Meskel Market — Local services in Portland

I moved to Portland from Atlanta several years ago, and had stopped making much Ethiopean food because I couldn’t find a good place to buy injera made with 100% teff flour. Well, I stopped by here today looking for shiro and berbere. They had it and some other Ethiopean herbs and spices I use as well. The store is small, but it has everything I would have needed to make any Ethiopean dish. The lady running the store was very kind and happy to answer any questions I had. She had just sold out of the last of their gluten free teff injera, but told me they usually make it every day except for Sunday. I’m so happy to have found a place to buy 100% teff Injera...

Rude lady, esp to her own people. No regard for time whatsoever. You’ll wait in line forever, and forget about the common curiosity of apology. Pro: Store has fair amount of spices, esp for those who are new to cooking Ethiopian food and don’t need too much, you’ll find something there, hence the 2nd star. Make sure to look for expiration dates when purchasing drinks or snacks. I only go here when in town because of lack of spices where I live. Convenience. Almost every time I leave disappointed, esp. with...

The lady just charges for whatever. Items in the store have no price tag on them for that reason. Aside from her sketchy business practices, everyone in town seems to know her personal business which is not cool. Please check receipts and be sure that what you’re ordering is indeed fresh. Don’t be afraid to ask for your money back. Bad business. I feel bad for the people who REGULARLY shop here who don’t know where else to shop. Stop giving people your business cause you’re desperate. It...