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Baobab Fare, Detroit, MI
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Baobab Fare

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$30 and under
East African
6568 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202-3240

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Innovative
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.

Why they're an Icon

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.

Additional information

  • 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

Menu

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What 40 people are saying

Baobab Fare reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Value

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Healthy

  • Detroit

    Best Food

  • Detroit

    Best Value

  • Detroit

    Innovative

  • Detroit

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baobab Fare offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic" flavors and "excellent" food. The attentive service, generous portions, and unique African cuisine receive high praise. The restaurant's atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it an ideal destination for both new and returning guests. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
40 Reviews

  1. Sarah VIP

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible. Highly recommend the fish and coconut rice.

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  2. Mike

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every single item we had was fantastic and an amazing combination of flavors.

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  3. Nannette

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great. It was a little now noisy and chilly. The server wasn’t very sure about the menu selections. Didn’t really describe the food well. She was serving multiple tables. It was hard to get her attention to come back when we needed additional items. One of our entrées was not correct.

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  4. Gail

    Detroit18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time to Baobab. It did not disappoint me and my guest. The staff was very attentive, including the owner who stopped by. It was nice to make a reservation, but when the concert got longer my time slot came and went. I had to take a later slot that was too far out but they accommodated me earlier. I will return and try a different dish. The portions are generous, so my leftovers were my dinner.

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  5. P

    Detroit39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is excellent. Service is attentive and warm.

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  6. Pei

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service ! We love our grilled chicken and eggplant dishes ! It’s so tender and the plantains are so tasty ! Definitely highly recommend !

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  7. Matthew

    Grand Rapids2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service were the standouts here, but the overall experience was great too!

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  8. Theresa

    San Diego17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My first time trying African cuisine. The flavors were great and the service top notch.

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  9. Noah

    Nashville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Absolutely love this place. Unique and delicious.

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  10. Ny VIP

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely loved this place and ate every last bite of my food! The hibiscus tea is amazing by the way.

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FAQs

Baobab Fare is rated 4.8 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Detroit / Eastern Michigan
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  5. Detroit

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Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Baobab Fare

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
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