I had the most frustrating experience at Lesaac Ethiopian Cafe. Not only did they mess up my order without even consulting me, but their refusal to correct their mistake and their arrogant attitude made the whole situation even worse. Avoid this place if you value your time and sanity!"
Service: 1
Jeffrey Kahn Blackman
Very good breakfast, nice place to
Food: 5
Hile E.
Really great Ethiopian Restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring. I've been to many Ethiopian restaurants for vegan food within the DMV and this spot really was one of the best I've had. The variety of vegan options offered is impressive versus other restaurants for the price. Nice location and friendly staff. They also serve great coffee and pastries as well. I would highly recommend!
John Ghertner
This place was exceptionally good until I received the bill. Now I call it a phenomenon.I’ve been to Ethiopian restaurants all over the IS SO I don’t really know what it is supposed to be like, but my palate tells me the food is exceptional indeed.Being vegan, the four of us devoured the vegetable dishes. All fabulous.I’ll be back regularly from now on. As should you.Vegetarian options: Wow.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
ʞσuɘH
Everything was on point here. It was all very good. From the food to the servers, I can say nothing bad. I went here with some family and friends. We ordered a platter with various items that is suited for 4. It did not disappoint. We all loved it. By the way Incredible vegan selection! We chose the sampler and could barely finish it. So much deliciousness.. wholesome, flavorful ?
Recommended dishes: Ethiopian Injera, FIM TIBS, Fish Gulash, Awaze Beef TIBS
Solomon Berhane
Waiters are rude,disrespectful and treated me like a dog.
Service: 1
Lema Zelalem
Amazing experience! The food, the service and everything is amazing! Thank you Lesac!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina B
Cute cafe in easy to access location. Nice option if you are looking for something light to eat for breakfast.
D Blay-Morkeh
I ate here about a year ago when I was visiting family and really enjoyed the Kitfo sandwich so was looking forward to eating here when I came back in August 2023. I went there yesterday to eat with my family and was quite shocked at how much the place and service has deteriorated. There is a terrible smell and the toilets are very dirty. The whole place needs a good clean. We ordered our food which wasn’t that complicated but the waitress only brought two of the orders and two were missing. We waited and waited but nothing came so one of us went to the counter and asked where the rest of the order was. She came to the table and asked what we were missing. We explained and apparently the two other orders weren’t put through. She asked us if we still wanted it. We said yes we do but we won’t be paying for the orders that were not brought to us. Another waitress came over with an attitude and was trying to argue with us even though it was their mistake. No apology other than it was because the waitress was a trainee. The owners of this restaurant please ensure your waitresses are trained well in customer service. In other restaurants if this kind of situation arose, the first thing the manager would do is apologise and say we will bring the food straight away and won’t charge you for it. Not here. The waitress wants to argue with the customer. Please owners of Ethiopian restaurants take note. Customer service is part of growing your business. I for sure won’t be returning nor will my family.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Aaron Gaddy
Love the bartenders, they are beautiful and attentive.
This place is wildly inconsistent. I have been here several times. The food ONCE was amazing however the last time I came here I brought family and it was god awful. The injera was dry and crumbling, they charged us $13 for this inedible injera. The service was slow and the waitress was very inattentive. The portions were way less than normal. The tibs had very little flavor. They charged us a 20% service fee, which was not specified, and we did not know so we paid a tip on top of this. The water is gross here, it is clearly unfiltered. Ontop of this, the place itself is filthy with roaches in the hallway next to the front bar/coffee area and the bathroom. I really was ashamed to bring my family from out of town here. Towards the end of the meal there was a homeless man begging in the restaurant and who I assume to be a family member of the owner started shouting at the man which made for a very tense atmosphere. I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone for any reason.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tay B
I never seen this kind of service in my life it’s really disappointing I wish I can give less than 0 stars if it’s
Service: 1
Tsenu Ashna
The most beautiful service, and Delicious food. Love the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanna Purich
Extremely delicious meat options, but the veggie platter was lacking. We appreciated the amount of veggies options included in the platter, but the taste was very poor compared to other Ethiopian restaurants in immediate the area.Vegetarian options: Available, but not especially tasty
Xiomara D.
