Abyssinia Market Cafe

East Colfax Avenue is sort of flyover territory -- but Abyssinia Market Cafe, tucked into a little storefront a block off Colorado Boulevard, is worth a stop. This spot caters to everyone from Ethiopian traditionalists to all-American ethnic-food enthusiasts. Abyssinia serves up exemplary versions of standard Ethiopian meat and vegetarian dishes, and the cheap lunch-scoop special is a nice way to introduce yourself to the cuisine of this country. But what pushes the restaurant over the top are the super-friendly staffers, who make everyone feel at home in the small, cozy space.

• Cuisine(s): African, Ethiopian

  Hours: Mon-Wed 11:30am-11:30pm

  Price: $, $$

  Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, cash

• Attire: casual

  Features: Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly

  Serving: Dinner, Lunch

  Alcohol: Full bar

• Reservations: Accepted, Recommended on Weekends

  Parking: Street