The chef is lovely and the food is excellent. Exactly what I was looking for when I wanted Ethiopian food.

The owner, Zewditu is so endearing!! But not only that, her food is fantastic. If you don't know what to order, she's more than happy to offer some input and help you assemble a balanced meal. We tried the yebeg Witt (spicy lamb stew), chicken, tibs with a vegetarian combo. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked-- nothing was too salty. I loved the degree of spice in the lamb. Her injera, both the regular and 100% teff flour versions, are so good-- springy with just the right tanginess. Come here for amazing food made by a gem of a lady. read more

The food is absolutely amazing! Got gluten free injera and it was delicious! It takes a bit longer to cook so come early if you want it. Vibe was great, nice and chill and the awner is so wonderful. Absolutely love family places like this. Definitely go! read more

CALL AHEAD. This business is a one woman show. Food is delicious and cooked from the heart. Be flexible with the menu - items subject to change on availability but you'll be pleased with anything you try! Also, amazing gluten free injera!!! read more

Great service and excellent food! This is my favorite Ethiopian spot in Denver!! You can tell the food is made with love. read more

Queen of Sheba - This is a minute of Key Tibs, shiro wat, misir wot, and I forget the other one. - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Best Ethiopian food you'll get. Maybe ever. I've been coming here for over decade and it never disappoints

After missing the Ethiopian food I enjoyed while living in California, I was pleasantly surprised by the options available in Denver! After debating between a few places for dinner, my partner and I picked Queen of Sheba. Great choice. Felt like having a home-cooked meal in someone's home. There seemed to be one person working. I'm assuming it was the owner. I picked the Lamb Tibs (as always) with Harar Beer to wash it down. Delicious, filling meal. Generous portion of meat with "sides" (forgot what they're called in Ethiopian) with more than enough injera to scoop everything into our mouths. We were stuffed by the end. I'm craving Ethiopian again already. Come check out Queen of Sheba if you haven't already! read more

Queen of Sheba - Lamb Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food was delicious. The proprietor, Zewditu, prepares the food herself, and it was cooked perfectly. In addition to being a good cook, she is also a sweetheart, makes sure her guests are comfortable, checked in with me while I ate, and provided great service. Her space is comfortably sized and decorated with cultural art that compliments the food. read more

A nice and friendly spot to have a meal and meet a friend. I did takeout and my wife and I really enjoyed everything. I wish we had more Ethiopian restaurants in southwest Aurora, but we don't. I recommend dining in. Very nice ambiance. read more

I agree with the other 5-star reviews on here - Queen of Sheba was a great find! We went on a snowy April night and were won over. My dad said it's the best Ethiopian food he's had (and he's - a big aficionado of the cuisine)! Everything (cooking, hosting, serving) is done by one woman and she dishes out some fun banter too. The service isn't fast, but it was such a nice experience - sharing a small dining room with a few other tables and one cook almost makes it feel like you're at a friend's house for dinner. I appreciate that they have meat and veggie sampler platters too. read more

Called the restaurant for take out and the owner (the sweetest person I've ever met) convinced me that I needed to eat in the restaurant and get the full experience. So glad I did. I was the only person in the restaurant and I got a chance to read the many articles on the restaurant and the history of Ms. Aboie. She is a treasure to the East Colfax community and I'm honored she convinced me to get the full experience. This is the 3rd Ethiopian Restaurant I've tried in Denver and by far my favorite. I ordered the meat combo and couldn't finish. The skinned chicken fell of the bone and so tasty (comes with hard boiled egg if you want). The stewed beef (Key Yesiga Wott) was amazing and first thing I finished. If you want to order one thing...this is it. The red lentils was also very filling and so good. The meat combo comes with Yatakelt Wott which is a stewed cabbage, carrots and potatoes. Prices have increased and not listed on menu. Just ask for the price if concerned. This is my favorite Ethiopian spot and will hope to be one of Ms. Aboie's loyal followers. read more

Queen of Sheba - Meat Combo for One - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wow, such a gem. I almost don't want to write a review alerting people to how great this place is but i want them to have all the business so i shall sing their praises. Queen of Sheba is in a strip mall with not many tables. But we walked in on a Friday and didn't wait at all. Still, a fairly steady busy crowd. Keep that in mind as you wait for your food as this is a small operation and the food is clearly made with attention and love. We started with the Fo-ol medemas, had some honey wine, and the queens dinner for 2. The Fo-ol was a great starter, as the veggies and feta was fresh and lovely. Honey wine wasn't overly sweet which is exactly how we liked it. It was made with unique spices and was light and refreshing. Lastly, the dinner course. We loved every component as each was made so juicy and flavorful. The only sad part for us is that this place isn't closer to where we live, otherwise we'd be here weekly. Check out this local small business and support, you won't be sorry! Also, the sweet lady was so kind. She loved that we finished our food which made the whole experience feel like dinner at grandmas. read more

