Hareg Cafe Variety - Ottawa

The wait can be long (about 30 minutes), but the food is truly amazing.If you can’t eat very spicy food, tell them and they will accommodate you.Vegetarian platter, tibs, doro wot are delicious with good portions of injera.

Very yummy unique flavors and wonderful spongy injera bread. The platters also contain quite the generous portion. Me and my brother (both endurance athletes) barely finished a shared platter

We waited over an hour for 3 plates to make it to the table and the restaurant wasn’t event half full note that there are only about 10 tables, so whatever was going on in the kitchen is beyond me. The food is pretty good if you don’t mind waiting an hour for it. The vibe is OK, but it’s cheaply built and the seating and tables are uncomfortable considering how long the wait is. The service was just awful. No refill of the water until the food arrived. Ordered beer but that didn’t come for 45 minutes because the 3 servers all appeared to be in middle school and it wasn’t until an adult man came through and socialized with another table for 10 minutes before we could have our drinks served. He left promptly and we never got the second round we ordered either.Summary, food pretty tasty, everything else was about the worst experience I’ve ever had in a restaurant. Brutal way to run a business.

Great food, and was pleasantly surprised. Stumbled upon it while walking Bank.Excellent flavours, and what you'd expect from an Ethiopian restaurant. Injera nice and sour.I wish I had taken a picture of the combination platter with all the items, beautiful presentation, and many different flavours to pick at. Forgot to picture it, but the many other reviews will show what to expect.I did notice that the food was a bit lighter. I'm thinking maybe lighter on the ghee? But very tasty nonetheless and some may prefer the lighter feel.Did not have the coffee, it's a much stronger darker roast so be ready for bold flavours. Not for me, but may still try next time (cause I willing be there again.)In any case, wash your hands and don't be afraid to dig in. You'll love it.(Adorable family too. Wish you all the best.)Vegetarian options: Multiple vegetarian options. Tasty.

Best Ethiopian in Ottawa! Their veggie selection (and flavour) is unmatched and the staff are always so kind and accommodating. And at such an amazing deal too!Vegetarian options: The most vegan and vegetarian options of any place in Ottawa. They have a fantastic assortment that’s fun to sample.