My coworkers and I love coming here to get their veggie combo. This is the only Ethiopian restaurant i've been to the Seattle area but I think their injera and their veggie curries are delicious! I've also tried their meat combo, which is beef and chicken in various sauces and is also very good, but I prefer the veggie combo. One veggie combo is perfect to share with two people. Maybe it's the injera, but the food is extremely filling! And it's so fun to eat and share - you eat with your hands! No utensils allowed! The servers are always very kind. Solid lunch spot that we return to over and over again! read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - two veggie combos - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

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great fast friendly service , great food, great ambiance and music! we want to come back here, its a great before or after seatac spot! read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

Be careful with some of the menu descriptions. I ordered something that said it had a "mild" flavor but it came out loaded with spicy peppers. I'm not one prone to acid reflux but the food was so hot it burned a whole in my stomach. The service was pretty lackluster as well. The young server was more keen to spend time with coworkers or family or friends behind the bar. We had to really wave her down to get her to refill waters with burning mouths. Also? For coffee, the menu had almost no coffee. You had two options: Ethiopian black coffee (which we had to ask for creamer when we finally did get the attention of our server) and a latte. With Coffee in the restaurant name? I expected more variety. It appears the place is mostly a bar that opens to a storefront attached in the rear. BUT! The injera is made with teff (as it should be) so it was gluten free. Too many other places make theirs with regular flour, so it's helpful to find an authentic place for a celiac like me. Personally? I didn't like the food. It was so spicy I couldn't taste the meat/veg. Even with daal to buffer it--it was just too expensive for food that hurt to eat and couldn't enjoy. read more

A couple meals for two! They give large portions which is a plus. We got the Vegetable Combo combined with their most popular meat option (a beef dish). It is a very long wait - at least a half hour - and the place is loud. More like a party club vibe than a dining restaurant. My husband and I were feeling adventurous so I liked the Ethiopian food. Just a few things to note are the loud music, lateness and the quality was okay. I wouldn't visit again but it was a good try. I would recommend doing take out rather than dining in. read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - A couple meals for two! - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

This place has been on my radar for a while, mostly because of the recommendations from the Yelp community and their late hours appeal to somebody with service industry hours like myself. It's also easy to get to since it's right off the freeway. I've tried perhaps 3 Ethiopian restaurants and this is the first place that offers in 3 different sizes; small, medium, large. We were going to order large, but the server suggested that medium is plenty for 2 people so I appreciate the honesty. Be prepared that it's going to be messy since you will be eating with your hands, but it's just so much more authentic that way with all the favors soaking in. Probably juices will be running down your mouth too. Yep, that's how we roll. Casual. Kind of divey. Homey. Whatever you want to call it. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:) read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - Meat combo. Love, @eatoutthao - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

The Ethiopian food here is to die for. The clientele dining in is almost exclusively Ethiopian people, which tells you a lot about the food quality. The atmosphere inside is usually loud, but it's loud because it's full of people having a great time. The prices are very reasonable; probably the best I've found for Ethiopian food in the area. You should check it out! read more

You know it's a good sign when you walk into an Ethiopian restaurant and the patrons are all Ethiopian. Casual restaurant/bar with TV's, music, and incense, plus I think there's maybe a market and/or pool room in the back. We had our favorite dishes, but everything on the vegetarian combo plate was supremely delicious. Our friends really enjoyed the bozena shiro as well. Ginger tea is delightfully sweetened. And I love their selection of Ethiopian beers as well. Service was friendly, and everything came out promptly. Looking forward to returning. read more

I ordered meat combo $30 It was worth the money, the food was delicious and the customer service was 100/100. I will go there again read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - Meat combo They food was so good and the customer service was 100/100 - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

Star Coffee Restaurant is wonderful!! The food was delicious; we got a medium combo and received so much for the price. The place was lively with conversations and people playing pool, so we felt good about staying a while to hang out and chat. The lovely people working were very welcoming and friendly! Will definitely come back here. read more

Just got off a flight from Cali and was starving! Star Coffee not only hits the spot but they're insanely generous with the portion sizes and the service is quick! The restaurant in itself is insanely clean and well kept. Highly recommend for anyone wanting some authentic Ethiopian at a reasonable price. read more

I use to go to star coffee every other week because I love Shiro Wat, but the more I go there, the more the service started sucking. At first their shiro wat was good and I ordered shiro wat only there. Eventually, I started ordering over door dash and the shiro wat started to get gross. Just to add, We keep asking for jalapeño and the girl there kept saying "there is some in the bag", this happened 3x time. The young girls attitude is awful, and she is very lazy to serve her customers properly. I thought id have a change of heart and go there again once more, bad idea; Today 02/13/2023, I ordered shiro wat and Qaunta firfir over the phone, my boyfriend picked it up and lo & behold, I got powdery shiro wat and bone dry firfir read more

