
30 years of north oakland ethiopia
Cafe Colucci is a small family owned restaurant in Oakland, California founded in 1991. Since then, we have delighted the palates of Bay Area residents with our unique, organic and flavorful Ethiopian dishes.
COVID 19 Operations Update
We are open daily 12pm-8pm for pickup/delivery. We currently have three tables outside for outdoor seating with heatlamps- they are first come first serve. We are currently not taking phone orders- please order online here
Cook Cafe Colucci at home
Brundo Spice Company
Our latest venture is Brundo Spice Company, a large scale spice and herb importing company based in Modjo, Ethiopia and Oakland, CA. We are bringing the same great spices and herbs we use at Cafe Colucci into your home!


ethiopian niter kibbeh collection with ahara ghee
made with traditional brundo spices
A Brundo Spice Company collaboration with Ahara Ghee!
Niter Kibbeh is the spiced clarified butter that hails from Ethiopia and Eritrea. Also known as "tesmi" this rich cooking oil is made a bit differently in every home. Our Traditional Niter Kibbeh is a collaboration with our friends at Ahara Ghee. This kibbeh is a time-tested blend of Ethiopian butter clarifying herbs sure to please even the most serious Ethiopian cooks.