Addis Cafe
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About Addis Cafe
Addis Cafe is an Ethiopian restaurant in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, set at 135 Stratford Rd. The owners run the cafe themselves and are present on site, so the people behind the business are the ones a visitor meets. The kitchen cooks Ethiopian food, and the menu pairs tibse with injera, which gives first-time visitors a clear dish to start with. Lunchtime is a common time to visit, and weekdays tend to be busy.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention injera bread, tibs and authentic Ethiopian flavors.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention injera bread, tibs and authentic Ethiopian flavors.
Customer Review Summary
Injera is the draw at this Sparkbrook Ethiopian spot. One reviewer calls it the best in Birmingham, and a Kenyan diner says they regularly drive from Dudley just to get it. Tibse comes up close behind, named by two reviewers, one of whom says they will be back for more. The food is described as delicious, freshly made and extremely good, and one reviewer says the earthy, uplifting smell drew them in. The room is called clean, simple and well-organized, and the place is busy even on weekdays. Hospitality draws one dissenting note. A reviewer who still praised the injera and food says the welcome was lacking, which runs against several accounts of the owners as friendly, nice and genuine. One regular has been going for more than five years, and another reviewer met friends for lunch and says they were made to feel very welcome.
Customer Review Summary
Injera is the draw at this Sparkbrook Ethiopian spot. One reviewer calls it the best in Birmingham, and a Kenyan diner says they regularly drive from Dudley just to get it. Tibse comes up close behind, named by two reviewers, one of whom says they will be back for more. The food is described as delicious, freshly made and extremely good, and one reviewer says the earthy, uplifting smell drew them in. The room is called clean, simple and well-organized, and the place is busy even on weekdays. Hospitality draws one dissenting note. A reviewer who still praised the injera and food says the welcome was lacking, which runs against several accounts of the owners as friendly, nice and genuine. One regular has been going for more than five years, and another reviewer met friends for lunch and says they were made to feel very welcome.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I met friends here today. We were made to feel very welcome. The owners were friendly and made you feel at home. The food was delicious.”
- Google user
“Great place- I am Kenyan and I usually drive from Dudley to Birmingham 30-40min drive just to get Ingera. Expecially the Tibse”
- Google user
“What a delight. Some new flavors from Etheopia. All freshly made. Clean and simple inside with a feeling you are in another world. And the smell which is was drew me in is earthy and uplifting.”
- Google user
“I am a typical Habesha, i never ever got Ethiopian food like Addis cafe, Birmingham. Highly recommended ! mn aynt balemoya nesh gn egnin mgboch meseriw?God Thankyou”
- Google user
“Extremely good food and customer service. Would recommend!”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 1
- Free street parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Location
Restaurants near Addis Cafe
- Al Fursan Restaurant4.38510.1 miWheelchair accessible
lamb mandi, family rooms for privacy, complimentary lentil soup
- Apna Lahore4.31,4150.4 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
halwa puri, paratha omelette, kulcha channa
- Syrian House Restaurant4.43990.6 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
lamb mandi, beiruti hummus, arabic tea
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis CafeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.0107 | — | £10–20 | injera bread, tibs, authentic Ethiopian flavors |
| Al Fursan RestaurantWheelchair accessible | 4.3851 | 0.1 mi | — | lamb mandi, family rooms for privacy, complimentary lentil soup |
| Apna LahoreGood for kids · Reservations | 4.31,415 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | halwa puri, paratha omelette, kulcha channa |
| Syrian House RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.4399 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | lamb mandi, beiruti hummus, arabic tea |
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