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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I think this was only the second time I've eaten Ethiopian food, and both times it has been delicious. We ordered a feast for 3 and 3 orders of samosas for 6 people, which ended up being just the right amount of food. The samosas were delicious and so was the sauce that came with them. Out of the 9 items in the feast, I think 6 of them tasted amazing to me, but the others were not bad either. The injera on the side was very tasty and great for grabbing food, but the injera underneath got far too soggy that it made it difficult to eat with and also a bit unpleasant itself. I don't think I could eat here too often, but I would recommend people come here to try it, especially if they've never eaten Ethiopian food before. read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It seems like every one of my reviews of an Ethiopian restaurants starts with "THIS is the best one I've been to". I admit it, I'm obsessed with Ethiopian food, and even when it's not amazing I'm still usually satisfied. BUT BUNNA CAFE IS TRULY SPECTACULAR. First, the Bunna Coffee. You HAVE to order it. The warm blend of spices concentrated into all of five gulps for me sent my head straight up to the stars. I cannot drink regular coffee from anywhere again. Pretty sure this is what the discovery of color television from watching black and white felt like. We went for brunch, so they didn't have the typical menu of injera and curries. I was very pleased to explore a side of Ethiopian cuisine I've never had before. (I had no idea that "Kita" - the same as a Malaysian puff paratha - is also eaten in Ethiopia). The two breakfast combos we ordered allowed us to try every side dish! Out of them all, the "Duba Firfir" was my favorite - tangy, sort of meaty tasting, and perfectly complemented by the cashew sauce. This is without a doubt the FRESHEST tasting Ethiopian food I've ever eaten. There was something about the flavors and colors that just popped. And trust me, the lack of meat on the menu will neither be missed nor noticed. read more

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In a city of special restaurants this stands above them all. Vegan, vibey and bursting with flavor. Got the feast for 2 with my friend and a cocktail on the happy hour. Special, truly special. This is a travel for an hour + venue. Team that runs it are super friendly and accommodating. read more

Ordered takeout due to all the restaurant dining closures and was pleasantly surprised with how nicely they packed everything. Very reasonably priced meal options. The meal for 5 ($13) and meal for 7 is great (4/5). Comes with 3-4 injera pieces. Favorite option was the spicy one with pumpkin followed by the mushrooms. props on using a pizza box creatively! Also liked that I could order cardamum roasted coffee beans. read more

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Great food spot, really wonderful value for the amount of food you get. Came here for dinner on a Friday night with another friend, this place had really high reviews and Ethiopian cuisine is always so fun since you get to use your hands so I was very much excited for it. We got the feast for 2 which comes with 8 different types of dishes on a huge injera and then there were rolls of injera bread that came with so you can grab the dishes to eat. The plate was HUGE! My friend and I couldn't finish everything. The flavors were each super unique. Everything was vegetarian so it was also quite healthy and there was plenty of greens! We also got a smoothie (but we got the three-flavored smoothie), I like that there was no sugar added. They also gave us soup on the house which was really sweet of them. Great value for the price, really good quality flavors - would recommend! read more

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Saturday afternoon, no wait at all for a table of two inside. Straightforward menu with classic Ethiopian dishes at reasonable prices. Plant based menu still has a lot to offer, especially for brunch. Settled on the Habesha Breakfast Combo ($18) and Special Ful Combo ($16) - basically one of pretty much everything they offer (aside from the choice of firfir). First off - the Kita bread is fantastic, very reminiscent of flaky paratha, just a little sweeter. Some other standouts include the Durban firfir (spicy but tempered by the cashew ergo) and the flavorful Ful. Wasn't a big fan of the Butecha, which was very dry, needing a lot of help from the other dishes. Service here is solid despite only one person manning the orders. Obviously a must visit for vegetarian or vegan eaters. read more

Bunna Cafe - Brunch Menu - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The ambiance with the music combined well with the food. This was an incredible experience. I tried beyaynetu for the first time and lentil soup with ginger broth which had an intense flavor that you definitely wouldn't find commonly. Who knew vegetarian food could be so abundantly flavorful. The beyaynetu feast has a fusion of so many spices and vegetables. However, the injera ( Ethiopian flatbread) that accompanies the dish is tasteless and has an odd texture. I recommend getting the coffee; the taste is sharp. The star of the show was the baklava for dessert. Tastes nutty and the syrup was perfectly sweet. read more

