Sheka Coffee Farm and Ethiopian Restaurant in Leeds

Very good food and a very friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend!

coffee is amazing and staff is attentive, friendly, would make this a regular!

We had the most delicious food, our first experience of Ethiopian cuisine and would definitely highly recommend a visit. We had the Special Combo sharing platter, the flavours of each dish were unique and flavoursome. The staff were very attentive and explained what each dish was. We had a lovely evening. We hope to visit again soon to try some more dishes and the coffee. Thanks Julie & Jan

Beautiful food. I loved the flavours, the colours, the smells. I will definitely be back.

Outstanding, no nonsense food well worth the trip

What a wonderful find! I lived in London for 20 years and loved the Ethiopian food scene there so was delighted to discover Sheka here in Leeds where we’ve just moved. I’ve had my first meal from them Lamb Tips and it was delicious! We’ll be back often. I heartily recommend them.

Enjoyed a tasty sharing platter of vegetarian ethiopian food. Friendly service. Coffee ceremony on the table next to our also looked good but it was too late in the day for me to drink coffee. Worth a visit.

nice place good food very quiet at a lunchtime

Best Clean Food Hall: Friendly approach and humble hospitality, delicious food and hot coffee - try it.

the food is fresh and delicious. very friendly service and the restaurant design is very nice. highly recommended. regards from the sudan 🇸🇩 😉

Amazing food and service, such great value too - highly recommend (they do deliveroo too)

We found Sheka by chance but it looked intriguing so we decided to try it. Sheka has a very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere with very friendly service. The coffee is very nice and the sharing platter is highly recommended. We never had Ethiopian food before but we loved the combination of different stewed lentils and vegetables on top of the Injera. We enjoyed the experience so much we are now planning a trip to Ethiopia.

The vegan food was amazing. We ordered for 7 people and got a mix of five vegan dishes. It tasted great, with just the right amount of spices. It is very slightly hot spice wise, but everyone enjoyed, even the person who said thet were averse to hot food. Highly recommend. Each meal came to around £13, a great deal.

This place is amazing!!! Food is exceptional, we had the sharing platter and lamb dish. The service was incredible, prices were very reasonable and I’d definitely recommend this as a hidden gem.

We wanted a relaxed restaurant with authentic ethnic food. We found the perfect venue. From the moment we booked we felt welcome. The menu was explained and we would have been silly not to share the platter. Lovely variety. When asked which items we wanted on a top up all we could say was "everything". Three of our party enjoyed three mint teas with the meal followed by three small black coffees with pop corn. I really enjoyed two refreshing herbal teas. Good non intrusive but attentive service. You can sense the enthusiasm of the staff. We were all impressed and hope to return.

Great little gem!. Popped in for a coffee and was welcomed by the most friendliest women working behind the till. Great customer service. The coffee itself was very tasty. I prefer my coffee strong but I was advised that Ethiopian coffee is on the mellow side. Great depth of flavor.

Food was SO tasty, don’t forget the sauce !! The guy who hosted was really lovely and informative! Portion was huge (see photo 2 for plate to hand Comparison ) looking forward to going back :))

The owners were so friendly!! I was so shocked as too how delicious it was especially it being my first time. Would definitely recommend all my friends for coming and excited to be back a second time. Much loves 🫶🙌🏻

Really amazing spot with super friendly and attentive staff. The food has the care and comfort of a home cooked meal but is still special and exciting - also great selection for vegans!

Excellent food and service for this authentic cuisine

Best Ethiopian coffee in Leeds!!

Second time coming here and as always the food is amazing, such big portions and very filling. You can take the rest to go and staff are friendly and welcoming, the restaurant atmosphere is relaxing. would highly recommend

Soulful, heartwarming food at a reasonable price. Will definitely be visiting again

What a welcome change from the typical cafe! We eat out often and this comes down as my top 3 places I've eaten at, the quality and fast of the food was outstanding! The owner was so welcoming and we were educated on the food. We had an amazing experience and can't wait to go back. Thankyou for welcoming us.

