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Demera Restaurant

Ethiopian, Vegan Messob

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Top tips

  • Order the vegan sampler to try several vegetable dishes; reviewers describe it as generous and a good way to sample the menu.
  • Make a reservation, especially for busy evenings; several reviewers say the dining room fills up.
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  • Ask which vegan desserts are available that day, since they may not be listed or clearly marked.
  • Ask for gluten-free injera if needed; reviewers mention 100% teff injera and knowledgeable handling of cross-contamination.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention injera, sampler and sampler plate.

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Also bayaynetu, cake, cheesecake, lemon coconut cake, mango juice, platter and vegetarian messob.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and fast service.

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Also praised for attentive service, beautiful interior, cozy atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Demera serves Ethiopian shared-plate meals, with a vegan sampler and a Bayaynetu platter that let diners try several vegetable dishes over sour injera. It gets busy enough that reviewers recommend reservations; the menu clearly marks vegan dishes, while vegan dessert availability can vary by day.

Vegan menu

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Demera Restaurant · dine-in · 9 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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4801 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Opening hours

Monday
16:00–21:00
Tuesday
16:00–21:00
Wednesday
16:00–21:00
Thursday
16:00–21:00
Friday
11:30–21:30
Saturday
11:30–21:30
Sunday
11:30–20:30

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Good service
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4.6 2,401 reviews Read on Google Maps
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3.8 20 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
lentils, chickpeas, mushrooms

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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