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CASH ONLY. CASH ONLY. CASH ONLY. Make sure you bring that CA$$$H money. Although they do have an ATM in their restaurant that I don't believe charges a fee? Not quite sure if it does or not. But let's get on with the review. When we entered we were one of the few people there- that's because they just opened. There was a lot of locals there (Ethiopian) who were sitting around the bar and it really felt like we were transported to another place. We were seated right away and given the menu and our water. The staff was very attentive and friendly and knowledgeable. We decided to go with the feast for 2 which included 2 portions of all the spreads they had. Everything is vegan/vegetarian I believe and it all tasted fresh and amazing. The spices that came with some of the spreads weren't overwhelming and you can tell the main ingredient in each spread. We also ordered some veggie pies? and a spiced flatbread. Overall everything was delicious and I highly recommend coming here. The hot toddy they made me (I was a bit under the weather when I came) was delicious although the mug was sticky but I didn't mind at all. Love the place! read more

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The feast platter for three can actually feed four people and we had a bit left over. Everything was delicious. my drink was meh. Liked the place tho and would go back. read more

Bunna Cafe - Platter Feast for 3 Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Absolutely delicious. Great vibes, always. Pre-panny I ate there like every other weekend, for brunch. Post-panny I've done takeout quite often. The food is beautiful and the coffee service delicious. I also love when they have musicians playing there. 10 out of 10 stars. read more

My first time ever having Ethiopian cuisine, learned about this place from VeganBodegaCat on YouTube. Walked in and the smell of coffee, which I do not drink, smelled amazing!!! I was almost tempted to order some! I instead ordered the Shai, iced, and it was good. Not overly sweetened but not bitter at all, you can really taste the cloves and cinnamon. Being that it was 2 of us, we decided on the Feast for 2 and that's when my love began. I'm not the pickiest eater but I don't always like EVERYTHING; however, I was blown away with the flavors! All of the 9 choices were delicious, I almost wanted to add another 9 after I would finish one. Overall, I would highly recommend especially if you're interested in trying different ethnic foods. I'll definitely be back to try brunch and other new options they provide in the future. read more

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

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Sat outside for a quick meal before a show in the area! Service was sweet, and our food came fast. Was craving the mushroom tibs & split pea so we got separate meals to have a little more of what we both wanted. Price wise, great value & loved the Hibiscus cocktail I had (even if I wished it was bigger). A must-stop whenever I'm in the neighborhood !! read more

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

What's not to love about Ethiopian food? It's healthy, hearty, fresh, fun to eat with your hands. Shareable but totally fine to eat solo as well. Bunna is an especially great restaurant for its cozy interior and prices that can't be beat. Everything on the menu is vegan. I'm always a fan of dining in groups so I can sample more food. My group of 8 shared 2 "Feasts for 3" which allowed us to try every hot and cold stew available on the menu. The Duba Wot (kabocha squash in spicy berbere sauce) and Shiro (ground split peas simmered in garlic and ginger) were definite highlights for me. We ordered several extra rolls of injera to soak up all the sauces and as the injera expanded in our stomachs we grew increasingly full. But like that Cantonese saying goes "My stomach is full, but I am not yet sated." Er, it sounds better in Cantonese. FYI, it's cash only. Bring da ca$h. read more

Bunna Cafe - Feast for 3 - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Honestly unclear about where all the hype comes from. The atmosphere inside is great and the staff are such lovely people, but the food itself is alright.... Their coffee is where they shine, and the coffee ceremony is worth a visit. But don't race over for anything else but coffee and vibes alone. read more

