Bunna is consistently wonderful. The best vegan cuisine I have ever had. I have taken many guests here who are neither vegan nor vegetarian and it never fails to satisfy. The "feast" for however many are in the party is a safe bet and my usual choice. Everything is very fresh and flavorful. read more

Me and my boyfriend were looking for some vegan food. We searched and found this place. Reviews were fulfilling and we decided to get there and try. And guys the food was beyond your imagination. Very delicious and fully satisfying. I recommend everybody who is vegan or none to visit this place. Because even my non-vegan boyfriend loved the food and kita(bread) very very very much! read more

Vegan Ethiopian Restaurant ~ the words just sound so righteous! I was referred to this delightful little place by Yelp. Nice pick! Everything on the menu looked good; I put 5 items on my plate, and chose a glass of honey wine - I love mead! Nothing was overcooked or overly spicy; definitely will be back for some more of that good African cuisine. read more

I swore up and down that I wrote a review but I realize now that I didn't. Here I go. Its a small, quaint, comfortable, and calm environment. As you eat you here Ethiopian music in the background. The feasts are very delicious. Make sure that your on empty before you get there because by the time you leave, you will be happily satisfied. The brunch is awesome as well. I frequent this place and each time I am satisfied. read more

Bunna Cafe - The food was awesome. We couldn't eat it all. The restaurant was comfy. I felt at peace as I enjoyed my meal. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Like no other places! Food, ambience, drinks wow!! I missed the coffee ceremony so I'll make sure I'll go on a Friday night next time! Live dj amazingly! read more

Such a great place! The atmosphere is warm and the staff is courteous and polite. The food is delicious and extremely affordable. Have been here twice and never left disappointed. Absolutely a must try! read more

This was my friends' (some vegan, some not) and I's introduction to Ethiopian food and we all heartily approve. I love trying new foods. I will try anything that is vegetarian/vegan and this place did not disappoint. I anticipate trying everything on the menu because everything I've had so far has been great. I'd also like to recommend the Shai tea. I usually don't go for sweetened teas, but this is a good one. Coming here is definitely worth the drive/subway ride/walk. read more

Ordered for pickup 20 min before arrival (Wednesday Oct 6). As I arrived I showed the lady at front (she was the lady serving tables as well as serving pick up orders, she had afro like curly hair) Anyways I showed her my pickup order and she told me it's not ready (when it said on the app that it was ready). So i said okay i can wait. 15 min had passed and she said 5 min. At this point I noticed people ordering and getting their food right away. I asked how long again. She said she was going to check for me. She then proceeded to not go check for me and served other people... She checked after about 10 min. She then put up 3 fingers (signifying 3 min). At this point i was already upset and just wanted my order that I had already waited 35+ min for. She then kept saying sorry but I told her I been waiting for 35 min and other people that came after me got their order. So at this point I wanted to talk to someone in charge. I asked and she decided to ignore me. So I told them i didnt want my order anymore to give me a refund, they made a hassle out of it like it was my fault. I waited 50 min in total to not get my food.... PLEASE AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!!! NOT WORTH IT! THERES OTHER RESTAURANTS THAT TREAT THEIR CUSTOMERS WAY BETTER! WOULD OF PUT 0 STARS IF POSSIBLE! read more

Amazing food and drinks as well. When we came it was very busy and there was a 45 min wait, so I'd recommend making reservations. There's really not much around in the neighborhood to kill time while waiting for a table, so you're better off making reservations. We had to sit at the bar but still loved the experience and the food here! Definitely order the samosas. Also - cash only! read more

Brooklyn staple. Some of the best Ethiopian food I've ever had. Njeri taste fantastic. They are definitely the best vegan/vegetarian spot I've had in 3 years in Brooklyn. read more

We were craving for some spicy Ethiopian food and my friend decided on this after some yelping(he fell for the number of reviews and dint notice the vegan part). It is what it claims to be "VEGAN ETHIOPIAN", the full menu is vegan. So yay for the vegans and not so much for the others. The Sunday brunch menu had only a few things to choose from so we ordered both the combination plates. It's definitely not bland food considering the fully vegan menu, my mouth was bursting with flavors when I tasted each thing on the plate hence the 4 stars but nothing was too good that I would go back for even if I was going vegan in the future. It's a one-time experience for me. The parathas were soft n tasty & the home fries were good. My friend liked his coffee. Beer and well shots are reasonably priced. read more

