We ordered the feast for two! Pros: - the mushroom and chickpea ones were incredible. The split peas tasted like a warm hug - everything tasted super fresh and even though Cons: - portions were small. We were still hungry afterwards - there wasn't enough injera for the toppings. We found ourselves needing to order more, and they were priced kind of expensive. The meal itself was definitely not cheap Service was quick and on a Sunday night at 6 pm, we were able to quickly snag a table. The space was really cute with dim lighting. read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Pre-pandemic, I was a bunna superfan. It was one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. I raved and raved, the food was so good and now.....it isn't. I went in 2021 and had a very mediocre meal. The food was a shadow of its former glory and just not that good. I decided to give it another go today, and goodness, I'm sad about having spent this money. The chickpeas in the soup was hard, the injera's only taste note is sour, and the various dishes are just overly oily with no or poor flavor. Do yourself a favor--Go to Ras plant based instead. read more

Great place for Ethiopian food, definitely a must go to place. They have dishes just for lunch, so if you want a platter, come for dinner, but you really can't go wrong with anything here. read more

This place surprised me with how good everything tasted. This restaurant combines class with comfort. The kitchen's food and the staff's service were both flawless. The employees also offered exceptional care. The experience was beyond perfect. read more

Finding this spot has been good for my dining happiness. Their personnel treat customers with true respect. This restaurant looks intentional. This place delivers on taste promises. All elements show attention. read more

my mom and i decided to try this spot today because we have heard many good things about it!! both of us had never tried ethiopian food but enjoying trying new foods and eating vegan, this made the feast for 2 a perfect pick for us because we were able to try so many things. everything was very good, though a few things were a bit spicy for us. the menu had warnings but i do wish it was a bit clearer which entree was which. the restaurant was cozy and welcoming. they had a coffee station that gave free coffee until 6pm which was a lovely touch. overall a lovely dining experience. read more

Bunna Cafe - Feast for 2 (All 9) - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

first time having ethiopian food! i think it tasted good and felt good quality but 1. didnt realize its vegetarian lol thats on me 2. the tables/chairs were weird heights so it was a little uncomfy and the live music on wednesdays was wayy too loud :// we got the feast for 2 and feast for 3 for 5 of us. it was so big (see photos for size comparison) and the shai tea was p good too! overall the food is good. id imagine youd love it if you were vegetarian and/or love ethiopian food but im not convinced its for me quite yet read more

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Had the sambusa, which was crispy and had a healthy amount of stuffing. Had the platters with all 9 entrees; the misir wot had the biggest kick but was flavorful. The butecha delata was an interesting blend of flavors with a slight sweetness from the occasional cranberries. read more

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I came here for weekend "brunch" (actually served until 5pm) and found my meal delicious although different from my prior experiences with Ethiopian food. Instead of the spongy injera I was familiar with, their brunch menu is served with kita, which they describe as "semi-sweet breakfast bread." I found it somewhat greasy and flavorless and not as good as injera. (They said you could substitute injera for the kita, which I would 100% recommend.) I got the brunch combo "special ful" which comes with ful, a fava bean dish (really good), butecha, a ground chickpea scramble/stuffing (delicious), and a dollop of cashew ergo (super tasty cashew cream). They serve more traditional Ethiopian fare on weekdays all day and on weekends after 5pm. I also tried the shai, which is spiced black tea that was really good once I added sugar and oat milk. They also have a weekday lunch special (M-F from 12-4) that seems like a great deal: $12 for injera with 4 items. read more

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I stumbled upon this one day when I was waiting for my car to get serviced and I'm so glad I did. I don't consider myself a picky eater but I tend to lean to the same kind of cuisines I'm familiar with. I've never tried Ethiopian food and didn't even know what to order but everything was mostly veggies and lots of the ingredients looked familiar. I started with the lentil sambusas with the green sauce and they were so incredible, it got me very excited for the rest of my meal! I opted for the 4 scoop Beyaynetu: - Shiro: ground chickpeas - Yatakilt Alicha: steamed cabbage - Butecha Selata: kale salad - Misir Wot: spicy red lentils Everything was delicious and the dips were served with a soft flatbread called injera roll. I ended with the most delicious baklava I have tried yet. I will be back for those sambusas and to try some of their drinks. IG: @catchmeonflight read more

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A relatively long day drinking session which started from Vernon Blvd ended at Bunna Cafe.. and one thing that stood out in-spite of all that binge drinking was the amazing and delicious food that we consumed (or inhaled) within 20 minutes of us being served with a delicious platter of Ethiopian delicacies listed on their menu. We washed off all that delicious food with a nice pint of their delicious Ethiopian beer priced at $6. The place is spacious, had a decent enough restroom, and service was absolutely excellent. Will definitely visit again when we feel for some fine Ethiopian food! read more

Bunna Cafe - Delicious Ethiopian Food - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Love this place and that they have such great Ethiopian options for vegans! One of my favorite spots to eat in Bed-Stuy!

