Lucy's Ethiopian Cafe Boston

Try the peanut tea!

Kristian from Boston

About me Originally from Florida, I’ve been happily exploring Boston since 2011. I love writing, sad music, happy animals, and marine life. Currently saving up to explore the world with my two cats (Sasha and The Cat). Why Boston So much to do, so much to see, so what's wrong with hitting the back streets? Where else can you find me online? Twitte...

""Lucy's Ethiopian Cafe" in Boston is tiny, unassuming and tucked away, but it's well worth it. My favourite there is their vegetarian-friendly lunch menu."

You can find some great burgers, pizzas, and lobster rolls around Boston, but sometimes you just crave something a little more exciting without hurting your wallet. Well, Lucy's Ethiopian Cafe's got your back! Tiny, unassuming, and tucked away between a couple chain restaurants, Lucy's is easy to miss but definitely well-worth the search.

A must-try for a breezy spring morning is one of Lucy's traditional Ethiopian teas and coffees, paired with one of their affordable and delicious breakfast plates. A bonus for all breakfast lovers (or late-risers nursing hangovers) - you can get their breakfast options all-day long!

To be honest, though, my go-to at Lucy's is their lunch menu, as it's extremely vegetarian and vegan friendly. They have wonderful combination plates that are a mix-and-match of multiple different dishes, all served with Injera, a tangy Ethiopian bread. I would definitely suggest ordering extra Injera though - along with downing it on its own, you're going to be using it as a tasty utensil to transport the delicious entrees from plate to mouth!

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334 Massachusetts Avenue

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Oct 9, 2025

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