This was my second visit to Bunna. I went with a party of four, and it was a bit more crowded than expected, although it was a Saturday night. There was approximately 45 minutes to an hour wait. A smaller party of one or two had a much shorter wait. It is cash only, and a available atm at the back if needed. There's a option to eat or drink at the bar. For appetizer I had the Lentil Sambusa, and I had Espris layered mango, avocado, and papaya juice. Two people in my party ordered the feast for two meal. Nice music and delicious unique foods! I reccomend! read more

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One of my favorite spots to hit in the city when I'm craving Ethiopian. Everything was tasty, the lentils, collards etc read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was brought here a couple of weeks ago for a surprise birthday lunch. This restaurant has been on my list for quite some time, but I never got the chance to stop in. I was pleasantly surprised by the entire experience. First off the restaurant is dimly lit, and beautiful sounding music played in the back ground as you enter. The staff was very friendly and helpful when it came to explaining the menu. We weren't too too hungry so we ended up ordering a feast combo to split, and cocktails. I had the Kerkede which was a hibiscus and ginger cocktail. Absolutely delicious! The food came out relatively quickly and was amazing! Enough food for two, if you are moderately hungry. The best part of the experience was the traditional coffee ritual that occurs everyday around 5pm. It was very cool to sit as coffee was being made throughout our meal. This only happens once a day, so I recommend coming around that time to witness the process. The best part was everyone there at that time is offered a cup. Some of the best coffee I've ever had! I definitely recommend coming into Bunna Cafe for a meal. You won't regret it. read more

Bunna Cafe - Kerkede - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Favorite favorite favorite spot Brunch and dinner, can't say it enough. Everything's seasoned perfectly, very tasty, colorful plates, how I love it. Brunch my go to is the Habesha Breakfast, if I'm feeling hungry might start out with an Epris Selata (fruit salad with avocado, lime, papaya, mango and a syrup, forgot what it's made of but it's bomb, trust me) For Lunch/Dinner you always gotta go with the Feast, whether alone or with someone else. ‍ If you've love spice like me, then you gotta order a side of the Daata (greenish-orangish Ethiopian hot sauce, made with cilantro, awaze, garlic and vinegar) Food is plant based and soy free! For Brunch, they might give you a Fork, for dinner probably not, (but you can probably request one if you really must) so wash your hands, and Bring Cash! No cards, that's like the only thing that people can say about the spot. But that's such a fickle thing to complain about. It's also dope that they have sinks inside and outside of the bathrooms. Wash your hands, eat up and use the ATM in the back ya filthy animals! read more

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Bunna Cafe, located in Bushwick, is a cozy Ethiopian cafe. It was my first experience with Ethiopian food and will certainly not be my last. I had this place bookmarked and we just happened to be nearby during their lunch hours. They have a nice lunch menu even though I didn't know what to order and what was what. So we tried it all and ordered the Lunch for 2 (All 8). It comes with all 8 items on top of a layer of Injera Bread on top one big plate along with some extra rolled up injera bread on the side. I've never tasted injera bread before, but it tasted like a very light, airy, spongy, and tangy sourdough flatbread. We tore small pieces of injera bread and used it to pick up and taste each item on our plate. Each had it's own unique flavor and was made up of mostly veggies because apparently it's a vegetarian dish. This Lunch for 2 (All 8) was def big enough for two people although we did have to order two additional injera breads at a cost of $1 per extra roll. This is clearly stated on the menu so no surprises here. At a cost of $15+$2 (extra injera), this lunch was well worth it. Also, their dishes are gluten free and they use non-GMO cooking oil. The service here was very good and friendly and our waiter was actually Ethiopian as are the owners. Bunna Cafe also has a brunch which definitely peaks my interest. One very important thing to note is that this is a *CASH ONLY* establishment so make sure to bring cash. read more

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Food was excellent, lots of gluten free options. Would be nice if they explained what was on the plate since I told them that it was my first time eating Ethiopian food. Service could be better, seemed a bit rushed although the restaurant was not too busy. read more

Great traditional Ethiopian food setup to share with others!! Lots of strong flavors and evening is vegan!! read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is such a great spot - they have really amazing vegetarian food with SO much flavor. They also have really good drink options. I thought I would miss the meat, but I honestly didn't even need it. They put so much flavor into every dish, it's so consistently good. They also have friendly service. I would totally recommend to anyone that likes Ethiopian food or wants to try something new. Also, when you order for delivery, it arrives SO quickly and is super fresh and hot. read more

