Baobab Fare

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6568 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
+1 (313) 265-3093
http://www.baobabfare.com

Baobab Fare is a vibrant culinary destination in Detroit, MI, that celebrates the rich flavors and culture of East Africa. Through their Waka food truck and Soko market, they bring authentic East African street food and curated products to the local community, while also fostering conversations and understanding in their community space.

As refugees themselves, Baobab Fare embraces the responsibility of enriching the city of Detroit through immigration and sharing their stories through food. With a commitment to affordability and accessibility, they offer a diverse menu of changing dishes inspired by the streets of East Africa, while also highlighting the local fare of Detroit.

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4.5395 reviews
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Theresa D.
11/4/2025

I'm shocked that I haven't reviewed Baobab yet. This place is phenomenal. It was founded by refugees and one of the co-owners won an episode of Chopped on the Food Network. The food is amazing -...

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Emily G.
10/11/2025

Me and my friend came here last week. I would concur with the rest of the reviews, if you would like a table you should make a reservation. The service was very confusing as there were several...

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Sandra T.
8/5/2025

Baobab has such wonderfully made food. The restaurant is busy, friendly, cozy and filled with folks from everywhere. If you haven't been, go, eat, try something new and enjoy. Also, don't sleep...

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Yaxun J.
12/5/2025

Baobab Fare is truly a standout in Detroit's food scene! As someone who hasn't had much East African food before, this was a really nice experience. The portion sizes are incredibly generous --...

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Katie K.
12/2/2025

We really enjoyed our time here. The restaurant was able to seat us right away, and our table was cute. The food was great and came out EXTREMELY quickly. I would highly recommend getting the Ji...

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