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Konjo Cafe & Restaurant

89 Irving St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Recommended by 36 people

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Find Konjo Cafe & Restaurant

89 Irving St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

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+61 3 9529 1680
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Konjo Cafe & Restaurant

Communal feasts piled high on injera and rich clay-pot coffee define Footscray’s welcoming Ethiopian mainstay. Gather around a shared platter laden with spiced lentils and tender lamb misto, scooping up every rich stew with tangy rolls of sourdough flatbread. Morning regulars stop by for ful and punchy egg silts served beside crusty baguettes. Meals finish around a warm jebena buna—strong, traditional coffee brewed straight in the pot.

  • Communal platters: Multi-dish feasts of spiced meats and vegetarian stews served over sourdough injera.
  • Clay-pot coffee service: Strong, aromatic coffee traditionally brewed and poured from a clay jebena.
  • Hearty breakfast staples: Morning staples like spiced egg silts and savory ful stew served with fresh baguettes.
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Why Dine at Konjo Cafe & Restaurant

Authentic East African hospitality, rich communal dining, and traditional coffee ceremonies in Footscray.

  • Multi-Dish Communal Platters

    Generous mixed platters allow groups to sample up to eight distinct meat and vegetarian dishes served communally over sourdough injera.

    It was a fantastic experience, we loved all 8 dishes.

    Mihoko Nakahara

  • Traditional Jebena Coffee Service

    Freshly brewed in a traditional clay jebena pot, the cultural coffee service offers an authentic, aromatic conclusion to any meal.

    Make sure you try the traditional coffee which is brewed in a traditional pot.

    Vicki Young

  • Transporting Cultural Hospitality

    First-time diners and regulars are guided through the cuisine with warm, attentive care in an inviting cultural atmosphere.

    Love the atmosphere of the place, it was like being transported to Ethiopia!

    sonam

  • Welcoming Table Guidance

    Visitors feel warmly supported and welcomed by friendly owners who take time to demonstrate dining traditions and connect over food.

    The owner was super nice and showed us how to eat the food.

    Diana Yuan

  • Spiced East African Breakfasts

    Distinctive morning staples like berbere-spiced egg silts and slow-simmered ful provide a uniquely flavorful breakfast alternative.

    I tried the 'Ful'. a bean stew tomatoey stew and 'silt', spicy cooked eggs as a half and half option.

    Scott Thornton

  • Abundant Portions at Modest Prices

    Large sharing portions and budget-friendly pricing deliver filling, wholesome meals across vegetarian and meat options alike.

    food is incredibly tasty and affordable and I can't find anything like it elsewhere in Melbourne's inner city.

    Quincy Malesovas

Authentic Ethiopian platters, traditional clay-pot coffee, and spiced house specialties.

  • Mixed Platter

    Every dish on it was delicious, and the staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly.

    Greg Newbegin

  • Traditional Ethiopian Coffee (Jebena Buna)

    Also had the jebena buna (coffee). Very tasty.

    Emerson Tung

  • Kitfo

    Konjos kitfo with jalapeños and onion, has to date been the best I’be tried.

    H K

  • Ful

    I tried the 'Ful'. a bean stew tomatoey stew and 'silt', spicy cooked eggs as a half and half option. I had to take my portion home as it was quite large but also delicious!

    Scott Thornton

Frequently Asked Questions

What should you order if it is your first time visiting?

First-timers and groups commonly order the mixed platter or vegan combo to share, which features a variety of meat or vegetable stews served over injera bread. Portions are generous, with diners noting platters easily satisfy shared tables.

What is available for breakfast?

Yes, Konjo offers breakfast options including ful (a tomatoey bean stew) and egg silts (spiced scrambled eggs), which can be ordered as a half-and-half combination and are served with baguettes.

Can you order traditional Ethiopian coffee?

Yes, Konjo offers a dedicated traditional Ethiopian coffee service brewed and served in a traditional pot (jebena buna).

Are there vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes, Konjo features an extensive range of plant-based options, including a multi-dish vegetarian tasting combo and dedicated vegan sharing platters served on injera.

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