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Take-out
Ethiopian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Ethiopian restaurant with a vegan menu section that includes lentil stew, potato stew, collard greens and other traditional dishes. Black-owned. Open Mon 12:00pm-8:00pm, Tue 12:30pm-8:00pm, Wed-Thu 12:00pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm.
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20 Reviews
First Review by lila-c
happycowgirl
Points +6395
Highly Recommend - Edit
Consistently great Ethiopian food in Chicago's Uptown neoghborhood. Love it!
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jacky0422
Points +32
Decent Place - Edit
If you’re open to trying new cultural foods, this is definitely the place to try! I tried this place out for my birthday and came with a complimentary vegan desert. The mango juice is superb also. Very nice staff
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-15
Pros: Very friendly staff
Cons: Does get fairly packed and loud , Street Parking can be a hassle
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soygirl
Points +547
yum - Edit
i ordered the vegan sampler to go with gluten free injera. it was very good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-12
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Earththeybirthday
Points +80
Get the vegan sampler - Edit
We love Demera! You can’t pick one, get the vegan sampler, never disappoints! The beet dish is to die for.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-24
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ECDLR
Points +1104
Many flavorful options - Edit
They have a clearly marked vegan platter that was delicious. Cozy spot, good service, I recommend for vegan or mixed group!
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totalfilth
Points +1322
Decent - Edit
Still chasing the high from ethiopian I got in Orlando. This was fine but I was not blown away.
Read morePros: Vegan section on menu
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jessbou21
Points +38
YUM - Edit
Love this place! Always delicious
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madeline.lock
Points +74
Fantastic - Edit
So good! I love that they have a vegan sampler platter so that you can try all of their vegan options. I had never had Ethiopian food before so it was good to get a taste of everything. Vegan options are clearly labeled.
Read moreGreat flavors and big portions, I got the Bayaynetu for 1 and I couldn’t finish it all. Service was good, too. I will definitely be back!
Pros: Clearly labeled vegan options, Large portions , Friendly service
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diannec
Points +796
Always hits the spot - Edit
Every one of their veggie options are delicious. They also have 100% gluten free injera and are good/knowledgeable about cross contamination!
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lordofthestrings86
Points +958
In It for Injera - Edit
The vegan entrees come with a side of any of their vegetables on a bed of injera and two pieces of injera on the side. The sour flavors of the injera paired nicely with collard greens for me.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-01
Pros: Clearly marked vegan items, Very generous portion sizes
Cons: Might have to make reservations
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inslackech
Points +46
Delicious food! - Edit
Amazing food! I would give 5 stars if it was all vegan, but definitely a very nice place for trying different options!
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aubreyj27
Points +2791
favorite ethiopian! - Edit
i would totally give 5 stars if i could because the vegan options they have are really tasty. this is my favorite ethiopian restaurant i’ve been to so far! i love to get the vegan sampler with 9 different vegan dishes. the variety is super nice and it’s an easy way to try all the vegan options on the menu ! additionally, the service is really fast and they’ve squeezed my party in when they were super busy. speaking of that, definitely make a reservation.
Read morePros: really good service , lots of options!
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sylvia.ebeid
Points +27
If I could give a 5 star review I would. This place is so yummy and flavorful - Edit
It never misses I love this place.
Read morePros: Vegan section, Flavor, Affordable
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CC409
Points +313
Love at first bite! - Edit
Loved it. We did the vegan sampler for 2 but it could have fed a 3rd person. I loved 90% of everything (not much of a beet fan). If you love Ethiopian food or to try new things this is for you.
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Ashvegan02
Points +180
Doesn't live up to the hype - Edit
They do have a vegan option however food is okay. Quality is so inconsistent.
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veggie_htx
Points +2340
Favorite food - Edit
I would give a 5 if I could. Best food for a full flavor experience. Order the vegetarian messob so you can try many things. The menu notes that all vegetarian items are vegan. Beautiful meal with delicious fermented injera.
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VeganAmy75
Points +58
Vegan Friendly Cuisine - Edit
Authentic Ethiopian food. Portions are huge and menu has a vegan section.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-15
Pros: Giant portions, Delicious , Healthy
Cons: Busy restaurant, call ahead to make a reservation
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Points +30506
Demera - Edit
I ate at this restaurant in the past and I had issues with service as well as quantity and quality of food. Here is my review I wrote at the time:
Read moreThe server kept forgetting things like our drinks, our appetizer, and even mixed up the items we selected on our plates. And lastly, did I mention that we waited 40 minutes for our drinks and appetizer? Not a good thing when you're so hungry you're approaching a "hangry" state.
I've ordered similar vegan dishes at neighboring Ethiopian restaurants and have had amazing meals, but the same dishes at Demera were subpar. One of the items, of which I did not order, was a powdered chickpea dish and it tasted like dog food. The portions were not impressive either, much different than their competitors. I never need to return here.
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Piggy
Points +406
Amazing Food - Edit
My family comes here all the time! They have great gluten-free Injera and we love their vegetarian messob plates to share. I would give them 5 stars if I could!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-24
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lila-c
Points +64
Amazing! - Edit
Would give five stars if I could. Have a whole vegan section of their menu, but we usually get a messob or the bayanetu which are combination plates so you get a taste of everything. Love the restaurant itself, but takeout has been great during the pandemic.
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