When discussing Denver's Ethiopian restaurants, quite a few seem to get the bulk of the attention from the local populace. But don't overlook Lucy near Colfax/Quebec - it's full of fresh and flavorful (and also filling) favorites served in a clean and inviting space. One of my favorite offerings there is the chicken stirfry known as Yedoro Tibs in Amharic and Nay Tibsi Derho in Tigrinya. Redolent with the spice mixture Berbere and sided with soft supple rounds of the teff-based flatbread variously called Injera or Tayta, the dish is served in plentiful portions, ensuring that prospective diners will be suitably satiated. However, I can also attest to the potato stew (Yedinich Wot / Tsebhi Dinish) I sampled on my most recent visit to Lucy. This dish is a bit more mild, utilizing seasonings such as turmeric and ginger for a mellower mouthfeel. Nevertheless, the savory sauce is still a worthy accompaniment to the sizable chunks of potato and carrot which can be found within it. I was very pleased by my meal. But honestly, anything you try at Lucy is sure to be a winner, so stop by and check out one of Colfax's less-heralded Habesha gems. read more

I went here for my first time trying Ethiopian food and at first I was a little skeptical but it was very good. I would like to say if it's your first time just know the "bread" ingera is more sour-ish and is kind of an acquired taste. I would say I have been here many many times now and have taken to go and eaten in small groups and bigger groups. I would say the area is definitely very beautiful and cultural. The take out doesn't really give you the experience so I would say eating there is better. I wouldn't say costumer service is above and beyond but they definitely are nice and have helped us taking out food to go and check on us to see how we're doing. The food is definitely more expensive than I would wish but lots of time and effort go into making the food so it is nice to splurge on this kind of food. Now since I have been here many times, every time the food is amazing and hot (not spicy hot but temp hot) waiting time isn't too long and it's usually nice and quiet enough to hear your friends not too quiet where you can hear a pen drop. FYI they are not welcome to outside food/drink in case one person wants other food. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I love the Juicy lamb Tibs and the spinach. The injera texture, softness and taste is the best I've ever had. My Partner who was born in Ethiopia always sends me to Lucy's to get Injera and she has me order extra so we can use Lucy's injera when she cooks for me at home. Fun atmosphere that's very kid friendly and casual. Good price for what you get. read more

An Ethiopian friend recommended this restaurant to me and we met to eat for lunch. Firstly the service was incredibly nice and she was sweet about making the food a little less spicy for me than for my friend. We had a veggie and meat plate and everything was absolutely delicious. The Injera was fluffy and sour in just the right way which went so well with all the veggies and meat. I had a good amount of leftovers to take home to the family and since my family is mostly gluten free it worked out perfectly. If you want a fantastic Ethiopian food experience you should check out Lucy's and you will be a happy eater! read more

Food was pretty good, but it's too long of a wait for food. There was one maybe 2 tables with people during lunch, but it took them 45 mins to bring us food for 4 people (we ordered veggie plate and fish tibs). read more

I've lived in Atlanta and Chicago and had some amazing Ethiopian food there, but Lucy is hands down the best Ethiopian food I've had. I never thought I'd find a place in Denver that could compete with, let alone top, my favorite restaurants from those cities. But Lucy is that good. We ordered the veggie platter and an extra side of potatoes for two of us, which was perfect and still gave us some leftovers. Every single dish was flavorful, hot, and fresh. I especially loved the gomen (so nice that it's made with collard greens too!), cabbage, and both lentil dishes. The injera was also perfectly tangy and delicious. It's a small but cute dining room, and the service was so friendly. We'll definitely be adding Lucy to our regular rotation of restaurants. read more

I wish I could rate it less than 1*!! worst dining experience I've ever had. We stopped at this restaurant for lunch, hoping for a nice break but instead we were met with rudeness from the staff. As bad as the server was, the owner's behavior was even worse and completely unprofessional. The owner came out and confronted someone from our group over a personal matter, right there in the middle of the restaurant. Instead of handling things privately or focusing on running the business, they chose to make a scene in front of all the customers something that was both inappropriate and embarrassing.The worst dining experience I've ever had. We stopped at this restaurant for lunch, hoping for a nice break but instead we were met with rudeness from the staff. As bad as the server was, the owner's behavior was even worse and completely unprofessional. It was clear the owner had no idea how to separate personal feelings from professional responsibilities. This kind of behavior is unacceptable in any business, let alone a place meant to serve the public. I would never return, and I absolutely do not recommend this place to anyone. It was clear the owner had no idea how to separate personal feelings from professional responsibilities. This kind of behavior is unacceptable in any business, let alone a place meant to serve the public. I would never return, and I absolutely do not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Grateful for my Ethiopian cab driver yesterday who gave me the lowdown on Denver's East African community and recommended this place. It's a small operation that probably seats 30 people, but they were pretty busy the whole time with a crowd that was at least 80% Ethiopian (always a good sign). The vegetarian combo was a joy and I got the firfir as a side too. It's a vegan dream for sure and teff flour, which is used for injera, is suitable for folks with IBS and easily-upset stomachs. I recommend plenty of water for newbies to this cuisine though Ethiopian coffee is a work of art. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetarian combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We've hit five star reviews lately and Lucy's totally earned theirs! We sat at the bar, on our way to a concert, ordered a few things and then later needed to edit our orders after our waitress checked with the chef and ingredients. I'll admit, I was a little nervous about changing what I thought I was going to enjoy, but trying new things is the spice of life, and she was very sure that we'd both be happy. And she was absolutely correct. Eating with your hands is so experiential - it's cool to be at one with your food. Yes, we used the ingera to scoop up yummy bites, but even without it, the flavors were amazing. And injera is not joke to properly prepare. YouTube injera to get an appreciation of the time and energy it take to make this wonderfully, slightly sour bread. We ordered kitfo (minced lean beef) and yebeg tibs (lamb). Our meal was so incredibly flavorful. It was such an unexpected treat! Please go, even if you've never tried Ethiopian food. You won't be disappointed! read more

