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Addis Ababa Cafe & Restaurant

462 Port Rd, West Hindmarsh SA 5007, Australia

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462 Port Rd, West Hindmarsh SA 5007, Australia

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+61 487 391 521
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Addis Ababa Cafe & Restaurant

Adelaide regulars cross town for the communal banquets at this Port Road fixture—and with good reason. Forget cutlery. You tear into tangy folds of sourdough injera, scooping up spiced lentils, slow-cooked beef, and braised greens straight from the shared platter. The dimly lit dining room hums with Ethiopian music and the scent of roasting coffee, while host Helen treats newcomers like old friends. Banquets arrive packed with meat or plant-based stews alongside complimentary bread refills, running dinner straight into second helpings.

  • Communal Banquet Platters: Generous shared platters loaded with slow-simmered meat and vegan stews, backed by complimentary injera refills.
  • Heartfelt Family Service: Attentive, welcoming hospitality spearheaded by Helen, treating first-timers and longtime regulars like family.
  • Evening Ambience & Fresh Roasts: A cozy, dimly lit evening room filled with the scent of fresh-roasted coffee, spiced tea, and Ethiopian music.
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Why Diners Choose Addis Ababa Cafe & Restaurant

Discover why diners embrace our authentic communal feasts, and check the website to view the menu and plan your meal.

  • Hands-On Communal Feast

    Guests share authentic platters enjoyed traditionally by hand without cutlery, using tender pieces of injera to scoop up aromatic stews.

    This is a true authentic experience. No cutlery.

    Adam Lyttle

  • Traditional Spiced Tea and Roasts

    Diners complete their meal with authentic Ethiopian drinks, highlighted by house-roasted coffee and fragrant spiced tea.

    The coffee was roasted to perfection, but the highlight was the spiced tea - one of the best we've ever had.

    Stephen Nathaniel Gunawan

  • Exceptional Banquet Value

    Generous communal banquet platters provide remarkable value, delivering substantial portions that satisfy hungry parties.

    BEST VALUE BANQUET IN ADELAIDE!!

    Bodhi Maeder

  • Plentiful Vegan Feasts

    Full-featured vegan banquet options deliver deeply seasoned plant-based stews with complimentary bread refills.

    We ordered the Vegan banquet and have not walked away so full from a restaurant! So much food with included refills.

    Dale Grimmond (aldingamedia)

  • Romantic Evening Setting

    Evening-only service pairs with subdued lighting and intimate table arrangements for relaxed romantic dinners.

    The atmosphere is really nice as it’s only open in the evenings so expect a romantic, dimly lit space.

    Bella K

  • Welcoming Group Ambiance

    Thatched cultural details and warm illumination foster a cozy, welcoming setting designed for communal group gatherings.

    The cozy thatched decor and warm lighting create a welcoming atmosphere perfect for sharing meals.

    Oleg Grib

Signature Ethiopian banquets, house-made injera, and traditional spiced beverages

  • Banquet Platter

    the banquet platter is the best way to explore for your first visit to discover what you like best.

    Shane

  • Injera

    Their traditional injera bread complements every dish beautifully.

    Oleg Grib

  • Vegan Banquet

    We ordered the Vegan banquet and have not walked away so full from a restaurant! So much food with included refills. Everything tasted amazing.

    Dale Grimmond (aldingamedia)

  • Spiced Tea

    the highlight was the spiced tea - one of the best we've ever had.

    Stephen Nathaniel Gunawan

Beyond the menu

From generous table refills to personal chef hospitality, discover the thoughtful gestures waiting for you—visit our website to plan your meal.

  • Endless Injera Refills

    Guests sharing banquet platters are provided with complimentary, ongoing refills of traditional injera bread so no stew or sauce goes uncollected.

  • Personal Chef Hospitality

    The chef frequently cooks and presents the mixed feast directly to diners, highlighting diverse meat and vegetable stews tailored for first-timers and regulars alike.

  • Heartfelt Host Service

    Host Helen greets diners personally and maintains attentive, genuine check-ins throughout the evening to make every guest feel embraced and valued.

  • Accommodating Celebration Touches

    Gatherings and birthday meals receive flexible, warm hosting paired with specialty house-brewed spiced tea and freshly roasted coffee.

Before you head over

Essential dining advice on portion sizes, dining etiquette, and dinner visits—head to the website to plan your meal.

  • Pace Yourself on the Banquet Platter

    For first-time diners, ordering a banquet platter is the ideal way to sample multiple meats and vegetable stews, but pace yourself—the spongy injera flatbread is filling, servings are massive, and takeaway containers are readily available if you over-order.

  • Expect Traditional Cutlery-Free Dining

    Meals are served family-style without Western cutlery; diners scoop up stews, vegetables, and gravies entirely by hand using torn pieces of traditional injera bread provided with the platter.

  • Plan for a Relaxed Evening Service

    The restaurant operates for evening dining in an intimate, dimly lit dining room. Because dishes are freshly prepared in a small family-run kitchen, expect an unhurried experience best rounded off with spiced tea or roasted coffee. Visit the website to explore the full banquet menu and plan your meal.

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