Bushwick is awesome. I planned a Valentine's Day outing to the vegan shop up at Pine Box Rock Shop and saw a Bunna Cafe stand which made my heart go all a flutter. I had heard about the Ethiopian place in some food blog and knew it was nearby. The guy, who I later found out was the owner from the woman who worked at Better than Jam, gave us directions. I need to know how many rights and lefts to get places...I'm one of those crazy people you see using navigation mode on google maps. Siri ain't going nothing on the reassuring voice of google's navigation lady. We feasted on the lentil sambusa appetizer with a kick you in the teeth rockin' green cilantro dip. Hella good! For entrees, we ordered the feast for 2. My favorites were the kale, sweet potato and the red colored sauce one. Everything was flavorful and just the right amount of spice and heat. Coffee was infused with cardamom and was strong and full bodied. Wonderful to taste and smell. Would love to come back again! *Note* cash only but ATM in house read more

Delicious. Affordable. Flavorful. Kind staff. Beautiful wood decor. Soft lighting. !!! Come, eat, drink Ethiopian wine, be happy! read more

I agree with every 5 star review - so good, so cheap, everyone is so nice, go here every day

Nothing but great things to say about this place, serving healthy food and adding a much-needed Ethiopian spot to north Brooklyn. My wife and I shared the feast for two and there wasn't a non-delicious bite of the bunch, but the real winner for me is the butecha selata, a housemade creation that combines kale, cranberries, a spicy chickpea stuffing (the butecha), turmeric and lime to make one of the most well-balanced and flavorful salads I have ever eaten. Be advised of two things: Expect to wait on a weekend night, as these guys are deservedly popular. Also, there is (as of 2/22/2014) no liquor license as of yet, and BYOB is not permitted. So, you'll need to enjoy your alcohol elsewhere, but in the meantime, Bunna has some amazing housemade juices (try mango and avocado combined). Thrilled to see such a successful launch. This place is a keeper. read more

The ambiance of this place is amazing. On Wednesdays they have live music, which is always a bonus. It was my first time having Ethiopian food and I must say it was a pleasant surprise. It took me a moment to get past the fact you had to use your hands to eat the food, but all ended well once I tasted this delicious food! The portions are great and there are different versions of the feast that you can do depending on how many people you are with. I ordered the feast for four and we still had food left over. The lighting in the restaurant is dim to provide an intimate experience. I recommend trying an Ethiopian beer if that is your thing. My favorite is the Meta Premium. read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian beer. #yum Meta Premium - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Excellent experience at this place the service was phenomenal prices were right the owner came by just introduce himself top notch service top notch food read more

Great Ethiopian spot in East Williamsburg. My first time in the Bushwick area. A little desolate at night in some parts. But once you get to Bunna, you are greeted with a warm atmosphere. I love the wood wall design at the bar, the wood installation above the end of the bar and the station in the center. It gives the place a great vibe. The paintings also give the place character. We arrived around 7:30pm on a Saturday night and it was hoppin. Had to wait about 20min for a table, but it was eshi. We ordered the shai tea which had a nice spice kick to it. My friend got a tri/quad color drink of fruits that wasn't too sweet at all. For an app we ordered the deep fried lentil triangles to start, they came out at the same time as our feast for 3 so couldnt fully enjoy them as we wanted to dive right into our feast. It was delicious! Our only gripe was we didn't want the mushroom dish and it was added in 2 spots of the meal. At the end, those were the only 2 spots remaining on our ginormous plate. But everything else was great. We really enjoyed the seasonal pumpkin. Yummo! Perfect portion size as we all ended up satisfied. We got the coffee baklava dessert. If you are sensitive to coffee late at night, not sure if this will get you wired or not, but it's drenched in coffee. I Iiked the crushed pistachios on top. Gave it a little texture as the phylo is softly marinated in the coffee. I highly recommend this spot and am definitely coming back! read more

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love, love love! Best Ethiopian in NYC! Can't wait til spring so I go ride my bike there often! I love how they divide the shared plates for each individual. Everything so fresh, not greasy and tasty! read more

Yes, this is about as amazing as it gets! We had the combination/ shared platter for two. It was awesome. We were so stuffed at the end that I couldn't eat for almost a day after. We ordered two cocktails, which were a bit small. The focus is definitely on the food! Service was attentive during a busy Friday night and open to answer any questions we had. read more

The infused ice coffee was fantastic. We ordered some appetizers (espris salata, dinch azifa), both of which were very good as well. Everything is reasonably priced. I ordered the Kosta, however, and while the flavor a were good, it was literally swimming in oil. I felt sick afterwards. Definitely not recommended. read more

I absolutely love this place, one of my favorite. Take me friends here often. Love the culture of the establishment & great customer service. Their feast for 2 is my go to & a chai. read more