What amazing place to be in Leeds

Delicious food, would definitely recommend the sharing plate!

Never eaten Ethiopian food before but was a good experience. Staff very friendly and helpful, really willing to please.

This was our third visit to Sheka. They are so welcoming and friendly. We had the special combo, all the dishes are different and all delicious. We're lucky to have Sheka on our doorstep! Will return soon. Thanks 😊!

Drove past this the other day and clocked the roasting machine in the window. Next time I popped in at lunchtime. Staff really nice, food and coffee equally nice. Highly recommended and very reasonably priced.

What a lovely place! We had such a wonderful time, food was beyond great, service was exceptional and lovely gentlemen was very warm and friendly helping us out with menu and questions we had. We definitely will be back. Highly recommend this lovely place. Thank you so much ☺️🫶🏻

Amazing place and atmosphere, the owner was super sweet and kind . Do ask for egg and chicken doro ,its amazing .

Good food. Very friendly staff.

What amazing place to be , one of the best Ethiopian restaurant in Uk 🇬🇧 .

Such a lovely welcome and great service. Delicious food served on a sharing platter, eaten without plates and cutlery, Ethiopian style - good fun. Jazzy music too. Loved it.

Wow! I've said it before and I'll say it again. The food here is so amazing every time it makes you just say Wow! Every bite is so delicious, it keeps me going back for more.

Joseph was friendly, warm and welcoming. He was happy to explain the menu to us and made sure that we were comfortable. The coffee was really nice and the food was tasty, perfectly spiced and appealingly served. We were asked to wash our hands before eating as traditionally, the food is eaten with your hands and for me, this was perfect! It all adds to the 'family' feel of dining. Thank you Joseph, you will see us again xx

A lovely spot on Easterly road. The coffee is delicious. I come here for a crafting club once a month and the service is always lovely and welcoming

It was truly amazing. And the service was also good.

Just incredible food, atmosphere, and service. Lamb tibs were like nothing we've ever had. Worth a trip in.

First time eating here and what a pleasant surprise. Owner was extremely helpful guiding us on what to have. We shared a mixed platter with beautifully cooked lamb. Fantastic food.

Wow! What a lovely evening we had in this hidden gem. Great sharing combo for 2 after a delicious starter. Superb for all tastes, vegan, vegetarian and meat eaters, and the injera wrap was 100 per cent made from the super food Teff and plentiful. Relaxed ambience, caring friendly hosts, fabulous coffee (must be best in Leeds?) and non intrusive background Ethiojazz. We'll be back for sure, very soon

Tried out Ethiopean food this afternoon for the first time. What to say? I found the starter incredible, outstanding! The coffee brilliant but unfortunately injera isn’t for me at all but that’s my personal taste. The atmosphere, guy who runs it and environment, ambience all top notch, even though the some of the food wasn’t to my personal liking there’s no disputing the quality. A genuine 5 stars.

Really great food, coffee, excellent people. Would come back in a heartbeat

We got a takeout from here. It is amazing!! Really delicious.

We had a really lovely dinner there the other day. It's not always that we can have such a variety of vegan dishes all in one meal! Every single one was delicious & very filling! We'd love to come back :)

Beyaynetu (mixed vegetarian selection) was delicious. Staff here are really friendly and they have done a great job of the interior. Will need to try the coffee next time, they have a huge roasting machine on site :)

Very tasty 😊packaged very well… if I have to give a note of something to improve on it is a bit expensive… but will order again as food it is spot on !!

Beautifully prepared food, very healthy and tasty. Love their gluten free Tiff flour flat bread woo hoo!! Amazing. Impeccable service and best coffee in town. What a gem of a find. I will certainly go back solo and with family and friends. Reasonably priced too. Yay. Dr Kiran Kalsi

Absolutely fantastic and The food is very Tasty and we’ve enjoyed and also you must try they’re delicious Ethiopian Coffe it was fantastic thank you.

Sheka Coffee Farm is a hidden gem of east Leeds. The coffee is impeccable, and the special combo made for a wonderful lunch. Highly recommend the shiro wot! We'll absolutely be back. ❤️

Very welcoming and nice ambience. Great experience all around

The food definitely wasn't worth 18 quid, especially not for the tiny portion size. Flavours were lacking also.

