Bunna Cafe
Ethiopian Restaurant and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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"The feast is great to share, a bit of everything all on bread."(25 Tips)
"Excellent vegan Ethiopian food"(4 Tips)
"I loved the lentil sambusa appetizer."(2 Tips)
"highly recommend the honey wine!"(3 Tips)
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Afi Yellow-DukeSeptember 2, 2015delicious vegan Ethiopian food! the feast for 2 easily served 3. the service was great too. my only qualm was that it's cash only, but there's an ATM and our waitress was kind enough to break bills.
Chau TranAugust 23, 2018I adore this place!! Such a great vibe. We ordered lunch for 2 and got a large portion. The cocktail was phenomenal. And sunflower milk was out of this world!! Definitely coming back.
Julia KaplanMarch 21, 2017It's kind of tucked away in the middle of nowhere but it's cute and cozy and perfect for taking someone out with dietary restrictions. Everything on the menu is vegan & delicious!
Alyssa B.August 2, 2021This was 1st try of ethiopian and it really deserves going back. Pictured: Sunday brunch combos that me and my friend combined the plates each.(the sampler is at dinner only) try the tosign toddy!
E HSeptember 14, 2016The food here is amazing! Got the combination platter for 2, and it was probably enough food for 3! Also the ice road trucker drink is very unique and tasty.
Aimée Jane ParrDecember 9, 2019Niche little Ethiopian restaurant in the heart of Bushwick. Plant based. Food was amazing! Recommend the lunch sharing platter between 2 ($16) as you get to try a bit of everything. Cash only. Vibe.
KiraJuly 15, 2021Absolutely so delicious, a great option for vegans and non-vegs alike. 2 friends and I split the feast for 3 and it was a TON of food, we couldn’t finish. 100% recommended.
Jess NaldoApril 21, 2016The feast for two is probably good for three, etc. Great place to get a bunch of friends together though the cocktail game is weak. Throw down on a few plates of sambusas and all is forgiven.
Rory ParnessSeptember 3, 2018The Kategna appetizer was an incredible surprise. Loved the texture (like injera jerky) and perfectly spiced (read heat). Great start to a great Feast
Village VoiceSeptember 10, 2014Bunna is a godsend! Go in a group and order a sampler platter, which allows you to try everything on the menu. Read more
Margot MazurOctober 27, 2014Amazing vegan Ethiopian food. Just get the feast so you can try everything. Dont forget to order coffee--its delicious and different from the regular. Love this place.
- Jessica WickhamDecember 31, 2016The feast is great to share, a bit of everything all on bread. Remember there is bread underneath so you don't need to order more like we did!
Everything is delicious and surprisingly it also happens to be vegan! I love that they have a yummy selection of non alcoholic beverages.
Ariel HermanMarch 31, 2017Seriously the best Ethiopian restaurant. Delicious food, nice staff, perfect atmosphere for date or friends. Well worth the trek out here.
Sarah RotterApril 11, 2023Great first Ethiopian food experience! I’ve never had Ethiopian before and this was the perfect intro to all of the wonderful flavors. Great price, full vegan menu, and great atmosphere
Michelle WilesJuly 5, 2017Get the feast for 2. Realize it's more like a feast for 4. Take leftovers/eat everything
Everything is awesome here! Brunch is delicious and dinner is fantastic. Recently got the Kategna, spicy and delicious.
GabrielleMarch 17, 2016Ethiopian coffee & feast - good for any occasion! Injera, salads are flawless. Cocktails are delicious & v original. Favourite restaurant in Brooklyn :)
Aias CienfuegosSeptember 20, 2014The lentil sambusa is delicious, the Ethiopian coffee as you wold expect also delicioso. What was unexpected was the caipirinha, best I've had in years!
Aja BrandmanApril 8, 2018Great Ethiopian restaurant. The feast for three was plenty of food for four people, and the best option to try a bit of everything!
