About Us

About Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant in Winnipeg's West End

Serving authentic Ethiopian cuisine in Winnipeg since 1997. Located at 533 Sargent Ave in the heart of the West End, Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant brings traditional injera, wots, tibs, and a real Ethiopian coffee ceremony to Manitoba — using time-honoured recipes, fresh ingredients, and warm Ethiopian hospitality.

Inside Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant on Sargent Ave in Winnipeg's West End

Our Story

Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine in Winnipeg Since 1997

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant is an independent, family-owned Ethiopian restaurant in the heart of Winnipeg's West End at 533 Sargent Ave. Owned and operated by Solomon Meshesha, who immigrated to Canada from Ethiopia, Gojo has been one of Winnipeg's longest-running African restaurants and a cornerstone of the West End food scene since 1997.

We specialize in traditional Ethiopian dishes built around injera — a soft, spongy, gluten-free sourdough flatbread made from teff flour that serves as both plate and utensil. Our menu features rich doro wat, sautéed tibs, hand-prepared kitfo, hearty gomen be siga, and a colourful vegetarian combo platter, all seasoned with authentic berbere and mitmita spice blends and offered mild or spicy.

Gojo also offers a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony — a rare cultural experience in Winnipeg — making the restaurant a destination not just for a meal, but for a genuine taste of East African hospitality. Solomon personally walks first-time guests through the menu and the customs of communal Ethiopian dining, a tradition that has earned Gojo features by Tourism Winnipeg and a fiercely loyal local following.

Our Services

What Makes Gojo Special

The essence of Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant in Winnipeg's West End

Dine-In, Takeout & Delivery

Enjoy authentic Ethiopian food in our welcoming Sargent Ave dining room or order takeout and delivery across Winnipeg. Generous portions, mild or spicy options, and indoor seating with both street parking out front and a private lot at the back.

Ethiopian Catering for Events

Bring authentic Ethiopian flavours to your wedding, corporate event, family gathering, or celebration. We cater colourful vegetarian and meat platters with injera, perfect for groups and communal-style dining throughout Winnipeg.

Traditional Coffee Ceremony

Experience a rare Ethiopian coffee ceremony in Winnipeg — a cultural ritual of roasting, brewing, and sharing fresh coffee. A signature Gojo experience that turns a meal into a true taste of East African hospitality.

Testimonials

What Our Guests Say

Real Reviews from Happy Customers in Winnipeg

momandpop2017

TripAdvisor

"We come here often for superb lunches. Highlights are the samosa (beef or veggie), the doro tibs (chicken) and the shiro wat (vegetarian). Not fancy, but great food at good prices. Food can be ordered mild or spicy. Well worth the trip from the suburbs!"

Hodihodi1

TripAdvisor

"I've had injera and Ethiopian food all over east Africa and Gojo in Winnipeg serves up some of the best yet. We had the tibs and a vegetarian platter and the food was full of flavour. Solomon the owner is a great host and we look forward to coming back."

First-Timer Guest

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"We've been wanting to try Ethiopian food for a while and tonight was the night! The owner greeted us with a smile and offered recommendations. He explained how to use the injera and what each portion of the dish consisted of. Excellent service, relaxing atmosphere — highly recommend!"

Visit Us

Visit Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant in Winnipeg

Join us at 533 Sargent Ave in Winnipeg's West End for authentic Ethiopian dining. Tear off a piece of fresh injera, scoop up colourful wots and tibs, and discover the communal, hands-on tradition of Ethiopian cuisine — paired with a traditional coffee ceremony you'll only find at Gojo.

Whether you're dining in, ordering takeout or delivery, or planning Ethiopian catering for your next event, Solomon and the Gojo team are ready to welcome you. Open seven days a week, with street parking out front and a private lot at the back.

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