Queen of Sheba - Platter for 2. There was more but we had already started enjoying the meal!! - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We went with a group most of whom had never (myself included) eaten Ethiopian food. The restaurant is run by one woman. She is cook, server and host. We decided to order a vegetarian and a meat combo. As a group of eight we were barely able to finish the food. It was excellent food and an adventure to eat it. Not knowing exactly what each dish was didn't detract from how good the food was. We felt welcomed and looked after, even after we stayed beyond closing time. Overall this was a great experience and I'd highly recommend trying this restaurant. read more

Queen of Sheba - Vegetarian combo with Gluten Free Enjera. - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Finally tried the Ethiopian food at Queen of Sheba on E Colfax -- and what a treasure this spot is! The owner is a lovely lady who is also your bartender, server, and cook in this cozy little spot that feels like you're eating in her home dining room. All the meats are delicious, as well as the lentils and potatoes for my vegetarian folks! Gluten-free injera available if you call ahead a few days. Call for a reservation! There's a total of maybe 6 tables here, so it's a must. read more

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Hands down the absolute best Ethiopian (and best restaurant overall) in Colorado! Zewditu is incredible and does everything herself. You can get gluten free injera which is amazing and there are plenty of vegetarian options. This was our absolute favorite place for the 6 years we lived in Denver and we miss it so much since we moved!! read more

I was so excited to try this place. I drove 30 minutes and once I got there and ordered, I was met was the rudest worker I have ever encountered. Extremely condescending and sarcastic. I asked for bread to be on the side because I am gluten free. My boyfriend however is NOT. She refused me service and asked me.... A grown woman... how does she know I won't eat the gluten? Excuse me?!?! I was blown away and teared up from being spoken to this way. Her response..... oh please don't be a comedian. Absolutely do not spend your hard earned money here to support this small businesses. read more

Some of the best Ethiopian food I've had in Denver! This is a small, unassuming restaurant in strip mall. There is off street parking in the lot in front. And, they are just a block away from Fiction Brewery, a great spot for a post-dinner beer. The restaurant itself is small, only a handful of tables. When we stopped in on a Sunday evening, there was no wait and we were seated right away. They have a great selection of traditional and vegetarian dishes and several sampler type options. There is literally something for everyone. The injera is wonderfully tart and spongy. The injera at the bottom, soaking up the beef stew juices is the best! The lentils were delicious as well. read more

Authentic! owner/server was the owner. Ordered the plate for 2 and enjoyed trying many things.

god I love this place. the owner is incredible- funny sense of humor, incredible cook, won't let you leave hungry. def make a reservation and be prepared to have a leisurely meal. order the queens dinner if you are overwhelmed with the menu- can't go wrong. read more

Wow what a wonderful meal we had this past Thursday! We were only in town for a few days and had to have some Ethiopian food. Queen of Sheba did not disappoint. The food was was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The young man who waited on us provided great service as well as the owner who chatted with us a bit. This will be our go to place for Ethiopian food whenever we come back to Denver. read more

Queen of Sheba is a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant that, if you blink, you can easily miss it. I know, because our Uber driver blew past it when he came to pick us up at the end of our evening. But looks can be deceiving -- the quality of the food far exceeded any Ethiopian food I've had before in other cities; Seattle, Omaha and NYC included. Other reviewers have referred to the owner/chef -- she is HILARIOUS. Very subtle, dry humor. Absolutely charming. AND the only person who works there. She cooks all the food herself, which was the place is small. And while others have commented on the wait, I honestly don't recall thinking, "Wow, this is taking a long time." The injera was a different consistency than I've had elsewhere; much lighter. I had the vegetarian plate, which I uploaded a photo of, and the yellow lentils were the sweetest, most delicious I've ever had. We stumbled on this place, and next time I'm in Denver, I plan to seek it out intentionally. The place is tiny -- but if you're going on a date or to spend some non-rushed time with a friend, I highly recommend it. read more

Queen of Sheba - Veggie platter -- three kinds of lentils, greens, cauliflower and light-as-air injera. So good! - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is amazing. Was a new experience for me and I'll definitely be back! The owner was very accommodating and the food was delicious! read more

