Lemat Injera Bakery
157 Nicholson St, Footscray, Victoria, 3011

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Why Choose Lemat Injera Bakery?
Lemat Injera Bakery is known for fresh-baked injera, both teff and sorghum, that keeps customers coming back, including those willing to drive from out of town. The helpful staff and good-value offering make it a reliable choice for quality Ethiopian bread and hot pies to takeaway.
About Lemat Injera Bakery
Injera is the reason people head to Lemat Injera Bakery in Footscray, and it's what locals bring up first. They bake it fresh from the oven, and the teff version gets plenty of love, with the sorghum injera a favourite too. The ambasha, the soft Ethiopian bread, earns its own good words, and we've heard people praise the texture and flavour of both.
It's a takeaway bakery, so expect to pick up and go. The staff have a friendly reputation, and one customer who drives in from Geelong says she rings ahead before making the trip, then raves about the service when she arrives. That kind of loyalty tells you something. If you're coming a long way, a quick call first is a sensible habit.
Pies are a pleasant surprise here. Someone described the hot pies as fantastic, which is not what you'd expect from a bakery best known for injera, but they've caught the eye locally. Folks also mention the Ethiopian coffee beans and the berbere spice mix on the shelves, and the pricing gets described as good value.
The entrance is wheelchair accessible, and they take debit cards and mobile payments. It's open most days of the week, but check the hours before you go.
If you're after Ethiopian injera in Melbourne's west, Lemat is known for it.
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What Customers Say on Google
“I love the Teff injera, I call before a heading to Lemat as I live in Geelong, the customer service is amazing.”
“Love their sorghum injera.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Lemat Injera Bakery
Injera is the main drawcard at Lemat Injera Bakery. Their teff injera gets strong praise, and the sorghum version has its own fans too. Locals also mention the ambasha, a soft Ethiopian bread, for its texture and flavour. A few customers point to the hot pies as well, so it's worth asking what's fresh from the oven on the day you visit.
Alongside their injera and ambasha, locals mention fresh Ethiopian coffee beans and berbere spice available in the shop. It's primarily a takeaway bakery, so you pick up your order and go rather than dine in. For current stock or anything specific you're after, it's best to ring ahead or ask in store.
Yes, value comes up often in reviews, with customers calling out fair pricing alongside the quality of the injera and coffee beans. Combined with the fresh-baked injera and friendly service, it's part of why locals keep coming back. For exact pricing on injera, ambasha or pies, contact the bakery directly.
Staff are described as friendly, and the customer service gets regular mentions in reviews. One loyal customer even drives in from Geelong, calling ahead before making the trip to make sure her order is ready. It's a takeaway setup, so a quick call ahead can help if you're travelling a distance or want to be sure your favourite injera is in stock.
Yes, the shop has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. It also accepts debit cards and NFC mobile payments alongside cash, making it straightforward to pop in, grab your injera, ambasha or pies, and be on your way.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 3 9689 0006
- Address
- 157 Nicholson St, Footscray, Victoria, 3011
How Lemat Injera Bakery Compares
in Footscray
26 reviews on Google
Known for Pies: 1 of 2 in Footscray
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 8:30am-5:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am-5:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am-5:30pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am-5:30pm
- Friday
- 8:30am-5:30pm
- Saturday
- 8:30am-5:30pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway
- Payment Methods
- Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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