The 15 Best Coffee & Food Experiences in Addis Ababa

1.Ethiopian Culinary Tour – Market, Food, Coffee Ceremony & more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $85Our pick

Explore Addis Ababa through markets, injera making, Taitu Hotel lunch, Tomoca coffee, and a traditional coffee ceremony in Sululta.

“The food was delicious and the portions were good. The coffee ceremony was great. I loved having an opportunity to make bread - and eat what I made. The market and city tour was very interesting. My guide Desale helped me find the perfect souvenirs at a fair price”

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2.Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $168

Cook injera, visit an Addis Ababa market, and share a traditional coffee ceremony in a welcoming Ethiopian home.

“I spent my first day in Addis with Daniel and his family, and it was absolutely the best way to start my visit. The whole family is warm and kind and a joy to be around, and Daniel and Tigist are a wealth of information. I was comfortable, safe, and happy from the moment Daniel picked me up. And of course the food - delicious and Tigist is a great (and patient) teacher.”

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3.Vintage Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Sightseeing in Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $70

Explore Addis Ababa through Lucy, old coffee houses, local food, Piazza walks, Meskel Square, and traditional music for $70.

“Fitsum was a terrific guide and very friendly. He took me around to many different places and catered the experience to my interests - such as taking me to a place where women make pottery because he heard that my spouse works in a siRead more”

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4.Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis with transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $154

Cook Ethiopian dishes, make injera, roast coffee, and share a private home meal with local hosts in Addis Ababa, with hotel transfers.

“In addition to the wonderful cooking experience given by Daniel and his lovely family, Daniel gave us an inside look into his neighborhood in the hills on the outskirts of Addis and answered any and all of our questions about Ethiopian culture. This experience made our time in Read more”

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5.Ethiopia coffee cupping class/Ethiopian food injera making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Learn Ethiopian coffee cupping, make injera on a traditional mitad, and share a coffee ceremony and local meal in Addis Ababa.

“I had such a great time and learned so much about coffee. It was really exciting. Afterwards, we continued our trip and made injera in Entoto National Park. The guide was excellent!”

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6.Ethiopian Culinary Tour – Market, Coffee Ceremony and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

Taste Addis Ababa through coffee, injera, spices, lunch, and tej on a six-hour Ethiopian food and culture tour.

“We had a great time not only learning and preparing local food, attending a coffee ceremony and roasting our own beans and having a glass of delicious honey wine, but also learning about the city, the culture and visiting a huge market where you can find basically everything, food and non food.”

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7.Local Ethiopian Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $100

Taste Addis Ababa through vegetarian, beef, fish, beer, coffee, and juice stops on a seven-hour guided Ethiopian food tour.

“Die Tour wurde nicht wie bei VIATOR gebucht durchgeführt. Sie war ab Beginn improvisiert, da überhaupt nicht vorbereitet.”

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8.Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $116

Cook injera, shiro, and tibs in a local Addis Ababa home, then roast coffee in a traditional Ethiopian ceremony.

“What an amazing way to spend our Thanksgiving! Our family of 6 with adult children had the most lovely evening. Daniel and his wife Tigest hosted us in their home...”

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9.Addis abeba Full Cooking class.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Learn to make injera, shiro wot, and Ethiopian coffee in a local Addis Ababa home, with Lucy and market visits included.

“Reta is best Guide in Äthiopia! He‘s so friendly and helpful😊 … and it was really exciting to discover Addis Abeba with him 👌”

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10.Addis Ababa City Experience : Markets, Coffee & Local Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $44Best value

Explore Addis Ababa’s Lucy fossil, Entoto views, Merkato, royal sites, and a traditional coffee ceremony with a local guide.

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11.Churches Full-Day Private Tour w/Coffee Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $342

Explore Lalibela’s rock-cut churches, enjoy a family coffee ceremony, and see Amhara music and dance on this private full-day tour.

“This was an amazing tour and guide. Abebe was a fantastic guide. From the pick up from the Airport to our first day for visiting the churches in Lalibela. He knows his stuff. He took his time and explained everything in great detail at each church. His vast knowledge about the history of Lalibela, the churches and the area puts you at ease knowing that you are in good hands. His connections to the community and It's people as well. I called him 'the mayor' of the city, as he knows so many people. I chose a more personalized tour, which included a walk to the monastery on a mountaintop.…”

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12.Coffee Cupping Tour in Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $200

Taste Ethiopian coffee at its source with a cupping class, roastery visits, lunch, transport, and expert guidance in Addis Ababa.

“Very well organized your. Beki has a lot of knowledge to share about the country, and enjoys doing it. I recommend this experience.”

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13.Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $124

Cook Ethiopian family recipes with Hilena in Addis Ababa, visit a local market, share a home meal, and finish with traditional coffee.

“What a great day at the farm! Whole family loved the tour and tasting. We learned about the history of the farm, as well as the current process of cheesemaking. Nothing is wasted in the process, from beginning to end. First rate operation and fantastic cheese. Highly recommend!”

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14.Addis Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $79

Taste Addis Ababa through markets, injera, local restaurants, fresh juice, and unlimited drinks on a four-hour small-group food tour.

“Olinol was a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, caring, responsible, and always made me feel safe. The van was clean and comfortable, which made the journey even more enjoyable.”

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15.Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $75

Taste Ethiopian food, make injera, join a coffee ceremony, and explore Addis Ababa with airport pickup on this private half-day tour.

“It was the perfect way to spend a long layover in Addis Ababa. The owner is very easy to connect with and very attentive to customer needs. After enjoying great food and views of the city, we were good friends and we continue to stay in touch ever since! Thank you my friend!”

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