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Salam Cafe

Ethiopian Vegan Platter

Worth ordering: Ethiopian vegan platternamed in 9 reviews

Try the Ethiopian vegan platter; reviewers highlight its spiced lentils, okra, kale, and other vegetable sides.

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Top tips

  • Choose injera or rice with the platter; both are mentioned as serving options.
  • Expect generous portions; several reviewers say they had enough to take home or share.
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  • Consider pickup for a quick meal; a reviewer specifically describes it as a fast option.
  • Ask about the traditional coffee ceremony, which a reviewer says takes place monthly.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Injera

People also mention coffee, kale stew and lentil stew.

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Also okra and tibs.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and fast service.

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Also praised for generous portions, affordable, beautiful interior, good value and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Salam Cafe pairs Ethiopian and Mediterranean dishes with a vegan platter of spiced lentils, yellow pea stew, and vegetables served with injera. Reviewers describe a bright, modest dining room, quick pickup, generous portions, and friendly service; the monthly traditional coffee ceremony is another reason to visit.

Vegan menu

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Salam Cafe · dine-in · 1 dish

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5532 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–20:00
Tuesday
10:00–20:00
Wednesday
10:00–20:00
Thursday
10:00–20:00
Friday
10:00–20:00
Saturday
10:00–20:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly
protein
lentils, yellow peas, chickpeas
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