Ethio Beans Ethiopian Restaurant and Cafe 171 South Schmale Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188

"I moved to the western suburbs 8 years ago and have been craving Ethiopian food since! I ordered the sambusa, Ethio beans combo, and the Veggie combo, to go. The food was very tasty, and the injera was soft and fresh. The owners were nice and friendly. I will definitely be back here!"

"Wow very delicious food! I’ve never had Ethiopian food before. I wish I had! I will be coming back. It’s vegetarian and vegan friendly! It wasn’t overly spicy and the flavors were familiar to what I’m used to so it felt like comfort food."

"I really enjoyed this restaurant. We have no Ethiopian food anywhere near the Rockford area so I will have to come here when I'm in the suburbs. The service wasn't extremely fast but it was a laid back vibe and the food was very good. They have water on the table and brought extra injera without us asking. It was very reasonably priced - we shared the combo plate between 2 people and got sambussa and it was only around less than $40 before tip."

"Location, location, location. I was searching for an Ethiopian restaurant but didn’t want to travel over an hour to Chicago to find one. Ethio Beans was the only Ethiopian restaurant that isn’t clustered in the same area and serves the suburbs. I was a bit of a challenge to find, even with GPS. I know the area and have been past it multiple times without even noticing it. But it was worth the effort. The atmosphere is not exactly “date night”. It is pretty bare-bones with bright fluorescent lighting and bare tables. But the food and service are excellent. It seems to be a bit under-staffed, but the friendliness of the owner makes up for any delays once you realize she is the cook, cashier, hostess and often the server! It is a one woman show that delivers authentic Ethiopian tastes. There is also a small store attached that offers an incredible variety of Ethiopian food and crafts. We shared the sampler among the three of us. It was more than enough. I really enjoyed the beef tibs. Now that I found it, I will be returning."

"Wanted to try this place for a long time. So glad we did. It did not disappoint. We ordered Sambussa for appetizer, Ethio Bean combo with extra Injer for main course. This was enough for 4 people. We got to try great selection of different dishes on one platter. Our favourite was the red lentils and chicken curry. Finished with coffee to round out the experience. Delicious fresh home made food and served by friendliest host."