My Actual Review: The food is delicious. Uncontroversial opinion. *You* - yes, *you* - will like it; it’s good. Just trust me on this. Go here, and give a big tip. Why I’m Giving a Five Star Review: The owner/chef/waiter is a complete doll. America’s mom/grandma. She’ll make your acquaintance. You’ll like her. She’ll make you think she likes you too. You’ll want to give her a hug by the end of the meal. *And* the food is actually delicious (see above). Like I said - give a big tip.

Finally tried the Ethiopian food at Queen of Sheba on E Colfax — and what a treasure this spot is! The owner is a lovely lady who is also your bartender, server, and cook in this cozy little spot that feels like you’re eating in her home dining room. All the meats are delicious, as well as the lentils and potatoes for my vegetarian folks! . Gluten-free injera available if you call ahead a few days. . Call for a reservation! There’s a total of maybe 6 tables here, so it’s a must.

Amazing experience. Do not judge a book by its cover in this one. The chef/owner/cashier/sole employee prepared the “dinner for 2” for us and it was superb. Some of the best food I have had in a very long time. It’s hard to put into words the details of this experience but I know I will be dreaming about it for a very long time.

Three of us shared the meat combo for two. It was more than enough for us and we couldn't finish it! The spice tea was very good. The food was delicious and very fresh. The lady who cooks was really sweet, this is real home cooking and we felt like we were in her home. A very busy place, reservations are recommended.

This is an incredible place. We have been in Ethiopian restaurants in several countries and continents (not in Ethiopia itself though), but this little unassuming strip mall place at Colfax is certainly the best we had so far. It was the wish of my eldest daughter to go to an Ethiopian restaurant for her birthday, and we happily obliged. The food was heavenly, as always here. We were in the separate room at the end of the restaurant where you sit on low Ethiopian stools around a traditional basket table where the food is served on one large plate. The rest of the restaurant has regular tables and chairs. The restaurant was full, and given that it is a one lady operation, I expected long wait times, but incredibly enough, the owner/chef/waitress with her one stove managed to get delicious food to everybody in reasonable time. You have to live with her telling you "No" when you order something particularly time consuming when the restaurant is full, but we can very well live with that. EVERYTHING is so good. This is a remarkable place.

I give it more than 5 stars. The food was amazing!! The owner is the chef and she is the real deal. My family is Ethiopian and this place reminded me of home. This is my only Ethiopian restaurant when I visit Denver.

You can absolutely feel the authenticity and dedication that the wonderful woman who runs this business puts into her food. I was lucky enough to visit twice while in Denver and both times was blown away. Enjera is wonderfully bouncy and perfectly sour with excellently spiced and seasoned meat and vegetable dishes with tender meat. The vegetable Sam Bussa is insanely full of flavor and served immediately out of the fryer, beautifully crisp layers outside of perfectly cooked lentils. You can’t go wrong, and make sure you leave her a good tip, you’ll see why she deserves it.

Amazing dinner at Queen of Sheba!! The owner gave us a warm welcome and we sat down immediately. It seemed like she was the only one in tonight, serving as both waitress and chef. She chatted amiably with us and gave us some recommendations. We ordered meat sambusas, the Queens Feast for Two, collard greens, and a potato/cabbage/carrot dish. It all came out fairly quickly and was served with heaps of injera. Everything was so delicious - super flavorful and well spiced. Favorite items were the lamb stew and potato/cabbage/carrot stew. If we lived here we’d come every week.

A really impressive operation by a really sweet woman. She's the host, the waitress and the cook. All by herself. You have to admire everything about it. The food she cooks is amazing, and worth a try even if you're scared of international foods. I promise you it's worth it.

