Vegan
Gluten-free
African
Ethopian
Ethiopian food such as injera, rice, veggie wot, stews and more. Reported to be fully vegan April 2021. Open Mon 3:30pm-8:00pm, Tue-Sat 11:30am-8:00pm.
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30 Reviews
First Review by beetsrock
WholyLove
Points +198
My My My - Edit
What an absolute gem! Gold for the taste, diamonds for the experience! Wonderfully seasoned. I am certainly satisfied. I am looking forward to this podcast interview!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-28
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Seatown_vegan
Points +8096
I enjoyed it - Edit
I enjoyed Greens N Teff. I ordered greens, cabbage and carrots, green lentils, red spicy lentils, and mushroom tibs. Everything was good but the mushroom tibs were fantastic! I’ve never had mushrooms before with Ethiopian options and really enjoyed it.
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villain
Points +8360
Fully vegan Ethiopian takeout - Edit
I love to see fully vegan Ethiopian restaurants. With a large plate, you get to pick 2 "proteins" and 3 greens. I enjoyed the proteins I tried, which were the Spicy Mushroom Tibs and Mild Split Pea Stew. The amount of injera they give is great too. The greens were more of a miss, I wish I could've just picked 5 things from the "proteins" category. The Beets were good, but I didn't care for the Cabbage n Carrots or Cauliflower Tibs.
Read moreStill, I like that there's such a large variety of options.
I noticed a review mentioned one small table despite being a takeout spot, but I dont recommend dining in at that table because the area and staff aren't equipped for dine in. There was no staff around, I didn't know where they went when I wanted to buy water. Keep it takeout and delivery to have the best experience.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-26
Seatown_vegan
Ive been wanting to try this place.
Read morevillain
I saw your Enatye recommendation as the best Ethiopian food you've ever had, so my original plan was to go there. I ended up at Greens & Teff because I couldn't make it out further 😅 Next time hopefully
Read moreSeatown_vegan
Nice! You should definitely try to go next time you’re in the area. Still the best Ethiopian I’ve ever had!
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JonesLeFae
Points +62
Vegan Ethiopian food - Edit
The food at this hole-in-the-wall type Ethiopian place is delicious and fast. However it is takeout only and a little bit pricey, but not too bad in a relative sense. Would eat there again if I lived in the area.
Read morePros: All vegan , Fast, Delicious
Cons: More than $10, Takeout only
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veganguy111
Points +95
Great Ethiopian Food - Edit
Great Ethiopian food and gluten free injera. Owner is a really nice guy. Very helpful.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-19
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jellybeard
Points +44
Good amount of tasty food, but we couldn’t find the wow factor - Edit
Family all had large plates tonight and liked everything we tried. The best part is the plates come with several components so you get to try a variety. They also did not skimp on the injera. Between the four of us we tried most of the options. It was all tasty but no single dish stood out.
Read moreWe would definitely go back again and it is certainly worth a look if you haven’t been before, but the consensus was that it wasn’t our favorite. We think 4 stars on taste and 5 for portion size.
Pros: Good portion size!
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LJVegan
Points +2344
Love it - Edit
Delicious and can’t wait to go back.
Read moreBy the way, the owner is so kind and pleasant to speak with. I highly encourage you to support this small local business! 🤍🌱
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-16
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oKvegan99
Points +16
Empty Store… No Food - Edit
Showed up Sunday at 4pm… maps has their hours listed from 11am to 7pm. The store front had an open sign, the door was open, but no one was in the kitchen and all the food pans were empty.
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slsbates
Points +295
They never come out front - Edit
We would have liked to try this while we were in town...we stopped by at 3:15 on a Mondy afternoon and no one ever came out to the front to serve us. The door was open and no one there. Bummer because we were really looking forward to trying this.
Read moreBTW this place only has one table with two chairs so it's obviously really intended for carry-out.
