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4.5 (50 reviews)

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Donnelly N.

This restaurant is in a little strip mall on Indian Bend and Hayden. It's nicely decorated with a welcoming atmosphere. Our server was very friendly and gave us some nice tips. They have a wide variety of options for meat lovers and vegetarians and even have gluten free injera. The food was all tasty and the lentil sambusas were probably the best item we had. The food did take a while to come out and they were out of a couple of items we had hoped to order. It's definitely worth trying, especially because there are not many Ethiopian options in town. They do also have a full bar.

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Steve C.

We enjoyed our first Ethiopian lunch this week with wonderful service and the extremely informative Avia. She explained the culture, the various aspects of each entree and guided us in placing our orders. It was delicious! The aromatic spices hit you upon walking in. And that's just the beginning of a delightful meal. My wife had the Meat and Veg Sampler, of Sega Wot Key (stewed tender beef) with Kyser (gently puréed beets and potatoes). Served in the traditional style on a large injera (teff flour bread, fermented 2-3 days and prepared much like a pancake- delicious!) with a pita-sized supplement on the side. Their house made cottage cheese is a must too- haven't tasted anything remotely similar; nothing like what's at the grocery store. Avia saw my wife feed me a hot bite and grinned; explaining that "sharing food is an expression of love" in Ethiopian culture. So of course we both shared bites with one another. It was great. I'm a huge fan of lamb and it was as prepared beautifully- in fact the photos do not do justice to just how complex and aromatic our lunches were, especially mine: somewhat like vindaloo but unique too. I ordered Lamb Tibes, medium spice (I like spicy meals and medium was perfect) which was pan seared along with red bell peppers and onions cooked to perfection. Mine came with a tasty side salad all also on a bed of teff. It is a definite do-again! Their attention to detail- even each glass of iced tea is freshly brewed, as are refills, is impeccable. We cannot wait to return.

4 veggie option (3 lentils and cabbage).
Brandy W.

Had to come back within in a week. It's so good! Lots of people clearly caught on because easily 60% of the place was people eating. For dessert we actually tried the mixed juice drink (so good) with papaya, mango, strawberry, avocado. For dinner my husband got a meat and veg sampler and I got a 2-veg sampler. I love those spicy berbere lentils. Our daughter had a few sambusas and shared with us. I am so excited Scottsdale has an Ethiopian restaurant.

Hot tea spicy
Kat V.

I am so excited that they are in Scottsdale. We each got 1 meat & 1 veggie plate. The beef and collard green are so delicious. Butternut squash is very spicy. Chicken and egg are tasty. The spicy hot tea is good and the presentation is the best. They have many selections of drinks. We got carrot cake to go and it is full of tasty spices.

Chris S.

Easily 5 stars. Service was so awesome, lots of check ins. Gorgeous decor with soothing music. To start, The chicken wings were crispy topped with peppers and onions. Great peri peri style sauce. I had the chicken fir fir, basically cubed chicken with onions and egg. My dad had the chicken tibets and it is hands down top 5 food item I have ever had in my life.

Kat W.

This place makes me so happy after I moved from Little Ethiopia, Los Angeles where it was filled with so many restaurants competing with spices and wonder. This restaurant is so amazing especially with good prices, and especially the young waitress who is not related to the family that also owns a place in mid-town PHX but attends the restaurant so well. Even in all the Little Ethiopia places in Los Angeles, I never had injera so soft and fresh. Great prices, can't go wrong. Most memorable: Anything chickpeas with berbere Kaiser beets with potatoes Collard greens Dessert: Tiramusu or Carrot Cake

Traditional Ethiopian coffee service.
Dakine B.

Finally! Finally Scottsdale has an Ethiopian restaurant ! And oh is it ever good! A very comforting setting with absolutely gorgeous decor. I'm no expert but the art appears to be very authentic. The service is kind and caring. If you're not familiar either Ethiopian food the employees are happy to help. They have a full bar and prices are exceptionally reasonable. Everything we ate was FANTASTIC. Do not skip the carrot cake and you must have the traditional Ethiopian coffee service. A beautiful addition to the Scottsdale dining scene.

4 Meat & 4 Veggie Sampler
Leanna R.

I've never had this type of food before but it was really good, nice to experience some unique flavors and textures. Service was very nice too. Comfortable setting and ambiance. They had a decent selection of liquors and beer. We didn't drink but for the amount $ we got a decent amount of food for two!

Gluten free options
April W.

This place never disappoints. Gluten free options, kind people and great food. The juice drinks are delicious and refreshing.