The best of the best! Usually get the platter for two. The lentils are so delicious and the injera is perfectly cooked and hot. The restaurant is super warm and cozy and there was live music when we went. Also, delivery from Bunna is awesome and is always a go-to. read more

Excellent vegan gluten free Ethiopian food!! Ring ahead for gluten free Injera or substitute rice if you are gluten free. We order take out from here at least twice a month, we are never disappointed! read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This was my first time trying Bunna Cafe, and I got it as delivery. I got the Vegan Feast (7 vegan dishes from a choice of 9 or 10). Basically the vegan "greatest hits" of Ethiopian food. Shiro wat, misir wat, collards, beets, cabbage, a sweet/spicy squash thing, etc. Everything was excellent. Even with a delivery halfway across Brooklyn, the texture was still on point, as they packaged everything in small individual containers in a pizza box (or something akin to a pizza box). I just wish I ordered a little more injera! Also, worth noting I am not a vegan in the least and I absolutely loved this place, which is, I believe, totally vegan. Respect. read more

Yesssss. That is the main takeaway. I ordered the meal. This comes with 5 options. check out the menu online before you head out. the sweet medium wine was great. food was delicious. Cello and guitar performer live in the background. I was seated immediately On a wednesday night at about 7pm. The overall ambience is very African rustic chic. Earthy walls and dim lighting. It's set up for an intimate meal. Most of the tables are 2-3 people max. There are a few larger tables for a group of 5 or 6. But the tiny space is filled to the brim so you get a sort of community vibe despite the intimate individual set up. All in all, loved stopping here while in town. I was a little worried because I saw some of the negative views about treating black people a little less generously then white people. But I honestly did not have that experience at all. If I lived there I'd be a regular. read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

K.C. and N.S. and I came here after a foray into the Bushwick climbing gym Metrorock. K.C. had been here a few times before and thus recommended the platter for two. Apparently the platter for three was more than enough food for a group of 5. So, we got the full combination of nine different sides made up of all sorts of things, collard greens, ground lentils, beans, pickled veggies, etc. The platter itself was served all at once and had a repeat of the sides on each side of the plate. It helped save us from having to rotate the dish. The fermented flatbread to pick up the sides was, as you'd expect, a little sour (I believe its actually sourdough based) but not so sour as to upset your stomach. We did end up needing an extra side of bread but it was well worth it. So why 4 stars? Ethiopian isnt my favorite cuisine but it was well seasoned and had a nice balance of flavors. Additionally, when I've had the flatbread in the past, I've gotten upset stomachs quite quickly afterwards. The bread here has a nice balance of flavor and fermentation which added to the dishes and made it easier on my stomach. Will give it a try again in a few months! read more

Bunna Cafe - Bar photo! - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very tasty! Loved the kale salad- it had this delicate dressing that was light and citrusy and delicious. The other appetizer we got was also really good- it had veggies and lentils in a filo dough, with a spicy green sauce. The spongy tart bread went well with the dishes we got. One of my lunch-mates got this awesome tea with thyme, and another got a chai. The teas are definitely the way to go! I got a caipirinha- I was happy they had it. I think cachaça is hard to come by. It was pretty strong- adding some more water made it perfect though. The baklava at the end was great too. It had this dark syrup at the bottom, which we thought might have had coffee in it. I want to come to a coffee ceremony in the future, and try getting some whole or ground beans if I like the coffee. read more

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One of my favorite places. Kid friendly choice is the yAter kik alicha, my daughter eats it by the spoonful since she was 2 read more

Bunna Cafe - a man sitting at a table with a menu - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a wonderful place! The food is the best Ethiopian I've ever had. It's extraordinarily fresh. The service is super friendly. It never disappoints and the ambience and music completes the experience. Highly recommend! One of my favourite restaurants in NYC. read more

I love it - everything is so good ! Veggie Combo and some spiced tea for the win. You want to dine in because I feel like the portions are larger when you eat there. read more

