Bole Ethiopian Cuisine Menu
Welcome to Bole Ethiopian Cuisine, a delightful haven for lovers of authentic Ethiopian fare in Minneapolis. Nestled at 2111 E Franklin Ave, this vibrant eatery offers a diverse range of options for everyone, including a robust selection of vegan dishes that showcase the rich flavors of Ethiopian cuisine.
The menu features enticing combo options that allow you to savor both meat and vegan stews, served with traditional injera, the iconic sourdough flatbread. Highlights include the Ater KiK, a luscious split pea stew, and the Crispy Kitfo, a unique Ethiopian roll filled with ground beef and herbal butter.
For those looking to indulge in sharing, the Good to Share platter is perfect for groups, offering a medley of stews. With outdoor seating and convenient street parking, Bole Ethiopian Cuisine is not just a meal—it's an experience waiting to be savored.
Vegan Menu - Vegan Options
Pick 2
Your choice of 2 vegan stews (4 oz each), comes with 3 rolls of injera.
Pick 4
Your choice of 4 vegan stews (4 oz each). Comes with 4 rolls of injera.
Super Veggie
8 vegan stews (4 oz each). Comes with 8 rolls of injera.GOOD FOR TWO
Ater KiK / Split Pea Stew
Lentil stew made with split peas. It is a mild stew simmered in an onion, turmeric, garlic and ginger-based sauce.
Shiro / Ground-chickpea Stew
A classic dish made with chickpea flour; cooked with Berbere, garlic, ginger, and blend of spices. *Ethiopian Berbere spice blend packs heat from chilies and vibrant spices like cumin, coriander, cardamom, and more.
Miser / Red Lentils
Spicy red lentil stew made with red lentils, onions, garlic, ginger & Berbere.* *Ethiopian Berbere spice blend packs heat from chilies and vibrant spices like cumin, coriander, cardamom, and more.
Fasolia / Green Beans
Ethiopian-style green beans dish cooked with carrots, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and various spices.
Gomen / Greens
Braised collard greens and kale seasoned with aromatics.
Tiqel Gomen / Cabbage
Cabbage, carrots, potatoes cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, & turmeric.
Qey Sir / Beets
Ethiopian-style beets and potatoes cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and blend of spices.
Potatoes & Carrots
Potatoes and carrots slowly simmered with ginger, garlic, onions, & turmeric.
Spaghetti Marinara
Spaghetti pasta topped with our homemade marinara sauce.
Pick 1 (Small)
Your choice of a meat stew (6 oz/half order), comes with 3 rolls of injera and side salad.
Pick 1 (Large)
Your choice of a meat stew (10 oz/full order), comes with 4 rolls of injera.
Pick 3
Your choice of 3 meat stews (6 oz/half order), comes with 8 rolls of injera and side salad.
Awaze Tibs / Beef Stir Fry
Strips of lean beef, sautéed with onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, herbal butter & traditional herbs. Comes with 4 rolls of injera & side salad.
Chicken Tibs / Chicken Stir Fry
Chicken bites sautéed with onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, herbal butter & traditional herbs. Comes with 4 rolls of injera & side salad.
Doro / Chicken Stew
Traditional bone-in chicken dish (10 oz) slowly cooked in a rich, spicy Berbere sauce served with a chicken leg and a Hard Boiled egg. Comes with 4 rolls of injera and side salad. *Ethiopian Berbere spice blend packs heat from chilies and vibrant spices like cumin, coriander, cardamom, and more.
Siga Wot / Beef Stew
Traditional beef stew dish (10 oz) slowly cooked in a rich and spicy Berbere sauce served. Comes with 4 rolls of injera and side salad.
Gomen Besiga / Beef/Collard Greens
A savory dish containing braised collard greens and beef that hits the soul-food spot.
Alicha Wot / Turmeric Lamb Stew
Lamb chunks slow cooked with onions, garlic, & flavored with herbal butter.
Pasta beSiga
pasta with meat - will get you something resembling a tasty spaghetti Bolognese.
Meat Menu - Meat Options
Combo Menu - Combo Options
One Meat / One Veggie
Your choice of 1 meat stew (6 oz) and 1 vegan stew (4 oz). Comes with 3 rolls of injera.
One Meat / Two Veggie
Your choice of 1 meat stew (6 oz) and 3 vegan stews (4 oz). Comes with 4 rolls of injera.
Good to Share (2 meat 3 Veggie)
Your choice of 2 meat stews (6 oz each) and 4 vegan stews (4 oz each). Comes with 8 rolls of injera.
Crispy Kitfo
Lightly toasted injera roll of ground beef with herbal butter (served raw, medium or well-done).
Mitmita Fries
Ethiopian style fries (seasoned with Mitmita). Mitmita is an orange-red spice blend, mainly made from chilli, cloves, Ethiopian cardamom, and salt.
Fries (Regular)
Delicious fried potato wedges.
Whole chicken wings (Berbere-Rubbed )
Crispy, golden-brown wings, deeply seasoned with bold and aromatic Berbere spice, delivering a smoky heat with hints of garlic, ginger, and warm Ethiopian flavors. These wings are then glazed with a fiery-sweet apricot reduction, balancing the spice with a luscious, caramelized finish. Each bite is an explosion of crunch, spice, and sticky sweetness, making them absolutely irresistible. Served hot and perfect for those who crave a sweet-heat kick in every bite! &%$
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Extras - Extra Items
Side Mitmita
Mitmita is an orange-red spice blend, mainly made from chili peppers, cloves, Ethiopian cardamom, salt, and flavorful spices. Add some heat to your meal!
Side Awaze
Awaze is a long-standing traditional Ethiopian sauce that starts with Berbere seasoning, a spicy-hot blend of peppers and heady, fragrant spices. Perfect way to add some heat to your meal!
