Vegan
Ethiopian, Eritrean
Little Ethiopian cafe serving food that's all-vegan, using herbs and spices imported from Ethiopia. Est. 2018 as Habesha Village. Sep 2021 reported no longer using honey. NOTE: Maybe closed June 2024 - please send updates to HappyCow. Open Mon 11:00-18:00, Tue-Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat 11:00-22:30. Closed Sun.
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Coldharbour Ln, 55 Granville Arcade, Brixton, South West London, England, SW9 8PS
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 24 Jul 2024 by egm3000
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24 Reviews
First Review by jollypig
RenataBalbino
Points +90
Experiência de comida etíope - Edit
Ir ao Light of Africa foi uma das experiências mais legais que já tive. A comida etíope vegana é maravilhosa, super bem temperada. O atendimento é muito simpático, o espaço é lindamente decorado e ficamos muito à vontade. Super recomendo!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-17
Pros: Comida, cardápio base todo vegano, Atendimento, Local aconchegante
Cons: Na nova direção, servem carne quando solicitados
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WilliamDrakett
Points +934
Amazing! - Edit
We love Ethiopian food, so we’re very happy to find this little vegan Ethiopian place in the middle of Brixton Village. We shared the samosas and then the injera platter for two. Delicious food and generous portions, we went away very happy indeed!
Read morePros: All vegan
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Tmoss682
Points +2959
More than a Meal - Edit
Light of Africa hides in the Brixton Market, selling a food experience outside Western expectations. With above-average service and explosively flavorful food, you might never forget.
Read moreWe washed our hands at the table. Our hostess, a woman from Eritrea, poured infused water as we washed our hands.
We ordered the Sampler for 1: lentils, pumpkin stew, cabbage, split peas. Pumpkin stew balanced the sizzle of spice and hints of sweetness. The Injera, a spongey wrap used for picking up the food, has a faint acidic taste reminiscent of lemon. This is more than enough food for two people.
The samosas were different from the Indian version. They crunched as if made with a thin phyllo dough, served with an intensely spicy relish.
As we ate the meal, our hostess reemerged with a smoking pan, shaking it about, smoke spilling into the air. We thought it was just a scent being wafted into the air. She came back out with a foreign basin. It was coffee. She explained that she was roasting the Ethiopian coffee beans to make the coffee, showing us the green pre-roasted beans.
I enjoyed myself from start to finish. Everything about the experience exceeded my expectations, and I would return many more times if I were a local.
Pros: Experience, Price, Location
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GlennFraser
Points +300
Sensational African Cuisine Adventure - Edit
Wonderful experience diving into Eritrean cuisine. I’ve tried the other version of teff as a grain in Australia but this was next level. £14 for an enormous share plate that covered deliciously spicy yam, beetroot, pumpkin and lentils delightfully and thoughtfully seasoned.
Read moreWe were perfectly hosted by the delightful Temesgen who told us stories of his home and whose service was excellent.
Our favourite culinary experience in London.
Pros: Taste, Service , Experience
Cons: We have to leave it behind
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EmilNolan
Points +778
Amazing Ethiopian food - Edit
An amazing authentic Ethiopian dining experience
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AliceManchip
Points +1534
Tasty, healthy and filling - Edit
First time trying Ethiopian food and really enjoyed it. Shared the single platter with my friend and it was plenty. Very filling food
Read morenicirl
mmmmmm yummy i ❤️ ethiopian food
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ultraviolet.gomez
Points +5271
Incredible - Edit
Food was absolutely amazing! So full of flavour! Really friendly staff too.
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thesunrisedreamers
Points +959
Super tasty Ethiopian food in Brixton market! - Edit
We ordered a platter of 2 and it was perfect! The food has so much flavour and the injera is very tasty!
Read morePros: All vegan!
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Aurele_
Points +134
Loved this place - Edit
A little gem in the buzzing Brixton Market. The food is amazing and seems quite healthy. Staff is super friendly and prices are good for the area! If you’re tall though, you might not be comfy as it’s very low to the ground. Kids love it though!
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty, Reasonably priced for big portions
Cons: Not much room (tiny space), Sitting not comfy for tall people
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Kittybiscuit
Points +8587
Delicious food - Edit
This is in the Brixton village, not far from the station and easy to find.