Harika S.

Some of the best Ethiopian food I have ever had!! Their chicken sambusas are perfect appetizers and I always bring home extra injera! Shiro Wat and Misir wat are my go to veggie dishes as well as spicy chicken doro wat! Ambience is authentic and appealing. An absolute best addition to Scottsdale dining! So glad they opened this second location close to home, staff is always friendly

Theresa G.

Authentic EthioAfrican is amazing! The food is just as delicious as their original location in Downtown Phoenix. The service is always very friendly and welcoming. Andu did an amazing job decorating this location. Touches of decor all throughout are just beautiful and unique. I can't recommend this place enough to all my friends looking for unique, flavorful eats. Every bite is packed with incredible flavor and is freshly made. Love all the vegetarian and vegan options too. There's something for everyone to enjoy here. I have been a long time customer and have learned so much about the owner, his humble beginnings, challenges and witnessing tremendous growth. I am so proud of Andu and his family for expanding their business and bringing such a special dining experience to Scottsdale.

C. K.

Had a wonderful meal last night and it was the first time for the 4 of us trying Ethiopian cuisine. Kirby was our great server recommending the 10 veggie platter with the meat platter, and chicken wings, followed by the tiramisu and baklava. It was all very delicious!

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Great food, prices and service ! The unique flavors really shine in the various sampler platters they offer.

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Love this place! Some of the best Ethiopian food I've had. The staff is also really nice and accommodating.

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Pressed Juicery - Probably the yummiest one

Pressed Juicery

4.3(24 reviews)
2.7 mi

I've been a Pressed Juicery fan since forever, when I lived in the Bay Area. I used to go to the…read morelocation in Palo Alto. I can't even remember how long ago that was somewhere between five and 10 years. And I still like their juices, smoothies, health shots and newer items like açaí bowl. That says a lot. I had stopped going there for a while due to the price point, but it's pretty standard prices for good tasting and healthy drinks that supplement the food, I eat when I'm on the go. I think I started getting back into it on a trip to Las Vegas in February and there was a Pressed Juicery location in the Aria, or Cosmo, I can't remember which one, but I started back up then and they had an offer for VIP pricing if I became a member, so I did that, and I pretty much accumulated $60 auto deposited funds into that account, and like 75 points, so I decided today to use all that and get some things today. That's why I bought so much at one time, I don't usually get that much. The tonics taste really good and are very refreshing, there's items for gut health, there's high protein smoothies that taste good, and more. I decided to try the strawberry basil lemonade today and I'm looking forward to it. I bought a bunch more shots than I normally do, since I don't feel like they're the best deal at $3.25 for 2 ounces. I'd rather get a full drink for five dollars but there was a deal to buy more shots and get a lower price so I did. This press location is a cute little kiosk kind of near the food court area on the ground level where the Starbucks is located. Right now it's actually right near the Xmas trees where Santa will eventually be. If you park in the brown garage on the ground level, you'll be really close to walk over, find it, and then leave without getting sucked into the mall. I couldn't believe they had the Christmas trees up already. It's not even Halloween, but that's kind of the thing now -- they jump ahead holidays in my opinion, but it was fine. It was pretty. I plan to keep coming back to Pressed Juicery so long as the quality and the taste stays good! They've been doing a good job for a long time now so cheers to your health!

Wait! The 3-Day Juice Cleanse was actually the shit. The flavors were kind of crazy, especially the…read moreginger juice and parsley. But you know what? There is a method to press madness for sure. I ordered my cleaned juices online. Came into the store. Picked them up from the refrigerator. I called ahead letting them know id be later than pick up time was scheduled and they said no problem. They were all labeled correctly. Overall I would definitely recommend if you wanna de-bloat, maybe before a trip or before you're starting to try and eat healthy. I will have to come back and try their food.

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Pressed Juicery - Pressed Kiosk in Scottsdale Fashion Square

Pressed Kiosk in Scottsdale Fashion Square

Pressed Juicery
Pressed Juicery - In the food court

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BEG Bakery & Creamery

BEG Bakery & Creamery

4.8(284 reviews)
4.2 mi
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I was craving some cupcakes and found this place on Yelp with great reviews. This bakery is a vibe…read moreand it's such a cool spot. They have plenty of seats and tables, plus games if you have a group of friends or you're with family. Customer service was great. I ordered the confetti vanilla cupcake, which was really good. They also have ice cream and milkshakes, which I'll definitely try next time. Parking is easy, and if you have a sweet tooth, this is a great place to check out. I'll definitely be back!