Got delivery. Love that it came in mini pizza boxes. All of the dishes were well-packaged in separate containers to plate at home. I also liked the soft texture and taste of the injera. Almost as good as Oakland's Cafe Colucci. Standouts : Yater Kik Alicha (yellow split peas, the best) Enguday Tibs (mushrooms, well-done) Good : Butecha Selata (kale salad, fresh, unique) Keysir Selata (beets, better than others I've had) Misir Wot (very-berbered lentils) Pass on it : Gomen (collards, under-flavored) Yatakilt Alicha (cabbage, potato, carrot, okay) Did one 5-dish & one 7-dish. We were injera-focused. This might be the way to go for take-out/delivery. Also, ordered Lentil Sambusa. Plenty for three adults & we still had leftovers. Bunna coffee (w/Ethiopean cardamom, mmm) small but can fuel an afternoon! read more

I had an in person brunch experience here and it was great!. The special ful was amazing and it was a lot of food. The flavor of the fava beans and the texture- YUM! The cashew yogurt so nice mixed in. The kita bread that it comes with tastes like paratha from South Asian cuisine. I found the coffee to be a bit too acidic for my liking, but the iced tea with thyme was SO good. Would definitely come back if I was in the area! Can't wait to expand my tastebuds with more Ethiopian cuisine. read more

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Such a great meal. I've never had Ethiopian food before. I didn't even realize it was vegan. The platter for three was huge and perfect to share amongst four with some appetizers. The injera was delicious and loved the whole experience. Our sever was very helpful and friendly. The vibe of the restaurant is great and we really enjoyed ourselves. Will definitely be back. read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best vegan Ethiopian ever. Number #1 indeed. Food is delicious, cooked perfectly and original. The service is always perfect and the place is full of vibe. I suggest to go during the coffe ceremony to add something else to a beautiful time at Bunna. Everything ashi read more

Second time here since my first visit back in 2018, and everything - food, ambiance, and service - was just as good as I'd remembered. We were a party of four and all arrived at different times due to traffic, but they were super accommodating. Everyone working there was very nice. They even had a DJ playing music. We shared the Feast for 3, which was more than enough for the four of us. We left feeling very full but not in a gross/regrettable way since it's all healthy stuff! read more

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

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So cute, I love the place. The food is unique, it comes with kind of soft pancake and you wrap different salad kind of Ethiopian food which you can choose how many kind you want. It's a great healthy and interesting place! read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian plate! - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My Habesha cravings fix is always handled by Bunna. Authentic, flavorful food, awesome servers and such a cute low key spot. An internet friend (Hannah Giorgis) mentioned this as one of her favorite Ethiopian restaurants years ago and I've never looked back since my first visit. Having dined both in the restaurant and at home via DoorDash, Bunna has never failed to deliver. read more

I went here on Monday night around 7, and it was still decently crowded. The staff was very kind and the seats were comfortable too. I ordered meal with 5 selections of items. I selected mushroom, kale, cabbage, collard green, and one of the lentil options. I'm not a vegan or vegetarian so I could never give a 5 star for vegan dish, but I can say that I enjoyed them very much. The food doesn't come with utensils so you should ask for them if you don't want to eat with your hands. I ordered iced coffee as well. I didn't read the description thoroughly so I wasn't expecting anything other than regular iced black coffee, but the coffee was actually immersion-brewed with cardamom and cloves. The cup was little smaller than expected, 1.5~2 size of espresso cup read more

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

I have been to Bunna many times for dinner but never for brunch. I was missing out! I ordered the Ful - so much flavor! I had to slow down so I didn't inhale it all in one bite lol. Then the Nigella fritters, get the agave- so rich & subtle but mind blowing flavor! I had gotten a to go order on my lunch break & decided to eat in their outdoor dining area to get some sun. The host came and brought me a glass of water. Totally unexpected but shows the quality of not only their food but also their customer service. Bunna never fails. See you soon! read more

Flavorful, delicious vegan Ethiopian food! I was delighted to walk in on a Friday night since they're always busy and they don't take reservations, and we were welcomed with promptly with water and fast service. Since it was my first time trying Ethiopian food, my boyfriend and I opted for the feast for two--two scoops of just about everything. The injera was soft and had great flavor and texture to pair well as a base with the scoops. The more memorable flavors were chickpeas, spicy lentils, and the dried fruit salad. Price point is perfect at $25 a person for this feast. This was a clean, filling, hearty, and relatively healthy meal and I'm already craving to go back! read more