Bunna cafe is unique and high quality. Plant based food but you won't even notice. The vegan selections are amazingly full of flavor. Delicious spongy injera. I recently tried the combination plate and the Fit-fit. The combination plate was very good - each dish was unique and enjoyable. The Fit-fit was different from others I've tried before - I choose the sesame paste - beautiful presentation. Fit-fit is one of my favorite salads of all time. I looked up a few recipes, Timatim Fitfit Injera Vegan is the kind I usually get. I've had different versions of it over the years, I think I prefer a spicier version. Luckily, I also purchased some of Bunna's hot sauce - super spicy but not overpowering. I think the hot sauce really helped add that extra degree of complexity to the meal - and a nice degree of heat. It wasn't so hot that I couldn't taste anything else. Highly recommend. Also, don't forget to check out their menu - they offer an Ethiopian coffee ceremony on weekends, brunch, happy hours and a market place. This place is a find! Will be back for more. read more

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This is my first time trying Ethiopian food. The food is super fresh, and the waitresses and waiters are very friendly. The food here caters to vegan lovers, being both fresh and clean. I absolutely love all of the options they have, like starters, main courses, and desserts, but the coffee is a bit too strong for me. Overall, everything is super delicious, especially the mango juice, which is super fresh and yummy. read more

This place has been on my list for a while, but I was never in the neighborhood. I've only had Ethiopian food a few times, but this really was on another level. The feast for 3 had so much variety and easily fed the 6 of us (in fact, we had some leftovers). The injera was so soft and delicious (you may need to order more to help clean up the plate). The Enguday ribs (mushrooms) was our favorite, and first to go, but I also enjoyed the Keys Selata (beetroot) and Misis Wot (lentils) a lot. To be honest all of it was good. The Lentil Sambusa is what really took the crown for me... the sambusa itself was good, but the star was the sauce on the side. That alone makes this a 5 star trip, simply incredible. I can't wait to go back. read more

Bunna Cafe - Lentil Sambusa - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Probably my favorite Ethiopian spot I've been to since I tried this cuisine about a year ago. Even though everything is plant based, you leave very full and satisfied. I was very happy with the portion sizes. I went with a friend and we decided to get the Feast for 2 ($49/ $25pp). Its a ton of food and in NYC, you can't beat a great meal for $25! We did upgrade and decided to add Kategna because I LOVE spicy berbere on Injera. This adds just an extra little kick to the meal when enjoying the multiple scoops. We did also get the lentil sambusa, so so good. The hot cilantro lime sauce that comes with this was addictive. We also happened to come when they were playing live music, so this spot was totally a vibe. I loved the flavor of each component and felt the spice level and individual flavors really came through. Service was so friendly and great. I have nothing bad to say about this spot and will continue to come here and bring others. :) read more

These guys have been churning out scrumptious spicy vegetarian food at relatively affordable prices for like a decade now. Everyone should try it. read more

This place is fantastic. It's an Ethiopian place that does traditional coffee ceremony on Wednesday. Atmosphere is bomb, you feel like you're in a small village eating local food. Amazing choice of dishes, all vegan!!!!!! Super authentic, super tasty and great staff. read more

Amazing food. Great service. A very special place. On the weekends they have the coffee ceremony, as well as an okra dish that I dream about. read more

Bunna Cafe - Selection of two each of seven menu items and more than the two of us could eat. Absolutely divine. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friend loves this place so when she came to the hood, we naturally had to go! We went for a later lunch. The wait was about 30 minutes so we went to get coffee nearby. We were seated near the back wall which allowed me to see all the decor that makes the place so warm and cozy. We ordered the shai tea, which was delicious and strong! And also ordered the e breakfast special along with the vegan scramble. Everything was so tasty. I recommend coming here on an empty stomach. read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best Ethiopian food I've had and it's plant-based! Everything tastes good here. (Except the baklava... eh, I'd skip that.) Friendly service, tasty fresh food, nice ambiance... it's a hit for me. read more

