Five Loaves
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CUISINES
Cafe, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
features
Is this place primarily a deli?
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CUISINES
Cafe, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Live Music, Jazz Bar
Contribute
4.5
149 reviews
Excellent
81
Very good
51
Average
7
Poor
6
Terrible
4
Bisrat A
12 contributions
Jan 2025 • family
I have always found this place to have a great menu and argued with many before I even tasted it that it maybe the best restaurant in the city. Many said that it wasn't as great in food flavors and service as it is written in the menu.
My brother wanted to have a healthy breakfast meal and recommended this place. I called the place right away and made a reservation and asked until what time they serve breakfast and considering it was Saturday, they said until about 3pm.
When we got there, we parked on the street as there wasn't any parking space for the place located in the busy area of Signal area on the other side of Hayahulet.
No one asked if we had reservation and sat and continued to order our meal. We order Beef Fillet, Grilled Chicken Breast, French Toast and Seafood Omelette.
Out waitress brought us a 'Bruschetta' with tomatoes and parmesan cheese. It was a very nice touch and complimentary. Our lunch / brunch arrived and the Seafood Omelette was more than I expected. It was very hot, delicious, perfect portion and plenty of seafood (both garnished and sauteed with). It was one of the best dishes I have ever had and priced only at 900 birr.
With many new restaurants opening in Addis Ababa like Marcus Addis and C-Prem, Five Loaves seems to have the capablility to compete with those restaurants although it lacks...
1. During the middle of of our lunch / brunch service, the staff that is supposedly to start work at around noon just stormed in through the front door and at that with some staff carrying their aprons in their hands and greeting one another in the middle of the floor and asking the earlier staff the statuses of the morning service.
2. Some great painings / photos are placed on the walls throughout the restaurant, but seem to be dirty, old and not aligned.
3. Shouldn't you have a reception at the door?
But my overall experience at this place was beyond my expectation. It was amazing. I can not wait to return and try other dishes I read in the menu like Roasted Whole Chicken and Chicken Parmesan.
Written January 26, 2025
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Holger Bayer
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • none
We met some friends at the beginning of August 22. We spent a great time, eat together different meals. I head a pepper steak and french fries with some sparkling water. The flesh was exelently fried and nearly tenderly seasoned for my european tounge. A absolute recommodation. Greatings from Munich, Germany!
Written August 13, 2022
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Shimnik
Delft7282 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
We had lunch and dinner in our last day in Addis Ababa. It was a great experience! I highly recommend all chicken dishes: satay chicken salad, breaded chicken salad and 1/2 roasted chicken (special dish that might not be available another day). The restaurant has a wide variety of desserts. Unfortunately, I was not so fast and lady tiramisu was served before I decided to order it. There was a cool, relax, soft live music in the evening. Overall experience was very positive! I wish I could come back...
Written January 2, 2020
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Raisa C
Winston Salem24 contributions
Aug 2022 • friends
The food was fine, nothing spectacular (I got eggs with creamed spinach and a special tea). Some of the wait staff were friendly but leaving a negative review because the waiter assigned to our table literally ignored me after my white companion arrived. Disappointed by such overtly racist service. Do better. So much for never colonized.
Written August 11, 2022
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Maya M
30 contributions
Jul 2021 • couples
While the food there is moderately good (nothing to write home about), the service is horrible. Once, the chef came over to ask how my boyfriend’s meal was and had a back and forth chat (my bf is white) and then continued to go to the other tables without so much a glance my way (I’m black).
I went there again recently (my bad tbh) and then while waiting for my friend to arrive for our brunch date, was told that I can’t just order only tea where I was seated (even though I had just started my order). The funny thing is I was literally the only person in the restaurant at the time.
I just took my money elsewhere and I just suggest you do the same.
Written July 21, 2021
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Mar_di
Addis Ababa30 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
The food is good but the service is terrible! The first time we went the service was somewhat okay only because the waitress was smiling, otherwise we ordered only after 20 minutes, the food came in 40 minutes and to pay we were waiting for 15 minutes. The second time we went, the waiter didn't even come to us and we were sitting right in front of the cashier! We called him 3 times and after waiting for half an hour we just left. Poor service
Written February 16, 2020
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Fasika T
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • solo
Good food, but terrible service. The waitress completely ignored me after a “well dressed” couple arrived. I had to wait for half an hour to get a macchiato and the bill for the meal I had. After 30 minutes of waiting, I had to go to the cashier to pay my bill, and that was not appreciated by the waitress, she gave me a cold shoulder while I was leaving the restaurant.
Written October 13, 2022
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Yonas S
London6 contributions
Nov 2024 • friends
Best place to be in Addis, delicious food and large portions. I always stop by Five Loaves whenever i am in Addis. Love this place
Written November 11, 2024
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Yonas S
London6 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
Top restaurant in Addis, good quality food. Will come back again to try one of their many selections. Service was good and friendly staffs
Written October 9, 2024
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grandmother73
12 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
We enjoyed the dining room ambiance, and the server was very kind to bring not only an appetizer for the group, but also a plate of fresh chips for me since I am unable to eat the bread. As for gluten-free options, I was surprised how many items qualified, and the marinated tilapia, seared and oven-baked, served with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables, was delicious!
Written November 2, 2023
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Silvia
Bern66 contributions
Oct 2021 • friends
Very Upset we booked twice s big table for 12 and nobody kept us the table. So our friends meeting x Brunch was lost…
We were really unhappy with this behavior
Written October 17, 2021
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MsHaslund
Copenhagen198 contributions
May 2021 • none
I can only recommend Five Loaves, for breakfast, for lunch or, even better, for a brunch. The place is nice and cozy, the food delicious and the staff is friendly, but sometimes there is a quite a waiting time for the food.
Written September 10, 2021
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Rk Yemna
Ethiopia9 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
Nice place for a brunch or lunch, fresh ingredients and diverse menu.
but don’t try their sweets, it’s really bad
Written August 16, 2021
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Yohannes G
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • friends
I had their spaghetti dishes as well as the chicken and was just blown away. The chef came around and checked on everyone(talk about great service)
Written December 17, 2020
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areej z
Khartoum28 contributions
Oct 2019 • family
My sister and i noticed Five Loaves as we drove by back and forth because it was around the hotel we were staying at .. so we decided it to check it out .. firsr i must say that I'm surprised by the few bad reviews stating bad food and service because that was not our experience at all.. we ordered grilled salmon and it was on point, had good wine then a desert which we shared half and half ( teramisu cake and chocolate cake) both were beyond good..we then wrapped up our experience with a single espresso shot each ..staff was super friendly and service oriented (owner too)
Written September 24, 2020
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