Blue Nile Cafe

Blue Nile Cafe Kansas City’s oldest Ethiopian restaurant. We are open seven days a week. Our traditional fine dining is available Monday through Saturday, 3pm to close.
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Our popular buffet is also available 11am - 3pm daily.

Share the love! Repost & get $2 OFF your entrée at Blue Nile Cafe.
06/19/2026

Share the love! Repost & get $2 OFF your entrée at Blue Nile Cafe.

06/11/2026
05/26/2026

Vegetarian and Vegan

05/07/2026

Our Coffee Ceremony returns to Blue Nila Cafe — slow brewed with the art of the siphon pot, rich aromas, and moments worth savoring ☕✨

04/06/2026

🇪🇹✨ Did you know Ethiopia is one of the oldest continuously inhabited regions on Earth and one of the very few African countries never permanently colonized?
A land of ancient kingdoms, dramatic landscapes, unique traditions, and deep historical roots.
🔥 Key Facts About Ethiopia:
• Political system: Federal parliamentary republic
• Capital: Addis Ababa 🏛️
• Population: Over 125 million people (2024 estimate)
• Official language: Amharic ✍️
• Currency: Ethiopian birr (ETB) 💰
• Geography: Highlands, deep valleys, volcanic formations, and the source region of the Blue Nile River ⛰️🌊
• Economy: Agriculture, coffee production, textiles, manufacturing, and growing infrastructure
• Culture & cuisine: Known for injera bread, coffee ceremonies, ancient churches, and rich Orthodox Christian traditions ☕🍽️
🌟 Fun Facts About Ethiopia:
– 👑 Home to the ancient Kingdom of Aksum, one of the great civilizations of the ancient world.
– ⛪ The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are UNESCO World Heritage Sites carved directly into stone.
– ☕ Ethiopia is widely considered the birthplace of coffee.
– 📅 Ethiopia follows its own calendar, about 7–8 years behind the Gregorian calendar used internationally.
– 🏃 The country is famous worldwide for producing elite long-distance runners and Olympic champions.

03/21/2026

A true feast of flavors — our meat combo brings together tender, slow-cooked dishes infused with bold Ethiopian spices.

Address

20 E 5th Street Ste 102
Kansas City, MO
64106

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+18162830990

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