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

I'm 1st gen Habesha and a long time guest at Bunna. I hate to read y'all but I've about had it: Knowing what our traditional food is like when prepared with love, and how much it means to our community, i am embarrassed that this restaurant is considered authentic. Bunna has scaled back on quality over the years. The portions are a robbery. I can get miser wot in the DMV for $10 that could last me 2 days with enough injera. Why do the sauces come in ramekins like ketchup??? None of my leafy veggies were cooked thru and my lentils were crunchy. My shiro was pretty much hummus. The injera tasted like unsweetened chewing gum. Not an ounce of seasoning. I understand that we as immigrants choose to cut back on spices when operating in Caucasian neighborhoods. So I don't blame the establishment. I blame the patrons.. Respectfully never ordering again. read more

Amazing food! I can recommend both the lentil samosas and the Kategna as starters! Kategna is a toasted Injera (sour pancake like thing) had a spicy, sour and slightly burned flavor, really interesting and tasty! We had the feast for two and it was too much for us, we took half of it home. So if you are two people, try the feast for one first because it will probably be enough. The prices are very affordable, you eat with your hands and the food is plant based. Both the Hibiskus and the Thyme-Ginger Iced Teas where delicious, they where not stingy with the herbs which I love! The highlight for me was the Baklava with coffee-infused-turbinato-syrup! I'm a huge Baklava Fan and this variation was incredibly good! read more

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We went to Bunna Cafe for brunch, and the vibes were immaculate. A DJ was playing, and the atmosphere was great. The food was terrific. We got the Habesha Breakfast which was great to share. I got the Espris which is something I'd recommend you try, and it's filling as well. I'd definitely recommend this plant-based Ethiopian restaurant! read more

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10/10 life changing experience !!! ordered the feast platter for 3 and every app/side lol -- everything was amazing but the app standout was the spicy kategna! delicioussss can't wait to come back read more

Bunna Cafe - Feast for 3 Combo !!!! - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We went here for the authentic and regular ethopian cuisine with shared plating of different items and injara. Unfortunately we went for lunch in a weekend and didnt realize they only did the al carta vegan menu. disappointed i was a lot but we decide to order couple items and try it out. First was a hot alcoholic drink with mint, cinnamon , tequila etc and it was so amazing. Food was great which was a fava bean dish along with lentils dish. all the food were amazing and i wish i really remembered the names of the dish or took pics. but either way the food is really good while location could be little desired. read more

My first encounter with Ethiopian Food was when I moved to Brooklyn several years back here at Bunna Cafe. I loved everything I ate. I am glad they have so many options to customize your feast so you get to try all the different vegetables. I have been a fan of the cuisine since that first visit and have tried many other good Ethiopian restaurants, but this one is unbeatably good. Tip - Get a bigger feast cos they serve in this takeout box which you can easily carry if there are any leftovers read more

Bunna Cafe - Feast for 3 Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went to Bunna Cafe on a Saturday night around 6:30, wasn't too busy and we were able to get a table right away. The vibe of this place is really unique, very chill ambience with a DJ playing music in the background. The decor is also pretty neat and trendy. We ordered the feast for 2 (even though there were 3 of us) and it was more than enough food - we didn't even end up finishing it all and we were pretty hungry to begin with. Everything tasted amazing with a lot of unique flavors, didn't have anything that I didn't like. Would highly recommend Bunna Cafe! read more

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

Ethiopian, even more so than some other cuisines, is less conducive to takeout and delivery, and is best enjoyed in situ. That said, with COVID, we've all had to make exceptions. I'd added Bunna Cafe to my list of restaurants on my list long ago, and after months of deprivation of good African food, my husband and I decided to order the feast for two ($38) from Bunna Cafe via UberEats. The order came in huge pizza box-like package with the nine different dishes in individual sides cups, along with the injera in a wax bag. The injera was tangy--more so than any I've ever had previously. The nine sides included gomen (collard greens), enguday tibs (cremini mushrooms), butecha selata (kale), shiro (ground split peas), keysir selata (beets), yater kik alicha (yellow split peas), misir wot (red split peas), yatakilt alicha (cabbage and potatoes), and a seasonal green bean dish. Each side was distinctive in taste and richly flavorful. We even had some extra injera and sides leftover for the next day's lunch. Despite the less-than-ideal delivery format, the food was a hit. Hope to dig into the food at Bunna's Cafe in Bushwick one day! read more

