Almaz Cafe – Middle Eastern
Step into a vibrant sanctuary where the intoxicating aroma of berbere and slow-simmered stews invites you to linger over communal platters of tender Doro Wot and savory Zilzile Tibs. Crisp, garden-fresh salads topped with seasonal berries offer a bright, refreshing contrast to the rich, earthy flavors of traditional Ethiopian fare, creating a dining experience that feels both nourishing and deeply soulful.
140, South 20th Street, Philadelphia, 19103 +12155570108 https://almazcafes.com0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Almaz Cafe
Dairy-Free at Almaz Cafe
Almaz Cafe in Philadelphia has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Misir, Tikelgomen and Kikalecha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Almaz Cafe
Almaz Cafe in Philadelphia has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tikelgomen, Keyesir and Vegetarian Combination. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Almaz Cafe
Almaz Cafe in Philadelphia has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Keyesir, Foule and Vegetarian Combination. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Almaz Cafe
Almaz Cafe in Philadelphia has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shiro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Almaz Cafe
Almaz Cafe in Philadelphia has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kitfo, Gored Gored and Vegetarian Combination. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Almaz Cafe
Almaz Cafe in Philadelphia has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Keyesir, Foule and Misir. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Almaz Cafe
Almaz Cafe in Philadelphia has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Keyesir, Foule and Vegetarian Combination. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Almaz Cafe
Almaz Cafe in Philadelphia has 8 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tikelgomen, Misir and Kikalecha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Almaz Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Doro Wot | 1.3 g | 51.1 g |
| Kitfo | 17.4 g | 43.9 g |
| Chicken Curry | 60.5 g | 38.1 g |
| Beef Curry | 69 g | 32.1 g |
| Vegetarian Combination | 14.4 g | 25.6 g |
| Doro Tibs | 21.2 g | 25.4 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Shiro | 15.1 g | 21.6 g |
| Fresh Berry Salad | 108 g | 19.8 g |
| Gored Gored | 2.6 g | 14.7 g |
| Yebege Alecha | 2 g | 12 g |
| Foule | 6.9 g | 10.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Almaz House Salad - $12: Tomato, red onions, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, and romaine lettuce with a side of red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $15: Hearts of romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese and croutons tossed with caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Berry Salad - $22: Romaine lettuce, strawberries, tomatoes, chopped pecans or walnuts served with a side of balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Ethiopian Salad - $12: Romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeno pepper and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $15: Romaine lettuce, black olives, sliced red onion, cucumbers, feta cheese served with side of honey balsamic vinegar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Ethiopian Dishes
- Firfir - $22: Injera moistened with tender cubed beef simmered in organic Ethiopian butter, berbere sauce with garlic and authentic Ethiopian spices
- Doro Wot - $22: Chicken stew. Tender chicken leg and thigh marinated in lemon, sauteed in seasoned butter and stewed in red pepper sauce, flavored with onions, garlic, ginger root and pinch of cardamom. Served with side sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Doro Tibs - $22: Strips of chicken breast sauteed with onions, jalapeno pepper, rosemary, exotic herbs, organic Ethiopian butter topped with doro sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Zilzile Tibs - $22: Strips of tender beef sauteed with onions, jalapeno pepper, rosemary, exotic herbs, organic Ethiopian butter, served with awaze sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Sega Alecha - $22: Beef alecha. Tender cubes of beef marinated with Ethiopian butter sauteed with onion, tomato, fresh garlic and mild curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Keyewot - $22: Tender beef marinated cooked with tomato, red onion, garlic, berbere sauce, ginger root and pinch of cardamom. Served with side of sour cream
- Gored Gored - $22: Tender cube of beef dipped in Ethiopian butter and awaze sauce (spice sauce) Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach
- Kitfo - $22: Ethiopian steak tartare. Lean tender chopped prime beef seasoned with Ethiopian butter and mitmita (powdered chili pepper and red pepper) Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Yebege Tibs - $22: Tender cubes of boneless leg of lamb sauteed with onion, tomato, jalapeno pepper, rosemary, herbed with purified organic Ethiopian butter served with side of red lentil and cabbage stew Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Yebege Alecha - $22: Tender cubes of boneless leg of lamb marinated with Ethiopian butter and Almaz special seasoning sauteed with onion, tomato, garlic and mild curry Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Curry - $22: Strips of chicken breast cooked with onion, red and green peppers, tomato, garlic, curry powder, pinch of cinnamon, served over rice and side cabbage stew Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Beef Curry - $22: Tender beef marinated with tomato, red onion, garlic, berbere sauce, ginger root, curry powder and pinch of cardamom. Served over rice with side of cabbage Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Ethiopian Vegetarian Dishes
- Misir - $12: Split red lentils cooked in berbere sauce and fine herbs blended with chopped onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Alicha Misir - $12: Whole lentils cooked with turmeric, onions, green peppers and spiced with various Almaz spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Tikelgomen - $12: Lightly spiced vegetable stew of cabbage, carrots and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Kikalecha - $12: Yellow split peas flavored with turmeric, green peppers and various spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Shiro - $12: Chickpeas powder cooked in berbere sauce and fine herbs blended with chopped onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Foule - $12: Faba beans smashed and spiced, garnished with fresh diced tomatoes, green pepper and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Keyesir - $12: Red beets cooked with potatoes, onion, garlic, oil and seasoned with Almaz special seasoning Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Vegetarian Combination - $22: Combination of all vegetarian dishes Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Desserts
- Triple Layers Chocolate Cake - $12: Provided by local well known pastry shop Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Baklava - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bassetts Ice Cream - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
Beverages
- Fresh Fruit Smoothie - $12: All fresh fruits
Sides
- Injera (Ethiopian Bread) - $12: Traditional Ethiopian flatbread made with teff grain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Almaz Cafe
- Is Almaz Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Almaz Cafe has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Misir, Tikelgomen and Kikalecha.
- What can I eat at Almaz Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Misir, Tikelgomen and Kikalecha carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Almaz Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Keyesir and Foule.
- Is Almaz Cafe gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Almaz Cafe?
- Doro Wot, at roughly 51.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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