I went for brunch and the food was delicious - love the injera. The service was great, the decor was eclectic and gave the place a warm cozy feeling. I'll definitely be going back! read more

I used to eat Bunna food at the Vegan Shop-up, and while I was sad to see Mama Joy's lose the space, I'm so happy that Bunna moved in! My husband and I love coming here as nice, delicious, and affordable date spot but it's also great place to share food with a group (just make sure you wash your hands first!) Usually I get the feast for 2 or 3 (depending on who is with me) but if I order food myself I currently love the Shiro and kale/avocado salad for lunch or dinner. I've had a brunch a couple times here too and have never been disappointed. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and eager to share their recommendations, so don't be scared if you've never had Ethiopian food before. I highly recommend coming in during a coffee ceremony to get a free cup too :) read more

Thank you Whole Foodie customers for recommending Bunna Cafe! The staff is super friendly, candles everywhere, great music, awesome vibe, vegan, delicious and I get to eat with my hands without getting weird looks haha! Yum yum WOOP WOOP! read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food is truly delicious! Very fresh, very well seasoned, excellent vegan dishes. I ordered takeout and the girl on the phone was extremely nice and helpful. It is a bit pricey, but is worth it in my opinion. Cash only. read more

Bunna Cafe - Both combos were delicious, the home-fries were too garlicky for my taste and i actually love garlic. 32$ for these dishes. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A feast, indeeeeeed! I'm not vegan, or even close to vegetarian. But I love a place that is able to make a meal without meat that I can enjoy. Two friends and I had the feast. $38 for three people in Brooklyn is a steal. We loved the beets, kale salad, and the stuff that looked and felt like lentils. My only "meh" moment kind of isn't relevant because it's one of biggest draws of the restaurant, but I wasn't too big a fan of the coffee roasting during the meal. It smelled like 23th street - burnt. People seem to like the fresh coffee that comes out of it though. :) More people need to try Ethiopian food! read more

The food was great! Even though I love my meat this place gets an A+ for the food and atmosphere Unfortunately the night I visited they where waay understaffed.. Rather than leaving we where very patient but dinner took almost 2.5 hours which is the only reason they get a 4 star rating. read more

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This place was great! The host was very accommodating and considerate of the seat selection. This was my first experience eating Ethiopian food and using my fingers and I had an amazing time. The food was delicious, it was freshly made and the portions were perfect. We ordered the platter for a group of 4 and there was plenty of food. The mushrooms on the platter were amazing! The wine...well I had two different wine selections and they both were great! The honey wine which is very sweet and another white wine that was smooth not too dry and not as sweet but very good. The coffee, ohhhhh was great. It had a fruity taste and I loved loved loved it!!! Definitely recommend the experience! read more

I'm a cappuccino lover I cannot start off my day without having one from here what a great place great service always smiling if I can give these guys 10 Stars I really would I highly recommend read more

I go here everyday for my morning coffee and suites the best coffee in New York hands down if you haven't tried this place make sure you go out your way and try it phenomenal service phenomenal coffee great food also read more

A great variety of vegetarian dishes. They were all delicious. We ordered the 9 dishes for two people meal. It was a little too much to eat and we couldn't finish it. We also ordered a maracuya cocktail they had which was 10 bucks. My problem was that it was so tiny. It was a very small mason jar and I don't think it was worth 10 bucks. We went during dinner time so it was quite packed and you can only make reservations for 4 people or more. So definitely plan in advance. Great food experience! read more

Bunna Cafe - 9 dishes for two people meal (30 bucks) - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is such a beautiful hidden Bushwick gem. My friends and I have gone back many times since our first experience, which was my first time having Ethiopian food. The entire menu is vegan which my body was praising me for. The vegetables are SO FRESH, well seasoned, and the portions are perfect leaving you feeling satisfied but still light. You can't go wrong with the "feast for 2" entree which we double up on when in a group of 4. The ambiance of this restaurant is something very special leaving you feeling transported. The live music is such a treat, and last time we were there we stumbled upon a coffee ceremony that was yet another example of how truly special this place is. It's calm and dark while also being fun and lively. Also don't skip out on the great selection of Ethiopian beers that pair super well with the veggies. It's a cash only establishment which is always a pain especially with large groups, but luckily there's an ATM inside the restaurant. Also, the staff is very quiet, which is fine, but if I was intimidated already by trying an unfamiliar cuisine I would wan someone outgoing to guide me through it. Definitely make the treck out to Bushwick to experience this spot! read more