Best Ethiopian food in town! It was so delicious, the restaurant is so clean and the service was incredible and so friendly! I want to go back every day! I got the veggie combo and can't wait to try everything else! read more

The food here was delicious. They offer lots of options for meat eaters and vegetarians. They were very helpful in helping us decide what to order. You do have to be patient when waiting for food. I can imagine most items are made to order. The inside is simple and clean. Great place to try if you haven't! read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Absolutely delicious. The injera is so nice and sour. The veggie combo was fantastic. Chef's kiss.

My first time here and the food was absolutely flavorful and the service was excellent. Very kind and professional here. I love it here. I'll be returning and will make it my regular. read more

I've gotten take out a couple of times during the COVID-19 restrictions. Lucy has really been a welcome change to our normal dinner routine. The food is delicious, fresh, and well-portioned. I would think a typical person could easily get two meals from one order. Of course, I was taught to finish my plate, so I almost always do. The staff here is always super friendly and I really enjoy looking around at the decor while I wait for my food. Looking back at my previous review, I really don't know what I was thinking. This should have been a 4-star review from the beginning, so I am righting this wrong. Lucy is definitely among the top Ethiopian restaurants in Denver. I hope you'll decide to stop in and support this restaurant. read more

I have always heard great things about Lucy's so I came to check it out and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is small & quiet, but well kept and clean. The one thing that really made it stand out to me, over my usual Ethiopian restaurant I go to, was the excellent service and the speed of food coming out. Our food came out in less than 30 mins-- which for an Ethiopian restaurant that is incredible--and the taste wasn't sacrificed at all. Everything was delicious and well prepared. Although its a little bit of a drive from me, I will certainly be returning to this gem of a restaurant. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Awaze beef tibs & zilzil - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Lucy really blew me away!! It was the best Ethiopian I've had in denver so far. We had the veggie sampler and the misto (a green and a red lamb.) We devoured everything and I truly could not pick a favorite! The staff was friendly as well. I'll be back for sure. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The Doro Tibs and the sobusas are my go to. This is a quaint little place. I just wish they also made a fresh tomatom fit fit.

We usually end up at "Queen" so we decided to try a new spot. I've heard about this place a couple times in the past year and it's fairly close by so we decided to give it a shot. From the outside, it's rather unassuming but the space itself it a nice size and very clean with a bar and a traditional area. We ordered the veggie combo and the misto and some samosas to start. The edge goes to Queen for samosas (not that these weren't good) but everything else was spot on. We were super happy with our dishes and the server was excellent and it's a place we will probably go to again in the near future! read more

Why didn't someone tell me I should try Ethiopian food before. I've been on this earth for 29 years and this is my first time eating this cuisine. For real this is a must try. The veggie combo will not disappoint. Like other reviews have stated you should be prepared to wait about 20-30 minutes for your food to be served. Also the helpings are large. May need a friend if you want to join the clean plate club. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Tried lucy again , food was excellent as always (had it to go) Vegetarian combo=excellent Shiro = excellent read more

Ordered five dishes. The split peas (ater) and the red lentils (yemisir) were very good. The chicken (doro wat) was too salty, so much so it took away from enjoying the flavor of the stew. The lamb (derek tibs) was so rubbery, to the point of being inedible. In the veggie combo, the gomen (collard greens) stood out, but the potatoes and cabbage were too salty and lacked other flavor. If someone suggested we eat here, I'd say ok sure, and I'd just ordered the lentils and gomen. But I can't say I'd recommend the place. read more

I've been to this place twice before & back again today. I don't live in the area, so don't get here as often as I'd like. We get the vegetarian combo & it's perfect for two people. If you want more variety, get two dinners, because leftovers from this place are still great. Highly recommend! read more

Very tasty authentic Ethiopian fare, served in a relaxed, no-frills environment, and with friendly service. We especially loved the vegetarian options despite being carnivores. Lots of options for sharing of course (if you're not familiar with the cuisine), and some limited variety of beer (including an Ethiopian export), wine, and spirits. Very good value for the price. read more

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Amazing offerings in Ethiopian cuisines. Queen Sheba ain't got nothing on you Princess Lucy!!

