Milwaukee, WI
For Ethiopian in Milwaukee, the local food press points to Ethiopian Cottage Restaurant and Alem Ethiopian Village. Picks from OnMilwaukee, updated July 2026.
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Ethiopian Cottage Restaurant · Lower East Side
Ethiopian Cottage offers an intimate Farwell Avenue setting for platters built on tangy injera. Meat and vegetable stews arrive together, encouraging diners to share bites and move between earthy lentils, slow cooked meats, greens, and aromatic spice. Tej adds a traditional honey wine pairing, while combination platters provide a clear introduction for a table exploring the cuisine together.
Alem Ethiopian Village · East Town / Downtown
Alem Ethiopian Village brings injera lined platters to the center of downtown. Plant based combinations are a particular strength, pairing lentils, greens, cabbage, and other stews with enough variety to make meat unnecessary. Tibs and berbere seasoned dishes add richer options, and the communal format turns a quiet Wisconsin Avenue room into an easy place for sharing.
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