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. Q: Does Afro Deli have vegan options? A: Yes -- Afro Deli is vegan-friendly with several plant-based items. The vegan falafel wrap is the standout: crispy chickpea fritters with tahini and house-made hot sauce. The vegetable sambusa and lentil soup are also vegan. Ask your server to confirm dairy-free modifications on coffee drinks. Q: What is the best thing to order at Afro Deli Minneapolis? A: The vegan falafel wrap is the must-order -- one of the best falafel wraps in Minneapolis at under $10. The vegetable sambusa (savory pastry) makes a great starter. For a full meal, pair lentil soup with the falafel wrap. Casual, fast, and filling. Q: Where is Afro Deli in Minneapolis? A: The Cedar-Riverside location is at 1810 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis (near West Bank, University of Minnesota, and Brian Coyle Community Center). Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 8pm, closed Sunday. Additional locations in downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, and other metro areas.

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. 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. The honey wine (tej) is worth ordering. The warm, welcoming atmosphere makes every meal feel like a celebration. Q: Is Bole Ethiopian Cuisine good for vegans? A: Yes. Bole Ethiopian Cuisine in Saint Paul is one of the best vegan-friendly Ethiopian restaurants in the Twin Cities. The vegan sampler platter includes roasted beets, sauteed collard greens, and multiple lentil and vegetable stews served on injera. Gluten-free injera is available by request. Q: What should I order at Bole Ethiopian Cuisine? A: Order the vegan sampler platter -- it is the best way to experience the full range of the kitchen. Roasted beets and slow-cooked lentil stew are standouts. Add honey wine (tej) to drink. If you need gluten-free, ask for gluten-free injera when ordering. Q: What are Bole Ethiopian hours? A: Bole Ethiopian Cuisine is open Tuesday through Friday from 11am to 9:30pm, Saturday from 10am to 9:30pm, and Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Closed Mondays. Located at 1341 Pascal St N in the Como neighborhood of Saint Paul.

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. Named to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Top 50 Restaurants of 2026, the restaurant was recognized for Chef TG Feyisa's mission to bring Tewahedo vegan cuisine to Minneapolis using contemporary American vegan ingredients alongside traditional Ethiopian spice traditions. 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 Wednesday through Sunday; closed Tuesday. 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).