Jambo Cafe & Bar - Footscray

I absolutely adore this restaurant! I have visited multiple times and even celebrated my partner's birthday here with a party of about 30 guests. The food is consistently delicious and the owner is extremely friendly and welcoming. He always takes great care of us. One of the best perks of having a birthday celebration here is that they provide cake, but even without it, the food is still amazing and reasonably priced!

I had an amazing dining experience at this restaurant! I met the owner in an Uber and he recommended that I visit. I am so glad I did because it was the best Ethiopian food I have ever tasted. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was great. The prices were also very reasonable. I am looking forward to returning on a Saturday night when they have live music playing. I will definitely be back!

In addition to serving excellent Ethiopian beer, wine, and cuisine, Jambo also showcases live music performances, making it a popular spot for African Jazz acts and other local and international artists. All of this is housed in the space of a former pizza joint, adding to the unique appeal of the venue. In conclusion, Jambo is, in my opinion, a standout addition to Footscray and a must-visit for music and food enthusiasts alike. Submitted with pleasure by Broderick.

We love Jambo! What a little gem. The food is fresh and sizing and pricing super good value. Some lovely Ethiopian wines on the list and also cocktail specials. But mostly we come to enjoy food and the music from top jazz musicians and some on the more funkier side - if you get lucky you'll get a guest appearance from a touring artist from Jazz fest etc which is a special event indeed! This is a cafe style place so nothing fancy but comfortable and friendly. My one thing to change would be the beer garden - a bit of jazzing up would be good as it feels like an afterthought - some more plants and heaters and fittings wouldn't go astray!

Whether you are just wanting a coffee, drink or some delicious lunch or dinner at an affordable price, you will receive a warm welcome here. Should you decide to come back on a weekend night, you are guaranteed to have a share of electric atmosphere with a live band and African Jazz, people dancing their night away and having a fantastic night without paying an entrance fee or cover charge on drinks! This venue is exactly what multicultural Footscray needed!!!