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Food is great here and the owners are amazing . Been going here for years and prices and food are always consistent.

1. Quanta Fir-fir
Regina B.

FOOD/COFFEE: 5/5 VIBES: 4/5 SERVICE: 4/5 VALUE: 5/5 I don't think I'd order my exact entree again, but I really enjoyed myself here. The overall value is very impressive. The portion of the entree was huge, and, tbh, I enjoyed it even more as a leftover-for-breakfast. The samusa was great! I got the chicken one, which was a little dry, but still delicious - I ate the entire thing. The cappuccino was delicious and a great value. The overall vibe/aesthetic was cute for what it was: kind of a dressy hole-in-the-wall. I would definitely come back and try other entrees - probably ask for their rec this time around.

Beyinatu  Awaze Tibs  Quanta firfir  Injera
Marissa M.

Amazing FOOD! My husband is Ethiopian and we have tried almost all the places in AZ and this is by far the BEST! The food always hits the same and the customer service is amazing they are the nicest! Also me not knowing the menu and when I go by myself - they are very helpful with explaining what the dishes are! The ambiance of the restaurant is very welcoming and it feels almost family oriented like when grandma wants to keep feeding you lol

Veggie plate
Ali B.

Really delicious authentic food. I love Ethiopian food but hadn't had it in a really long time, so I was excited to come here today! My order was ready quickly, I got there in about 10 minutes and it was ready! I got a lentil sambusa and veggie plate. The lentil sambusa was really good. Very flavorful and a good mix of textures. The veggie plate was super flavorful too and a good variety of things to try on the plate. Huge portions, I have plenty left over. Would definitely recommend if you like Ethiopian!

Awaze Tibs with a bottle of San Pellegrino sparkling water.
Jeffrey V.

The food at First Cup is delicious. I'll usually order their meat entrees such as quanta fir fir, awaze tibs, or derek tibs and am never disappointed with the quality of the meals. As an added bonus, this restaurant also sells injera in bulk if you're seeking to take some home for other meals you might make or eat with it.

Veggie combo (vegan)
Matt B.

Top-quality Ethiopian food with plenty of vegetarian/vegan options. We each ordered a veggie combo ($15) to go for lunch and our order was ready shortly after we showed up. You get a nice array of different dishes (misir wot, gomen, shiro, green beans+carrots, cabbage), with a generous helping of injera to scoop it up. Everything was really nice flavoured, with the stand-outs being the misir wot and shiro -- in fact, the creamy shiro was among the best I've ever had. Really tasty stuff. The guy who took my order and who dealt with me for pick-up was super friendly. Really great spot overall for Ethiopian. Highly recommended.

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Gaby V.

I recently got back from Ethiopia, and was excited to show my boyfriend the food I had over there. I found this restaurant, and went with him. It was so yummy and authentic. Just what I was looking for! We are both vegan and got the veggie combo with extra shiro. It's delicious. If you have not tried Ethiopian food, you are missing out. It's so flavorful! It's good and you eat with your hands, and it's meant to be shared. We will definitely be back! They also do traditional coffee there as well for three people or more. Coffee was found in Ethiopia so you know it's strong and delicious. I do hope they add a vegan creamer like almond milk for it soon! The owner was incredibly nice and helpful as well.

Veg platter and a beef stew with jalapeños. Very good
Alison K.

The food was very authentic, fresh and tasty. I liked the mashed chick pea dish (I forget the name) but it was very flavorful. The injera bread was spongy and sour, very delicious. I'm glad we tried this place! Support local business!

Kikllile, Quanta firfir, Dulet
Abeal T.

My friend introduced to me to First Cup not too long ago and I'm glad he did. As an Ethiopian myself, I'm always wondering how great each restaurant is in the Valley. As far as Ethiopian restaurants go, First Cup definitely ranks as one of the best. Ethiopian food is meant to be shared and ate together. As such, my two friends and I got a huge plate of food with three different entrees. From the menu, we had Kikllile, Quanta firfir, and Dulet. Each had its unique flavor to it that will not disappoint. Being that it's customary to eat with your hands, Ethiopian food might not appeal to some but once you can get accustomed to it, you will open your taste buds to wonderful food. First Cup is an incredible restaurant and easily worth a visit.

Nancy H.

Delicious, pure, clean healthy food. Great service too. Will definitely be coming back!

Great relaxing atmosphere.

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Very tasty food. Make sure you ask for coffee. I enjoyed the presentation of the meal. All the ingredients tasted so fresh.

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SO DELICIOUS !! The best vegan Ethiopian food I've ever had !! The teff is 100% real and authentic cuisine ! The spice is infinite !!

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Good food, good service, and enjoyable atmosphere. They have great coffee and also vegetarian options!

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This place is so delicious! The coffee is smooth and lovely, the food has so much flavor and vibrance. It was an excellent choice.

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Excellent coffee and friendly staff! Located close to downtown and the I-17 its a perfect spot to stop and grab a cup.

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