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If I could give Bunna Cafe more stars, I would. Phenomenal Ethiopian food, among the best I've ever had. Great ambiance and cultural music. A fantastic experience every time read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! Ethiopian food is so great but it's hard to find spots like this that do it right. I've tried all their dishes and they're packed with flavor and taste amazing scooped up with some delicious injera. I also think their prices are super reasonable and I love how they have individual platters so you can try many items even when ordering alone. - @nyconthetable read more

I've been to Bunna cafe a while ago for indoor dining but recently I had a friend visiting from out of town and even though we were pretty far and didn't have much time, I really wanted her to try Bunna! I was very skeptical about getting Ethiopian food delivered but Bunna Cafe put so much thought into their delivery experience that I was blown away. We got the feast for two and it came in a pizza box with individual containers for all the dishes and instructions about how to assemble the giant ingera with all the dishes on top. It was just like being in the restaurant and it was so delicious! I loved all of it. Definitely recommend getting delivery from here if you live further away and don't have time to make the trip out for dine-in. read more

Yum! I've had Bunna Cafe on my list to try for quite a while. I haven't had Ethiopian food in a while so was so excited to try out this vegan spot. It was delicious! I'm so glad my roommates and I came here because the food was fantastic. We got a plate to share and I love the family style way it's served. Had a hot toddy which was delicious as well. The vibes here are great and the ambience is nice. They were playing good music and I loved the decor! I'm not vegan myself but would definitely bring a vegan friend here to enjoy the food together! Nice staff and efficient. There was a bit of a wait time (40 mins) so we went to a bar close by. The injera was great! The lentils were my favorite and we also tried the sambusas. The green spicy sauce was amazing oh my gosh! The flavors. I want to go back to the traditional Ethiopian tea ceremony that they host on Fridays and the weekend! read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A bushwick favorite for Ethiopian food! Bunna Cafe is a popular spot for Ethiopian food- there is always a crowd for a reason! Their food has many different incredibly spiced dishes that you eat with the savory and slight sour spongy injera. It's very communal and very delicious! read more

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

incredible ambiance in this space, I came in time for the coffee ceremony and was able to try the specially brewed and spiced coffee. it was delicious, very gingery, and unlike any I've tried before. but the true star was the food!! my friend and I split the Feast for 2 so we could try everything and it's my #1 recommendation. our waiter was so helpful and was the one who recommended it. the cocktails were also off-the-charts. cannot recommend this place highly enough! read more

Bunna Cafe's been on my list for awhile and I finally made it for a weekday dinner. At 6:30 pm, we were able to get seated right away but it seemed like the place filled up soon after we got there! We each got a meal combo with 5 items and injera, and shai. Loved: the cozy vibes of the place, the entirely plant-based menu, and the prices - $16 for a 5-item combo is a steal nowadays Meh: I'm no expert on Ethiopian food but the injera was too sour to me - I felt like its sourness overpowered the veggies I'd come back to try their coffee ceremony or get the lunch special, but otherwise, I have other Ethiopian spots I prefer read more

Bunna Cafe - Meal Combo (choose 5), Shai - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Super super incredible place.. the food is outstanding! Truly everything you order there is so yummy. Super nice employees too! It's also very adorable in there with great decor and sometimes live DJs and such. Definitely a top spot for me !! read more

Very friendly staff, beautiful decor, delicious food with variety of vegan options and specialty drinks. Got to try a new dish for free and give feedback! (It was great) read more

Ethiopian food is not just delicious it's a requirement in my dining rotation. I simply have never gotten enough of it since first trying over 20 years ago! While most Ethiopian restaurants have a respectable amount of vegan dishes anyway, hitting up a 100% plant-based Ethiopian restaurant is such a treat. Also, they are all about the coffee (truth in a name). The lunch special is pretty incredible in these oh-so-expensive times. For $12 one gets a scoop of 4 different items. I ordered the Tibs (crimini mushrooms, quite succulent and garlicky), Gomen (slighly sour and fragrant collards with ginger and coriander), Misir Wot (ohhhh my spicy berbere lentils! I could order just a whole platter of this alone) and Yatakilt Alicha (similar in flavor profile to the Gomen). This comes with a plentiful amount of injera but I know that's polarizing for some people, not me, so you can get rice if you prefer. I started with the Kedija Selata and this is the sole time I wish had asked for a fork as I didn't want to fill up on injera. It also could have used just a touch of salt. Otherwise it's a perfect kale salad! One slight regret: I had stupidly drank way too much coffee earlier in the day so I sadly did not try theirs. It just means that I have to return, obviously, preferably at 5pm on Fri/Sat/Sun when they have their coffee ceremony! read more

The best. Sunday brunch is unbeatable. Amazing service, amazing food. Every single time.

