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Casual outfit with a covered patio serving generous plates of traditional Ethiopian & Eritrean fare.
Hours
| Saturday | 4–9 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 6101 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 250-9533
Website: https://shewhatcafe.com/
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Reviews
V G Subramanian
Shewhat Cafe & Restaurant in Oakland, California serves authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine in a cozy welcoming environment. We enjoyed the cuisine for the first time when we visited for dinner. We relished their Okra Kelwa, Chicken & Spinach, Red Lentils, Yellow Split Peas and Lettuce served with gluten free Injiras. The dishes flavoured with their traditional spices were delicious, not spicy and awesome. The ambience and decor are unique and our helpful host Alex made our evening truly memorable.
… moreMikkia Osman
Omg I love this place Seriously some of the best food I have ever had in my life. I have been now 4 times and I’ve only lived here for 2 months, so that should tell you how much I love it. I think about this food all the time. I would eat here 3 times a week if I could afford it. The lady who owns the place runs it with her daughter and they are soooo sweet and warm. The food is so authentic and perfectly spiced and flavored. Cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is so warm and friendly. The vibes are great. The food is a little expensive but the price is well justified. I took my brother and his wife here the last time I went and they loved it. I will be going back again and again and long as I live here. I seriously wish this lady was my mom so I could learn to cook like her. Best African food in Berkley. If I could give 10 stars I would. Highly recommend. Very clean too and a great experience.
… moreShivani Ganti
Sooo good! For drinks we got the tea and the chai and both were delicious and unique. The sambusa was so good that I immediately ate them before taking the picture. It’s crunchy, not too oily and pairs well with the sweet and sour sauce that is served with the dish. As a vegetarian I loved having two combo options to choose from! I chose the Simo’s special and my personal favorites were the red lentils and the chickpeas. I usually hate okra but I didn’t mind it at all. My boyfriend got the Shewat Combo. Everything was good but the star of the show was the beef curry which had a hearty flavor.
10/10 Recommend this place!
… more10/10 Recommend this place!
Sunny Sonia
Loved our food. We got the shewat special which was a sampler of vegan, chicken and beef dishes. We even had to order more red lentils. We loved the lentil sambusa appetizer. We also enjoyed the honey wine, chai tea and tea with araki. Loved that this is a family run and owned restaurant. Will definitely return.
… moreEduard Couttolenc
The food was absolutely AMAZING!
Everything was delicious!
And the service was top-notch! Kind, warm, it really felt like getting a home cooked meal.
I will definitely be coming back! ❤️
… moreEverything was delicious!
And the service was top-notch! Kind, warm, it really felt like getting a home cooked meal.
I will definitely be coming back! ❤️
Shira Abel
So wonderful! The food was amazing. The owners are so great. I don’t eat cilantro and they totally accommodated me. Such a fantastic place, we will definitely be back.
Review edit. It’s been 2 years and the food was just as good as last time. Absolutely wonderful!
… moreReview edit. It’s been 2 years and the food was just as good as last time. Absolutely wonderful!
John Neal
This is our favorite neighborhood Ethiopian restaurant!
All of their food is placed with savory flavor that everyone (including our kiddos and vegetarian family members) love, and I particularly like the chicken spinach dish.
We’ve gotten takeout the past few times but their dining patio is super cute and want to eat there next time.
… moreAll of their food is placed with savory flavor that everyone (including our kiddos and vegetarian family members) love, and I particularly like the chicken spinach dish.
We’ve gotten takeout the past few times but their dining patio is super cute and want to eat there next time.
Alisa Damaso
This is THE spot. I used to live nearby, but now I cross the bridge to come here to celebrate birthdays and special events with friends. The owners are welcoming and friendly, and the food is always insanely delicious. Abby’s Veggie Combo is the best and I can probably eat it on my own, it’s so good! One of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area!
… moreMadhavan Kidambi
Good vegetarian options. I tried the abbeys vegetarian combo and baklava. The combo had 4 of the standard items one would get in a veggie Ethiopian combo (2 red and one yellow lentil, side made of cabbage carrot potato), some salad and also a dish made of okra which I really liked. The red lentils were really good. I also liked the baklava. The injera itself was a little sourer than what I would ideally like but overall great food.
… moreSakie T
Nice Ethiopian food and very good service. The food is little spicy, but kids really like it. Definitely we will go again to try different dishes.
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