Vegan Ethiopian & East African Food in the Twin Cities

Afro Deli and Coffee is a vegan-friendly African and Mediterranean fusion restaurant at 1810 Riverside Ave in Minneapolis's Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, with multiple metro locations, priced at $. The vegan falafel wrap is exceptional -- crispy chickpea fritters with tahini, fresh vegetables, and house-made hot sauce. Try the vegetable sambusa (savory pastries) or the hearty lentil soup. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, reflecting the diverse neighborhood. Ethiopian coffee ceremony available on request for a special experience.

Bole Ethiopian Cuisine is a vegan-friendly Ethiopian restaurant at 1341 Pascal St N in Saint Paul's Como neighborhood, relaunched in 2021 by Rekik Meratsion and Solomon Hailie at $$ prices. The vegan sampler platter is exceptional, featuring house specialties like roasted beets, sauteed collard greens, and lentil and vegetable stews. Gluten-free injera is available by request. Don't skip the honey wine (tej). The warm, welcoming atmosphere makes every meal feel like a celebration.

Lulu EthioVegan is a 100% vegan Ethiopian restaurant at 12 E Franklin Ave in Minneapolis's Elliot Park neighborhood, serving plant-based interpretations of traditional Ethiopian dishes at $$ prices. Chef TG Feyisa brings heart, heritage, and serious culinary skill to her exclusively vegan Ethiopian restaurant. Traditional dishes are reimagined with plant-based ingredients: beef tibs become tender rosemary mushrooms with peppers, doro wot transforms into crispy shimbra asa (chickpeas in berbere sauce). The sampler platters are perfect for sharing, featuring sambusa (lentil-filled pastries), foule (crushed fava beans), and hearty lentil stews. Everything is scooped up with airy injera flatbread. The cozy Franklin Avenue spot is ideal for sipping ginger tea or telba (Ethiopian flaxseed drink). Q: Is Lulu EthioVegan fully vegan? A: Yes. Every item on the menu is 100% plant-based. No meat, dairy, or eggs are used in any dish. Q: What is the best thing to order at Lulu EthioVegan? A: The sampler platter is the best first visit -- it comes with sambusa (lentil-filled pastries), foule (crushed fava beans), and several lentil stews on injera. The shimbra asa (crispy chickpeas in berbere sauce) is the standout single dish. Q: Where is Lulu EthioVegan? A: Lulu EthioVegan is at 12 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, in the Elliot Park neighborhood near the intersection of Franklin Ave and Chicago Ave S. Open Monday and Thursday through Sunday; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Q: What is Lulu EthioVegan best for? A: It is best for 100% vegan Ethiopian food in Minneapolis, sampler platters for groups, and the highest-rated vegan dining experience in the city (4.9 stars on Google).