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Ordered the Veggie combo for take out. Delicious! Love the variety of vegetable dishes and types of vegetables and proteins. Everything is mild spice wise. One dish $18 was enough for two people. Pay note: They don't accept pay via phone apps like Apple pay. read more

You know a place is going to be good when most of the people eating there are from the same ethnic background as the food being served. That was a good sign as soon as we walked in. The staff were so warm and inviting. The tables are low to the ground and very cute, unlike any place I have been before. Now let's talk about the food. So. Freaking. Good. My friend and I ordered the veggie platter and small meat platter, served on one tray and it was more than enough food for the two of us. I got to eat it the next day for leftovers. I had to be that basic white girl who took a picture to document it (and I didn't realize my flash was on, sigh). But glad I can at least post my picture here. You all need to try this place. Probably the best Ethiopian food I have ever had. read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

Came here on a Thursday afternoon and it was pretty busy which is always a great sign! Clean and fast service and also has a full bar. I got the vegetarian combo and the portion size was huge also came with another side of injera. The yellow lentils that I believe are mixed with some sort of sweet corn was my favorite but everything had its own flavor yet still went so well all together. I will be back for sure read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - a picture of a bag of food - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

The service was horrible we ordered our food to go which was beef tips and two coffees we never received our food after waiting for 30 mins the waitress brought us one tea that we never asked for. After waiting longer we never received our food so we just walked out I will never return there again thanks for nothing read more

It's unfortunate that every single time we order Togo for pick up, it's always the wrong order, it happened one too many times and I will say my husband and I will not come back. We ordered the meat combo and we received food that was not it. I will post a photo. $30 for this... that's a shame. Also I'm just tired of calling to let them know. read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - This is not a meat combo. Paid $30 for this. - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

The food was warm when our server said it was "made fresh". We could tell she didn't want to serve us. It was very loud and we could visibly see our server drinking alcohol at the bar. read more

Overall, Star Coffee is a nice option for some good Ethiopian food. You know it's legit when locals come for the eats and you're not it's normal customer base. Located on International Blvd, it was both a convenient but somewhat difficult place to find because it was on a side corner on 160th Ave. We ordered the meat combo ($30), which easily fed (3) people. There was some good flavor and spice to the dish, but some of the meats (lamb) were a little dry. I still definitely prefer the food and value / price at Sunset Cafe in comparison (which is a must try!) but Star Coffee is a good alternative if you don't want to travel to Rainier Ave and you want to change it up everyone once in a while. read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - Meat Combo! - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

This is some of the best Ethiopian food I have ever had. THE BREAD. I live for this bread!! Try this place out, you will love it.

Enjoyable Ethiopian food. I've stopped by a couple of times when it was supposed to be open and it wasn't. You take your chances.

Was on my way back to LA and I wanted to find a place to eat before I go to the airport. because I refuse to spend $5 on a bag of chips. I did a Yelp search for restaurants and Star Coffee Restaurant came up. I've never had Ethiopian food so I thought that I would give it a try. I walked into the restaurant and the server greeted and sat me immediately so I didn't feel like I don't belong there. I explained to the server that I never had Ethiopian food so she explained to me the menu. I saw lots of pictures on Yelp and played it safe and just ordered the vegetarian combo. When my food came, the server told me to get the bread (was moist, soft and sour) called Injera and pinch the food and eat it. It reminds me of eating Indian food with the Naan. I loved it!!! It had 6 different veggie "stews". It had cabbage, collard greens, green salad and 3 different types of lentils. They all tasted different with delicious seasoning. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends and colleagues who is visiting Washington. I was looking for an Ethiopian place in the SFV but I couldn't find any so one day I will take a drive to the Mid-Wilshire area and get my Ethiopian food fix :) read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - Vegetarian combo, very good. - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

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I'm giving three stars, to balance out the fact that their food is five stars, but the fact that no one was wearing a mask deserves only one star. The server placing a mask on to bring the food every isn't enough when no one else is and they show that they are picking and choosing when to wear them. The food is good but I won't be returning. No food is worth getting covid over. read more

This place came highly recommended from one of my students, so since I happened to be in the area, I decided to give them a shot. From the moment we walked in the door, we were instantly welcomed and greeted by a nice gentleman (by the end of our visit, I assumed he was the owner). Upon us seating ourselves, a very sweet young lady immediately made her way over to bring us water and menus. When she returned to take our orders I explained we had never been here or had Ethiopian cuisine before and she recommended several dishes we may enjoy. Upon delivery of our food, the presentation was picture perfect and the smell was delightful. At first bite, I was in HEAVEN. My daughter ordered the Beef Tibs and I the Gomen Be-Siga. Overall our experience at Star Coffee was very pleasant and warm. I loved the ambiance and the family atmosphere that was displayed while we were dining amongst the staff and patrons. I also appreciated that although were were not of the same culture, we were treated as if we were just as important to the staff as anyone else in there. Thank you! read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - Gomen Be-Siga - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

