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Gojo Café
Category: Restaurants Ethiopian Ethiopian [Edit]
2838 Commercial DrVancouver, BC V5N
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
(604) 708-5394
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
7 reviews for Gojo Café
7 reviews in English
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Review from Jhuri L.
Vancouver, BC
1/28/2012
The food was really good! When we first walked in, it was a bit chilly inside, but once the food came, we were all warm and toasty. The restaurant itself is clean and tidy and it has a cute village kind of feeling. The music in the background is fun, upbeat and isn't too loud for conversation.
I don't think they are open during lunch very often, as we've tried coming to this restaurant a few times prior and they weren't open. When we noticed it was open during one particular lunch day, we had to make a stop. We were the only bunch there that day.
The service was very friendly and she recommended excellent dishes for us. I believe they make their own breads because on the walk to the wash rooms, you get a waft of yummy fresh bread smell.
They offered a lunch menu with share platters and finger foods which is all fun and yummy when going in groups!
The food is made fresh on the spot so it takes a little longer to get, but they cook everything themselves and the food was amazing! It was definitely worth the wait! The finger foods and sauce keeps you wanting more and trying more, unfortunately, the tummy could only take so much!
They don't have a desert menu, however, they brew their own honey wine and gave us samples - equally yummy!! The honey wine is for sale at this restaurant - should definitely try it!
It's also a bonus that the wash rooms were nice, clean and large! -
Review from Malloreigh M.
Vancouver, BC
1/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went here for a Meatless Meetup. The food we had was pretty good, though not the best Ethiopian I've had in town - for that, visit Red Sea on Broadway and Fraser. Still, it was satisfying. Unfortunately we were not given everything we were promised with the meetup purchase price - kind of disappointing - but we were still full.
I'm giving Gojo three stars because it was good, and vegan-friendly, but it wasn't the best Ethiopian I've had. It just wasn't amazing. I am not likely to visit Gojo again, only because there are a couple of Ethiopian places I like more that are in the same neighbourhood. -
Review from Erin G.
Vancouver, BC
11/2/2010
I've been a hardcore Harambe fan for years. I love mesir wat like nobody's business. Harambe does it up good, but Gojo takes it to another level. I think they get overlooked because they're just outside of "The Drive" (Broadway to Venables), but they should be first on your list of Ethiopian/African places to visit because they're fabulous!
The only reason I am giving 4 stars is because they're not licensed. No beer = sad Erin. I had the spicy mouth but only soda to wash it away with.
Mesir wat @ Gojo = DO IT! You won't regret it! -
Review from Garry C.
Whistler, BC
8/25/2009
Ethiopian food is always good. This place is no exception. We had the vegetarian plate for two. Great presentation, good variety and it was fresh and tasty!
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Review from Caelan G.
Vancouver, BC
1/24/2011
Ethiopian delights! I used to live near the next best Ethopian restaurant in Vancouver -- the Red Sea Cafe -- but I find the injera bread fluffier at Gojo. The service is really personal and she does offer the coffee ceremony at Gojo. Ask for the honey wine, which is home-brewed and not alcoholic at all ;-)
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Review from chantal m.
Vancouver, BC
3/4/2011
the food was pretty good but took a while - and that's why i knocked down a bit. but this place is cute and family-run, and if you're looking for something healthy and intriguing, i recommend it!
they also do group coffee roasting/tasting ceremonies. i didn't try it, but would like to next time. -
Review from J G.
Vancouver, BC
11/17/2008
If you like Ethiopian food, you'll like Gojo Café. It's a small-ish (but not cramped) restaurant on Commercial that's farther South than most of the action on the drive, so it's easy to miss, but if you don't mind leaving the busyness of the drive behind, this is a really nice place to have a meal. I shared the vegetarian plate with two others, and it was plenty of food for all of us. I found the injara here to be lighter and tastier than some I've had; it had a kind of whole wheat texture, which was really nice. The vegetarian options were the usual Ethiopian fare: lentils, cooked spinach, corn - nothing that I haven't had before - but it was all very nicely spiced. The service was friendly, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the cost to eat here is more than reasonable. We didn't have drinks, but with tip and tax our meal came to about $14 each. Not bad at all! And, you might be able to catch an Al Jazeera newscast on the TV overhead.
