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    Queen of Sheba

    4.5 (483 reviews)
    ModerateEthiopian, Diners
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    This is a minute of Key Tibs, shiro wat, misir wot, and I forget the other one.
    Jessica H.

    Great service and excellent food! This is my favorite Ethiopian spot in Denver!! You can tell the food is made with love.

    Lamb Tibs
    Stefanie C.

    After missing the Ethiopian food I enjoyed while living in California, I was pleasantly surprised by the options available in Denver! After debating between a few places for dinner, my partner and I picked Queen of Sheba. Great choice. Felt like having a home-cooked meal in someone's home. There seemed to be one person working. I'm assuming it was the owner. I picked the Lamb Tibs (as always) with Harar Beer to wash it down. Delicious, filling meal. Generous portion of meat with "sides" (forgot what they're called in Ethiopian) with more than enough injera to scoop everything into our mouths. We were stuffed by the end. I'm craving Ethiopian again already. Come check out Queen of Sheba if you haven't already!

    Meat Combo for One
    Michael A.

    Called the restaurant for take out and the owner (the sweetest person I've ever met) convinced me that I needed to eat in the restaurant and get the full experience. So glad I did. I was the only person in the restaurant and I got a chance to read the many articles on the restaurant and the history of Ms. Aboie. She is a treasure to the East Colfax community and I'm honored she convinced me to get the full experience. This is the 3rd Ethiopian Restaurant I've tried in Denver and by far my favorite. I ordered the meat combo and couldn't finish. The skinned chicken fell of the bone and so tasty (comes with hard boiled egg if you want). The stewed beef (Key Yesiga Wott) was amazing and first thing I finished. If you want to order one thing...this is it. The red lentils was also very filling and so good. The meat combo comes with Yatakelt Wott which is a stewed cabbage, carrots and potatoes. Prices have increased and not listed on menu. Just ask for the price if concerned. This is my favorite Ethiopian spot and will hope to be one of Ms. Aboie's loyal followers.

    Platter for 2. There was more but we had already started enjoying the meal!!
    Cindy L.

    Wow, such a gem. I almost don't want to write a review alerting people to how great this place is but i want them to have all the business so i shall sing their praises. Queen of Sheba is in a strip mall with not many tables. But we walked in on a Friday and didn't wait at all. Still, a fairly steady busy crowd. Keep that in mind as you wait for your food as this is a small operation and the food is clearly made with attention and love. We started with the Fo-ol medemas, had some honey wine, and the queens dinner for 2. The Fo-ol was a great starter, as the veggies and feta was fresh and lovely. Honey wine wasn't overly sweet which is exactly how we liked it. It was made with unique spices and was light and refreshing. Lastly, the dinner course. We loved every component as each was made so juicy and flavorful. The only sad part for us is that this place isn't closer to where we live, otherwise we'd be here weekly. Check out this local small business and support, you won't be sorry! Also, the sweet lady was so kind. She loved that we finished our food which made the whole experience feel like dinner at grandmas.

    Vegetarian combo with Gluten Free Enjera.
    Simon S.

    We went with a group most of whom had never (myself included) eaten Ethiopian food. The restaurant is run by one woman. She is cook, server and host. We decided to order a vegetarian and a meat combo. As a group of eight we were barely able to finish the food. It was excellent food and an adventure to eat it. Not knowing exactly what each dish was didn't detract from how good the food was. We felt welcomed and looked after, even after we stayed beyond closing time. Overall this was a great experience and I'd highly recommend trying this restaurant.

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    Natalia S.

    Finally tried the Ethiopian food at Queen of Sheba on E Colfax -- and what a treasure this spot is! The owner is a lovely lady who is also your bartender, server, and cook in this cozy little spot that feels like you're eating in her home dining room. All the meats are delicious, as well as the lentils and potatoes for my vegetarian folks! Gluten-free injera available if you call ahead a few days. Call for a reservation! There's a total of maybe 6 tables here, so it's a must.

    Veggie platter -- three kinds of lentils, greens, cauliflower and light-as-air injera. So good!

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

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    Authentic! owner/server was the owner. Ordered the plate for 2 and enjoyed trying many things.

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    Amazing food. Everything was delicious. I would eat there every day if I could. The chicken was incredible.

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    My favorite Ethiopian food in Denver. Amazing service, great ambiance. I always look forward to coming here!

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    Keep going back. We're from Illinois and everytime we're out west we have to make this a stop. Food is amazing!

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    Are any of the menu items dairy free? Asking for a person with a moderate allergy.

    Most of the vegetarian dishes we tried was dairyfree

    I have never had Ethiopian food since I was under the impression it was mostly meat (I am vegetarian) . What kinds of vegetarian options do they have ? Is it mostly vegetables?

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    The Original

    The Original

    4.0
    (275 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    We came to Denver expecting amazing mountain views. What we didn't expect was to need a moment of…read moresilence after brunch. The food? Amazing. The weather? Amazing. The service? Also amazing. Basically, The Original understood the assignment. Kayleigh took great care of us from start to finish. She noticed my wife and I were wearing Chris Brown and Usher tour shirts and asked if we were headed to the concert. We both replied, "No," which probably made us look like two people who just enjoy confusing strangers. We just liked the shirts, okay? Now let's talk cocktails. The "Don't Mind If I Do" was hands down one of the best Old Fashioned-style cocktails I've had in a long time. Smooth, balanced, and dangerous because it tricks you into thinking, "One more couldn't hurt." My wife ordered the Pig & Pony and absolutely loved it. We also ordered the Hot Take... which isn't pictured because we inhaled it before either of us remembered phones have cameras. The food was phenomenal, the drinks were outstanding, and the atmosphere somehow managed to be both lively and relaxing. If you're in Denver and skip this place, that's between you and your poor life choices. We'll definitely be back... preferably wearing more random concert shirts just to keep Kayleigh guessing.

    Met here for brunch today, and it was PACKED, on a waitlist for 45 minutes, for Sunday brunch as…read morewell as the crowds attending the Rockies versus Giants baseball game at the stadium next door. Raistlin (Rai) was a great server, taking time to chat with us a bit, checking on us, making sure our orders were correct. We ordered a shredded short rib eggs Benedict and a OG Breakfast with 2 eggs sunny side up, home style potatoes, sourdough toast. Enjoyed my Strawberry Stand and my husband enjoyed his Espresso martini. Everything tasted great! It was fun trying two hot sauces on the table as well.

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    The Brutal Poodle

    4.5
    (610 reviews)
    6.1 mi
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    This place... IS. THE. BEST. I originally came here back in 2018, the year I believe they opened…read more Was looking for a cool punk/metal bar for my friend and I to check out. I have since had a kid and don't drink anymore, but their food is SO ABSOLUTELY AMAZING I keep coming back. I think that even people who don't particularly enjoy the music or ambiance also frequent this spot, because the food is just that good. I definitely would recommend their Brisket Sammy. My son loves their grilled cheese, and their chicken tenders are also delicious. Do NOT skip the Holla Pena Lollipoppas, and make sure to get an extra side of the raspberry jalapeño jam to dip your tots or fries in!

    A mild poodle…read more Maybe it was an off night, but everything was off. The service was slow, first off. Drinks took forever. I don't want to say our server was slow, but she wasn't really present, and thus our service was slow/off. I love the chicken sandwich here with the buffalo sauce, but there was almost zero buffalo sauce on it this time. The fried parts all fell off while trying to eat, and so I was left with a normal chicken sandwich. One bright spot was the egg rolls, as always, and the buried fries. I love Brutal Poodle, but the other night was an off night for sure.

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