I'm pescatarian but was a strict vegetarian for years and sometimes think about being vegan but I reallllllyyyy love cheese. That all being said, the Bunna Cafe is for those veggie lovers! Those looking for meatless, flavor explosions!!!! Everything here is vegan and if you ask me, you aren't going to miss meat. The cocktails looked amazing but it was a hot day when I went and iced coffee was just what I wanted. The milk option that day was sunflower milk. I have never had sunflower milk, it's as different but still did the trick. The coffee itself was super strong and did the trick for concert going evening. The food here is incredible! Everything taste fresh. I like that you can get a 5 sides on a small plate $11 or shell out and get the huge plate for a group ($15 for 7). Ethiopians use injera, like we Mexicans use the tortilla. Injera is the spongy, sour flatbread that is used almost like a make shift spoon to shovel all the yuminess from the plate into your mouth hole. My sides were the yellow lentil, the beets, the carrots, collard greens and green beans! A rainbow over the injera bread with an additional bread to dig in. And if you want they do have forks. And you can baby step to being the cool -no-utensil needed hip kid in the future! I was happily surprised when I got a complimentary cocktail! It was a Tosign Toddy and the appropriate summer drink. I doing the sweet, refreshing drink to compliment the earthy and spicy meal perfectly. read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had this place on my radar for a while, but never had the time to swing by the area while I visited NYC. But finally, I got a chance to eat here. The wait was worth it ! We were a party of three, and got the feast for three along with an Habesha beer (me) and one of the sangria (my gf and her friend). The food was simple but filled with flavors. The barrage of injera was perhaps the best part of it all. Every single bite was different but so delicious. We ended the meal with bunnas, which were the icing on the cake. My GF is Ethiopian herself and she even praised the food as being one of the best she ever had (of course, nothing will top your moms food lol). I will absolutely be back. read more

Delicious food * Unbeatable price * Very good service * Nice atmosphere Ethiopian is one of my favorite cuisines. Every Ethiopian restaurant has several plant-based/vegan entrées. Bunna Café takes Ethiopian plant-based dishes to new heights. First, it serves only plant-based/vegan dishes - a rarity. Second, there are a great number from which to choose. Third, the food is yummy. Fourth, the prices are incredibly reasonable -- much lower than I would've expected. Don't be put off by the less-than-glamorous neighborhood or the graffiti on the exterior of the building. Once you're inside, it's quaint, cozy, and alive with energy when they have live music. read more

Walked in here impromptu. Probably the best Ethiopian I've ever had. 10/10 would recommend. read more

I'm a huge fan of bunna cafe. I've been here a few times since living in bushwick. The food is amazing -- especially for being vegan, and such affordable prices. read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Weird there were no forks :/ I would come back but probably no on the day after my birth read more

Never had Ethiopian's in my life. And I'm not a vegan person, but the food was taste so good. The vibe in the restaurant is very chill. Brunch time with live DJ in the house. Thumps up read more

Bunna Cafe - Brunch Habesha Breakfast - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What a disappointment! I have wanted to try the baklava for so long because it is near impossible to find a vegan version. So I decided to finally pick it up to go. When I got home I was immediately saddened by the small portion size. I could have gotten over that and attributed it to my obese soul. But it only got worse. The whole dessert tasted stale and I even got a pretty large walnut shell that I had to spit out. I don't like a dangerous dessert. The only redeeming part of the baklava was the coffee syrup; I could drink a cup of that by itself. However, the dessert was horrible and I got a pretty big attitude by the server for the few minutes I was there. So for these reasons, I cannot give any more stars. I wish I could because the restaurant itself was surprisingly larger than I imagined yet still seemed really cozy. read more

Bunna Cafe - Baklava tasted stale and I had to spit out a large walnut shell. The coffee syrup, however, was yummy. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food and service is ezcellent!! Share a platter if everything , the iced coffee is to die for!! No forks needed! read more

Bunna Cafe was my first experience at Ethiopian food, and immediately I was hooked. So much so that I ate it again for dinner that very same day! I was a party of 4 and ordered 2 orders of lunch feast for 2. (Note: It is half portion of dinner feast) It came out in a large plate of 2 scoops of each and 4 rolls of injera. Each of the vegetarian options were delicious. Not one did I not like but my favorites were the red spicy lentils and the yellow split peas. There was no meat, but I didn't miss a thing. My only complaint was that there wasn't enough injera. Other Ethiopian restaurants freely give you additional refills at will but Bunna will charge you a $1 a roll. Sad. But not to worry! The base layer of injera is soaked up with all the spices and is delicious finish all on its own. read more

