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    Buna Cafe Philly

    4.5 (35 reviews)

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    Samira A.

    Buna Cafe is a nice Ethiopian spot. The atmosphere is calming with beautiful artwork on the walls and lots of plants near the windows. They weren't busy the few times I visited. I think I was the only customer dining, which added to the calming ambiance. Service is quick. I received my food about 10 minutes after I ordered. For my first visit I tried the lentil sambusa as an appetizer. I received two pastries garnished with mint and sauce on the side. It was good. The breading was crunchy and the lentil filing was tasty too. For my main dish I chose the meat combo plate with siga wot, siga alicha, a house salad and two sides, lentils and greens served with injera. The siga wot and siga alicha beef stews both were tasty but it was missing something. The Ethiopian food I've had is usually rich in flavor but the meat was lacking. The side lentils and greens were lightly seasoned, but the natural flavors of the vegetable and legume came through. The injera was delicious spongy and sour. I enjoyed it. My next visit I got the lamb tibs juicy option. It comes with a side salad flavored with a vinaigrette served on injera. The plating was different from other spots I've tried. For one, the lamb tibs are served on the side in a bowl instead of on the injera, which would give the bread time to soak up the flavors from the lamb. Secondly, a small dollop of spice is placed on the injera rather than cooked with the lamb. As you can see from the photo it wasn't a lot sauce for the amount of lamb. I only had enough sauce for two bites. Overall, this is a great place to visit. If I decide to visit again will request additional sauce.

    Angie B.

    It's beautiful. It's homey. It's welcoming. It has delicious Ethiopian platters, delicious coffee, neighborhood vibes and friendly service. What's not to love? Come here. Bring wine (or don't) but order good food and coffee. Sit back and relax and feel how good it is to sit outside or in a comfy place with purple velvet couches and service with smiles all around. I definitely recommend this place. The food is delicious and this spot is too. Come here.

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    Thom M.

    This was my first visit to Buna Cafe Philly (in West Philadelphia) but it won't be my last. I've been a huge fan of Ethiopian cuisine since I was a student at Penn in the 1980s, and I've had superb all the way down to simply horrible experiences at dozens of Ethiopian restaurants all over the USA and in several European countries, as well. The food at Buna is fresh, beautifully prepared, and very tasty. Like a few other reviewers have stated, there does seem to be a slight lack of "pop" in the flavor of some dishes here, but in my opinion this is made up for by the freshness and care of preparation of the food. The server I had was extremely friendly, helpful, and attentive. And I loved the physical space of the restaurant itself, with its clean, fun, colorful decor, including nice touches of Ethiopian artwork and decoration. I can't wait to go back!

    2 Vedge Combination Platter
    Kassy O.

    I would give this place 10 stars if I could. We got 2 vegan combo plates and.... all I'm going to say is that we were heaven. We WILL be going back! Parking was also super easy.

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    Leah M.

    I checked Yelp this was nearby and I could place the order through the Yelp app. It worked perfectly. My order was ready in the timeframe I was given through the app. Great job! I ordered a sandwich and the gift sampler. The Nigerian coffee in the sampler is delicious and I highly recommend it. I have yet to use the suya seasoning packet, the incense added was a cute touch just not special. The first time I went I was impressed over all although the cashier seemed a little standoffish. But I can get past that until........ Visit number two. It's not easy to find parking so it took a few times around the block to find parking. I needed something close so I could take my elderly mother in the restaurant. We asked to dine in however the only available tables I was told were available upstairs. My mother is disabled and unable to walk up to long winding flights. I explained this. In the back of the restaurant there was a meeting of a small group I understand if they've already made reservations for this spot. However! At the front of the store there were two tables and seating in the window is a sofa and a little coffee table. At the dining tables, two people at two different tables who were waiting for their food to go. (The staff mentioned to them their food would be ready soon.) My mother could not sit at the sofa with a low table far removed. They could have ask the people waiting for to go food to sit in the sofa area and allow people who wanted to dine-in to sit at the table? Customer lost no recommendation but I guess they don't need the business?!

    Vedge Combination Platter, Gold is the Cure, Home Blend Shai

    Outstanding food with lots of vegan options! We got the veggie combo platter; everything on it was great. We also got the turmeric latte and the chai, both of which were outstanding; the turmeric latte was spicy and gingery, while the chai was more mellow and sweet. It's a very cute ambiance; medium sized and very homey and comfortable.

    Lauren P.

    Really enjoy this spot in West Philly. I love the spaciousness and the warmth of the space. I've been there for coffee and to do computer work in the later afternoon when they open, and at night for dinner. The food was good, though the portions are a bit smaller than some other spots. My friend and I felt like the food was very fresh. It's also BYO! I'll definitely be back for computer time and dinner.

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    The food and service were wonderful. Highly recommend! The atmosphere was lacking a bit of warmth. But everything else made up for it.

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    Solid coffee, great Ethiopian food, and a friendly, responsible owner. Looking forward to going back again!

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    Food and environment is great. The drink menu is the best. I recommend the Ethiopian black iced tea.

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    Absolutely a great Ethiopian food experience. Coffee is also wonderful! Service outstanding! Cute little place.

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    Cute little cafe with excellent food and a friendly staff. The injera was really good.

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    Great food. Very homey and comfortable. The owner made sure we had everything we needed. We were able to eat outside and it was lovely.

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