Dama Pastry & Cafe

“This little jewel on Columbia Pike near the pentagon serves decent Ethiopian cuisine- A family operation- friendly and cozy. Veggie combo platter is my favorite! Note: be sure to ask for extra Njera”

Scott White★★★★

Overall good food. You can tell it’s a favorite for people because of the crowd. Service was very welcoming, with a very casual atmosphere. You can tell people go for the food. I’ve had Ethiopian food a couple of times and do believe their food is better. My wife got awaze tibs, while I got the special kitfo, a tar tar style dish. My wife’s was wonderful and I’m sure mine was good as well, but I know tar tar is not for me. Bottom line, if you’re interested in trying Ethiopian food, this would be a great experience.

Chino Chen★★★★★

This is my second time coming here, first time by myself and second time with a group of friends, including someone who’s from Ethiopia and knows the owner well. Both times I was thoroughly impressed with how seasoned and unique the dish tasted. I would be cautious for those not used to ordering foreign food and go for the extreme the first time, such as something like ‘seared’ ground beef. There’s also a bakery right next door that you’ll need to order separately, but gosh it’s one of the most delicious desserts you’ll ever have at a very reasonable price. If you are not coming here to thi

Just me★★★★

I have to admit, my experience here started with a bit of confusion, but it ended up being one of the most rewarding dining experiences I've had in a long time. If you decide to come here—and you absolutely should—do not let the entrance fool you. It is genuinely difficult to find if you don't know the "secret" beforehand. I spent a good five minutes walking around the building, pulling on handles that were locked tight, and genuinely wondering if the place was even open or if I was at the wrong address. ​Here is the trick: you actually have to enter through the bakery. It feels a bit like a s

Kidy Meles★

Very disappointing experience. I ordered two custom cakes—an ABC-themed cake and a soccer-themed cake—for about 20 guests. I clearly explained that one cake needed to be vegan and the other regular. However, no one asked me what size I wanted, how many servings were needed for each cake, or explained the final size and cost before preparing the order. When my cousin picked up the cakes, he paid $240 because he was not involved in placing the order and did not know the details. The cakes were much larger than expected for a party of only 20 guests. The staff also failed to label which cake was