Vegan-friendly
Beer/Wine
African
Ethiopian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. In Ethiopian cuisine you will find spiced vegetables, lentils, and potato dishes. This one hosts a vegan lunch buffet weekdays until 3pm. Open Tue-Fri 11:30am-9:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 2:00pm-9:00pm.
13 Reviews
First Review by True North
ScottCline
Points +3232
Delicious fresh and filling! - Edit
Delicious vegan plate with injera bread and Spicy Red Lentils, Split Yellow Peas, Green Lentils, Collard Greens, Cabbage Stew, House Salad. Lots of food- filling and delicious!
Read morePros: Fresh and delicious, Lots of food, Friendly staff
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cjd
Points +105
EXCELLENT - Edit
You have to visit this place, the serving sizes are massive, there's tons of vegan options, and you will leave stuffed. The staff is highly knowledgeable about vegan options and the food is so, so good. Absolutely must go.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Huge serving sizes, Good prices
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chicovegans
Points +149
Excellent - Edit
I really enjoyed my takeout vegan plate and generous sized injera. The spicy lentil dish was a little too spicy for me, but I enjoyed a few bites before tapping out. Everything was fresh and well-seasoned. Service was pleasant and speedy. I look to returning and dining in next time.
Read morePros: Clearly labeled vegan options , Vegan option is delicious , Very nice owners
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ZarminehZarouhi
Points +144
Best in town - Edit
I lived in the Bay and they have outstanding Ethiopian/Eritrean food there so I know my flavors and quality when I taste it. Forget the other, more popular Ethiopian restaurant in Sac, you know, that one on Broadway. Just because it is more known due to location and events, doesn’t mean the food and service is better. Abyssinia though is fabulous. Their food is never bland like that other place. I do wish it was an all vegan Ethiopian joint but I also understand they’d lose the majority of their customer base. Please go to this joint and show them your support. Family owned, friendly without being fake, good portions, fair pricing.
Read morePros: Vegan platter, Can make injeera GF-call 1 day ahead, Best in town
Cons: Location not popular, Windows blocked-can look closed
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lisahoward
Points +20
Such tasty vegan options. - Edit
I have loved Abyssinia for years. Their mixed vegetarian plate is just perfect and always a hit with the whole family, vegan and not. It’s hard to pick a specific favorite so I almost always got with the mixed platter.
Read morePros: Great flavor, Option to purchase ingredients, Extremely COVID safe
Cons: Atmosphere is basic
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Ramseslives
Points +244
SOOO GOOD! - Edit
I love Ethiopian food and this place is awesome! I've taken several friends there in the past and recently got food delivered from there through doordash and I have to say even the delivered food was fantastic! They have a platter were you can get the injera and all the different lentil stews that I highly recommend!
Read morePros: Excellent food, nice staff, affordable
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thewallner
Points +18
Have eaten here multiple times and got to-go for my birthday. Yummy food. - Edit
Have eaten here multiple times and got to-go for my birthday. Yummy food.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Deliciously spiced food, Spongey, delicious injera
Cons: Only indoor seating
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Hazelcubed
Points +430
Great food and tea - Edit
Enjoyed the vegan sampler platter but the potato salad on special was really amazing and the iced tea is spiced. I came for the food but the tea stole my heart.
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JaedaJames
Points +101
Not Good - Edit
I was so excited to try this place and even more excited to support. Maybe it was just a bad day but our experience was horrible. We arrived promptly at 11:30 at opening. We requested the vegan buffet. The server stated it was ready so we made our plates. The containers that held the food were all very dirty with old crusty food. It made the food look not so appealing but I didn’t want to leave as I had just finished 3 workouts for the day and was starving! The greens and cabbage were hot but ALL of the lentils and peas were all lukewarm! We asked if this was normal and the server said that some things were supposed to be served that way but she offered to raise the temp on the food for us. The greens were so salty that I literally could not eat them. I love seasoned food but the excess salt was unbearable. The tofu dish was literally floating it oil. I will never return. It was that bad. I was so embarrassed that I’d invited a friend there.
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ChloeGross
Points +112
my new favorite - Edit
My old favorite Ethiopian place used to be in Berkeley. This is my new favorite. The food is very well prepared with the best combination of spices I've tried. I loved the spicy pumpkin dish I ordered. The staff was also very nice.
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hopchick70@gmail.com
Points +97
Love this place - Edit
I eat here at least once a month. Excellent vegetarian(vegan) sample platter. The homemade honey wine is highly recommended.
Read morePros: Excellent, tasty vegan options.
Cons: Dark environment
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Ryan MTB
Points +477
Good vegan options - Edit
The staff were very friendly, service was prompt and the food was good. Vegan options are clearly listed in a dedicated section on the menu.
Read morePros: Vegan options clearly listed on the menu, Ample free parking , Friendly staff
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True North
Points +902
Great food in a humble setting - Edit
While the restaurant seemed a little worn, the food was spot on. Offered lots of vegan options and provided helpful suggestions navigating the heat in some of the dishes. And when they say spicy they mean it! We came on a warm day and I am not sure about the strength of the air conditioning but hey, the food was solid so I'd come back.
Read morePros: wide vegan selection, lots of parking
Cons: weak air conditioning on hot day
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