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Tesfa Ethiopian CuisineB+

5352 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 · Ethiopian restaurant · North Side

Destination-worthy Ethiopian cooking with lively ambiance and slow, uneven service; generous vegetarian options and combo platters shine if you bring patience.

Why this grade

Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine delivers exceptional food quality with deeply flavorful stews and excellent injera, supported by a loyal following and attractive modern space. However, inconsistent execution—occasional cold plates and temperature variations—combined with slow service pacing during busy periods prevents a higher grade. The restaurant excels at what it does best, but reliability gaps keep it from competing with the area's most polished dining destinations.

One caveat: Service pace and check-ins can lag; expect 20-30 minute waits for mains on busy nights

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Opening Hours

Monday16:00–21:00 Tuesday16:00–21:00 Wednesday16:00–21:00 Thursday16:00–21:00 Friday16:00–22:00 Saturday11:00–22:00 Sunday11:00–19:00
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