Kind Bean Cafe

The food was the perfect blend of spice and flavor, and the presentation of our food on top of the Injera was perfect. I got the coffee ceremony and that was a really fun treat! I also enjoyed the traditional Ethiopian music they were playing. The ladies working there were very kind and explained the different foods and how the coffee ceremony works in their cultural so that context really helped me to enjoy the whole meal.The whole place had a really cool vibe and I can't wait to go back.

Glad we stepped out of our comfort zone and gave this place a try! It was our first time trying Ethiopian food so we played it safe and ordered one plate. It was delicious! The stew reminded us of Mexican mole! It did come with only one chicken leg so if you like a lot of meat I would maybe recommend ordering extra.My coffee was smooth and flavorful and the matcha tasted earthy which my partner enjoyed. Service was also great, both ladies were welcoming and checked in on us as we ate.

I wanted to try something new and this spot definitely stood out. Ethiopian food and a cafe all in one. I noticed people came in for drinks and food but I wanted to try their most popular dishes. I got the veggie platter that had 5 different veggie preparations, that I can't say correctly, on a flat bread. The veggies were cooked down and still had flavor. The flat bread is soft and spongey. I also got the beef stew that came with rolled flat bread. The stew was dark and had a deep unique flavor. Eating everything together made for the best bites. Some meat, veggie, and soft flatbread enhanced the Ethiopian spices and the flavors were very unique. The only downside is the portions are small and they literally can put your whole meal on one big plate. Definitely recommend this spot if you are looking to experience something new!

I love everything about this place. It's a small place , the food is delicious, generous portions and the service was fast. The doro wot and the juicy lamb tibs was on point. Looking forward to go there soon. Highly recommend it.

This was a great neighborhood coffee shop with a twist. I really enjoy Ethiopian food and their coffee is always freshly made. Although on this encounter, I did not partake in the food the smells really had me engaged and wanting to take a plate home. I ordered the Ethiopian macchiato and it was very delicious. I requested that it wasn't made sweet so I can enjoy the flavors. The service was very quick and attentive. I definitely will be back for another round and hopefully a plate of food as well.

Still my favorite Sac area Ethiopian restaurant. Not much has changed since my last review (and that's a very good thing). Having said that, the Shiro Wot actually was changed, for the better. It wasn't a watery pile like last time. (Shiro Wot doesn't come with lentil pieces as I wrote last time. That's Misir Wot.) The Shiro Wot was our favorite, but it's tough to choose (except for maybe the Gomen Wot, as apparently neither of us love collard greens, who knew -- but they're good for you, and it was tasty).The wait was a bit longer this time (15-20 minutes?), but so what. It's absolutely worth waiting for! Friendly, efficient service, as before.

The best Ethiopian in town.I really love Ethiopian food and these folks do it really well! My favorite is Doro Wat, which I have made myself. It's chicken, hard boiled egg and a spicey sauce. The chicken should be tender enough that it falls off the bone and that is the case here. You eat it by tearing injera bread and using it as a grasping tool to keep your fingers from getting gooey. Absolutely delicious! The only detractor about this place is that they don't serve beer, which would be the perfect accompaniment to the zest of the Doro Wat. I'll make that sacrifice for food this good. They'll see me again!

SERVICE:Service was excellent. The owner(?) took our order and was super nice and attentive. Our kids didn't like the Injera so we ordered a bagel with cream cheese. Since they didn't have bagels on hand, she made a sandwich with cream cheese. She didn't charge us because it was "for the kids". We insisted on paying but she ended up not charging us in the end.FOOD: - Chickpea gravy/stew - Soo delicious. It's kind of like a very very flavorful hummus (but better) - full of spices like paprika, berbere, etc.- Lamb tibs - good in the beginning but it started to overcook on the iron plate. Next time we'll remove it from the iron plate immediately and move it onto the injera disc.- Doro wot (Ethiopian chicken stew) was decent. The chicken could use more flavor. The stew/gravy was better than the chicken. Portion was a bit small with a decent amount of gravy but 1 drumstick and 1 egg.VIBE: Kind Bean Cafe seems to be a fixture in the Ethiopian community! A good number of customers seemed to know the owner.We'll definitely come back and looking forward to ordering the vegetarian sampler!Note: If you've never been to an Ethiopian place, you would generally order some mains and they come out on top of a very big circular Injera. Injera is kind of like a very moist sourdough flatbread that is made of teff flour. It is moist, tangy, holey, and the foundation of Ethiopian food.

Delicious Ethiopian food (I had the veggie platter and each dish was better than the last!) and lattes in an unassuming location. Staff were friendly, food was fast, and there was plenty of space for both parking and dining. I will definitely come here again on my next trip to Sacramento. Also, don't pass on the baklava!

I love this place. Everybody is so nice and the food is delicious! I've tried many Ethiopian restaurants in different states and this place takes the top spot next to DC restaurants. The playlist brings nostalgia and the environment is welcoming.