Cafe Selam

About Cafe Selam

Located at 2715 E Cherry St B in Seattle, Washington, Cafe Selam is an Ethiopian restaurant. It is one of 2,768 places to eat and drink we list in Seattle. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.

Cafe Selam is open daily, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Cafe Selam's menu features 32 dishes and drinks across 10 sections, including Breakfast, Appetizers, Lamb, Chicken, and Beef or Lamb. Listed prices range from $2.50 to $24.00, with a typical item around $13.00. Dishes worth a look include Foul, Qateqna, and Qey Wat.

You can visit for outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and halal food.

Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (206) 328-0404 to book a table.

Quick facts

Category

Ethiopian Restaurant

Address

2715 E Cherry St B, Seattle, WA 98122

Phone

(206) 328-0404

Price range

$10–20 per person

Hours

Open daily, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Menu

32 items · $2.50–$24.00

Listing updated

April 2026 · Suggest an edit

• Foul$14.50

  Lightly-puréed Fava Beans sautéed in a sauce with Olive Oil and topped with Onions, Tomatoes, Serrano…

• Qateqna$5.50

  Injera with our special spicy Butter and Berbere mix brushed on the top.

• Qey Wat$20.50

  Slow-simmered tender Lamb in a spicy savory Berbere Sauce—served with a side of Spinach, and house made…

• Doro Wat$20.00

  Red Onions, Tomato, Butter, and Organic Chicken—long stewed in our special Berbere Sauce.

• Alicha Beef$20.00

  Cooked with Red Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, and a Turmeric spice blend—served with 2 Veggie sides and…

• Yasa Tibs$20.00

  (Tilapia) Seared Tilapia tossed in a tibs-style Awaze sauce—along with Onions, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers…

• Meat Combination$24.00

  A delicious and generous combination of our finest meat dishes with veggie sides.

• Vegetarian Sides$5.00

  Your choice of our rich and delicious Vegetarian dishes (1/2 order).

• Shiro Wat$13.00

  Blended Red Beans with Garlic, Onions, Olive Oil, and Spices. Prepared in a delicious style exclusive to…

• Mango Juice$4.00

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