Jebena Cafe first opened its doors in early 2011. Our passion and our focus is to provide you the best food and friendliest service of any Ethiopian restaurant in Seattle. We are conveniently located in the Northgate area, and we look forward to meeting you.
Snug Ethiopian cafe is a local draw for classic fare served in a bright space with cultural decor. Based on 698 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1510 NE 117th St, Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: (206) 365-0757
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Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
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Reviews
Gregg Bloom
The owner, chef, and server is precious. The food is cooked with heart and has great flavor. The beans (garbanzo and lentil) dishes shine. The meat accentuates the sauces, but the sauces are the stars of the meal. The injera are the perfect size and consistency for collecting the food, adding a little sourness.
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Kimberly Pham
This restaurant is nestled in a charming neighborhood plaza, which also houses two other eateries. Despite being a bustling hub, we managed to secure a table and were promptly greeted by the friendly owner. Our order comprised a deliciously satisfying mix of meat and veggie dishes, with an additional meat plate to round out the meal for our group of five. However, the true star of the show was the in-house injera, which proved to be one of the best I’ve ever tasted, bursting with mouthwatering flavors.
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Siddharth Warang
Jebena is a warm and cozy place with a lovely owner and great food. As most reviews have mentioned, the owner is warm and welcoming, and she even checked on us regularly for the quality of the food and any questions we had.
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Sarah Marsh
When I lived a couple of blocks away this was a weekly eat of mine. I’ve since moved out of state and currently having my partner pick up a Togo order and have him drive it 8 hours to our new home. It’s that good people! You can purchase spices next door to jazz up your life! Pictured is the jebena combination. It’s so much food we always take some home. The owner Martha is the sweetest individual you’ll ever meet. I hope she and her family are doing well.
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Samantha “Sam” Kolovson
Absolutely delicious. Food comes out super quickly, we were in and out in 30 mins. And you can get a combination (#18 is pictured) for $20 which feeds two with a bit leftover unless you’re super hungry.
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Sijeeta Deb
My husband took me out on my birthday and i must say what a friendly customer service. One of the must try Ethiopian restaurants at a reasonable price. We tried the Jebena Combination and it’s really a lot for 2 people. I felt the spinach veggie mix in the combo tasted better than the protein. Overall, it’s bit similar to South Indian food. Quite Neighborhood. The location is bit far from the main road but no issues if you have your vehicle.
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Yolanda
The food is amazing with huge portions and tasty flavors and the owner is so friendly and hospitable. 100% coming back again
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Pablo Zayas
Great food, great service and all with a smile. Jelena is one of the best in the Seattle area. They have a diverse menu with choices for carnivores and vegetarians alike.
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Fiona Bratvold
Greeted so sweetly as we walked in. We were made to feel very welcome. We ordered the large combo meal for 3 people so we got a taste of everything. Delicious food eaten by hand. We also ordered the okra with beef which was yummy. Excellent prices. Will definitely come back.
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Aileen Imperial
We’ve been here a few times now and the food is consistently wonderful. Everything in the veggie combo is fresh and tasty and portions are generous. The owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming too. We always leave full and happy, grateful they are here.
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