By far the best Ethiopian restaurant in the city. (I'm East African, almost as good as moms) My favorite dishes are special kitfo, awaze tibs and Veggie combo. The staff is friendly, fast service, and delivery options available via food apps! read more

Recently discover this places and I'm completely obsessed with it! Love the homy ambience and the friendly staff. The food is amazing and it's great for those looking for delicious vegetarian options in town. read more

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Decent food, and similarly decent service. The cos are: - about 30% more expensive than another Ethiopian restaurant in the area - portions are smaller than at other Ethiopian restaurants - food is very salty, compared to most other Ethiopian restaurants, and heartburn is almost inevitable Overall, the place is just if you are okay with overlooking the points above. P.S. don't park next door, by Subway - people get towed from their parking lot all the time! read more

Amazing Ethiopian food. If you want real authentic flavor this is the place to be. So clean & beautiful. I ordered the awaze tibs & as I have grown up with in in many friends house holds this is the closest I can find to theirs. I love coming here. Big salads & enough food to last 2 days in one serving. This place truly lights up my heart. I love coming here & I hope you try it too read more

Delicious authentic Ethiopian food. The sambusa was fresh cooked, hot, and delicious. Everything on the veggie combination plate was spot on. The derek tibs were seasoned perfectly and super tasty. We will definitely be returning. read more

We were visiting from another state and were craving injera. Lucy's was the closest one and we decided to give it a try. Lucy's really exceeded our expectations. The food was amazing here and we ended up finishing the plate with 4 people. The service is great as well! The waitress always gave us what every we needed and was very helpful. Although we enjoyed it very well. There was not any music and it felt very empty/lonely. There was no fun "vibe" as such. Besides that we DEFINTELY recommend coming here and whenever we are in Denver we will surely come back! read more

I have tried several Ethiopian restaurants around Denver and this has been the best. The food was so incredibly good and a great price with big portions. The restaurant itself is also very cute and the staff was so friendly. I will definitely be back often! read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetarian sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food has out of this world flavor and the restaurant is always spotless. This is one of the best ethiopian restaurants i have ever been to. Def the best i have been able to find in denver. Fair prices too! Never disappointed. read more

It was my first time there. I took someone that had only had our food previously in a small town midwestern USA so I was feeling responsible for his experience. We ordered the juicy beef tibs, juicy lamb tibs and the veggie combo. It was all delicious. The Enjera was perfect as well as the service. I am definitely going back very soon. read more

Very friendly and helpful staff. Their special kitfo is probably the best I've ever had. The lamb tibs were good. The chicken tibs were pretty basic, but we did ask for them "mild". read more

My partner and I wanted to order the Yebeg Key Wot(which wasn't ready per the waitress) along with the Ayib since the entree didn't come with it. The waitress must've misunderstood what we were asking for so we asked for a different entree along with the Ayib and again she didn't get what we were asking so we decided to leave. The whole vibe was weird to begin with. We wanted to give this place a chance based on the reviews but we ended up at Abyssinia, which is up the street, and we were treated the complete opposite. The friendly waitress at Abyssinia helped us with the menu and gave us suggestions also. read more

Much less popular than its Queen of Sheeba neighbor next door, but the food here is good, tastes very on par with good authentic Ethiopian food I've had elsewhere, and the service is friendly. I came here after having a bad experience next door and it was a great find. Had the Kifto and Derek Tibs which are generally my Ethopian go-to's, and they didn't disappoint. If you've never had Ethiopian, be prepared for an experience you've never had (injera is your "fork"), but they will be happy to walk you through it, as I'm sure it's not the first time they've seen a non-Ethiopian who was clueless like you. After being introduced to the cuisine by a few Ethiopian friends, it's become one of my favorites, and Lucy's didn't disappoint. I'd prefer this over Queen of Sheeba.... just seems like it's managed better. read more

This is my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the Denver area and I've tried them all. Got the veggie sampler plus shiro. It was really fast and super flavorful. Súper recommend and will be back!!! read more

I got off a plane on father day Sunday and was hungry for some healthy vegetarian Ethiopian foods. Took a Lyft to Cofax and stopped at Mesob first but they were cleaning their kitchen. I walked across the street to the Ethiopian market and they had recommend Abyssinian but that is a 20 min walk. I asked how about Burger King and they shuddered and said "no". I asked about Lucy and they said that's good too. But yelp doesn't list their number! Thank goodness google listed it and it was a 2 min walk. To the food: it's pretty good. Two dollops of red lentil, one dollop of yellow lentil, salad, cabbage, potatoes/carrots. It's very home cooked and goes down easily. I wished I took a photo as it was so colorful but I was too hungry. A lot of locals come here. And they do a lot of takeout. read more

Everyone I work with loves this place. Recommended by a real Ethiopian co worker. Must go. I have only had key wet deliscous. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Good place great atmosphere nice and polite workers. Got the key wet. A buddy who is eithopian recommended. Must try! - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. The people are very friendly. It's well decorated and pleasant. The food is delicious! I hosted a party with 20 people, and they handled it brilliantly. read more