Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Water Avenue Coffee Company, Water Avenue Coffee and Paper Tiger Coffee Roasters, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Portland's Cheap Ethiopian Destinations
Portland's vibrant food scene offers an incredible array of affordable Ethiopian and Middle Eastern flavors that are perfect for a communal dining experience. From the aromatic spices at Queen of Sheba and Abyssinian Kitchen to the traditional injera platters at Lalibela, these spots provide authentic tastes without breaking the bank. You can even round out your culinary journey with a classic American experience at Stumptown Coffee Roasters, ensuring a well-rounded and budget-friendly tour of the city's diverse international offerings.
13 restaurants in Best Cheap Ethiopian Restaurants in Portland | Cheap Ethiopian Food
- Water Avenue Coffee Company · rated 4/5: American.
- Water Avenue Coffee · rated 4/5: American.
- Paper Tiger Coffee Roasters · rated 3/5: American.
- E'Njoni Café: Middle Eastern.
- Good Coffee: American.
- Spella Caffè: Italian.
- Portland Coffee Roasters: American.
- Good Coffee: American.
- Queen of Sheba: Middle Eastern.
- Stumptown Coffee Roasters: American.
- Lalibela: Ethiopian.
- Upper Left Roasters: American.
- Abyssinian Kitchen: Middle Eastern.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.







