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Adama Restaurant and Awash Bakery

Your Finest Ethiopian Cuisine.

Family-owned.

Made from scratch.

On the menu

Tastes worth coming back for

A few guest favorites. See the full menu for everything we make from scratch.

Beyaynete (Biffa Adda Addaa)

Beyaynete (Biffa Adda Addaa)

$16.99

Combination of shiro, misir wot, ater wot, cabbage, collard greens, beet and tomato salad served on budenna (injera).

Adama Kitfo

Adama Kitfo

$19.99

Lean ground beef mixed with coriander, mitmita and butter served on budenna (injera).

Doro Wot

Doro Wot

$13.99

Chicken drumsticks simmered in a red turmeric sauce, seasoned with traditional spices and herbs, with cottage cheese served on budenna (injera).

Coming soon

Breakfast menu

We’re working on a breakfast menu. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to hear when it launches.

Now baking

Awash Bakery & Grocery

Ambasha, injera, and dabo bread, baked in house. Pre-orders welcome — pick up during regular hours.

Pre-order

About us

Adama Restaurant is a family owned, full service restaurant in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, serving Oromo, Ethiopian and East African cuisine. Our menu is predominantly made from scratch. We are named for Adama, a city in the heart of Oromia known as a center of business, tourism and commerce, and a city that shines throughout the night. Whether you are here for a business lunch, a special occasion dinner, or a warm family brunch, we welcome you.

Every person who walks through our doors becomes part of our story.

From our kitchen

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Adama Combo 1 with Doro WotBeyaynete vegetarian platterAdama KitfoDoro WotDerek TibsSpicy Awaze TibsSpicy Keye Tibs FirfirMild Tibs

What We Do Best

Dine in, take out, or let us cater your next celebration.

Online Ordering

Order directly from us online for pickup or delivery.

Reservations

Book our private room for up to 24 guests - business meetings, birthdays and family gatherings.

Takeout

Call us directly to order your meal for pickup and pay when you arrive—simple and convenient.

Coffee Ceremony

A traditional coffee ceremony with jebena service for six. Call 763-789-4485 for details.

Our Location

Visit us or get in touch — we look forward to connecting with you

Address

3970 Central Avenue Northeast
Columbia Heights, MN 55421

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Hours

Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Let's Connect

We would love to hear from you. Fill out the form below or reach out directly — we respond within one business day.