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I have come multiple times in the past 6 months and I really hope they open more locations! Each time, the burekas are a dream. Flaky, flavorful, tasty accoutrements to go with the burekas. The potato leek, roasted mushroom, french onion soup, and shakshuka are some of my faves but you really cannot go wrong!!
Small shop, 2 indoor tables to stand at only. Some outdoor space to stand at also. Very very limited selection, like 4 types of burkekas. They are large, can share for a snack. They come with a few different dips...tomato, tahini, shug. Also a hard boiled egg. We got potato and leek. They are certainly not quick. The bureka was tasty, I did enjoy it. But 1 potato/leek bureka was $20. No drinks, no anything extra. $20. That is absolutely outrageous! Hard to recommend this place with prices like that. If you really don't care how much you spend, sure, go enjoy. But I won't be back.
Woke up at 7 am to make sure I tried these burekas!! We went around 9:30 am when the shop just opened, and I could see they already were making tons of fresh burekas of all flavors. The concept of this shop is so cute and cozy, each bureka comes with a box filled with a hard boiled egg, pickles, olives and sauces. We tried the spinach artichoke and the roasted carrot. Both were so buttery and flakey, exactly what we wanted from a bureka. The roasted carrot was such a unique experience, it tasted exactly like a Thanksgiving dish. The seating is exclusive to outside but we were lucky to snag a standing table inside. Portions are also pretty big, deff can share if you're not too hungry!
This burekas place is UNREAL! I loved the breakfast box and how it came with hard boiled eggs, burekas, tahini, cucumbers and pickles, and a tomato dip which is my favorite, just like my safta makes it. It was 12/10!!!!! The owner is so nice and friendly- I love supporting locally owned small businesses and good people. Highly recommend checking this place out!
I'd definitely recommend trying Buba Bureka! Burekas are savory pastries, and this spot came highly recommended. Two friends and I visited around 1 p.m. on a Saturday and were happy to find that there were only a few people in line and all the flavors were available. We'd heard the best things about the spinach artichoke and potato burekas ($18 each), so we decided to split those two and order more if we were still hungry. After placing our order, we managed to grab one of the few "seating" spots (an outdoor small bench with a table rest and a standing table). The burekas came out hot about 5-10 minutes later, cut into four pieces each and served with pickles, olives, three sauces (schug, tahini, and tomato amba), plus two halves of an egg sprinkled with flaky salt. I really appreciated all the accompaniments -- they made it feel more like a rounded meal . My favorite sauces were the schug, which had great flavor with a little kick to it, and the tahini. The tomato one was a bit watery. I expected the spinach artichoke to be my favorite bureka, but the potato one actually ended up winning that spot by a narrow margin. The spinach artichoke was tasty but the flavor of the spinach and artichoke filling was milder than I'm used to. I believe the potato filling came with subtle caramelized onions, which was a nice touch. The pastries were perfectly flaky -- hearty, yet still light. I just wished there was a bit more filling since the edges were mostly pastry. I enjoyed the filled bites plain and used the sauces for the outer, flakier parts. We also had the chance to meet the lovely owner, Ben Simon Tov, who kindly treated us to their new sweet bureka -- a brown butter sweet corn custard with blackberry compote ($7). It was smaller but delicious! Again, I liked eating the center with the custard plain and dipping the edges into the compote. Overall, I enjoyed the experience. I'd say if you're hungry or coming for a full meal, it would be best to get your own. If you're coming for a lighter breakfast or snack, then sharing works well! While I probably won't come back often since I tend to eat on the healthier side, Buba Bureka is absolutely worth trying at least once. I'd consider coming back to try different seasonal flavors!
I never had a bureka before but after this place, I'm gonna make sure I always get one in New York. This place was so cute in Greenwich Village and the staff were nice as well. As for the bureka itself, we got the spinach artichoke and it was so good. The crust was flaky and light and the filling added a lot of flavor. It paired so well with the sauces and the pickles. It all comes together for an amazing culinary experience.
