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Some of the world's most revered coffee beans, along with remnants of an Italian presence in the country, make for a spectacular coffee culture, one upheld by locals who have firmly embraced coffee-drinking as an essential part of daily living. Coffee shops are aplenty, with many popular haunts in and around the busy Piazza area. Most cafes also sell beans by the bag. Do try and attend a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, wherein the beans are first roasted, then ground, followed by the invigorating drink being brewed in a jebena (a special clay pot) and poured into ornate cups.

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Tomoca

Ethiopian coffee is world-renowned, and Tomoca, in the popular Piazza area, is the place to have it. Try a fresh brew and brush shoulders with locals at the standing tables, or pick up some beans to bring back home. Beans are roasted …

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Lime Tree

The international make-up of the cafe's clientele is reflected in its eclectic menu, featuring casual classics of Mexican, Middle Eastern and pan-Asian cuisine. Lime Tree has long been an expats' favourite, frequented especially for business …

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Galani Coffee — Jackross

The stylish space that is Galani has long enjoyed a reputation of being one of the capital's coolest cafes, complete with an art gallery and boutique in the floor above. At ground level, great breakfasts and lunches (and weekend brunches) are served, along with a whole list of specialty …

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Five Loaves

Five Loaves is one of the capital's most attractive cafes: the deli display lets you see exactly what you're getting if it's just a quick meal or breakfast you're after (including freshly-baked pastries and cake); the second floor is reserved for slightly more formal dining, with an a la carte …

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La Parisienne

A long-established Bole breakfast spot, La Parisienne is one you can rely on for uncomplicated fare, good coffee, and pastries to go along. Although its connection to the French capital are rather ambitious, it still remains a solid choice of cafe is Addis' …

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Mokarar

Known to locals as "Harar" (its name in Arabic), this genuine coffee shop is a no-frills establishment that is all about coffee. Only coffee, as a matter of fact, which is roasted on-site and served as part of different caffeine-loaded …

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Chocha Coffee

The green oasis next to the busy La Gare is the courtyard of Choche Coffee — a small and very welcoming establishment, serving brews deemed to be some of the best in the capital. Meet the friendly team and pick up some beans to bring home at the adjacent …

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