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Keren Cafe & Restaurant

Eritrean Injera, Vegan Platters

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the veggie combo with injera; diners highlight it as a go-to vegan choice.
  • Good to know: Ask whether vegetarian dishes are vegan and confirm ingredients before ordering.
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  • Share the veggie combo and shiro; one diner found them a good meal for three.
  • Expect a longer meal than a quick bite; a reviewer noted that the food takes some time.
  • Weekday breakfast around 8:30 was quiet, while later visits may be busier and parking trickier.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention shiro, veggie combo and coffee.

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Also filter coffee, tea and vegetables with injera.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for generous portions, friendly service and good value.

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Also praised for attentive service, affordable and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Keren is a small, family-run Eritrean restaurant known for injera, spiced vegetable platters, and shiro alongside meat dishes and American-style breakfast. The veggie combo and shiro are popular vegan-leaning choices, but check ingredients with staff; recent diners praise the generous portions, friendly service, and reasonable prices.

Vegan menu

No dishes listed yet.

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1780 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–22:00
Tuesday
08:00–22:00
Wednesday
08:00–22:00
Thursday
08:00–22:00
Friday
08:00–22:00
Saturday
08:00–22:00
Sunday
08:00–21:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Not labeled
staff
Friendly
protein
chickpeas, lentils

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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