Alif Brew & Mini Market – Middle Eastern
Sunlight streams into this vibrant neighborhood hub, where the rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee mingles with the earthy scent of berbere and toasted spices. Mornings unfold over steaming bowls of savory foul medames and spiced Ethiopian egg scrambles, while the afternoon brings a colorful tapestry of silken hummus, smoky babaghanoush, and crisp, golden sambusas. It is a soulful gathering place where traditional East African heritage and Mediterranean freshness collide, offering a nourishing experience that feels both worldly and deeply communal.
Baltimore Avenue +12153158427 https://www.alifamilyrestaurants.com/alif-brewRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, halal, vegan, sugar-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, diabetic, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, carnivore, aip, volumetrics, tlc, detox, zone, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the perfectly cooked, delicious sandwiches that serve as a standout menu item, frequently noting the welcoming and cozy feel of the space. Celebrated for its accommodating staff and reasonable prices, the experience is praised for its warm atmosphere and attentive service that makes every guest feel at home.
Menu
Breakfast
- Breakfast Bowl - $12.99: Egg & cheese with homefries, turkey bacon, and a roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Ethiopian Egg Scramble - $11.5: Scrambled eggs served with spices, fresh salsa, and cheese. Served with pita Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Foul Medames - $10.95: Stew of fava beans, tomatoes, and spices. Topped with salsa and cheese. Served with warmed pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Breakfast Sandwich - $8.5: Egg & Cheese with choice of Beef Bacon or Turkey Bacon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Breakfast Platter - $13.5: Includes eggs and turkey bacon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Appetizers & Salads
- Sambusa - $3.5: Fried pastry filled with lentils, chicken, or beef Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Babaghanoush - $7.99: Roasted eggplant dip served with pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hummus - $7.5: Creamy blended chickpeas served with pita
- Mediterranean Salad - $10.5: Fresh salad with olives, onions, tomatoes, and cheese. Vinaigrette on the side
- Lentil & Beet Salad - $11: Lentils and marinated beets mixed with cheese and onion
- Tabouli - $8.5: Bulgur, parsley, lemon, and onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Tuna Salad - $9.5: Tuna salad mixed with mayo and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida, Lectin-Free
Main Courses
- Spicy Chicken Platter - $16.99: Spicy shredded chicken, hard boiled egg, homemade cheese. Served with Injera or Rice and 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Tibs Platter - $18.5: Cubed beef stewed with berbere, onions, and tomatoes. Served with Injera or Rice and 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Lentil Platter - $14.99: Choice of Mild or Spicy braised lentils topped with salsa. Served with Injera or Rice and 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Gluten-Free Fried Chicken (Half) - $15: Teff flour battered chicken (1 Thigh, 1 Drumstick, 1 Wing). Choice of Alicha or Awaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Gluten-Free Fried Chicken (Whole) - $28: Teff flour battered chicken (2 Thighs, 2 Drumsticks, 2 Wings). Choice of Alicha or Awaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Sandwich - $13.5: Crispy fried chicken with awaze remoulade, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on toasted brioche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Shawarma Wrap - $12.99: Tortilla stuffed with chicken, fried onions, pickles, and toum Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Doro Wot - $17.5: Spicy chicken stew with Ayib cheese and hard-boiled egg. Served with GF injera Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Kabob - $16.5: Classic Middle Eastern marinated chicken kabob Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Baked Salmon - $19.99: Middle Eastern baked salmon filet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Baked Lamb - $21: Slow baked lamb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Breakfast Specials
- Shakshouka - $12.5: Stewed tomatoes and peppers with spices, topped with poached eggs. Served with pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Fir Fir - $13.99: Shredded Injera soaked in a spicy sauce with choice of protein or veggie Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chechebsa - $11.5: Shredded flat bread mixed with ghee and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Dulet - $15.5: Minced beef, tripe and liver mixed with ghee and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Mild Lentil - $5: Vegan & Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Spicy Lentil - $5: Vegan & Gluten-Free Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Cabbage & Carrots - $5: Vegan & Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Stewed Mushrooms - $6: Vegan & Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Collard Greens - $5: Vegan & Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Aida's Mac N Cheese - $6.5: House specialty Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Addis Fries - $5.5: House spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Desserts
- Baklava - $4.5: Flaky pastry with honey and nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Rice Pudding - $5: Creamy rice dessert Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Assorted Muffins - $3.75: Freshly baked Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $5.5: Yogurt based mango drink
- Pomegranate Lassi - $5.5: Yogurt based pomegranate drink
- Fresh Brewed Coffee - $3: Ethiopian coffee
Frequently Asked Questions about Alif Brew & Mini Market
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers good value, with diners frequently praising the reasonable prices and delicious, perfectly cooked sandwiches.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews mention no specific concerns, instead praising the delicious sandwiches, cozy atmosphere, and attentive service at this 4.0/5 rated restaurant.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly Middle Eastern cuisine in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere will enjoy the highly-rated sandwiches and diverse breakfast options.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational, with its website active and menu highlights including breakfast bowls, sandwiches, and Ethiopian platters.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Alif Brew & Mini Market specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine, blending traditional East African heritage with fresh Mediterranean flavors.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Families will appreciate the welcoming, cozy atmosphere, accommodating staff, and budget-friendly menu items like Aida's Mac N Cheese and Addis Fries.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Alif Brew & Mini Market.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include perfectly cooked sandwiches, foul medames, Ethiopian egg scrambles, beef tibs platters, and crispy golden sambusas.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners frequently praise the perfectly cooked sandwiches, foul medames, spiced Ethiopian egg scrambles, and golden sambusas as standout menu items.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners rave about the delicious sandwiches, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive service, frequently praising the reasonable prices and cozy environment.