Gojo Ethiopian Cafe

13.5/20Critics' PickUpdated September 24, 2026,first published June 6, 2025Gojo Ethiopian CafeEthiopian$Spice-laden gem disguised as a simple coffee spot.Eating at Gojo awakens all your senses, and the recommended way to set them fully ablaze is with the mahberawi. Best shared between two or three, it’s a cost-effective, hands-on introduction to some of Ethiopia’s greatest hits. Giant injera, Ethiopia’s legendary sour flatbread, is piled with a mountain of meat and legume-based stews, colourful pickled vegetables, salad and extra injera.Tear off pieces of the holy, holey carb, and use it to scoop up the peppery sauteed-lamb sensation that is awaze tibs. It’s also useful to clasp a fistful of doro wat, the chicken and boiled egg stew earthy with berbere and sprinkled here with homemade cheese.The post-meal traditional coffee ceremony is a must. You’re shown the coffee beans roasting in a pan before they’re ground, brewed and poured from a jebena pot, while incense burns at your table beside a basket of sweetened popcorn. Good to know: Pick up a spicy beef sambusa or two from the pie warmer at the counter on the way out.Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide.Restaurant reviews, news and the hottest openings served to your inbox.Sign upLast visited: 2025More:SunshineGojo Ethiopian CafeMelbourneEthiopianVegetarian-friendlyGluten-free optionsWalk-ins onlyUnlicensedBudget friendlyTakeawayBreakfastOutdoor diningRestaurantCafeReviewsEssential cafes and bakeriesCoffeeGood Food GuideCritics’ PickFrom our partners