First Cup | Ethiopian Restaurant & Cafe

4432 N 19th Ave, Phoenix - 85015
139 reviews
Ethiopian Coffee & Tea
(602) 265-1049

The food and hospitality were both first rate. I was welcomed into the restaurant. I picked a table and ordered the vegetable combo with lamb. Everything was delicious. I will most definitely be a regular there.

Very good vegetarian plate, tasty, enjoyable, filling. The staff are friendly and I will be returning.

If you're curious about Ethiopian food, definitely try this place. The food is fantastic! We ordered a the Veggie Combo (#6) and Awaze Tibs (#9) and it was more food than two people could finish.The food was made with great care and the flavors were complex and layered. One of those meals where you want to sit and really ponder the flavors of the food. I'll definitely return.

I usually don’t post reviews but this one I had to. I was served food that went bad. I ordered tibs & veggie combo to go but than decided I needed a few bites to hold me over. The owner looked at me & asked how the food was and I told him right away it was bad. He asked which one & it was hard to tell because it all tasted old. You can smell it too. He didn’t even bother offer to a fresh replacement. He just moved on to the next customer. I trashed it before I entered my car, still hunger & upset. They need to taste what they are selling to people. Not cool at all. Ruined my taste for Ethiopian food I love!

Nice place, sweet people, delicious food, need I say more? I'm from Seattle which has at least 100 Ethiopian Restaurants, I'm so excited to find this lovely place. The veggie combo features a diverse platter of flavor and dishes including lentils, cabbage, greens, green beans, and more and I ordered the combo with Awaza a spicy beef recipe. Also ordered beef tibs all so good, please enjoy this place available on Uber eats but if possible just go eat in or pick up from them.

Some of the best Ethiopian food I’ve had in a long time. Really good value in friendly service don’t miss this place

Great place to have something you dont usually have; ETHiopian food! Pictured is the Awaze Tibs and the Veggie Combo

Tamirait is a wonderful person willing to teach his customers all about the stunning flavors of his home. Definitely try the FRESH coffee, roasted right there and straight to your mouth. Truly a treasured place to dine at!

Honestly the best Ethiopian food I have ever eaten! I have been to many Ethiopian restaurants in both California and now Arizona and this one tops them all! Even my sis who comes visits me from cali says how jealous she is I have such an amazing restaurant where I live! I plan to order here again and again! Don’t think just go and try for yourself you will not be disappointed

Superb food. We enjoyed the lamb and vegetables. Highly recommend!