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

Been here for both brunch & dinner, and also one of their pop-up events. All vegan. My favorite Ethiopian restaurants of all time. Everything is fresh and flavorful, and not overly salty/oily. The Kita bread at brunch is incredible! Dinner time tends to get busy, but brunch is very relaxed. Next time would love to make it to one of their complementary coffee ceremonies. read more

The food is great and the servers very is really quick! I got the platter with all the dishes and shared it with other people. Some of the items were especially good, but it's impossible to figure out which those were, because all of the bean dishes look pretty much the same. It is a super busy spot, so I would encourage getting there with some time to spare- especially on Friday or Saturday nights. Thumbs up for having a full bar! That's a big plus. read more

A few girlfriends and I came here for dinner mid week. When we arrived, there was a long wait...about 45 minutes. So we left a name on the wait list and went nearby for drinks. We come back and waited about 10 minutes before we were seated. There was a band playing, it was loud along with all the diners chatting away but it was cosy and comforting. The wait staff were friendly and patient while we looked over the menu. We decide on the Lentil sambusa, Kale salad and feast for 2. The sambusa was good and so was the sauce it came with, my only problem was that the lentils kept falling out. I felt they could have mashed a little of it into the mix so it would've binded together. Kale salad, was a kale salad. Finally the feast for 2 platter came and it was huge. We dug in and everything was fantastic. Of all the sides, the misir wot was my favorite. Will be back! read more

Everything about this place is an EXPERIENCE. I am not an Ethiopian cuisine expert by any means. In fact, this was my first time. And I think I chose the right spot. The menu is just big enough for a couple of options but easy enough to understand for a rookie. Also, ASK QUESTIONS. The staff wants you to understand and enjoy it as intended. My favorite thing about food is community. And this is what Ethiopian food is all about. Try and go when there is a coffee ceremony. Not just because the smell is great but it's a really moving thing to witness. This place is CASH ONLY so keep that in mind. It's dark and romantic and intimate. It would make a great date spot. You use your hands to eat and the level of spice is just right. They do have a cocktail bar and I highly recommend the caprinah. It's traditional and strong and compliments the flavors nicely. I believe the lunch menu is a bit cheaper (around $9) but I recommend the dinner menu as that's the experience you want. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Amazing energy in this place. So much fun for a date night or with a small group of friends. Definitely not an environment for conversation, just dancing to music and chowing down on delicious food. read more

Absolutely amazing. Delicious, flavorful vegan food. Every single thing I have had here, I love. My partner and I order from here often. They also deliver very quickly/timely. We constantly feel so grateful that we live close to this restaurant, as it is by far one of our all-time favorite places to eat. Truly delicious. We always order from here when we have guests, and everyone loves it. read more

I am probably not the best person to review an vegetarian / vegan restaurant, let alone an Ethiopian one, as my food comfort zone is solidly in the American meat and potatoes category.. But alas, my boyfriend is a former vegetarian who has a seemingly endless love for ethnic foods, and since I've made him eat all kinds of barbecue and fried chicken lately, it was my turn to take one for the team. So Bunna Cafe it was...for brunch, no less... The place looks very warm and inviting and smells nice. It smells like spices. I will be honest and say there was little to nothing on the brunch menu that was recognizable or appealing to me. (dinner menu looks more tame),(there were also a couple of fruit items which were recognizable and might have been a safer bet, but I always go for savory over sweet) Anyhow, I settled on the Chechebsa, described as crumbled teff bread with berbere and olive oil and served with cashew ergo. The waitress somehow had a sixth sense, and when I ordered it, asked me if I really like spices. I said "a little?" and she said that ordering that was just one item on the plate and it was very spicy. I ended up with a combo plate. And Thank GOD, because my boyfriend got a different combo plate which featured a serving of the Chechebsa. It looked like a little pile of dirt, and I tried the tiniest crumble of it - it was way too spicy for me, and in general displeasing. If I had ordered that I would have found it inedible and would have cried. So maybe after trying that I was more open to everything else, or perhaps it was just good, because I was pleasantly surprised by my plate. The naan and sauce was delicious, as were the homefries. Everything else (some kind of bean based thing, something resembling cooked spinach or kale, and something vaguely cous cous like) were not exactly my kind of thing, but they all tasted very fresh and had interesting flavors. And coming from a very unadventurous eater, that's actually a huge compliment! The spiced tea was good. Overall, Great service, I appreciated the input from the server, and the food greatly exceeded my expectations (except for that one dish). What I was expecting to be a scary and unsatisfying dining experience turned out to be quite acceptable. small steps. Oh yeah, and it would be better with meat! :) read more