Read moreThere were a few tables outside. We ordered the platter for two. I liked it all but the okra and spinach were my favourites.
Really tasty and nice service
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Nyneke
Points +54
Tasty food, cosy and friendly - Edit
We went here for lunch, ordered a platter for two. The food had a lot of flavour and the lady serving it was very friendly.
Read morePersonally I find eating at cofee table height tables a little awkward but not so much so to deduct stars.
Pros: Tasty, Friendly
Cons: Low tables
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Nathan
Points +2089
Small little place, nice service, food has room for improvement. - Edit
Tried their platter for 1. The flavours were ok. Much of it had room for flavour improvement with the exception of the yellow split pea - that was yummy. Also, the platter for 1 only comes with 4 sauces as suppose to 6 or 8 which you see in many of the pictures online… which is the platter for 2. Nonetheless, if you’re eating solo, I would rather of had more sauce options on the plate with less of each rather than only 4 options with more of each.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-11
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AzureKaede
Points +125
Healthy and something different - Edit
Really enjoyed my experience here. First time having Ethiopean food. Next time I want to try the platter 🙂
Read morePros: Healthy, Nice lady
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moonlighthirani
Points +34
Authentic and Healthy vegan Ethiopian food. - Edit
Lovely cute restaurant/cafe. Open long hours. The Injera and Shiro are my absolute favourite ✨
Read morePros: Adequate options , Good portions , Traditional
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tina_p
Points +457
Great little find - Edit
A tiny, welcoming place serving very satisfying vegan ethiopian dishes
Read morePros: Atmosphere
Cons: A bit tight, Cash only
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Andypandyhungry
Points +27
Ethiopian deliciousness - Edit
We found this gem late one Sunday eve. Tasty authentic Ethiopian goodness!
Read morePros: Friendly staff
Cons: A little bit too cold (blankets helped!)
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acarolina.amorim
Points +295
Tasty food - Edit
The food is amazing, the staff is very friendly and the place is super cosy. Not many seats but never had an issue with getting a table.
Read moreLess than 5 minutes from Brixton station it’s a great Ethiopian place.
Pros: All vegan , Amazing food
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V3gan
Points +281
Fantastic little place - Edit
Would recommend the platter- all the stews and the injera were really good.
Read morePros: The food is really good! Very friendly too.
Cons: The seating is limited and not very comfortable., A little pricey.
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Sarahhhhhhhh
Points +42
Amazing- love this place, we keep going back. - Edit
This place is a must, the Vegan sharing platter is scrumptious !
Read morePros: Amazing vegan food
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Flogs
Points +725
Beautiful food on a rainy day - Edit
We had the sharing tray with a range of stews which were delicious, really glad we visited here on our trip to London
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Gabor
Points +128
Lovely Ethiopian in the heart of Brixton Village - Edit
Great Ethiopian in Brixton Village, a tad more expensive than other similar places, but worth a visit if you are down there and looking for some vegan grub.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-04-14
Pros: lovely presentation , lovely staff, great food
Cons: bit pricy, cash only
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kenvegan
Points +13112
Excellent Vegan Plate! - Edit
I had a wonderful vegan combination plate at this small, cozy restaurant. The women running the place are so kind and helpful, and their veggie plate is among the best I have had globally.
Read moreThe samosas are also very tasty, and I ordered a chai tea which came with sugar to sweeten to taste.
I shall return.
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Raw Morka
Points +355
Best Ethiopian food in London - Edit
I'm in love with Ethiopian food and tried it in few different places in London but this one is the best of all. More pricey than other places but worth every penny. Injera (fermented teff flour pancake) is more than 0,5-meter diameter and tastes like heaven. The place is really cute, in the heart of Brixton Village Market, full of colours, smells and music. Lovely owners.
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jollypig
Points +3070
Vegan Ethiopian in Brixton - Edit
I've had Ethiopian/Eritrean food a few times now and really liked it. The injera base is filling (they import it from Ethiopia) and the food was all tasty. It's in Brixton market and it's good to sit there watching the market in action.
Read moreThe owner was friendly and there's plenty of choice (all vegan) on the menu.
Definitely worth a visit.
Pros: Tasty food, Good value, Friendly staff
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