Ever since I first saw the alluring red boxes of Buba Bureka grace my TikTok, I was craving to try. It was a sunny, hazy late summer morning in the West Village on that lucky, fateful day. A weekday, and there was no line. Once I ordered, a 10ish min wait, and I finally had the iconic red box in my hands -- a piping hot, fresh bureka and all the fixins. Ate it standing at the bar table outside. Dammnnnnn so delicious!! Life is full of disappointments, but Buba Bureka did not disappoint! The pastry was savory and crispy, the spinach artichoke filling flavorful and creamy. The piquant, sour, rich, bright, spicy, vibrant flavors of jammy egg, pickles, olives, schug, tahini, grated tomato, provided perfect contrast. My favorite bite was the juicy fresh tomato with the salty savory bureka. Such a great Israeli-style breakfast.
Long stroll around Washington Square, SoHo and the Village with a friend, I knew we were near Buba (and Salt Hanks). I knew I had a better chance that my friend would want to share at Buba so we went there first. No line at lunchtime, after Labor Day?! Lucky timing for us. We had the potato bureka and enjoyed every bite, including all the extras (egg, olives, pickles, schug, crushed tomatoes). $18 Had a nice chat with one of the partners (sorry don't know name, without beard) ... I was the customer who asked if they would consider offering 2 flavors in one order (half and half). I definitely want to come back to try the cheese, corn and artichoke, but need another friend open to sharing. Delish, thank you! Hope you expand to other locations in the future. Finally, be on the lookout for their upcoming cookbook. Mazel tov!
Buba Bureka has officially stolen my breakfast-loving heart. Tucked away in the neighborhood, this cozy spot serves the flakiest, most flavorful burekas I've had. We tried the spinach/artichoke and corn flavors--both were packed with savory fillings and wrapped in golden, crispy pastry that melts in your mouth. Each bureka comes with perfectly boiled eggs and a side of tomato sauce that balances the richness so well. Not only is the food delicious, but it's also a surprisingly wholesome and satisfying breakfast. The portions are generous without feeling heavy, and everything tastes homemade in the best way. The vibe is casual and warm, and the staff is super friendly. It's the kind of place you'll find yourself craving again the next morning. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a comforting and unique breakfast/lunch spot!
Absolutely loved the food. The spinach artichoke bureka was very yummy. The boxes are a bit pricy but definitely worth it. What would make it even better is if the egg is soft boiled and warm. I loved the sauces. Wish the olives didn't seem old. Would highly recommend
We had the French onion Bureka! This was my first time trying Bureka and wowwwww 10/10 this was amazing!
A very good burekas ! We got the cheese burekas and enjoyed them very bite of it . It was crispy and rich and came with all the right sides (tahini , schug, olives etc) Really reminded us home ! Very recommended
I'd been wanting to try this spot for a while , it's still fairly new and I knew the influencer scene was making it making it jam packed with long lines. I had some time this morning so I decided to check it out. I'm not an early breakfast person but when I saw the shop was empty I convinced my stomach it was time to eat. The 2 gentleman on staff recommended the cheese bureka as it was my first time. I'd only ever had bureka once before at my friend's home and it was a very long time ago but I remember it was delicious. His mom was visiting and prepared some , I was lucky to be able to partake in her traditional foods . Ok, back on track now. The shop is small with 2 standing counter tables inside and 2 picnic style table/benches outside. So take out would be the best option on a busy day. I stayed inside because it was cold out. The bureaka comes with a boiled egg, 3 sauces/dips ,pickles and green olives. The green sauce is schug ( quite possibly the best I've ever had ) then there's freshly grated tomato and the 3rd is tahini. The bureka is made when you order so it's fresh, hot and flakey. I really enjoyed every last crumb. I can't see myself self getting this for take out , I feel like it's best enjoyed hot on the spot. (Personal choice) The warm cheesey filling was so comforting especially on a cold day. I envied all the families that have had this treat homemade whenever they wanted. I left feeling very satisfied . Next time I'll have the spinach artichoke and then the roasted carrots. I'll also beg to buy some extra schug- perhaps a gallon lol. It was amazing.