Pros: None if we can't get service
Cons: No body on-hand, EXTREMELY small -take only really
villain
It's difficult to get them to come out front, I agree.
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Veganlauren
Points +122
Must visit (regularly) - Edit
Always delightful, get there early to get the best pickings! Huge portions lots of gluten free options! Different menu options everyday
Read morePros: Variety , All vegan , Gluten free friendly
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lilypadhai
Points +181
Gem in Arlington! - Edit
I arrived in Arlington for a work conference knowing that my hotel offered no vegan food. Finding Greens N Teff was like a miracle! I ordered delivery and everything was delicious, especially the misir wat.
Read moreAnd OMG—get the chocolate cake. No, seriously. It is beyond amazing.
Pros: All vegan, Ethiopian food is the best, CAKE!
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ShesVegan88
Points +392
Sooo good - Edit
Everything was tasty. Not too much. Just perfect
Read morePros: Totally vegan , Felt great after consumption , Not too much seasoning
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dah_82
Points +25
Excellent Takeout! - Edit
All the dishes we tried were excellent.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Food was spiced well, Staff was very friendly
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riceandbeanes
Points +160
Very Good Food and Great Service - Edit
I have tried food from Greens N Teff twice. Once by ordering through a delivery service, and another after visiting their building. Both times I ordered the extra-large plate (pictured). I love that all the food offered is vegan. The server was very generous and friendly. Loved all the flavors. Many protein options as well. A meat-eater we recommended the place to got lunch there and they really enjoyed it as well. Thank you! :)
Read moreUpdate: I’ve had their food a third time (this time the large plate) and it was just as good as I remembered! I even had some leftover for the following day and extra injera after I ate all the food! They are now using more sustainable packaging, which is great.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-15
Pros: Great Service, Nice Flavors, All Vegan
Cons: No Seating
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ProPeace
Points +22
Friendly Place with Delicious Vegan Food at Fair Prices - Edit
Greens N Teff has a fantastic selection of delicious Plant-Based Vegan and Vegetarian delicacies. They also serve all kinds of dishes with wholesome ingredients at a fair price.
Read moreI agree with other reviews that folks at Greens N Teff are Super Friendly! This Beautiful place has such a welcoming Owners and a Fantastic Selection of delicious Vegan cuisine and Lots of Vegetarian Options offered by friendly and accommodating staff with a big Smile
My friends and I have enjoyed Greens N Teffś offerings many times and we are very happy we were able to find this hidden gem. What a Delightfully wholesome food and caring employees who are fast, friendly and helpful. We really love Greens N Teff and it is now our favorite place for great food
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-01
Pros: Owner is very friendly and accommodating, Food is Delicious and Reasonably priced, Everything is healthy and ethical... Good Karma
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nhoang
Points +84
yummy and affordable Ethiopian food - Edit
i got a small plate with injera, spicy lentils, collard greens, and beets
Read morethe portions were humongous; i had enough to split into two meals! the spicy lentils didn't pack as much heat as i expected, but it was still flavorful. i enjoyed the food, will definitely return :))
Pros: Large portions, Kind owners, Clean
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JasonManias
Points +1387
Awesome stuff! - Edit
Ordered the large container, got mushrooms and split pea stew as my proteins and some of a few different veggies as well. He threw in a container of the spicy red lentils for free cause it was their 1 year anniversary; I’m happy cause that was my favorite part! He gave me 2 of the biggest circles of injera I’ve ever seen (I don’t see the full circles in other reviews so maybe I just got lucky on their anniversary). Everything was phenomenal and I’ll be back often for sure
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-14
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Kelmishka
Points +33
Delicious and well-priced - Edit
A friend offered to pick up some food from Greens N Teff for my partner and me, and I'm glad we said yes! I ordered two regular plates and got the full range of veggie sides. Everything was excellent, so fresh and tasty! I especially loved the mushroom tibs, difin misir wet, and yatakilt. And of course you can't go wrong with injera!
