Tsion (see-on)

A place for healthy foods, freshly baked goods international wine and beers and more!
Fusing Ethiopian and Mediterranean flavors.

TEJ (noun)

Etiopian Honey Wine. Legend has it that this is
the first alcoholic beverage that humans consumed.
It was popularized in Ethiopia at weddings.

Enjoy a glass with friends! Le Tenachin (to our health).

in.jera (noun)

Made from teff, the smallest and
healthiest grain; a flat, slightly sour
bread that is served with Ethiopian dishes.

gar.den seat.ing (noun)

Fresh air, fresh ingredients do wonders for your complexion.

Enjoy during agreeable weather.

pas.tries (noun)

Baked fresh and served daily
with fair trade, organic Ethiopian coffees and specialty teas.

com.mu.ni.ty (noun)

Enjoy dinner with friends and meet some new ones.
We have live performances, from music, to art shows to a literary series.
Many of the artists are from the neighborhood, and often inspired by
life in Sugar Hill.

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Dear customers,
As we face the unprecedented impact of COVID19, the Tsion Cafe family wishes that you and your family are staying safe and taking the utmost care to stop the spread. Please carefully follow the advice of public health experts to keep your family safe and sound at this time. Similarly, we are taking precautions to keep our family and customers safe.
As mandated by the NYS Governor, we are only open for take-out and delivery. Call us at 212-234-2070 to place your order. Online ordering is now available! Or you can order for delivery via Grubhub. You can also send our gift cards.
In these tough times, we appreciate your business and look forward to keeping our delicious healthy Ethiopian food coming your way. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for our latest updates.

Be well and stay safe

Welcome to Tsion Cafe

As long time residents of Harlem, we wanted to bring something fresh, healthy, delicious to the taste buds and supportive the artistic talent that is near and far. We are committed to honoring that heritage by providing a space for regular arts events, including live music, poetry nights, film screenings, a writers series – and more. Tsion Cafe is that place and hope you enjoy.
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Our Menu

Tsion Café’s menu is influenced by the worldly travels of owner Beejhy Barhany. Our Ethiopian dishes, featuring Beejhy’s mom favorite spices and mixes, along lovely dishes and salads that speak so flavorfully of their Mediterranean beginnings and a selection of tasteful wines from her travels through South America. Come taste our menu to be transported across the world.
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Opening Hours (Limited)

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday - Sunday 2pm - 8pm