I don't the business owner doesn't care about the way that he talks with customers he's very rude. Looks at his appearance at the window. It's wrong it's not $9.99 it's $18.
I had the most frustrating experience at Lesaac Ethiopian Cafe. Not only did they mess up my order without even consulting me, but their refusal to correct their mistake and their arrogant attitude made the whole situation even worse. Avoid this place if you value your time and sanity!"
Service: 1
Very good breakfast, nice place to
Food: 5
Really great Ethiopian Restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring. I've been to many Ethiopian restaurants for vegan food within the DMV and this spot really was one of the best I've had. The variety of vegan options offered is impressive versus other restaurants for the price. Nice location and friendly staff. They also serve great coffee and pastries as well. I would highly recommend!
This place was exceptionally good until I received the bill. Now I call it a phenomenon.I’ve been to Ethiopian restaurants all over the IS SO I don’t really know what it is supposed to be like, but my palate tells me the food is exceptional indeed.Being vegan, the four of us devoured the vegetable dishes. All fabulous.I’ll be back regularly from now on. As should you.Vegetarian options: Wow.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Everything was on point here. It was all very good. From the food to the servers, I can say nothing bad. I went here with some family and friends. We ordered a platter with various items that is suited for 4. It did not disappoint. We all loved it. By the way Incredible vegan selection! We chose the sampler and could barely finish it. So much deliciousness.. wholesome, flavorful ?
Recommended dishes: Ethiopian Injera, FIM TIBS, Fish Gulash, Awaze Beef TIBS
Waiters are rude,disrespectful and treated me like a dog.
Service: 1
Amazing experience! The food, the service and everything is amazing! Thank you Lesac!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute cafe in easy to access location. Nice option if you are looking for something light to eat for breakfast.
I ate here about a year ago when I was visiting family and really enjoyed the Kitfo sandwich so was looking forward to eating here when I came back in August 2023. I went there yesterday to eat with my family and was quite shocked at how much the place and service has deteriorated. There is a terrible smell and the toilets are very dirty. The whole place needs a good clean. We ordered our food which wasn’t that complicated but the waitress only brought two of the orders and two were missing. We waited and waited but nothing came so one of us went to the counter and asked where the rest of the order was. She came to the table and asked what we were missing. We explained and apparently the two other orders weren’t put through. She asked us if we still wanted it. We said yes we do but we won’t be paying for the orders that were not brought to us. Another waitress came over with an attitude and was trying to argue with us even though it was their mistake. No apology other than it was because the waitress was a trainee. The owners of this restaurant please ensure your waitresses are trained well in customer service. In other restaurants if this kind of situation arose, the first thing the manager would do is apologise and say we will bring the food straight away and won’t charge you for it. Not here. The waitress wants to argue with the customer. Please owners of Ethiopian restaurants take note. Customer service is part of growing your business. I for sure won’t be returning nor will my family.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Love the bartenders, they are beautiful and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is wildly inconsistent. I have been here several times. The food ONCE was amazing however the last time I came here I brought family and it was god awful. The injera was dry and crumbling, they charged us $13 for this inedible injera. The service was slow and the waitress was very inattentive. The portions were way less than normal. The tibs had very little flavor. They charged us a 20% service fee, which was not specified, and we did not know so we paid a tip on top of this. The water is gross here, it is clearly unfiltered. Ontop of this, the place itself is filthy with roaches in the hallway next to the front bar/coffee area and the bathroom. I really was ashamed to bring my family from out of town here. Towards the end of the meal there was a homeless man begging in the restaurant and who I assume to be a family member of the owner started shouting at the man which made for a very tense atmosphere. I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone for any reason.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I never seen this kind of service in my life it’s really disappointing I wish I can give less than 0 stars if it’s
Service: 1
The most beautiful service, and Delicious food. Love the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely delicious meat options, but the veggie platter was lacking. We appreciated the amount of veggies options included in the platter, but the taste was very poor compared to other Ethiopian restaurants in immediate the area.Vegetarian options: Available, but not especially tasty
I don't the business owner doesn't care about the way that he talks with customers he's very rude. Looks at his appearance at the window. It's wrong it's not $9.99 it's $18.