Lonely Planet

"Aptly located in the heart of the CD's 'Little Ethiopia,' Cafe Selam wows with dishes such as foul (a fava-bean concoction that's not at all foul) – all done to perfection here."

Lonely Planet

"Aptly located in the heart of the CD's 'Little Ethiopia,' Cafe Selam wows with dishes such as fir fir (injera flatbread, yogurt and lamb) – all done to perfection here."

Naomi Tomky

"5 Best Savory Breakfasts in Seattle: Cafe Selam - Warm beans, lightly pureed and heavily spiced, come to the table topped with serrano chilies, hard-boiled eggs, onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese. Foul dishes show up in various guises throughout the Middle East and parts of Africa, but the version at this Central District Ethiopian restaurant arrives with crusty bread that crackles crumbs into the beans as you mop them up and pairs nicely with a side of Selam's exceedingly friendly service."

Julia Wayne

"8 Fantastic Ethiopian Restaurants Around Seattle: Cafe Selam - You can't beat the foul at Selam, with its flavorful fava beans and eggs spiced with peppers."

Alyssa Therrien

"7 great spots to get Ethiopian food in Seattle: Cafe Selam - For over a decade, Cafe Selam has been serving Seattlites traditional Ethiopian cuisine. Stop by for breakfast and try their fir fir on injera bread."