CuisineEthiopian Vegan
Price$
NeighborhoodMonroe Avenue
HoursMon-Fri 11:00-14:00, Wed-Sat 17:00-20:00
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Tip: Primarily vegetarian and vegan with a few meat items. Wednesday through Friday lunch specials are the best value. The combo platter is ideal for sharing or for first-timers.

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Address: 288 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

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TipOne of Rochester's oldest natural-foods restaurants. The falafel wrap and hummus plate are the signatures. Ask the server about the day's vegan specials; they rotate frequently.

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