Addis Cafe — Restaurant in Virginia

Twist Cafe is a small Cafe/ restaurant that offers some of the best Ethiopian entrees as well as Juice and desserts.

Amongesy the plethora of Ethiopian delicacy near by Twist stands out for this simple reasons.

They have a limited menu which means whatever they make they make it exceptionally well.

And perhaps the most important part of it, the people treat you like you are at home. The stuff is literally composed of the nicest people in the world.

They are very reasonably priced. As much as the plethora of Ethiopian delicacy in the area some of the most common cristicisms I hear from people is the price. Twist provides excellent service and meal with a fair price wanting you to go back all the time.

Bonus.

My personal favourite is how the food is always served with "Ethiopian Injera". This completly change your Ethiopian experience as the Injera is the most deciding factor in whether you like the dish or not. The Injera made in America (and no offense to those who make it) can't in any ways offer a true Ethiopian experience. If you make it this far reading my review you are wasting time. Go...

Despite a change in administration and a rebranding to Addis Cafe from Twist Cafe, the service continues to be a source of frustration for patrons. One notable issue is the behavior of a particular gray-haired lady with a cap, whose unprofessional conduct is a cause for concern. She consistently displays arrogance and delivers the worst possible service.

For instance, a recent visit with a friend requesting a simple coffee turned into a waiting ordeal, only to be met with a reluctant provision of sugar and a disdainful glare when asking for it. My friend had to resort to taking sugar from another table. On another occasion, we approached a new waiter for some water, but to our surprise, the gray-haired lady intervened, stopping him from bringing it and insisting that we fetch it ourselves.

These recurring incidents paint a picture of an employee sorely lacking in customer service skills. It's evident that a change in her approach and attitude is desperately needed to enhance the overall dining experience...

What I love about the DMV area are the international specialty eateries such as Twist. But at times the lack of best business practices negates the Anthony Bordain rush.

I’m giving them a low rating because they couldn’t offer their signature drink “Espris” during our visit.

My group of diaspora Ethiopians came specifically for their reputed “Espris”, a delightful melody of fruit presented in clear glass, iconic to Addis Abeba (Capitol of Ethiopia). We arrived on a Sunday at about 5pm and were told that due to demand they could only make the mix smoothie and not the “Espris”. I was bewildered since there were empty tables around us. I ended up taking a sip of a friend’s knock-off Espris.

Parking: free

Again, Love Immigrants (Ethiopian community) for introducing delicious treats to the States. Just stay...