This was my first time here, and unfortunately, I don't think I'd come back. The bakery itself is…read morereally cute and aesthetically pleasing, so I was excited to give it a try. I got the peach cobbler cupcake, which was almost $7, and for that price I was definitely expecting more. The texture was honestly so strange. The outside was dry and crumbly, while the inside had this really dense, gummy/doughy texture. Somehow it was dry and doughy at the same time. There were actual pieces of peach in it, but I could barely taste any peach flavor. Overall, it just didn't have much flavor at all. I'm not sure if it was specifically the flavor I chose or if it's because I'm not really used to vegan baked goods. I can definitely appreciate that they offer options for people who are vegan, have allergies, or have certain dietary restrictions and still want to satisfy their sweet tooth. But for me personally, the taste and quality just didn't justify paying almost $7 for one cupcake. The customer service didn't really help the experience either. Since it was my first time, I asked the girl at the front what their best sellers were and what she recommended. I was genuinely trying to make conversation and get some guidance on what I should try, but she wasn't very helpful or engaging. It honestly felt like I was talking to a wall. Overall, it's a cute spot and I appreciate what they offer for people with dietary restrictions, but between the price, texture, lack of flavor, and customer service, it just wasn't for me.

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BEG Bakery & Creamery
BEG Bakery & Creamery - BAMS Muffin

BAMS Muffin

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Green Restaurant - Peanut chicken burrito. Mock chicken, fresh greens cabbage, carrots, green onions and crushed peanuts, sweet house peanut vinaigrette

Green Restaurant

4.4(1.7k reviews)
5.9 mi
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My friend loves introducing me to vegan restaurants, and I'll admit, I'm always a little skeptical…read more But WOW, GREEN completely blew me away! My friend swore their Big Whack Burger was better than a McDonald's Big Mac, and as someone who LOVES Big Macs, I had to see for myself! The Big Whack was SO flavorful and delicious, I genuinely find myself craving it now! The fries and drinks were yummy, and the restaurant was super clean! They also serve alcohol and have a selection of teas. Service was simple: order at the counter, grab a number, and they bring your food to you! I loved their connection to a pig rescue, with adorable pictures of the piggies and artwork painted by them! Apparently, I've been missing out because my other friends already knew about GREEN! They also have a sister restaurant, Nami, that I'll have to check out. Definitely coming back to try more!

I haven't visited this place for at least 10 years! If it wasn't for their trivia night, I wouldn't…read morehave remembered how much I missed this place. The fried Brussels and samosas were the perfect combo for dinner. Service was excellent. The manager literally walked around and made sure each table was taken care of. The space is perfect for trivia games and other themed events. The booths are spacious and I could see myself coming back with a book and some snacks or maybe even a cup of tea!

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Green Restaurant - Cocktails and Wine

Cocktails and Wine

Green Restaurant - Peanut chicken burrito

Peanut chicken burrito

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Udupi Indian Vegetarian & Vegan Cuisine - Sambar Vada

Udupi Indian Vegetarian & Vegan Cuisine

3.7(524 reviews)
6.3 mi
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If you're into vegetarian cuisine heat and flavor this is the place to go…read more It is very modest inside. Nothing fancy. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Food was fresh and tasty

I'm really bummed out writing this because I genuinely love the food at Udupi Café. I've always…read moreenjoyed their dishes, and that's the only reason this isn't a one-star review. But I wish I actually got the food I ordered. This is now the third time I've tried to get their carrot halwa. The first time was through delivery, the second time I even tried in-store, and now this third attempt was another delivery order. Each time, no luck. Fine, things run out, but it's a pattern, you don't have it. I ordered directly from their website, so I hoped the menu would be up to date. The third-party driver called to offer substitutions, which I appreciate, but it's still disappointing. And to top it off, they forgot the vegetables in my masala padpam. That was the part of the meal I was most excited about! So here I am, having spent around $80 total, with two items unavailable and a key part of another dish missing. The only reason this isn't a lower rating is because I do still really like the food. I just wish I actually got to enjoy what I ordered and yes, this could be resolved by going in so they could tell me before I order that they're out of items.

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Udupi Indian Vegetarian & Vegan Cuisine - Back page of the menu

Back page of the menu

Udupi Indian Vegetarian & Vegan Cuisine - Samosa chaat and a soup

Samosa chaat and a soup

Udupi Indian Vegetarian & Vegan Cuisine - Vegetable Samosa

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Vegetable Samosa

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