HiRa Cafe - Ethiopian Coffee & Cuisine

10782 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO

★★★★★4.8(239 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

HiRa Cafe roasts Ethiopian coffee with serious intention, pulling shots for caramel macchiatos and black coffee that feel like the main event rather than an afterthought. The breakfast menu—heavy on vegetarian and vegan options like the revelatory Foul—pairs perfectly with that coffee, and the staff treats every order like they're feeding family. If you're craving authentic Ethiopian food beyond the standard lunch-dinner routine, this is the detour worth making.

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

Light foodCraft espressoMeetingsPastriesFamily friendlySlow sitFull breakfastParkingFull breakfastTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Kalix Jacobson
★★★★★2 weeks ago

If you’ve only had Ethiopian lunches and dinners and happen to be in this area, run, don’t walk, to HiRa Cafe for an authentic Ethiopian breakfast. Much of the menu is vegetarian or vegan, and the injera is 100% teff—an extremely rare find in the United States, and consequently,…

Elizabeth Bailey
★★★★★3 weeks ago

Came for lunch and had an absolutely lovely experience! My friend had the breakfast plate and I had the Foul. We both had black coffees. The food is wonderful. I cannot say enough good things. The server was kind and attentive. The restaurant was very clean and the layout was…

Leigh
★★★★★a month ago

I always look for new places to explore different types of food and try things I’m not used to. I got the Foul. It was AMAZING! The flavors are warm and complex without being overwhelming. It left behind a kind of warmth that leaves you satisfied. It didn’t sit heavy but was…

Justin Walsh
★★★★★11 months ago

From the moment I walked in it was a great experience! The staff is very friendly and helpful, the food tastes incredible, and everything is very fresh! Overall, just an amazing spot and is incredibly affordable. I got a breakfast sandwich (Which came with two sandwiches lol), a…

Emily Power
★★★★★2 years ago

Had a wonderful breakfast at HiRa Cafe! Started with 2 delicious caramel macchiatos made with Ethiopian coffee, then split two main courses before heading to the airport. We left feeling satisfied and nourished! The chef came to greet us with a big smile after we finished…

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