Boston's Best Ethiopian Table
Traditional Ethiopian platters on Mass Ave, steps from Symphony Hall. Come hungry, eat with your hands.
Tear the Injera. Eat Together.
Tear off a piece of injera, scoop up whatever calls to you, and pass it around — no utensils needed.
The Veggie Combo
Red lentils, chickpeas, gomen, split peas — all on one platter. A 1,500-year tradition, not an afterthought.
From Our Kitchen
334B Mass Ave, Boston
Right in the arts corridor, a short walk from Symphony Hall. Come in for lunch or dinner — no reservations needed.
Where the Human Story Begins
Lucy Ethiopian Cafe takes its name from a 3.2-million-year-old ancestor — and serves the kind of food that feels just as timeless. Eat with your hands, share from one plate, feel right at home.
What our guests are saying
Exceptional service, very clean and comfortable setting. Ordered the vegetable combo and chose red lentils, yellow peas and chick peas. All unique and delicious, the red lentils and chick peas had such wonderful spices. Thank you for an enjoyable lunch!
Mags B.
Had the injera with lamb tibs. Great presentation, very delicious and rations were more than generous. Service and ambience were amazing. I will surely be coming back.
Eric S.
Very good food! Enjoyed my meal, so many flavors and options. Woman working that day was very sweet, thank you so much!! Would go on the daily if I could. Definitely will be back again😚
Desi G.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Cottage Cheese, Doro Wot, Espresso, African Food, Tiramisu, Tibs, Teas, Freshly Squeezed Juice, Vegetarian Food, Iced Coffee, Coffee, Macchiato, Shiro, Dessert, Injera, Latte, Iced Tea, and Ethiopian Food
Where are you located?
We are located in Boston, MA at 334 Massachusetts Ave
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Back Bay, Boston, Cambridge, Longwood Station, Somerville, Brookline Village, Brookline, Dorchester Heights, Mount Ida, Back Bay, Beaconsfield, Old Cambridge, South End, Fenway, Reservoir, Spring Hill, Area 2/MIT, Mission Hill, Chelsea, Fort Independence.
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