Chef Cafe

About

Ethiopian

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 2200 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144

Phone: (206) 568-2681

Work Hours

Mon 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am-9:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    No
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Divey
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Bab S.

    star star star star star 17 July 2026

    They are in new location now, across street from old derelict Promenade place.  Still warm, friendly place with abundant food.  Delicious.

  • Kiran N.

    star star star star star 29 June 2026

    Awesome Ethiopian spot in CD

    Sarah and I had been to a few Ethiopian places in the past 3 months and this was definitely one of the best ones of them all. It looks super small from the outside but the inside is roomy and there's plenty of seating. The service is really good and the ambience is typical of an Ethiopian restaurant in CD; homely with a TV playing Ethiopian music or news in the background. This certainly sets a tone of comfort and I really appreciate this!  

    The food was great! We got doro wot (chicken stewed in red sauce) and misser wot (red lentils) and it did not disappoint.  Sarah got the tea and she really enjoyed it

    Overall, another great spot in Seattle for some good Ethiopian food. We will try the veggie combo which is the true test of good Ethiopian restaurant. Until then , it's a 5 star from me! :)

  • April M.

    star star star star_border star_border 28 June 2026

    Based on everyone's reviews I feel like the odd-man out, but my experience was just meh. I did get take out, rather than eating in, but I found the veggie platter to be really overcooked and bland. I did really like the gomen (spinach) and the atakilt (cabbage), but everything else was really under-spiced and overcooked/ dried out. I might have just come at a weird time or maybe it doesn't travel well (15 min), but I think that Wonder's veggie combo is a lot more flavorful.

  • Steve S.

    star star star star star 26 June 2026

    We went to Chef Cafe on a recent Friday night and settled into its large back room, where the lighting is just right and the atmosphere is invariably kind. Two of us ordered the vegetarian sambusa appetizer and the vegetarian platter to share, and all we can say is this proved to be beyond compare the finest Ethiopian food we have tasted in Seattle. And we've now been to maybe 10-12 Ethiopian restaurants. Thank you so much Chef Cafe! We will be back. Again and again.

  • Adam W.

    star star star star star 26 June 2026

    Food is excellent - prices are low - service is super kind.  I usually split a veggie platter and add a meat dish to it, for a full sampling of many flavors, and walk out of there for about 20 bucks total, completely stuffed.

    Go here - often.

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