The collabs this place puts together is insane! They currently have an Indian samosa Bureka with @chefpriyanka and a delicious Mango Lassi Slushy that's danky! Seating is available outside with standing room inside. Run to try this collab because those chutneys are amazing and I hear the Bureka is delicately crispy and fluffy! Happy Munchies, @JaeGreens read more
1 day ago
This establishment is sooo unorganized, including the management/ owner. The staff are definitely not properly trained. The young girl that I was asking questions to, could not even answer one! The owner/ manager was literally right there and could absolutely hear me asking her a several questions that she did not know the answer to, and he chose to say nothing. And the place was empty. There were 3 Jewish women in front of me; a woman and her 2 daughters perhaps and he absolutely was accommodating to her when they didn't have the cheese item ready, so he gave them other items to try for free. So when it was my turn to order (and by the way they are extremely slowwww, I waited so long to order while store was empty and so long to get my 1 pizza Bureka). The cashier informed me that they didn't have any apple caramel burekas; and I got there around 12:15pm on a Friday. She just said come back tomorrow. I asked if I should call first, she said I don't think we have a phone. I asked her a bunch of other questions and she couldn't answer any of them!!! None of the 3 staff including management/ owner chimed in to answer any of my questions at all. It was such a super frustrating experience. I did purchase 1 pizza bureka stick and it was ok tasting, the filling definitely needs some improvement. read more
3 months ago
I have come multiple times in the past 6 months and I really hope they open more locations! Each time, the burekas are a dream. Flaky, flavorful, tasty accoutrements to go with the burekas. The potato leek, roasted mushroom, french onion soup, and shakshuka are some of my faves but you really cannot go wrong!! read more
Small shop, 2 indoor tables to stand at only. Some outdoor space to stand at also. Very very limited selection, like 4 types of burkekas. They are large, can share for a snack. They come with a few different dips...tomato, tahini, shug. Also a hard boiled egg. We got potato and leek. They are certainly not quick. The bureka was tasty, I did enjoy it. But 1 potato/leek bureka was $20. No drinks, no anything extra. $20. That is absolutely outrageous! Hard to recommend this place with prices like that. If you really don't care how much you spend, sure, go enjoy. But I won't be back. read more
10 months ago
Woke up at 7 am to make sure I tried these burekas!! We went around 9:30 am when the shop just opened, and I could see they already were making tons of fresh burekas of all flavors. The concept of this shop is so cute and cozy, each bureka comes with a box filled with a hard boiled egg, pickles, olives and sauces. We tried the spinach artichoke and the roasted carrot. Both were so buttery and flakey, exactly what we wanted from a bureka. The roasted carrot was such a unique experience, it tasted exactly like a Thanksgiving dish. The seating is exclusive to outside but we were lucky to snag a standing table inside. Portions are also pretty big, deff can share if you're not too hungry! read more
This burekas place is UNREAL! I loved the breakfast box and how it came with hard boiled eggs, burekas, tahini, cucumbers and pickles, and a tomato dip which is my favorite, just like my safta makes it. It was 12/10!!!!! The owner is so nice and friendly- I love supporting locally owned small businesses and good people. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more
I'd definitely recommend trying Buba Bureka! Burekas are savory pastries, and this spot came highly recommended. Two friends and I visited around 1 p.m. on a Saturday and were happy to find that there were only a few people in line and all the flavors were available. We'd heard the best things about the spinach artichoke and potato burekas ($18 each), so we decided to split those two and order more if we were still hungry. After placing our order, we managed to grab one of the few "seating" spots (an outdoor small bench with a table rest and a standing table). The burekas came out hot about 5-10 minutes later, cut into four pieces each and served with pickles, olives, three sauces (schug, tahini, and tomato amba), plus two halves of an egg sprinkled with flaky salt. I really appreciated all the