Really good and friendly service good food and ambience been twice and will be visiting again.

Beautiful authentic food, wish the portions were a little bit bigger but delivered nevertheless.

The food is so addictive!!!!! The mixed special is one of the best meals I have ever and I mean ever tasted. If you like food you HAVE to come here.

Originally went to get a takeout but ended up eating in due to the warm and relaxed atmosphere. The food was beautifully presented and as I didn't have my glasses the foods were very pleasantly explained to me. I ate my meal with my hands for the first time ever. After my meal I didn't feel rushed in fact just relaxed enjoyed the great music. Will be back with mates nxt time.

Amazing food, great people and an all around good vibe

Friendly, efficient. Delicious food. Will return

Beautiful shop, lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. Coffee is delicious and the food smells amazing but yet to try. Will definitely be back and definitely recommend.

An absolutely top quality restaurant. I have never ever tasted food as amazing as this before. We were greeted so professionally, the menu fully explained, nothing was too much trouble and I cannot recommend this place enough. Fantastic food, great service and very reasonably priced. We will be back ♥️

I had a great meal here. The food was really tasty and mostly suitable for vegetarians, the chickpea stews are excellent. Excellent service and good prices too.

Absolutely delicious. A little hidden gem that I’m so glad I discovered. The staff were friendly, the atmosphere relaxed and chilled and above all else the food was exemplary. Cooked with passion, care and super freaking tasty. Highly recommended and cannot wait to return. Oh and the coffee (and tea) were both delightful too 😊

Delicious mixed platter of Ethiopian dishes with njera, lovely fresh food with friendly attentive service. Tea, juice coffee all also delicious and fresh. Nice relaxing atmosphere and decor, highly recommended for a tasty and nutritious lunch experience!

I sought refuge here during a storm, and couldn't have asked for a more obliging place. The staff were friendly and solicitous, and the coffee left me feeling like a new man.

Spotted this place a few days ago and was keen to try it. Genial, helpful host, nice decor and good service. The food was superb, and we were even given some free seconds after sharing a Special Combo and finishing the lot. Do try the Ethiopian tea, made with cardamom and ginger, and finish your meal with coffee and baclava. A winner....

I recently dined at this Ethiopian restaurant and I must say, it was truly an amazing experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and the staff made me feel right at home. Now let's talk about the food - absolutely delicious! The menu had a wide variety of options, from vegetarian dishes to meat platters. I decided to try the Ethiopian platter, which consisted of injera (a traditional Ethiopian flatbread) served with a selection of flavorful stews and salads. Each dish was bursting with unique spices and flavors that I had never tasted before. The portions were generous and I left feeling completely satisfied.

The owner very kindly let me host a crafting class here and it was lovely! Service was top notch, friendly staff and gorgeous coffee. Would absolutely recommend to anyone interested in trying it out.

Delicious family meal, we were looked after well. A fun strong coffee to finish, well worth a look!

This was my second visit to the restaurant and my friend and I decided to have the vegetarian and gluten-free platter of food again which was a good choice as we were not disappointed. We finished with beautiful authentic Ethiopian coffee, roasted and ground on the premises and freshly prepared. The owner, who was very friendly, served the coffee with complementary popcorn accompanied by an incense burner for the table to enact a traditional Ethiopian tea ceremony. This place is a real hidden gem.

Sheka Coffee Farm, is a wonderful place to visit, very welcoming, friendly service. A family run business. We tried the delicious food which is gluten free and vegetarian. Coffee was amazing too! I would highly recommend this restaurant.

The best Ethiopian restaurant in Leeds. Everything was nice. We will visit again.

Came in for a coffee. Staff were welcoming and warm. Coffee was brilliant, food smelt amazing. Menu looks good, will definitely be returning for some food. Lovely place - more people should be talking about!

Lovely interior, polite staff and great coffee. Overall a brilliant experience and highly recommended!