Read moreI do wish the packaging were a little more environmentally friendly, especially since this is a takeout-only operation right now. The food prices are very affordable, and I'd happily pay a few extra dollars to offset the costs of more earth-friendly packaging.
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cookiem
Points +5888
Delish vegan Ethiopian! - Edit
This is my dream come true - almost.
Read moreThe good part: it's all vegan! That's my dream come true. I hate going to Ethiopian places that have amazing vegan food... with meat served to others.... but this place is so clean and vegan!
The only bad part is that Greens N Teff is only takeout - so, that means there's a lot of takeout waste, because the food is a lot, and the containers are single use.
Anyhow, the good stuff: it's delicious. It's all vegan. It's amazing. They have 3 options for your carbs: organic white basmati rice or injera at no charge, and then the 3rd option for $3 more is the gluten free injera. Awesome!
The food: order only the dishes a la carte, order a small, order a large or extra large plate. That means for the small: 1 protein + 2 greens; for the large: 2 proteins + 3 greens, and the extra large: 3 proteins + 4 greens. I wish there were more greens. When you order the extra large that is all their green options. They have more protein options though: split peas, two types of red lentils, green lentils and mushroom tibs.
So good! The portions are very generous, especially if, like me, you eat all the carbs. I believe that the large plate is really enough for 2 people of normal appetite!
I loved the green beans and the mushrooms. So good! The place smells so good, too! The food is not too salty. If you like or love Ethiopian food, eating here will make your veg*n self very happy from the inside glowing happy and bright.
Pros: All vegan, Green beans, Gluten free injera
Cons: Takeout containers, Can't eat inside, Want more veggie/ greens options
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JackSchiavone
Points +18
Great vegan food! - Edit
One of my favorite places in the area. The food is so fresh and flavorful. I can't recommend it enough! Awesome owners too
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CliffWN
Points +16
Great Food, Great Price, Nice Owner - Edit
Decent selection of all good food. The owner is a nice guy. Prices are really good. GF and I eat a big plate between us.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-01
Pros: Food, Price, Service
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IAmvegannotmydog
Points +147
Ethiopian food is all vegan. Music to my eyes and tongue! - Edit
The place is not too shabby. Parking is easy. I’m only one here. Hole in the wall. Food is ready to go so you can see what is behind the glass. Employee was very nice and efficient.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-05
Pros: Vegan!, Spicy and not too spicy, Injera
Cons: No seats, Food is a bit dry. , Not many to choose and No avocado salad
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GriffinArkilic
Points +16
Amazing - Edit
Amazing food and super quick service. Went here for lunch and then made it our thanksgiving meal.
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kenvegan
Points +13112
A fast, inexpensive Ethiopian fix - Edit
This small takeout / delivery restaurant has good fast Ethiopian vegan food at reasonable prices.
Read moreIf you are hungry, the middle combo plate will certainly suffice. You are able to choose between a few Ethiopian dishes which are placed in a to go compartment box. The Virginia/DC area is loaded with phenomenal Ethiopian food, so this place only gets four stars because I have had better Ethiopian good in the area, but it will still fill your Ethiopian fix, and really quickly.
Pros: Fast service, Reasonably priced
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ariannabeau
Points +316
Delicious food and good service - Edit
Tiny hole in the wall restaurant with great vibes! Mom and Pop shop and I even got to meet their adorable daughter. Very affordable prices and the food was delicious!! I love that it’s 100% plant based too! I’ll definitely be back!
Read morePros: All vegan, Supporting a small family business , Affordable
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KesavanKushalnagar
Points +24
Wonderful guy and great food! - Edit
The man running the place is a lot of fun to talk with and has a passion for cooking. The serving sizes are enormous and really filling at a great price for the area. Will be coming back whenever possible!
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Birgit
Points +1739
Good family place - Edit
Lovely owner chef cooking here and making yummy Ethiopian food. The spicy red lentils are the best. Very nice to get gluten-free injera also.
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