Opening hours
Opening hours not available
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Typical hours for Ethiopian restaurants across the US
Most Ethiopian restaurants across the US open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:30 PM on weekdays; 84% are open on Sundays and 57% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 138 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
849 West University DriveTempe, AZ 85281
About Cafe Lalibella
Cafe Lalibella is an Ethiopian restaurant located at 849 West University Drive in Tempe, Arizona. It's part of our guide to 400 restaurants, cafes and bars in Tempe.
Available service options are dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ethiopian Restaurant
- Address
- 849 West University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Popular times (typical for Ethiopian restaurants)
Ethiopian restaurants are usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Ethiopian restaurants across the US.
Typical prices for Ethiopian restaurants across the US
Based on 28 menus with 1,285 priced items from Ethiopian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $19.99.
We don’t have Cafe Lalibella’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Ethiopian restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Doro Wot | 50% | $19.97 |
| Kitfo | 46% | $20.99 |
| Gored Gored | 39% | $18.99 |
| Gomen | 39% | $15.00 |
| Veggie Combo | 36% | $19.99 |
| Perrier | 32% | $3.00 |
| Shiro | 32% | $15.00 |
| Quanta Firfir | 29% | $19.24 |
Calculated from 28 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cafe Lalibella there are 16 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 83 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (15), Mexican & Tex-Mex (10), Burgers & Fast Food (8), and Bars & Pubs (8).
19 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisSacks Hardy< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- ChineseSo Good Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsBirdTalk< 0.1 mi
- ItalianOregano's0.3 mi
What to expect at an Ethiopian restaurant
African restaurants in the US are most often Ethiopian and Eritrean, along with West African (Nigerian, Ghanaian, Senegalese), Somali and North African kitchens. Many serve a close-knit community and are among the most welcoming places to eat in a city.
What to order
- Combination platter on injera – the best introduction to Ethiopian food
- Doro wot – a deeply spiced chicken stew
- Jollof rice – the West African favorite
- Suya – grilled skewers with a peanut spice rub
Good to know
- Ethiopian food is traditionally eaten with the right hand – utensils are available if you prefer.
- Vegetarian platters are popular because of fasting traditions.
- Dishes are often made in batches; ask what is available that day.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cafe Lalibella located?
Cafe Lalibella is located at 849 West University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281.
Does Cafe Lalibella offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Cafe Lalibella. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Cafe Lalibella?
There are 83 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cafe Lalibella. Nearby options include Sacks Hardy (< 0.1 mi), Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), and So Good Kitchen (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Ethiopian restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 28 menus with 1,285 priced items from Ethiopian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $19.99.
Nearby places
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