I dream about this place. I ate there years ago with some colleagues while there on a work trip. They too LOVED the food and one told me he tried to ‘find’ the place again on his last trip to Denver but couldn’t. He should’ve asked me because I definitely remember and it’s the first spot I’ll go next time I’m in the city. What stands out most in all our memories is the AMAZING aromas. In the restaurant, as our food arrived, and when we reheated the leftovers for lunch the next day. The smell is just tantalizing. The taste was out-of-this-world delicious too. We all agreed. I had the vegetarian combo platter and I’ve used it as the benchmark for all Ethiopian food I’ve had since. No other has measured up btw, and I think I’m doomed forever to be disappointed now that I’ve eaten at Queen of Sheba. It was my first time trying Ethiopian food and it’s now one of my absolute favorites. I’ve even learned to cook one recipe myself and I make it at home for my family who loves it, although it’s certainly not as good as Queen of Sheba’s, plus I haven’t tried to make injera. The atmosphere was really nice as well. We appreciated the unhurried pace so we could talk and enjoy our food, and really ‘have a meal together’ rather than just eat.The owner/server was very welcoming and informative. You can tell how much I enjoyed this place as it’s been years since our visit and I’m still dreaming about it today, really wishing I could taste that wonderful food again today!

6/19/22 Wonderful food, but being a one person, " Zody " owner, operation leads to Low Service. Menu items were not available. outdated Mask Required sign on the door, party of four goes elsewhere as the restaurant is busy. >>>Come at opening, make a reservation in hopes of Good Service.<<<. After years of this being my Denver go to Ethiopian restaurant, due to Service Issues I will not be returning. ( In the past I've felt disloyal eating at another Ethiopian Restaurant.)

This may be the best meal I’ve ever had in Denver. An experience unlike any other. True Ethiopian made by an incredible woman. Eat with your hands and have a meal you will never forget.

I've had the pleasure of visiting this place a few times, and my recent birthday dinner experience was exceptional. As an Ethiopian, every conversation with the owner makes me feel at home. She exudes a genuine Ethiopian motherly vibe and handles everything herself – cooking and serving. Remarkably, she's been running this restaurant solo for 30 years! The food is simply outstanding, reminiscent of my mom's cooking – not overly oily or spicy, but incredibly flavorful and authentically Ethiopian. We ordered vegetarian combinations for 1, Bozena shiro and Doro wot! Mama Z is an absolute gem!

Where do I begin? I was overcharged by $7. It is hard to argue a check amount when you never received a check but only an amount verbally. The price on the menu is not what the owner charges you when she tells verbally you how much you owe. The food was mediocre. Not amazing. The owner is the only woman working at this restaurant all the time…only one person no matter how busy it gets. There were only three tables occupied, including me but I was finished, when a woman came in and wanted to order food to go. The owner turned her away and said we don’t have To Go at this time unless you want to wait 1 hour. My food at this restaurant was actually served in a reasonable amount of time. It was easy because the veggie combo is pre-made and just sitting in pots staying warm. The beef tibbs I ordered was easily cooked in 15 minutes. I paid $35.64 for what you see on my plate…kinda expensive Lastly, the awaze sauce was amazing. Thanx for reading.

Some of the best Ethiopian food in town. This woman is amazing. She runs the restaurant by herself! Everything was fresh cooked and tasted great. Highly recommend. She does ask that people call ahead for larger groups (6+).

Damn good food. Unsuspecting hole in the wall place. The chef, owner, host (she is the one person) was fantastic. We ordered the chicken drumsticks, gored-gored, beef tibs and vegetarian for 2 between the 4 of us plus a bottle of Tej. Portions were fantastic and we even got a to go box. Highly recommended.

Another amazing day in Colorado with my girls. Ended on a humbling note eating at a local Ethiopian restaurant, which happened to be the best meal of the trip. The owner left Ethiopia in the 70s and landed in Denver in the 90s where she single handedly runs her restaurant. She’s the chef, server, cleans tables and takes payment with absolutely no help. She was the kindest soul. Photos of the younger her were posted and she was absolutely gorgeous, and still just as lovely. If you’re ever in Denver check out Queen of Sheba, reservations required. One of the best meals I have ever had. No forks or spoons allowed, as would be an insult and we were happy to oblige. Be prepared to wait patiently with a smile and you will be rewarded with the most authentic food you have ever tasted and leave with a warm heart and fully belly❤️

Amazing food and service. The owners go out of their way to make sure you eat well, especially the cook! They have table and floor seating, just call ahead and ask them.