Reviews for Cafe Dareye in Oakland, CA

I?ve been coming to this place for a couple of years and when they reopened after COVID I was super happy. I sometimes get the... Full order but I?ve always GOT the half order with a Jalapeño. This is the first time I?ve ever received a tiny box. Usuallyboth orders come in a one size box but the quantity is different. Also, Ethiopian food SHOULD not come cluttered in such a smallcompartment as this destroys the quality of the food. The quality & integrity of this place has significantly declined. Had theowner simply advised that their sizes and packaging has changed, I would?ve accepted. However, she continued to say ?I?m theowner and this is how it?s always been.? This is completely flawed and as entrepreneurs integrity and quality of customer careshould be priority. Usually when they mess up my food, I don?t say anything but the audacity of the blatant lie to my face wasdisrespectful. I definitely will not return to this place! Read more

I?ve been coming here for years I live in the Central Valley and drive up to two hours just to have this delicious Ethiopian... food I would recommend to anybody in Oakland to come here and try the combination plate the lentils are amazing I don?t knowwhat the brown bread thing is but it?s my favorite part and it makes everything so good you can tell they really care about theprocess and making things authentic and it?s always good to support a local business Read more

Veggie combo was extremely filling (approximately same size as 1.5 chipotle bowls)! Good value and taste. The woman behind the... counter was very kind, and she cooked the meal in <10 minutes. There's also shelves filled with spices, bowls, and other coolthings to look at and buy! Highly recommend this place and Abyssinian market across the street if you're in the area. Read more

My wife and I love this place. The food is exceptional considering it's only $12 for a full combo meal. They serve one dish and... they nail it. Also, it's only take out, but eating on the patio is usually quite lovely. Highly recommend. Read more

Soul-satisfying, healthy, delicious food and kind service. Their veggie combo platter is affordable, hearty and consistently... delicious. Parking can be a challenge in this area, just as a warning. You wouldn't know by walking by what an amazing meal isserved here....the counter is in the back and the storefront is filled with Ethiopian dry goods and cooking wares. It's a gemof a find! Read more

I've been to Cafe Dareye twice and the food is consistently delicious. The full platter is enough to satiate my big appetite but... realistically may be enough to feed 2 (depending how hungry you are). It's a small mom and pop type shop that also sells otherEthiopian items such as a badge, other pastries and various spices, herbs, teas and even cookware. Each time I was there servicewas friendly and prompt. The full veggie platter is $12. Enjoy!! Read more

This is the best Ethiopian veggie combo in town! I been coming for 2 years and the taste is always the same! D-E-LI-CI-OUS!!... It?s all vegan and the bread is gluten free!(unbelievable for the taste) the staff is nice! Is a lovely family business. I triedseveral others places and I can tell never like here. Read more

Very nice place for groceries and ethnic food. It doubles as a nice cafe for a quiet day to read a book.