Great service and food. I brought lots of first timers and they were also impressed. It's like home away from home -- very authentic atmosphere. Improve wine selection is only recommendation to improve. read more

I used to live in DC where there is a big Ethiopian community and the food was good, but this is another level. This is the best Ethiopian food I have ever had!.. everything is amazing and the owner is great! Recommend it 100% Also the owner makes the best honey wine!! read more

I picked this place for my first Ethiopian food experience, and it did not disappoint. I was expecting to wait a while for service and food because of the reviews, but it was not slow at all. The restaurant itself is small, and it was pretty packed when I got there on a Sunday evening. But, the waiter was very attentive and quick with our orders and water refills. There were three of us, and we got the Sam Bussa as an appetizer and the Platter for Two to share. First, the Sam Bussa was awesome! It was filled with lentils, but it tasted much more savory than I could have ever expected lentils to taste -- my friend even thought it was meat at first. Think a savory empanada. The Platter "for Two" was amazing (I was apparently too ambitious in thinking we could have easily finished it among the three of us). The food was so flavorful and perfectly spicy, wow. Even the injera bread that you wrap the meat in complemented everything in a way that didn't make it lose its own unique flavor. The entire experience of sharing and tasting everything on the platter really made it for me. Queen of Sheba, you have my praise. read more

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This was my first time having ethiopian food & im in love. The owner was so sweet and made sure me and my boyfriend were taken care of. We called a day in advance to get gluten free injera & it was delicious!! like a sourdough crepe or something... eating with just the injera and your hands was so fun and something i was used to growing up using tortillas in the same way. I do wish the portions were bigger for the price. The vibe was very homey and cozy. will definitely be coming back! read more

Queen of Sheba - Veggie combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Eating here is like going to your mom/aunt/grandmother's house. You know the food will be amazing. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. The portion is huge and the cook will give you as much injera as you can possibly want. The service is informal and almost family-like. During my meal here, she told stories and poked fun at another diner. She's quite a character and that's part of the charm. :) I showed up at 5-ish on a Saturday and there was only one other table there. I got my food quickly. Since the restaurant is small, she does appreciate a phone call / reservation. There is a notice on the door. The restaurant is only open Tue - Sun 5 - 8:30pm only right now. No lunch. p.s. The prices have recently increased. My meat combo for one was $21.60 today. read more

Queen of Sheba - New hours. Not open for lunch (as of 8/7/21) - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Incredible! Found this gem today and I have nothing but great things to say about it! Food was incredible and very inexpensive. The owner made it when we ordered and we could smell the amazing cooking aromas. The food was so flavorful and we loved the authentic style of eating by hand. The three of us shared a mix of a beef, lamb, and chickpea entree and they were all amazing. The chickpea was particularly incredible. The owner was so lovely. We also tried the Harar Ethiopian beer, which had a nice strong honey after taste. All in all I love this place! I look forward to coming back! read more

Queen of Sheba - Large plater of beef, lamb, and chickpea - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

First time eating at Queen of Sheba and every element of the dining experience exceeded our expectations. First off, this is a one woman show and she does it with grace and ease. The owner cooks, she serves, she busses, she does it all! She is the true definition of a QUEEN. The Queen of Sheba is her!!! Not only was the Queen so friendly and easy to talk to, but she works tirelessly to ensure a good experience for her guests. Every table was occupied, and she still managed to fill up our waters throughout the duration of the meal and check in on us throughout the night. We started off with the veggie sambusas. 10/10. The dough was cooked to perfection. The filling was savory, spicy, and soft, a perfect pairing to the hot crispy dough. We then shared the vegetarian dinner for 2, which absolutely blew our mind. This dish consisted of a myriad of different vegetarian stews, and each portion was generous in size. Every single bite was filled with heart and soul, which resembled the heart and soul that exuded from the lovely owner, the Queen. We will absolutely be back to Queen of Sheba, we are so happy we checked out this cozy, no-gimmick, authentic, heart-filled DELICIOUS Ethiopian restaurant. A dining experience I will never forget read more

Queen of Sheba - Vegetarian Dinner for 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Another amazing day in Colorado with my girls. Ended on a humbling note eating at a local Ethiopian restaurant, which happened to be the best meal of the trip. The owner left Ethiopia in the 70s and landed in Denver in the 90s where she single handedly runs her restaurant. She's the chef, server, cleans tables and takes payment with absolutely no help. She was the kindest soul. Photos of the younger her were posted and she was absolutely gorgeous, and still just as lovely. If you're ever in Denver check out Queen of Sheba, reservations required. One of the best meals I have ever had. No forks or spoons allowed, as would be an insult and we were happy to oblige. Be prepared to wait patiently with a smile and you will be rewarded with the most authentic food you have ever tasted, and leave with a warm heart and fully belly read more