accompaniments -- they made it feel more like a rounded meal . My favorite sauces were the schug, which had great flavor with a little kick to it, and the tahini. The tomato one was a bit watery. I expected the spinach artichoke to be my favorite bureka, but the potato one actually ended up winning that spot by a narrow margin. The spinach artichoke was tasty but the flavor of the spinach and artichoke filling was milder than I'm used to. I believe the potato filling came with subtle caramelized onions, which was a nice touch. The pastries were perfectly flaky -- hearty, yet still light. I just wished there was a bit more filling since the edges were mostly pastry. I enjoyed the filled bites plain and used the sauces for the outer, flakier parts. We also had the chance to meet the lovely owner, Ben Simon Tov, who kindly treated us to their new sweet bureka -- a brown butter sweet corn custard with blackberry compote ($7). It was smaller but delicious! Again, I liked eating the center with the custard plain and dipping the edges into the compote. Overall, I enjoyed the experience. I'd say if you're hungry or coming for a full meal, it would be best to get your own. If you're coming for a lighter breakfast or snack, then sharing works well! While I probably won't come back often since I tend to eat on the healthier side, Buba Bureka is absolutely worth trying at least once. I'd consider coming back to try different seasonal flavors! read more
18 days ago
I never had a bureka before but after this place, I'm gonna make sure I always get one in New York. This place was so cute in Greenwich Village and the staff were nice as well. As for the bureka itself, we got the spinach artichoke and it was so good. The crust was flaky and light and the filling added a lot of flavor. It paired so well with the sauces and the pickles. It all comes together for an amazing culinary experience. read more
Ever since I first saw the alluring red boxes of Buba Bureka grace my TikTok, I was craving to try. It was a sunny, hazy late summer morning in the West Village on that lucky, fateful day. A weekday, and there was no line. Once I ordered, a 10ish min wait, and I finally had the iconic red box in my hands -- a piping hot, fresh bureka and all the fixins. Ate it standing at the bar table outside. Dammnnnnn so delicious!! Life is full of disappointments, but Buba Bureka did not disappoint! The pastry was savory and crispy, the spinach artichoke filling flavorful and creamy. The piquant, sour, rich, bright, spicy, vibrant flavors of jammy egg, pickles, olives, schug, tahini, grated tomato, provided perfect contrast. My favorite bite was the juicy fresh tomato with the salty savory bureka. Such a great Israeli-style breakfast. read more
1 year ago
Long stroll around Washington Square, SoHo and the Village with a friend, I knew we were near Buba (and Salt Hanks). I knew I had a better chance that my friend would want to share at Buba so we went there first. No line at lunchtime, after Labor Day?! Lucky timing for us. We had the potato bureka and enjoyed every bite, including all the extras (egg, olives, pickles, schug, crushed tomatoes). $18 Had a nice chat with one of the partners (sorry don't know name, without beard) ... I was the customer who asked if they would consider offering 2 flavors in one order (half and half). I definitely want to come back to try the cheese, corn and artichoke, but need another friend open to sharing. Delish, thank you! Hope you expand to other locations in the future. Finally, be on the lookout for their upcoming cookbook. Mazel tov! read more
Buba Bureka has officially stolen my breakfast-loving heart. Tucked away in the neighborhood, this cozy spot serves the flakiest, most flavorful burekas I've had. We tried the spinach/artichoke and corn flavors--both were packed with savory fillings and wrapped in golden, crispy pastry that melts in your mouth. Each bureka comes with perfectly boiled eggs and a side of tomato sauce that balances the richness so well. Not only is the food delicious, but it's also a surprisingly wholesome and satisfying breakfast. The portions are generous without feeling heavy, and everything tastes homemade in the best way. The vibe is casual and warm, and the staff is super friendly. It's the kind of place you'll find yourself craving again the next morning. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a comforting and unique breakfast/lunch spot! read more