I enjoyed the food here and the price wasn't too bad. I would recommend splitting a larger plate as it's much cheaper than buying single portions. My favorites were the split peas and yellow lentils. I feel like some of the food was somewhat cold and the injeera was a little dry but overall good. Would come back. read more

Tasty and wonderful as usual. I didn't get pics of the food but we got the breakfast special. I think it was some kind of soy with cashew cream, potatoes and kale. Everything was tasty. Plantains were good too. I just wish there was more for picky kids but I get that it's the flavor and culture that makes this place stand out. The bread was also good. Excited to come again for dinner. read more

Bunna Cafe - Espris Selata - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing food with live music. Got the feast for 2 and it was more than enough flavorful food for 2 people!

I was craving Ethiopian food and found Bunna Cafe online and it looked absolutely delicious. We came during covid without a reservation. You can order at a window and they have a simple outdoor setup where you can take your food. We ordered the feast for 2 and everything was vegetarian so super easy to accommodate if you are plant based. The food came out super quick in a giant pizza box. You must eat Ethiopian food with your hands, so bring sanitizer! All the entrees were light and delicious, as was the base of bread. We finished the whole thing and left feeling satisfied. Would definitely come back for more if I have a craving! follow me on instagram @eatenbysteph read more

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

I first visited Bunna Cafe this past summer and had a positive experience, but tonight, I ordered from them via UberEats, and a huge portion of my order was missing. When I received the bag, I was initially taken aback because the bag was light, but it was completely taped up, so I knew no one (meaning the delivery driver) had possibly gone into it. When I opened the bag, all that was in there was the sambusas and the extra injera I ordered. The FEAST, which is 7 entrees and 4 rolls of injera, was nowhere in sight. I attempted to call Bunna Cafe directly twice, but no one picked up, and I am unsatisfied with the customer service received by UberEats. I understand mistakes happen but this is a huge mistake. As a picky vegan it is hard to find good spots and I really liked their food so I am highly disappointed and hungry right now. read more

Bunna Cafe - long receipt but only two items received - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

As a recent transplant to New York, and, more specifically, to Bushwick, I'm still trying to figure out what's good here. This place seemed to rank high everywhere I looked, so the roommate (who is a HUGE fan of this place) and I ordered the "Feast for Two" for take-out over the weekend. Since my roommate has had the "real" Bunna experience, she set up our feast as best as she could so I could have a close-to-authentic experience (pictured). Basically, she laid down the injera and then made two piles of each of the nine dishes. When you order as take-out, everything is given to you in a large pizza box, so this was our canvas. So, everything was good. However, I wasn't as BLOWN AWAY, as I feel like everyone else is about this place. Injera is whatever. It's spongy and I found it a little acidic tasting? The lentils in the Misir Wot and Yater Kik Alicha were a little hard for my taste (however, the flavor of the Misir Wot was delicious!). Maybe this is just how Ethiopians cook their lentils, but I prefer them a little softer. That being said, I really enjoyed the Butecha Selata, a limey kale salad with dried cranberries and what looked like a crumbly cheese, but because vegan, I assume was the "butecha." Additionally, I was a big fan of their seasonal dish--a saucy green beans thing (sorry for the uselessness of that). We also ordered a tea. I have no idea which one because when we called to place the order, my roommate just said "tea" and then "iced tea" and we got what we got. There was definitely hints of cardamom (my favorite) and ginger in it; plus, it was sweet, so my guess is the Ethiopiano. Highly recommend. Anyway, good place. It was pretty busy, so obviously people still love it. It was also kind of pricey (the two of us spent something like $65 total), but I'm still trying to figure out what is considered pricey in NY. read more

Bunna Cafe - Take-out: Feast for Two - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friend and I ordered a 7 scoopes and both thought we should have ordered 9 scoopes! The food was great!!! Highly recommend their coffee!!!! read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York