Queen of Sheba - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fantastic. Just be patient! I had the meat combo. Best chicken I've had in along time. Call ahead for a table and to see how busy she is. She was cooking and waiting tables when we were there. Outstanding! read more

Tip: Order the vegetarian platter for two and then a single meat platter. Order the meat platter on the side or separate. You'll get more food! (And this order is plenty for FOUR people!) Personally, I would just stick with the veggie options. They are amazing---everything from the multicolored lentils to the potatoes to the tangy greens we had on our last platter. As an appetizer, we tried the anababero, crispy SPICY injera. I enjoyed it but it packs a punch. More injera was delivered just when we needed it and our waiter (the grandson of the proprietress) was friendly and prompt. I ordered the iced tea this time instead of the hot spiced tea, The iced tea is pre-sweetened with just a hint of lemon. Also, call ahead for a reservation or they get kind of cranky. read more

Amazing food. Everything was delicious. I would eat there every day if I could. The chicken was incredible.

Very good restaurant. Just be prepared for a wait. When we went it was just one lady working. She seemed overwhelmed with all the customers. Every table was filled. The food was good but the portion was small for the price we paid. The Sam bussa was absolutely delicious. So buttery and flaky. They only had the veggie one available but it was so good. We also got the Queen dinner for two. I would recommend this place. read more

Queen of Sheba - Queen dinner for two. - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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So I have been to a total of 4 Ethiopian restaurants in Colorado and there is simply NO comparison between Queen of Sheba and any of the others. The food here is consistently AMAZING - she doesn't just use fresh, quality ingredients, but she also prepares the food superbly, which means you might wait a bit for your food, but it will be WELL worth the wait - and I'd rather wait for amazing food than get mediocre food quickly ;) I said "she" since there is a single chef, and she is the owner of the restaurant. This is how they're able to achieve consistent amazing quality of their food, and the owner is just a wonderful, fun person I look forward to seeing every time I go! As for what food to get, well, I really don't think you can go wrong. I love the chicken (especially the dark meat, which is far more flavorful) since the meat just falls off the bone it's so tender. I also love the lentils, cabbage, potato, and veggie sambusas although there isn't anything I've tried that I disliked - which for me, almost never happens ;) read more

Awesome food and friendly service. This is my favorite place for Ethiopian food. I have been coming here for over 25 years and always try to eat here when visiting Denver. Zewdie is always so gracious and generous, a true treasure. My favorite appetizer is the Azifa, tiny green lentils with hot peppers, lemon juice and spices. The lentil sambusa are also fantastic. You will enjoy her food. read more

So very delicious and gracious customer service. The owner/chef is wonderful!! I look forward to coming here again next time I'm in town. read more

Queen of Sheba - Veggie combo for 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My favorite Ethiopian food in Denver. Amazing service, great ambiance. I always look forward to coming here!

People who know me are very much aware of my love for Ethiopian food. In Denver, my family has a go-to resto, but on my last visit home, we decided to switch it up and try Queen of Sheba after hearing time and time again how it's the best in the city. The great thing about trying new Ethiopian restaurants is the menus are usually very similar, so we always go with the same order. For starters, we tried both the veggie and meat sambusas. While I loved the lentils that made up the veggie variety, my favorite was the meat kind, made up of slightly sweet ground beef. For our main feast, we went with the meat combo for two and the veggie combo for two. It was the perfect amount of food for the four of us and I can honestly say I loved every bite on the large plate! To sip, we enjoyed Ethiopian beer (they were out of all but St. George's) and also traditional honey wine, which was some of the best I have had. This is a very small place and there were only two people working, with the lady of the house very much in the forefront, taking orders and delivering the food. She was super friendly and although she messed up our drink order and was a bit slow in getting refills, it's admirable to witness how much care she takes in her restaurant and food. If going in with a group of four or more, definitely give her a call. A group of about 8 walked in without a heads up and while they were seated, she urged them to call next time and I could tell she was a bit miffed. My fellow Ethiopian lovers were praising our food the entire time. From the injera to the stewed meats, it was more flavorful than most joints I've tried. Case in point, looks like we may have a new favorite Ethiopian restaurant... read more

Queen of Sheba - Meat and veggie combo for two - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Wonderful food! A small space but warm and welcoming. The owner greets diners as they come in and cooks everything herself. The food is amazing-flavor read more