Sam GilNovember 19, 2017Share all the dishes for two people! First cocktail and the White Russian are both awesome and cheap during happy hour (slightly smaller).
Shrutika SachdevMay 19, 2017Vegan deliciousness on a small plate or big plate!!! The feast for 3 ppl is good for 5!!!
David RosenbergMay 20, 2014The feast for two is the perfect amount of food for ambitious people like you and your dinner companion. Compliment them on the woodwork, it's homemade.
J HMarch 24, 2014The food is delicious the staff is lovely. A little too expensive for me to eat there three times a week, but if it was cheaper I would. The food is worth every penny though.
Clare ReidyMarch 21, 2019Great date spot. Cash only. Got the feast for one but shared between two was perfectly fine
Edomia zaide BereheOctober 4, 2017Awesome vegan spot, weekend brunch is a lot of fun with great DJ. Moderately cheap, the honey mimosas are only $5.- Lukas ThomsMarch 21, 2015Bunna is super great. If you're hungry, get the feast for two (it can reasonably feed three), and I highly recommend the honey wine!
HolidayJune 2, 2017Iced chai (Shai) and gluten free injera but if you want the gf injera you must reserve it the day before your visit.
That GirlJanuary 28, 2019Feast for three was enough for four. Make reservations online to save time (esp for weekends) and for gluten free injera.- Lauren AtkinsJune 27, 2017Go here on Wednesday nights for authentic vegetarian Ethiopian food and love music. Best combination for the midweek hump.
Shahrzad ShamsSeptember 25, 2017We had the feast with seven combinations for dinner and it was amazing. Enough for two people. Awesome vibe and great staff.
Le LoAugust 29, 2018Delicious. No idea what I ate; lots of daal and pancake and whatnot. Beautiful space, great atmosphere.
Wonderful food! One of the best Ethiopian restaurant in NYC area. Ethiopian road trucker is a very good drink!
Elysia MannOctober 13, 2014Carnivores and vegans alike will enjoy the menu. Everything on the huge platter for 2 was delicious.
Juan Carlos ValdesJune 17, 2015Feast for two is all you need for 3 or 4 people. Very delicious and cocktails are great.- Jay MunozAugust 18, 2014I loved the lentil sambusa appetizer. Followed by a feast for two and tried a bit of everything!
Vishal ShahMarch 17, 2018All the food is delicious! Loved every bite! The honey wine is really sweet
Jarel HillJanuary 31, 2020Holy wow everything here is amazing! Get the feast for 2 and appetizer and dessert.
Tom AlfieFebruary 2, 2017Delicious vegan options, but be warned the juice with breakfast is weird. Just sugary, thick pulp- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015The drink menu includes traditional t'ej (honey wine), cocktails, and wine and beer from Ethiopia and elsewhere. Read more
Emily WilsonNovember 2, 2016Just come in from the cold? Order a shai tea right off the bat. It'll warm you right up. Mmm... cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger.
JeffreyJuly 20, 2014The food at Bunna Cafe, a pop-up Ethiopian supper club turned brick-and-mortar restaurant, is only incidentally vegan.
Great healthy vegetarian food, share the platter for 2. It's a lot of food
Jessica de OliveiraDecember 8, 2015Surprisingly appetizing and filling, definitely shows you that vegan Ethiopian food can be a thing.
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Plant-based restaurant, bar, venue, and all around ambassador for the great flavors, sounds, and vibes from Ethiopia. Find us in Bushwick! Everything is eshi.
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(347) 295-2227
View menu on http://bunnaethiopia.net/bunna/index.php/bunna-menu
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"Get a sampler platter! Loved everything here — the food, the drinks, the vibe."
Kaitlin - 9.0
"Get the Katenga and Sambusa to start, then order a platter. It's all so deliciously spiced. End with the flan-thick and rich and a sweet end to the savory meal."
Cynthia Hayes - 8.3
"Oh yes, the veg combo is rocking! Try everything! I can't stop -)"
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