Opening hours
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Typical hours for Ethiopian restaurants in Washington
Most Ethiopian restaurants in Washington open around 11:00 AM and close around 8:00 PM on weekdays; 43% are open on Sundays and 14% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 7 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
4423 Rainier Avenue SouthSeattle, WA 98118
About Alem Cafe
Located at 4423 Rainier Avenue South in Seattle, Washington, Alem Cafe is an Ethiopian restaurant. Our Seattle guide covers 2,768 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Available service options are dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ethiopian Restaurant
- Address
- 4423 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
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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 in Washington.
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 Alem Cafe’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 Alem Cafe there are 31 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 57 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (10), Bars & Pubs (9), Pizza (6), and Chinese (3).
Competition is light: 2 other Ethiopian restaurants are within a mile and 5 within three miles. The closest is Cafe Ibex, 0.9 mi away.
18 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeYuu Tea Cafe< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDomino's< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsEzell's Chicken< 0.1 mi
- BarbecueLil Red's Takeout & Catering< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternBananas Grill0.3 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 Alem Cafe located?
Alem Cafe is located at 4423 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118.
Does Alem Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Alem Cafe. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Alem Cafe?
There are 57 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Alem Cafe. Nearby options include Yuu Tea Cafe (< 0.1 mi), Domino's (< 0.1 mi), and Ezell's Chicken (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Ethiopian restaurants near Alem Cafe?
2 other Ethiopian restaurants within a mile. The closest is Cafe Ibex, 0.9 mi away.
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.
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