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Baobab Fare

$30 and under

East African

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2 people

Mar 27, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Neighborhood gem
Healthy
Vegetarian-friendly

A celebration of East African  food & culture.

Bringing the vibrant flavors of East Africa to Detroit, Baobab Fare is a restaurant founded by refugees from Burundi that embodies the spirit of “Detroit Ni Nyumbani” — Detroit is Home.

Baobab Fare serves 100% halal homestyle East African dishes in a bright, welcoming space that also offers coffee, tea, and fresh juices. All of our desserts are vegan and much of the menu is naturally gluten-free, accommodating many dietary restrictions and preferences.

Esquire Magazine and Eater both named Baobab Fare one of the Best New Restaurants in the country when it debuted in 2021, and the restaurant and its owners have been recognized multiple times by the James Beard Awards as semifinalists. In 2024, co-owners Hamissi Mamba & Nadia Nijimbere were finalists in the Outstanding Restaurateur category.

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From the OpenTable editors: "Chopped" winner Hamissi Mamba and his wife Nadia Nijimbere, both refugees from Burundi, pay tribute to the food from their homeland at this bright, community-driven East African spot. The multi-James Beard Award-nominated couple make hearty dishes like slow-simmered beef with fried plantains (nyumbani) alongside fellow refugees. Pro tip: a jar of the fiery habanero pepper hot sauce pili makes for a great memento from the meal.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
East African, Comfort Food, Halal
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(313) 800-5111
Website
https://baobabfare.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
6568 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202-3240
Neighborhood
Detroit
Parking details
Street Parking

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Best Food
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Best Value
Detroit
Best Food
Detroit
Best Value
Detroit
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Baobab Fare offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "wonderful flavors" and "delicious" East African dishes like Sambusa and Nyumbani. The cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and convenient location make it a "gem of a restaurant" in Detroit.

30 Reviews

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Tameka
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and the service was wonderful!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the goat. My fellow neighbors loved the fish, chicken and we all enjoyed the new appetizers. Thank you !!!!
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Sammy VIP
Houston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING! Such wonderful food and great service. Can’t wait to come back!
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Michael Barrera
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic, with great fresh flavors. Service was great. A gem of a restaraunt in Detroit.
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Diane VIP
Detroit33 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit and our dining experience was excellent. Our waitress, Taylor, was wonderful. She was very friendly and extremely helpful. Our food selections were wonderful (Sambusa, Kumuhana, Samaki, and Coco Mango). And our beverage selections (Passion Fruit and Hibiscus Tea) were so refreshing.
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Rachel
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Definitely give this place a try! My mom and I went here before a show at Fisher Theatre and we were so impressed. The food came out quickly, the portions were generous, and the flavors were delicious. I got the nyumbani and my mom got the kuku and both were excellent. It was the perfect location as well. We were able to park in the fisher theater garage and walk from there. We would love to go back if we’re ever in the area again!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, ambience and customer service were amazing! I’m definitely coming back!
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Emily
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Amazing food, for an amazing value! This spot has been on my list for a long time. Will be back!
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Cinda
Detroit3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, hearty and filling food. Great staff and ambience as well. Definitely will return.
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Abby
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was my second time at Baobob Fare and I love this place. It’s incredibly popular, as it should be, so reservations are a good idea on the weekend. The food is incredible and the overall atmosphere is beautiful. My only complaint is that the tables are really packed together. This happens at many restaurants, but because the location is relatively small, it feels like those waiting for tables are sort of hovering over you while you eat if you’re near the door. Otherwise, it’s a wonderful dining experience. This plays is packed for good reason✨
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Baobab Fare is rated 4.9 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 21 times today

6568 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202-3240

Additional information

Neighborhood
Detroit
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
East African, Comfort Food, Halal
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking

Website
https://baobabfare.com/
Phone number
(313) 800-5111

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