Bunna Cafe - Lunch for 4 ($30) - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Incredibly delighted to have visited Bunna Cafe because this is the only Ethiopian place I actually enjoyed every bite of the food. Spacious and friendly, the chairs reminded me of school seats but the vibe is a lot less stressful than going to class. I liked every veggie scoop they served, hands down would eat every last bit if I was super hungry but we weren't famished so we only cleared 75% of the big plate of food. There is a coffee ceremony several times during the week, and when this happens you'll be able to receive a cup of black coffee on the house. What a way to lure in them customers, smart! I would recommend the espris aka 3-layered fruit beverage (mango, avocado, papaya). It's thick, it's luscious, it's everything you can imagine in a thick smoothie plus a dash of grenadine. One star deducted only because when we agreed to having more injera, and said we'd like 2 more, they only served us 3 rolls. Er..? 2 rolls = 1 round sheet of injera so we had 1.5 sheets of injera with the 3 rolls. Our feast for two people came with 4 rolls of injera so why did we only receive 3 rolls if we asked for 2 additional helpings? Weird... And by the way, CASH ONLY! There is a in-store ATM at the back so either come in ready or be ready for an ATM fee. read more

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My first time having Ethiopian food was a blessing to be at this place because the food, drinks, hospitality, and vibe were ALL on point. Any place with a DJ at night where you can vibe, but still have a conversation? Fire. We started with drinks of course :) I got the honey wine because I had read so many reviews and found it to be popular. It was delicious. Moderate in sweet/bitterness. Not dry at all and definitely appetizing. We got the Sambusa as an appetizer which was filled with lentils. This place is 100% plant based. No meat. I personally enjoyed it very much. The feast for 3 includes scoops of so many delicious vegetables including carrots, beets, eggplant, lentils, mushrooms, collard greens, split peas, cabbage, potatoes, and that's to say the least. The serving portion is so generous, and the price point is so reasonable. read more

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I decided to dine here for lunch and was so pleased with the customer service this time. My former experience made me hold a grudge but I always felt the food was on point. I knew one day I would've revisit this place again, lol. Well, my second visit was definitely amazing. To make a long story short, the food was delicious (I order a solo entree with an appetizer and drinks, see pics for details) and the service was indeed great, too. A big improvement from last time. The only con is that it's cash only BUT they have an ATM on the premise which makes the process easier. There is no ATM fee but your bank will charge a fee nevertheless. read more

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Coming to Bunna Cafe from the city is a fun experience. The walk from the L train to the cafe is a stroll through graffiti covered low rise factories. The feel reminds a bit of being in an apocalyptical movie, where the heroes cross through a dilapidated urban center to find a warm, hospital, and human spot. The food was good Ethiopian food, yet not at the level of Ethiopian food that I dream about. I would take a friend for the experience of the trip (that's why I described the walk there), but not because of the food alone. (If I lived there, it would be a great local spot.) Note: The menu is relatively standard. It's mostly the same common piles of food on the flat bread (injera). What was surprising was the extensive alcohol offering, especially a wide selection of whiskeys. It almost felt like the menu was more dedicated to that than the food. read more

A happy, energetic environment to enjoy an Ethiopian feast on a Wednesday night. There was a 20-min wait at 8:00PM for 3 eaters. A live band and music playing were an added bonus to our meal - maybe every Wednesday is live music? Our trio had the two orders of sambusas, 'feast for 3', a bottle of pinotage, and finished off with baklava. Recommend 'feasting' so you're able to try all the dishes they whip up, with some rotating out seasonally. The rolls of injera flatbread were a perfect vehicle for picking up the nine dishes (they come in little mountains on a MASSIVE feast platter) - bouncy, tart sourdough to net the rich savoriness. Shared piece of baklava was a sweet ending to the meal. read more