Absolutely loved the food. The spinach artichoke bureka was very yummy. The boxes are a bit pricy but definitely worth it. What would make it even better is if the egg is soft boiled and warm. I loved the sauces. Wish the olives didn't seem old. Would highly recommend read more
I'd been wanting to try this spot for a while , it's still fairly new and I knew the influencer scene was making it making it jam packed with long lines. I had some time this morning so I decided to check it out. I'm not an early breakfast person but when I saw the shop was empty I convinced my stomach it was time to eat. The 2 gentleman on staff recommended the cheese bureka as it was my first time. I'd only ever had bureka once before at my friend's home and it was a very long time ago but I remember it was delicious. His mom was visiting and prepared some , I was lucky to be able to partake in her traditional foods . Ok, back on track now. The shop is small with 2 standing counter tables inside and 2 picnic style table/benches outside. So take out would be the best option on a busy day. I stayed inside because it was cold out. The bureaka comes with a boiled egg, 3 sauces/dips ,pickles and green olives. The green sauce is schug ( quite possibly the best I've ever had ) then there's freshly grated tomato and the 3rd is tahini. The bureka is made when you order so it's fresh, hot and flakey. I really enjoyed every last crumb. I can't see myself self getting this for take out , I feel like it's best enjoyed hot on the spot. (Personal choice) The warm cheesey filling was so comforting especially on a cold day. I envied all the families that have had this treat homemade whenever they wanted. I left feeling very satisfied . Next time I'll have the spinach artichoke and then the roasted carrots. I'll also beg to buy some extra schug- perhaps a gallon lol. It was amazing. read more
Huge fan of Breads Bakery's potato bureka, so when I heard that the Breads Bakery owner was a part owner here, I knew I needed to come check it out! I'm a huge fan of burekas and this one did not disappoint! I got the potato, and filling came out warm and the dough perfectly flaky! I also like how they provide 3 different sauces to eat alongside your bureka, and some pickles, olives, and hard boiled egg. It's definitely a great breakfast for one, or two! read more
Got to meet the owner on our food tour earlier this month. Funny and kind guy who runs such a unique eatery. Haven't had anything like this in my life and so glad we got to stop here on the tour. I'm not sure this would be something I'd normally stop for on my own, and now I can't wait to come back. So glad we got to learn about this awesome spot! We enjoyed our food and all the toppings and sauces that came with it. Highly recommend if you're in the area. If the smell of all the tasty food or the line out the door doesn't convince you please listen to this review and try for yourself! read more
First off, the burekas are 5 stars. I'll get to my issues in a minute. I love all the varieties of products across the borek belt - from Tunisian briq (which I'll be eating in sunny Sidi Bou Said in a few weeks) to the gül böreği that I pick up from Simit Sarayı as soon as I land at IST, I love all things borek. The Levantine boureka is expertly executed here - with a dab of tahini, it is honestly ethereal. My gripe? They need to limit the number of bourekas per order given the amount of hype here, or prioritize small orders like Apollo Bagels does to manage their line. I was stuck behind a very inconsiderate customer (you know who you are Natalie) who ordered 10 borek plates at a busy time of the morning breakfast rush. They're still selling out early, so these types of orders should be limited in some way by the store. read more
10 months ago
Wow!! I am totally amazed by the quality of the product and how unlike this food choice is from anything else in NYC. These flakey bagel/croissant hybrids are absolutely to die for and are stuffed with all kinds of things. A little pricey but that's because you're getting a crazy fresh and specific product. They also put a whole egg on the plate. That alone costs them $1-2 in food costs. Anyways, don't miss this spot. They are only open for breakfast & early lunch so beware of their hours. Lovely service Nd ambience. 5/5. We'll be back SOON!! read more
Buba bureka is as authentic as israel. The service is not good and there is no ambiance or seating, yet we keep coming back. Lines up the street 2 tables to stand and eat and almost $20 per bureka! But the ingredients are quality and its worth the hype. read more
