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Bushwick  ·  Ethiopian · Vegan · Vegetarian

Bunna Cafe

Plant-based Ethiopian in Bushwick — shared injera platters, coffee ceremony, and a room that turns into a music venue

★★★★½ 4.5  (881) $$ Mon 12–10 PM · Tue 5–10 PM · Wed–Thu 12–10 PM · Fri 12–11 PM · Sat 12–4 PM & 5–11 PM · Sun 12–4 PM & 5–10 PM

About Bunna Cafe

Bunna Cafe is entirely plant-based, which in Ethiopian cooking is less of a constraint than it sounds — the fasting tradition means a substantial portion of the canon has always been vegan. The move is the beyaynetu, a large platter of a dozen or so stews and salads spooned onto injera and eaten with your hands by everyone at the table simultaneously. The shiro, a thick chickpea stew, is the best single thing on it. They run a traditional coffee ceremony with roasting and incense, and the room converts into a music venue on weekends. It is one of the most genuinely convivial restaurants in Brooklyn.

Must-try dishes

Beyaynetu (mixed vegetable platter)ShiroThe coffee ceremony
Address
1084 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Hours
Mon 12–10 PM · Tue 5–10 PM · Wed–Thu 12–10 PM · Fri 12–11 PM · Sat 12–4 PM & 5–11 PM · Sun 12–4 PM & 5–10 PM
Parking
Street parking in Bushwick; L to Morgan Ave
Reservations
Walk-in friendly; weekend nights get busy once the music starts

Perfect for

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bunna Cafe known for?

Bunna Cafe is plant-based Ethiopian in Bushwick — shared injera platters, coffee ceremony, and a room that turns into a music venue. Regulars order beyaynetu (mixed vegetable platter) and shiro.

How expensive is Bunna Cafe?

Bunna Cafe is priced at $$ — approx. $20–$40 per person.

How do I make a reservation at Bunna Cafe?

Bunna Cafe takes reservations by phone — call (347) 295-2227 to book.

Where is Bunna Cafe?

Bunna Cafe is at 1084 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, in Bushwick. Street parking in Bushwick; L to Morgan Ave

What are Bunna Cafe's hours?

Bunna Cafe is open Mon 12–10 PM · Tue 5–10 PM · Wed–Thu 12–10 PM · Fri 12–11 PM · Sat 12–4 PM & 5–11 PM · Sun 12–4 PM & 5–10 PM. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.