Bunna Cafe - Feast for 3 and half-eaten Lentil Sambusa - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They've made all of the improvements! No need to request napkins lol. Hope I'm not jinxing it. Thanksgiving night was packed and the wait time once we were greeted was about 10 minutes. I've been here 3 times. The last 2 times I ordered the same meal which was a feast for 2. I will be posting a pic of the Thanksgiving night visit, which was amazing. The food is extremely flavorful and my stomach isn't bothered by the mix of dishes. On my third visit which was a Sunday, I asked the waitress to bring our teas before the food and a glass of honey wine with or after the food. The teas came after the food and my glass of honey wine was completely forgotten. I end up ordering it with a passing waiter. When the food came I noticed that the portions were significantly less than my thanksgiving visit. It was easy to notice because the portions weren't toucWe actually finished the meal quite quickly and were still drinking our drinks when a male waiter asked if we could get up since ppl were waiting . So I coolly gulped the rest of the glass and bundled up. By this time they were already paid and decently tipped so I guess the customer service went out the window lol. Tip: *you will have to ask for napkins. Even if they take up your dirty ones they do not offer replacements. *CASH ONLY ATM in restaurant: fee $2 I still plan to go here because I don't eat animal products (except for honey wine lol) and the food is amazing and the owners are Black/African. Hopefully they read the review and make improvements, but even if they don't I will still be visiting. read more

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I have visited Bunna Cafe over five times. Each time I have fallen more in love with this beautiful establishment. From the beautiful array of platters to the dimly lit atmosphere, Bunna is awesome. Service is always friendly and hospitable. Oh, and your meal will come out within minutes after ordering. Tip: Pair your choice of platter with a glass of Honey Wine and you got yourself a delectable meal. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped in for diner and drinks on a saturday night. I had one of the Ethiopian beers. It was neat to try an ethipoian beer, but it didn't taste much different from any other lager. I found the other food and drinks to be significantly more distinctive. I ordered one a meal which comes with their signature flatbread/crepe which was topped with a variety of items including collard greens, split peas, cabbage, and more. It a unique and messy style of eating as you use the bread to grab everything instead of a utensil. It seems like most of the items were boiled or slow cooked, so they had mostly soft textures. After dinner, I ordered a cup of tea with thyme and ginger. It had very potent flavors. It was quite unique and I'd recommend trying one of the earthy teas after dinner. We sat at the bar and our bartender was very friendly and attentive. read more

We had some delicious take out/delivery from Bunna Cafe for a work lunch - everything was hot, fresh, and very flavorful. Everyone really enjoyed the food here. Can't wait to try some of the other options here once dining opens up again! read more

Bunny Cafe is delicious Ethiopian food that happens to be vegan. We got the Lentil Sambusa and Feast for 2 combo, both of which I recommend. read more

Bunna Cafe - Feast for 2 Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I want to eat dinner at this place EVERY NIGHT it's so damn good. Amazing portions, flavors, and plating. Great spices and the injera bread is TOP NOTCH. This is the best Ehtiopian I've had from the places I've lived - both west and east coast. Service is very warm, hospitable, and friendly. My boyfriend and I got the feast for two and sambusas We were delightfully full. Remember to bring cash as this is a cash only establishment! read more

Came here last night with my family for my sisters birthday dinner. My family has never had Ethiopian food nor have they had plant based food so this was an experience for them lol. I ordered the meal (you're able to choose 5 of the 9 choices) and we ordered two feasts for 4 people to share. In the meal I ordered Shiro (yellow split mashed , Misir Wot (red lentils cooked with spicy sauce), Yater Kik Alicha (yellow split peas), Butecha Selata (kale, red onion, cranberries, onion, peppers- this is like a cold kale salad) and Yataknt Alicha (cabbage, potatoes and carrots). The food was delicious. I'm not a huge fan of the Injera (sourdough flat bread) which is used to eat the food ... similar to how roti is used. My picky brother and boyfriend tasted the food and even they liked it so that says a lot. My 3 year old nephew wasn't a huge fan but the restaurant was very accommodating and made him a small portion of white rice to eat which he loved. At the end we ordered coffee and baklava. The baklava was delicious but we were not fans of the coffee :( sorry. It just wasn't our style of coffee. The restaurant is small but so they put three tables together in the back for us. Overall I really enjoyed the food. It was a little dark in there which my parents struggled with to see the menu but it was fine for me. read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I have been coming to bunna since it first opened, and have never once been disappointed. Whenever I have friends in town, I ensure we go to Bunna. I recommend the Lentil Sambusas (the spicy cilantro sauce is amazing), the Kategna, and The Feast. I also actively crave their cardamom/clove infused iced coffee. read more