Dire Dawa's food reflects the mix of cultures here. Italian café culture lingers in Kezira — espresso and pastries in the morning, pizza in the evening. Somali and Harari shops in the Megala serve rice, camel meat, and spiced anjera. Ethiopian staples (injera with wat) are available everywhere. The chat-chew culture means many cafés stay quiet in the afternoon and lively at night.