Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Sudan Cafe

    4.5 (43 reviews)
    InexpensiveAfrican, Cafes, Ethiopian
    Closed 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

    Sudan Cafe Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Sudan Cafe

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Special foul (ful medames)
    Clement C.

    It has been 5 years since I wrote my review on Sudan Cafe and every visit in the last 5 years has been as good as the first. The ownership changed this year but the menu stayed the same except the new owner no longer serves Koshari which is a bummer because I thought he had the best Koshari in Denver. The food is still as good if not better than before. My favorite has always been the foul (ful) which is made from fava beans. My stomach is happy very time I walk out of that place. The new owner is very nice and the first time we met he even gave me free food to take home to try. I will for sure continue to come for my foul fix.

    Riza H. C.

    I went to Dinner with my friend at this establishment on a Tuesday evening. We went there about 19:00hrs ish. We ring the "bell" at the counter, came out a friendly man and we ask some questions about the Menu. He recommended to us to have Liver and another Dish that is NOT in their Menu. We seat ourselves and waited for our food to be ready. There are like 5 other patrons dining away, though I cannot deny 4 of the patrons who were they might be their friends. They are speaking in Arabic or some other foreign language that I am unaware of. The food especially the Liver dish, both of us like it. Our Dinner comes with several warm loaves of Bread. For the Liver dish, they also put Ful. For the Meat dish they put some kind of Salad on top of it, such as Lettuce, Red Onions and Tomato slices. They also provide a plate of Rice if you ask for it. After our Dinner from the conversations we shared with the Owner, we found out that the Owner's wife happened to be my friend's friend.. Their kids used to go to school together. What a small world! Thank you Sudan café for your hospitality and good food especially the Liver dish.. I like! Left Sudan Café at about 20:00hrs ish. Sudan Café 10375 E Iliff Avenue Denver, CO 80247

    Falafel plate
    Shwetha B.

    Wow! What an amazing find. King of hole in the walls, so definitely not a fancy place. Limited seating, just about 4 tables that seats 4-5 people each and around 2 tables that can seat 2 each. Talk about the food though! Smells amazing as you enter, thanks to all the spices they use. We ordered the cooked fool, koshari and falafel plate. The cooked fool was served with their homemade bread. Oh my goodness, it probably is one of the best things I have ever had the pleasure of eating! I will surely be day dreaming about it until I get a chance to eat it again! The homemade bread was amazing too, soft on the inside and a nice crusty exterior. Koshari is a meal in itself with rice, lentils and macaroni. It is a simple dish, yet tasty. The addition of fried onions gives it a nice flavor. It is an Egyptian dish. Sudan has Ethiopia and Egypt as neighbors and both these countries have influenced the Sudanese cuisine. The falafel was served with pickled cucumbers and a dipping sauce. The falafel here tastes different than the mainstream ones. For one, it doesn't have parsley. Still tasted good! We also had the Sudanese coffee. Loved it! It has some sweet spices in it. It is also served in a special pot. Could sum it all up as comfort food at it's best, tastes like food that a mom cooks. Well, why wouldn't it. It's a family run restaurant and it's the mom cooking in the kitchen. The gentleman taking the order was the owner and he was very sweet and friendly, answering all my questions. Wanted to try their desserts but apparently they were all sold out. He said that they make them all in house and Saturday being a busy day, they were gone before we went in for lunch. They did have some butter cookies on their bakery display. P.s They weren't serving water at any of the tables, maybe they do if you ask for it. I didn't so am not sure. Also, they do accept credit cards. I remember reading in a review that they don't. If you are reading this, pls don't hesitate to give this place a try. Support the businesses that bring to you such lesser known cuisines.

    The Sudanese coffee.
    Rachael P.

    The lamb liver was probably the best I've ever had- perfectly cooked and very mild. We paired that with the fava beans with Berbre spice- not hot like I expected but VERY tasty. The bread was golden, soft, and warm. We ate way too much. Followed it up with the Sudanese coffee which comes in a sweet little metal pitcher. It wasn't thick like the Turkish coffee that I'm more familiar with- it was lighter but had the hint of cardamom. The service was so friendly and attentive. I will definitely be adding this restaurant to my rotation. My only complaint was a very strong scent of cologne- I have friends who absolutely would not be able to eat here because of it.

    Shakshoka (eggs)  hot pepper &  onions
    A A.

    Kibdah sandwich the best, This Cafe not visible for everyone so make sure to look for the name

    Katy K.

    Upon walking into Sudan Cafe, we were greeted by a friendly fellow who was more than happy to explain in detail what different items on the menu were. We found this very helpful as we had never had Sudanese food before. My husband and I decided on the Foul Special and the Bamia which is okra and beef with injera bread. Our meals were excellent to say the least. My husband also got a lamb liver sandwich which also didn't disappoint. The man who served us also presented us with complimentary tea to wrap up our meal. He also made a point to ask us how much spice we preferred, which I found very thoughtful as he wanted to make sure we would enjoy his food. I must say our first day in Colorado has been quite the experience and everyone is so friendly.

    Fried Eggs with bread and a pot of tea with milk.

    See all

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 2

    Ask the Community - Sudan Cafe

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for African 691 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    The French Press - Scrambled eggs, Pancakes, bacon

    The French Press

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    OHHHHHH MY!!!!!!! Oh my! Oh MY!!!…read more Stopped in to this place just to have coffee and some quiet time to journal. When I saw vegan biscuits and gravy on the menu I could NOT refuse!!! OHHHHH MYYYYY!!!! French press did NOT disappoint! Everything from my coffee to meal were SO YUMMY! The collards were giving canned version but everything else was TASTY! I'd definitely visit this place again. MORE than enough options. Great for people watching. Easy parking. Great service.

    When I walked in the door I actually almost left. You order food at the counter and then find a…read moretable. The menu is on the wall and hard to read so I asked the woman behind the counter if they had a paper menu, She rolled her eyes and pushed one across the counter like I was inconveniening her. I placed my order, and she told me to go find a table and the food would be out soon. As soon as I sat down, she came out and brought me my coffee. I asked for cream and sugar, and she said it was on the counter inside. It was a giant cup of coffee (which is awesome) but it was filled to the top. So I burned my hand when I spilled it, trying to get in sugar. By this time I was very frustrated. I went back to my table and my food came up almost immediately. The server was smiling and friendly. The food looked amazing and tasted even better. Iordered almond les leches french toast, cheese grits and bacon. The greats are okay, but nothing specia but the french toast was out of this world. It was thick, cut, smoked bacon that tasted fantastic. The server and the food saved this visit for me. I am going to assume that the woman at the counter was having a bad day and not let it keep me from coming back.

    Photos
    The French Press - Menu

    Menu

    The French Press - Salmon Build Your Own Omelet

    Salmon Build Your Own Omelet

    The French Press - Much needed coffee

    See all

    Much needed coffee

    Sudan Cafe - african - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...