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    Cafe Dareye

    4.6 (178 reviews)
    InexpensiveEthiopian, Vegan, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CAFE DAREYE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Jean L.

    Randomly stumbled upon Cafe Dareye while walking on Telegraph Ave. and looking to buy lunch. This is not a typical restaurant as there are no tables inside. There are 2 tables with some chairs outside the storefront. The shop sells a little of everything ranging from coffee beans to tea to dried snacks and spices. They only sell 1 vegan combo that includes different lentils and greens sitting on top of this spongy bread called injera. All I had to decide was if I wanted a regular or full size, which I opted for the full. Side comment: Sometimes restaurants offer too many options and it becomes hard to decide, but not Cafe Dareye! The flavors were amazing, the spices really infused into the food and the best part was that I didn't feel sluggish or tired after eating. The mother and daughter duo were super friendly as I mentioned it was my first time at their shop. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! #8/2020

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    Amy D.

    Beautiful shop, nice people, and beautiful vegan food. I remember when the mini combo was under $20. It's not anymore, but it's more than enough to fill me up

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    their veggie combo plate is a staple in the neighborhood and has been for years. I love to frequent and support this fantastic local spot.

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    Great Ethiopian restaurant! I'm vegan so really enjoyed their veggie dish. A half order was incredibly filing

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    6 months ago

    Splitting a veggie platter combo is enough for two people and is a quick, tasty, healthy and affordable lunch. Will come again!

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    10 months ago

    The food is delish! My family and I have been coming here for years and always appreciate the effort they put into every plate served.

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    11 months ago

    This is one of the best Ethiopian veggie combos in Oakland. Injera is fresh and tangy. Everything delicious and good portions.

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    Best veggie combo around. Strong recommend! Wonderful supplies also - hear up for big weekend cooks or a gift for a friend.

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    I love the food here. No hard choices, except whether or not to get a coffee as well. 10m wait. Staff are always friendly.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Dareye

    Is this place strictly vegan?

    I believe they only offer the one vegan meal option so yes! They have other spices and snacks in the store I'm not 100% sure about though.

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    my friend picked this place and i was expecting another basic salad spot, but it ended up being way…read morebetter than that. everything looked fresh the second it hit the table. lots of color, good portions, and food that actually felt like somebody cared when they made it. i got a bowl and was surprised how filling it was. usually healthy leaning places leave me hunting for snacks an hour later lol. flavors worked really well together and nothing tasted like it came out of a package. prices felt reasonable too. not cheap, but for the quality and portion size i thought the value was solid. the staff were friendly in a genuine way. quick when we needed something, but otherwise let us relax and enjoy our meal. service felt easy and natural. the ambience was probably my favorite part. bright, casual, artsy without trying too hard. people were hanging out, chatting, playing games, working on laptops. it had that comfortable neighborhood vibe where you can stay awhile and nobody seems bothered by it. def the kind of place i could see becoming part of a regular lunch rotation. good food, nice people, and a space that feels welcoming from the moment you walk in. really enjoyed it.

    Great lunch place with lots of windows, natural light, and some seating. I came with the intention…read moreof ordering a salmon bowl but they had a salmon croquette special. OK, why not?! There were two huge croquettes with creme fraiche and salad and rice and I ordered a canned lychee drink. My meal was brought to me. I ate and sat in the window overlooking uptown. The croquettes were fresh and the meal was filling. No complaints here.

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