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    Star Coffee Restaurant

    3.8 (119 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Very loud
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Good for dancing

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    Shiro Wat
    Karishma A.

    **vegetarian review** I recently got into Ethiopian food. Star coffee restaurant is located in a small space, which you can easily overlook.I came for lunch around 3pm and it was still packed. I got the veggie combo and the shiro wat. The shiro wat - omg I cannot think of last time I had something so delicious. It was heart warming and so flavourful. I would go back multiple times just for this. The veggie platter has a little of everything and is quite delicious as well, but for me shiro wat was the star! Overall well priced and super filling.

    Ethiopian Beer
    Brian R.

    To call this a coffee restaurant is a little misleading: it's amazing Ethiopian cuisine that's completely authentic. Most of the folks dining there are Ethiopian, matter of fact. We tried the Tibs FirFir, a lean lamb grilled and diced, and Gomen Be-Siga, a sizzling beef and collard greens. Both come served on the large trays with injera, the slightly sour, soft, sponge bread that you tear off to grab and eat food off of the tray. We had a couple of beers from Ethiopia that were awesome! Service was great. Parking was decent. Do go with friends and share lots of dishes!

    Daniel K.

    It's been almost a decade since the last time I dined here and it seems that a lot have changed since then. The place is way bigger now and looks like it has expanded and you can actually buy the ingredients next door. That is very convenient for those who want to eat more and cook later, assuming you know how to make Ethiopian dish. But that's not all, they have remodeled the bar, added a couple of huge flat screens for sport lovers, (I was watching March madness) and also have a pool table in the back. It looks like the menu was upgraded as well and they offer every single Ethiopian dish you can think of, they even sell Irgo(Ethiopian drink made out of cottage cheese). Their service is amazing as usual, we had two very friendly waitresses as well as the owner who was frequently checking if there was anything else we needed. We had a veggie combo and fish Cotelet I think, k always get the fish type mixed up but either way, it was delicious. The price was very reasonable and their latte is incredible, you should give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

    two veggie combos
    Sylvia K.

    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!

    Erin N.

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

    A couple meals for two!
    Sarah R.

    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.

    Meat combo. Love, @eatoutthao
    Thao N.

    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:)

    Meat combo  They food was so good and the customer service was 100/100

    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

    Qaunta fifir tasted awful

    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

    This is not a meat combo. Paid $30 for this.

    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.

    Julie S.

    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.

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    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.

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    3 years ago

    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.

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

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    Food was pretty bland. Service was good. Felt welcome by staff not other customers lol

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    Always a favorite of mines to come here. It had been a while but same great service. They don't…read morehave the cool seating area anymore towards the back, which is a bummer. They're catering to the hotel guest but that's one of the reasons I liked coming here. It gave restaurant, bar, lounge vibes. The food is always good. I had the tacos with shrimp this day, but I've tried almost everything on the menu and like it all. Rose still works here and she remembered me which was cool. She's great! She deserves kudos for her great service. Once it gets warmer I will be here more often to enjoy the outdoor seating.

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