Cafe Selam

Cafe Selam is an intimate East African cafe in Seattle’s Central District founded by Araya Seyoum. Renowned across the Pacific Northwest for serving what food critics and diaspora elders revere as the region’s finest traditional breakfast foul, Araya cooks fava beans with clarified spiced butter, fresh jalapeños, and warm crusty rolls.

Located on Cherry Street near 27th Avenue, Cafe Selam represents the welcoming communal warmth of East African hospitality. Reflecting Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s focus on “Building Our Economic Wealth,” Cafe Selam maintains neighborhood land stability and welcomes Divine Nine members with an exclusive Sisterhood Advantage morning perk.

Famous for traditional fava bean foul with eggs and yogurt, lamb and beef tibs, fresh injera combination platters, and ginger-infused coffee, Cafe Selam is a treasured breakfast spot during Seattle’s June Black Dollar Days. Guests are invited to stop by the cafe on Cherry Street.