I really thought I'd like this place from all the quality reviews--perhaps today was an off-day but I felt both the food and service could have been better. My friend and I split the feast for 2, which comes with 2 scoops of all 9 dishes. I thought each dish was flavoured very well; even though I strongly dislike the mushrooms they used it was tolerable due to the flavours added. Props to them for successfully getting me to eat beets as well. The only dish I thought could be better was the kale as it was quite plain. Everything is eaten with your fingers using the injera to hold the dishes. Considering how essential it is to the eating process, it was unfortunate that I was not a fan of the injera--the sourness was jarring and overpowered everything else. This was my first time having Ethiopian food so my opinion should probably be taken with a grain of salt, but my friend who has had it multiple times also agreed that it was more sour than usual. We had also ordered the espris but it never arrived, even though it was added to our bill at the end. Mistakes happen, but it seemed common as the table next to us also had their order mixed up. Otherwise though everyone was polite and welcoming; hopefully today was just an off-day. read more

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

This is one of my favorite restaurants and favorite vegan restaurants in the history of the world! I've been ordering from here through DoorDash since the pandemic started. I finally got to go in person and I absolutely loved it. I ordered the three layer very colorful Espris drink which was absolutely magnificent and completely surprising. I don't know if everybody loves papaya and avocado juice, but I can guarantee the mango juice by itself will be a short crowd pleaser. Of course I got my usual meal that comes with five dishes. The experience is kind of like eating Indian dosa or thaali. I personally prefer vegan and vegetarian Ethiopian food. The flavors are all completely unique and me remind you of Indian curry, but everything is quite tart or sour. The injera is a sour dough bread and white unique. read more

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As someone who is not vegetarian, vegan, or as ever had Ethiopian food before, this was pretty tasty! I ordered the enguday tibs with white rice and it was delicious. I also tried the kerkede shai tea and it was really good. I don't like a lot of different coffees or teas but this hit the spot. I got it iced with a lemon and it was perfect for today. Overall, this was a great first experience for Ethiopian food. Next time I am in Brooklyn, I will have to try to get here again! read more

This was the first place I tried out during the quarantine. I was hoping they didn't let me down....and I promise you they sure didn't. The ordering processes was a little struggle in the beginning but they worked it out. Ordered all vegan options and once I picked up they packed it great. They packed everything sealed in a box similar to the way pizza is packaged. Everything was in place so no complaints. The food was individually placed in small circle containers with a lid. Everything was pretty good, the greens gave a after taste but may not bother others. Their injera is not my favorite but I do order it from time to time, as that's how you pick up the food. Will be back!! read more

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Food, service, ambiance all impeccable. The staff was very courteous and responsive. Food was very flavorful. Best Ethiopian I've had in Brooklyn. read more

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Bunna cafe was great! We tried so much that I had to waddle out of the restaurant. We went with 4 people and shared 5 appetizers then shared the main entree but chose the feast for two since we had eaten so many apps. My favorite parts were the enguday tibs, shiro, and keysis setata. I don't like beets or mushrooms but the way these were made were to good to not eat. The restaurant is all vegan but I didn't miss the meat at all! read more

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I went to Bunna Cafe with some friends and had a great time! This was my first time trying Ethiopian food, and as a vegetarian I'll totally keep coming back. It was yummy, nutritious, and of course vegetable and legume oriented which I loved. The only thing that could've made the experience better would be if the music was a bit quieter, my friends and I had a hard time hearing each other over it. Otherwise the interior was super cozy, great for a cold winter night. read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Really fresh and strong. Only critique is that portion sizes are small because I ordered the lunch special and had to make another meal at home which is a shame. It was $11 and I added an additional injera. I ordered the Enguday Tibs, Shiro, Misir Wot, and Yater Kik Alicha. Would come back online to try in person to see if there is a difference. The togo box is also really big. I am curious if they will have other packaging options for to go in the future. read more

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