I don't know much about Ethiopian food and it's gonna be hard for me to compare this place to other Ethiopian restaurants however I can say that the food here is very delicious and I think the vegetarian dishes from the lentils to the spinach to the cabbage for the green beans are all very flavorful and delicious.The meats were nice, but as I said before, the star is the vegetarian dishes.

It has been quite some time since I've had Ethiopian food and I wanted to venture out and eat something that's not in the usual rotation for me. This spot in particular has high ratings and for a good reason. I got here around 5:45pm on a Saturday and there were a good amount of diners. I only saw two staff members working when I was there, and they were very friendly and welcoming. My friend and I shared the GS Special which is a combination of the Doro Wat chicken stew, key wot beef stew, 8 vegetarian side dishes, served with injera (the thin sourdough bread). Also, I could not pass up on the Ethiopian smoothie (strawberry, mango, and avocado). It's made with literally just freshly ripened fruits and this is what the epitome of a fresh all natural smoothie is. When our platter came out I was in awe of all the colors and textures that lay before me. Everything was delicious. The stewed meats were so tender and juicy, the lentils were bursting with spices, and the veggies were incredible. I got full really quick because I was eating way too much injera in proportion to the stews. Just a side note, you are supposed to eat with your hands so make sure they're extra clean before you start digging in. Overall, I was very impressed with the quality and generous portions of food you get for the price. It is one of the most unique dining experiences you can have and I recommend any foodies or adventurous eaters to check this spot out, you won't be disappointed.

I'm a neophyte when it's comes to Ethiopian cuisine, but I'm also not someone who has been living in a cloister or stuck in catacombs. The little that I do know is that I like it and GS Cafe has one of the best offerings of Ethiopian food in the area. There actually aren't a lot of restaurants in this area that serve this kind of food, which makes this a uniquely significant place to dine at. I would highly recommend the veggie platter as that is what I have gotten every time I have come and it hasn't disappointed. The staff are kind and hospitable and the decor is classy and dignified.

My favorite restaurant!! The food and service are always top notch. I came on a Saturday at 5:30pm with 9 people. We were seated right away. We all shared 2 GS Special plates and it was enough for all of us. We also got the mango smooth (delicious) and their hot tea. The hot tea was good just a bit on the too sweet side. Great ambiance.

A hidden gem nestled in West Covina!! It was my first time trying Ethiopian food. The food was packing in flavors and different textures. My friends and I ordered two of the combos and we even were able to take food to go. The plates look deceptively small, but it was super plentiful. The prices were really good, especially for what we got. They also have vegetarian options too! I'm sharing this place with all of my friends now lol

I love love love this place. It is my best place for Ethiopian food since I moved to the Inland Empire I used to go to the Fairfax District in LA, but this is by far the best. Everyone is so kind and nice. Food is amazing. .. I'm going today

This was my very first time having Ethiopian food. I'll admit, this cuisine never really stood out to me and after seeing it on Yelp's top 100 restaurants this year I knew it was time to give it a try. We came on a weeknight evening and had to wait briefly for a table. Between the three of us we shared the GS Special which has a combination of chicken stew, beef stew, and 8 vegetarian side dishes. This was the PERFECT introduction to Ethiopian food and I was completely blown away. The bread is a bit difficult to describe, but is very light and spongey and absorbs the sauce and flavors of the dishes so well. We also ordered the Ethiopian smoothie (for aesthetic purposes of course) and the fruit flavors were extremely fresh. It might be tough coming here with a larger party especially since the seating area is limited. It took a little bit of time for the food to come out, but it's a small family-owned place so please be patient- it is 100% worth the wait! I was surprised to stumble upon this hidden gem. If you've been hesitant about trying Ethiopian food, this is your sign to come and try!

Been coming here with friends and family several times, I wanted to update a review since it's been a while. Very wholesome staff! They make you feel welcomed and attentive even though they get really busy (we hear the phone calls and people coming in for takeout!). Although when it does get very busy, please be patient!! They will definitely take care of you and will make sure you eat well. Please understand and do not rush them, make sure if it's busy then you have time to wait for a table, it is worth it! You can also order take out as well. You can sit in the dining tables or the Gursha Corner. They don't have as many tables but every time I've come we were able to be seated. We usually order beef and veggie platter, enough for 3 of us. Given we had 5 people, we ordered the GS special as well which came with an additional dish of chicken (boiled egg and chicken drumstick). Each platter comes with extra injera on the side plate. Very delicious, we were almost able to finish both platters amongst the four of us, but we only had some injera left. Bathrooms are clean and single gendered, located in the back. I do want to order their smoothie next time when I come back again.

First time trying Ethiopian food and it was such a great experience. The combo is definitely enough to share with 2, maybe even 3 people. It's a great little family owned place and you see the whole family helping out. Everyone is very friendly and will give you tips if it is your first time. The food is so fun to eat as you use your hands to grab the bread and sides to combine flavors. All of the sides are full of flavor and it was great to try everything in one platter. Would definitely come back.

5 stars for taste, price, and portion. Our party of 3 came on Sunday at 11:30 am, and we did not have to wait. We tried to pick a table father inside because the sunlight bounced off the cars out front and straight into our eyeballs (facing the door). Service was a little slow, but friendly and helpful. We reviewed the menu and chatted for awhile. I later walked to the front since I saw a payment kiosk, but the employee said he would come to us. He explained that the bread should be used to pick up various dishes and eaten with the hand. Since I had a cold, I requested a fork and was given an additional spoon for communal use. DRINKS ORDERED - Ethiopian Spiced Tea ($3). I enjoyed my hot black tea brewed with cinnamon, cardamon, and cloves. It was made plain without sugar. - Ethiopian Smoothies ($5.90). The drink was gorgeous! I watched jealously as everyone else took a sip and exclaimed in excitement. I heard it was delicious blend of strawberry, mango, and avocado. FOOD ORDERED We shared the newly added GS Special ($35). The menu said it serves 2-3+ which was accurate. We actually had two more servings left over! Here's what came out on the platter: - Doro wot stew (chicken leg & hard boiled egg) - Key wot (beef stew with berbere spice) 8 vegetarian dishes corresponding with menu items 4-11: - Misir wot (red lentil stew) - Misir alecha (yellow lentil stew) - Kik wot (yellow split pea stew) - Shiro (chickpea stew). I don't think we got to try it on that day. I heard our server tell another table they were out of shiro, and there were only 7 dollops of veg on our platter. - Atkilt (cabbage and carrot) - Fasolia (string bean, onion, and carrot) - Key sir (red beets) - Gomen (simmered collard green) Every dish tasted great! My top 3 were the doro wot, misir alecha, and fasolia. The spongy and sour injera soaked up the sauces. I could be wrong, but I think the niter kibbeh (seasoned clarified butter) provided an intense umami flavor. If I had to nitpick, I would have preferred the injera warm. The injera was cold, even the piece covering the plate. The curry stews were also quite oily.