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Yod Abyssinia
Cultural restaurant with dance shows; the classic visitor intro.
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Where to eat in Addis Ababa: the local short list
Injera, wat and the world's best coffee, plus a growing modern restaurant scene.
Photo coming — Tomoca Coffee
Tomoca Coffee
Roasting since 1953; the spiritual home of Addis coffee.
Photo coming — Addis Mercato food stalls
Addis Mercato food stalls
Ful, chechebsa and fresh juices at market prices.
Photo coming — Dashen Traditional
Dashen Traditional
Reliable kitfo, tibs and fasting platters.
Photo coming — Bole's restaurant row
Bole's restaurant row
Modern Ethiopian, Italian and Middle Eastern options.
Good to know
What airport serves Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Primary airport: Addis Ababa ADD (Bole International), ~8 km southeast of the centre. Taxis ~20 min; the airport is Ethiopian Airlines' mega-hub.
What is Addis Ababa known for?
Africa's diplomatic capital at 2,355 m: museums of deep history, the continent's biggest market, and coffee culture at its source.
What sport does Addis Ababa live for?
Football and the world's greatest distance-running culture. Football: Saint George SC ('the Horsemen') dominate the Ethiopian Premier League at Addis Ababa Stadium. Running: Addis sits at 2,355 m; the Great Ethiopian Run (Nov, ~40,000 runners) is Africa's biggest road race. Morning training groups on Entoto are open to visitors.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
Check the festival calendar above — timing a trip around the town's big festivals is the insider move.
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