beef options, most items are jalapeños based and spicy. They do make items not as spicy if needed. We ordered the vegetarian combo plate to share with the Beef Derek Tibs and Beef Lega Tibs. Lots of African customers in the restaurant for birthday celebration so I'm sure they are legit. We were told that they were the best Ethiopian food in Denver. The Ethiopian spiced tea was also yummy. Definitely a treat!

This new café is an absolute wonderful addition to the neighborhood. I fly to Ethiopia regularly,…read moreand this is really the best restaurant I've ever been in the United States. Totally delicious totally fresh and the service and hospitality is totally Ethiopian in the best way ever.

Phenomenal food! Went back two days in a row. Some foods spicy enough to make you cry, others just…read moremildly smoldering. Their bread product is strangely spongy, tangy and delicious. Wonderful staff, very informative, warm and friendly. Highly recommend!

Loved the atmosphere and food. First time eating here and the food was amazing. My sister and I…read moreloved it. Service was quick and friendly. Will come again! Also highly recommend the veggie combo platter and the baklava

My cousins and I were trying to figure out what to have for dinner and came across this…read moreestablishment. Upon arriving, you can notice that the market and the restaurant are connected in case customers need some ingredients, spices, etc. We were unsure what to order since it was all of our first time trying Ethiopian food. Our server gave us some suggestions and we ended up ordering the Mogne Tibs and a Veggie combo. We didn't know how to eat the veggie combo and our server gave us tip on how to take bites of different items. The Monge Tibs had a generous spice kick. Overall, delicious gamble of food for trying the first time and service was awesome. Interior of the restaurant was decored to reflect the atmosphere of the food. We even got to speak with one of the co-owners and told us her story how the menu is not westerenized, the restaurant has been passed down from a few family members, and why they chose to come to Denver. Please support this awesome establishment if you're curious about Ethiopian food.

A friend and I shared a Vegetable Combo, and we both found it to be delicious. And dramatic too…read more It's served with a bubbling pot of lentils which are poured into the middle of the injera player, to accompany all the other lentil, vegetable, salad, and bean offerings. And the really added extra that made the meal so special is the warm and welcoming personality of the owner. I hope many people reading this will try this terrific restaurant.

This used to be our favorite Ethiopian spot until our most recent take out experience…read more We called to order two vegetarian combos at 5:30 and were told told to come in pick up at 5:45. When we get there at 5:45, we notice that the food is packed up in a medium (9"x13") sized aluminum pan with lid. In the past we'd gotten our meals in two styrofoam take out boxes with plenty of food so I was initially excited to see the new packaging because I believed the quantity would be the same or more. We get home 5 mins later and were sorely disappointed by our order. There were plenty of lentils but the orange ones were undercooked and lacked flavor. There were only about two bites of the collard greens/Gomen wat. And usually Mama África supplies more potatoes spears with their carrot and cabbage side, this time, we also only got two bites of the cabbage, no potatoes. Not to mention, the green beans were definitely canned and had no additional flavor to them. We asked for a side of chickpea soup/shiro wat and were disappointed to find that it too lacked flavor and was mostly oil. The worst part in addition to all the above was that the food was cold and the injera tasted stale and lacked its usual sourness. To add insult to injury, the meal was nearly 70 dollars in total for something that barely fed one person. This was the first time I ever wanted to ask for a refund for our food because we barely received one portion of the veggie combo, not the two we paid for. I hate to leave a one star review for a small business but the quality and quantity of food went down drastically.

The food is absolutely amazing! Got gluten free injera and it was delicious! It takes a bit longer…read moreto cook so come early if you want it. Vibe was great, nice and chill and the awner is so wonderful. Absolutely love family places like this. Definitely go!

Best Ethiopian food you'll get. Maybe ever. I've been coming here for over decade and it never…read moredisappoints

Yikes. I hate leaving negative reviews but there is no choice here. I am leaving this review to…read moreprotect another potential customer from becoming extremely ill. I entered and it was a drab environment and I was the only customer. I visited yesterday at 4 pm. Upon arrival I was brought a water with a lemon (which was molded). I said ok I just won't drink the water. Well I ordered the vegetarian combo. It was delicious. I left and woke up today and am violently ill. Throwing up the entire day unable to leave my house. I called the restaurant and informed them so they can rectify the situation and stop it from happening to someone else. Their response was "I'm sorry this happened it's never happened before". I haven't ever been so ill from food poisoning in years. And no I didn't eat anything else yesterday this IS the culprit. No question.

My first time eating Ethiopian food. I loved the teff as it's similar to sourdough. So many…read moreflavors, good African beer, and cool vibes inside