10 months ago
Friendly service, clean store, and the best burekas I've ever had! It was cold out so I ordered the soup as a side, and it was delicious. I've seen a couple reviews about there not being enough filling, but from my experience baking, if these were filled much more they would become sloppy: fork and knife needed. I think these are perfect and like that they are truly a hand held pastry. Arrived around 9:30 on a Sunday morning and there wasn't a line. Win win! read more
Feels like home!! Lovely little spot with the crispiest borekas you can find. I took the spinach and artichoke which was really really good. Honestly don't like a regular cheese borekas since gvinat bulgarit is too salty and the texture is off putting when hot. The little bit of cheese in the spinach artichoke was really well balanced and the buttery and flaky phyllo was perfection. The olives brought me back to the shuk and the tomato and schug were such a good compliment. The schug while not spicy had a fresh and herbaceous flavor that was really well done. Would love to come back and try some more. Thank you!!! read more
6 months ago
ummmmm this was SO much better than i expected and i had high expectations. i don't know what i was envisioning but it was literally 10x more delicious. i savored every bite. i walked in on a saturday afternoon and there was no line. super small inside only like 2 tables so be prepared to eat elsewhere. i want to go back and try all of the flavors! read more
1 year ago
Loved the burekas! We got spinach and artichoke and a potato one. Only putting 4 stars because our burekas didn't have enough filling. The middle pieces were great but the end slices were mostly just empty flaky pastry. It makes it difficult to split between multiple people too since not everyone would get a good taste of the filling. read more
We are on another fun eating trip through NYC & had to try Buba. I make burekas all the time so was curious to compare. I ordered a cheese bureka and received a box loaded with a very large bureka, & side goodies like pickles, olives, tahini, & a tomato sauce. The bureka was loaded with cheese, wrapped in layers of phyllo, & topped with sesame seeds. It was very tasty & a good quick meal to eat on the go. Although it was great, the $16 cost seemed a bit high. However the place was packed with customers so price is not an objection, lol. read more
8 months ago
Very expensive. Each bureka is $16 and service is pretty slow as wells It feels like they're trying a pop up type of business model but I'm not sure it's working. The burekas are fine, you can find similar/better ones from other places in the city. read more
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I haven't tried a lot of popular Israeli food so this was my first time having a boureka. The service was great. Very quick and efficient given the demand. We ordered the spinach artichoke boureka and I ate every little bite. Perfectly cooked with the right temp and crispiness when served. The tomato crush and tahini sauces were delicious and a nice contrast. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because of the lack of seating. There is no seating inside and just 2 tables outside where you have to stand and eat. I'm sure it's part of the allure (they usually sell out before noon) and experience but it wasn't comfortable to stand and eat. read more
10 months ago
Stopped in after seeing the hype online.. never had a Bureka but the flakey crust and accompinients looked too good to pass up! I was expecting a long line as I saw that they often close early and sell out but to my surprise, early in a Saturday morning, myself and two other people were the first customers after 8am. The small location is accessible from w 4th street and Washington square subway, with room for a few people to stand inside and order.. there is not any seating, they just have two high tops outside for standing. I decided to go with potato and took a walk to Washington square park to enjoy. The Bureka was flakey, hot, somewhat crispy, with oozey potato filling. They serve with a hard boiled egg which is cooked to perfection in my opinion, with olives, pickles, and a tomato like paste and tahini I believe. The Bureka was pretty good and flavorful.. although some pieces had a strong taste- maybe a bit burnt on the bottom. I would definitely recommend checking out, it was a great first experience for me. read more
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