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The main reason why I'm giving 5 stars is because of the Manager here I believe. My boyfriend and I came in one time on a heavy rain and didn't expect a wedding party at the reservation room that made it so crowded. We parked at the corner side which made it packed with cars by the time we were done and we needed about three cars to move in order for us to get out. The guy who was at the parking lot saw us and immediately called the store manager so he can find the owners for their cars so they can move for us. Later when he came he gave out detections to FOUR CARS including us, and lead us all the way out where we were gonna leave the parking lot. And again, it was a HEAVY RAIN. It really wasn't something we even asked for and he just made it so clear that he keeps his customers so importantly. Plus he was still showing us how he's thankful for stopping by at their place :D FOOD WAS GREAT AS WELL! Very burning spicy tho. lol Will come again!!!!!!! read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - Kitfo!!!!!! Burrrrrning spice - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

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This place was SUCH a treat. They open at 11 (contrary to what we saw on Yelp!) and we got very lucky and they accommodated us a bit early for some takeout. It was delicious and really hit the spot. Their injera is a little more sour than average, but we liked it that way. I ate a lot, but still had leftovers for dinner and a little left for breakfast! read more

I had never been for Ethiopian Food and stumbled upon Star Coffee before my departing flight back to Sacramento...this place was AMAZING! I will say it was a little loud for my comfort level but the delicousness of the food combated the noise real quick. Our server was a young lady who was simply fantastic. the Injera was sour and could be compared to a sourdough / rye bread and was super spongy and crepe like. The beef tibs were so good I went to Pinterest in an attempt to learn how to make them at home. Star Coffee, you really set the bar high...I hope I can find a spot like yours out here in Sacramento :) read more

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I came here 4 times within a month. It proves this place is really worth to try. They serve exotic Ethiopian food and pretty damn good espresso. Beef Awaze Tibs taste the best. The spice is at the right amount. The last time I tried (yesterday) was a bit chewy but overall the taste was still there. They make really good coffee. I always ordered either latte or espresso with my meal. It is a perfect match. So far, I give this place 5 stars. Staffs - Super friendly. The place runs by one server, who is usually there. I always get the same server, and she is nice and informative. I guess other servers might come to help when they have a game or event. Ambient - cozy. It is a well lid inside. I can tell right away this is a place to hang out for Ethiopian folks. I just sat there like a tourist but never ever get anything awkward feeling. They are friendly and smile. Cleanliness - clean, even cleaner than my place. Food - Superb. The spice is right. The last time was a bit chewy for Aware Tibs but the first 3 times were good. Try it yourself. read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - Aware Tibs with extra vegetable - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

I had the vegetarian combo which was an insane value at $13. It can feed 3 people. Food very flavorful. The injera was the most soft and fluffy I've ever had. read more

Star Coffee Restaurant - Vegetarian combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

As a business owner I don't understand why yelp customers are always angry if you have nothing good to say then don't post it : well here is my review I love the food and vibe .Am from kenya meaning we have a diffrent type of tradition food ,culture ,music name it but I love how welcoming they were we even got to play our music and dance ooh my I feel so comfortable .....Thankyou soo much I'll be coming back as much as I can ooh the food my favorite be blessed keep it up read more

Fabulous Ethiopian food in a noisy atmosphere. Genuine and enjoyable. Parking can be a challenge if it gets busy.

Found this place while looking for some food after a night out. I am definitely coming back. You have to get the coffee as I think it was one of the best coffees I have ever had. We also got the vegetarian & meat combo dishes. It catered to everyone in my group from vegan to meat eaters. The portions are huge so if you have a group that eats small I would recommend starting off with one plate and getting more if you're still hungry. We did have to wait for a while for our food but it was definitely worth the wait. read more

My go to spot for Ethiopian. Not the best I've had, but darn close. Personally I like the atmosphere and people her most. Way more than the others. More of a bar feel than a relaxing restaurant. More of a good time while u eat. Prices are fair. The owner knows how to run a business. Sometimes I come in after hours and they still hook ya boy up with good food and drink. Gotta love this place. I keep going back for a reason. read more

The interior is very hole-in-the-wall/divey. My table was crooked to the salt shaker would slide off the table if I didn't hold it in place with napkins. It took 45 minutes for my food to come, and each item was a different temperature. Some warm, some burned my mouth. The meat combo I ordered was $18, but my bill itemized it as $20, which I also didn't appreciate. The flavors of the food weren't spectacular either. Some of my beef dishes were too fatty or chewy. Won't be coming back. read more