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Baobab Fare

$30 and under

African

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Healthy
Neighbourhood gem
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.

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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
African
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
Neighbourhood
Detroit
Parking details
Street Parking

What 18 people are saying

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
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Baobab Fare delivers "unique food, incredible flavors" with dishes like Mbuzi and Samaki praised for tenderness and wonderful taste. The "best restaurant in Detroit" offers a "chill vibe" and attentive service, perfect for post-theatre dining. Standout features include "spiced coffee," "tasty entrees," and a "friendly atmosphere."

18 Reviews

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Karen
VIP
Detroit
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food in a warm atmosphere. Recently added pop to the menu but need to include a diet option. That said, I’d highly recommend the African spiced tea.
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Mary Ann
Detroit
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, so flavorful. We loved it- every dish and every bit.
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Bonnie
VIP
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So so good - the best restaurant in Detroit - get the plantains
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M. Jane
Detroit
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service could have been more attentive, more welcoming, especially for two senior diners who were new to East African dishes. We barely started to munch on appetizer chips when mains were served. Our chicken & fish entrees were quite tasty, nonetheless.
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Jeanine
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved our meals, especially with a bit of hot sauce made in house, and the great service and chill vibe made it all the better. Liked it so much we ordered an extra meal for takeout. Spiced coffee is a can't miss but you can't go wrong with any choice. Thank you Baobab team!
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Jeri
VIP
Detroit
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time dining at the restaurant. The food and service were excellent! We will certainly tell others and return ourselves.
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Jacqueline
Detroit
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Friendly service. Very convenient for after seeing a show at the Fisher Theatre (within walking distance).
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Stacy
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quaint place. Glad we made a reservation. Friendly greeting upon arrival. We were seated immediately. Server made a great recommendation for the Samaki. It was amazing. Not fishy at all. Wonderful flavor. Ji Hibiscus was to die for. My daughter had the Kumuhana. Chicken was falling off the bone and taste was fabulous. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in checking out fabulous East African eats.
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Dante
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding flavors! Outstanding quality! Great quality…. Very good experience!
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Ryane
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dining experience! The food is delicious and the service is great!
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Baobab Fare is rated 4.8 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

6568 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202-3240

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Detroit
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
African
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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