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Natural Oasis

Ethiopian Vegan Buffet, Fully Vegan

Worth ordering: Gnocchinamed in 5 reviews

Try the lentils, gnocchi, and plantain fritters for filling, flavorful dishes.

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination

  • Good to know: Parking lot is small and tight; street parking is more available but can require walking.
  • Enjoy the $5 a la carte small plates dinner menu to sample multiple items.
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  • Expect the lunchtime buffet to offer several Ethiopian stews and injera bread.
  • Good to know: Some diners have found the injera occasionally dry or cold—request warmed if available.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Chai latte

People also mention salad, lentils and lentil soup.

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Also risotto, soup, stew, cake and chocolate cake.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Praised for cozy atmosphere, friendly service and affordable.

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Also praised for fast service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Dish availability varies; check with the venue
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards

About

Natural Oasis Cafe presents a fully vegan menu focusing on Ethiopian cuisine with an inviting buffet available through the afternoon and a la carte dinner options priced around $5 per dish. The interior is larger than expected with a quiet and cozy vibe, offering free Wi-Fi and accommodating group sizes with quick, friendly service. Regular customers praise staples like the lentils, injera bread, gnocchi, and chai tea, emphasizing freshly made dishes and reasonable prices despite some critiques about injera quality or parking challenges.

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288 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–15:00
Tuesday
11:00–15:00
Wednesday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Thursday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Friday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Saturday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Sunday
Closed

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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

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