Gorgeous food, especially the vegetarian platter and coffee. I am a repeat customer and the standard is always very high and tasty. Customer service is very important to me and the staff here are very friendly and welcoming.

Wow! An amazing meal. Very tasty. The vegetarian mixed plate was perfect and a special shout out for the shiro! In fact we had to order an extra serving of it! I had lived in Ethiopia 10 years ago and this meal transported me back instantly! Service was excellent! Tortilla brought out for a child who didn’t like the injera. So thoughtful! And it was 100% Teff injera! So good! Best Ethiopian food since I left Ethiopia! Thank you for a wonderful meal!

Great coffee, tasty food, some of which Ive never tried before, and friendly welcoming service. A new favourite!

What a great find this is. The best Ethiopian food i have tasted in a long time, really authentic and delicious. Best of all, the owner and staff are wonderfully kind and generous. The coffee is special, we left with a kg of the stuff and will be back for more.

Hidden gem, I can't believe I've missed all these years! Amazing coffee, really friendly service, vegan milk options, yummy food (plenty of vegan choices too).

A total hidden treasure and our new favourite place to eat in Leeds - the most delicious, healthy vegetarian food I’ve had for a long time, generous portion sizes and really great value. The staff are really friendly and attentive, happy to explain anything on the menu. Really recommend the combo platter, if you’ve not had Ethiopian food before it’s really delicious and this is a good way to try all the dishes. Also recommend the avocado, mango and flaxseed smoothies, they were incredible. Not to mention some of the best coffee in Leeds. This was our second visit and we will be returning regularly, thank you Sheka! 😋 Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed 🇪🇹 ❤️

Excellent, friendly service and insanely delicious food. Go visit!

We called after a walk and although it was quiet- was mid morning they made us welcome. Coffee was great and the tea just how I like it not too strong.

Service was great and food more than I expected. Everything fresh and organic.

Delicious food, great hospitality and lovely decor! Keen to come back again

Amazing food excellent coffee, very friendly staff. We will be going again soon.

People are so kind there and they tell u all abt the shop

This guy is amazing he gave me free tea made children happy amazing

Great dining experience. The staff were really helpful, explaining the food to us. I had never tried Ethiopian food before and was pleasantly surprised. We will be back!

Fantastic restaurant ran by some lovely people. The food was phenomenal and the coffee is some of the best I've ever had.

Wow… what a find! Really kind and helpful staff, super delicious (mostly vegetarian) food and absolutely unreal coffee, roasted at the restaurant. Had the special combo and a macchiato for lunch and took some of their beautiful coffee beans home. Highly recommended!

One of the most delicious meals I have had and amazing coffee!

Sheka coffee farm is amazing. Very beautiful tasty food. Amazing coffee service and very friendly staff.

A wonderful place with great service and delicious food and the great Ethiopian invention coffee.

Customer service is spot-on, delicious food and we enjoy it a lot. Can’t wait to come back again 😋😊

Excellent coffee imported from Ethiopia. Also the flour used is imported from Ethiopia. Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Lovely food and coffee & fab service.

Delicious food and really tasty coffee. Our first experience of Ethiopian food and it won’t be the last. Good to hear the history of the cafe from its friendly owners. We will definitely be back next time we are in Leeds.

Amazing food. Amazing coffee. Amazing service. Nothing to complain about at all.

Wow! This place is amazing. A family run business which uses Ethiopian coffee farms to directly send the coffee to the shop. There they roast the beans in house and serve the most delicious coffee I have ever had. You can even buy the beans to use at home. We tried the tasty food which is gluten and sugar free and a wonderful experience to share together. I would highly recommend this new and unique place

I was recently working outside the coffee shop and the owner came out and offered me a free cup of coffee as it was snowing, which i appreciated. He showed me around and explained how he roasted the beans and that he had been doing it for most of his life. He knows his stuff and the coffee was really nice and i like my coffee. Highly recommend.

Very interesting place for a drink or a meal. Friendly staff. i fell in love with the injera (a sort of pancake). Even had an infusion made with fresh off the plant leaves of Thyme.