Social Media Reviews
Google (4.7 Stars)
“The BEST coffee I’ve ever had in my life, and truly amazing food to match. The owners are a lovely couple that truly care about their community.” —Alex
Yelp (4 1/2 Stars)
“The platter entree is amazing! Beef tibs are flavorful and tender, cooked to perfection. The owners are amazing and are really engaged in customer service and inquiring how they can make your experience more enjoyable —Cole
Happy Cow
“My partner and I got the Full Habesha Plant-Based Beef Vegan Combo and it blew our minds. There was not a single thing on this platter that did not wow” —Erikah
Web Articles
Seattle Times (Seattle’s Best Hot Sandwiches — Our Critic Picks Her Top 10)
“The catfish is extra fresh-tasting, silky-fleshed and ideally crunchy-crusted. There’s red onion for zing and bits of tomato, and the lettuce — works due to its near-confetti cut”
Seattle Met (Seattle’s Best Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurants)
“Seyoum puts her own Eritrean spin on spice mixes and preparations, but she also has her finger firmly on Seattle’s pulse.”
The Infatuation
“The beef tibs sandwich alone at this small Hillman City cafe and market makes it worth a visit.”
Seattle Vegan
“Habesha Café is a vegan friendly Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurant and market in Hillman City. They have a comprehensive, very vegan friendly menu.”
Eater Seattle
“This Hillman City Ethiopian and Eritrean is a hybrid restaurant, cafe, and deli that serves up excellent breakfast all day.”
Seattle PI
“The best restaurant week around: Seattle’s Plate of Nations showcases 20 restaurants”
Daily Hive
“If you’re feeling like eating a lighter breakfast meal, Amy’s Merkato has 10 options for you. Pick between vegetarian favorite foul or chechebse, a pita prepared with a buttery and spicy berbere sauce that’s deliciously balanced with a yogurt or sour cream side.”
Seattle Globalist
“Recent out-of-town guests, excited to sample what they described as ‘Seattle’s famous Ethiopian food,’ got me wondering where the very best local injera might be found.”
Seattle Refined
“She also runs a deli and restaurant on Rainier Ave. S. in Hillman City.“
Seattle Met
“Half the appeal is the Ethiopian and Eritrean food—the vegetarian combos, the beef tibs sandwiches, the wots, the all-day breakfast. The other half is the warm welcome from owners.”
South Seattle Emerald
“Amy’s Merkato serves Southeast Seattle eclectic Ethiopian, Mediterranean fare…and so much more.”