Bunna Cafe

Plant-based Ethiopian restaurant, bar, and music venue based in Bushwick BK. Until then, we are a travelling cafe. What do you get from a Bunna event? etc.

http://bunnaethiopia.net

Bunna Cafe is an Ethiopian Vegetarian Restaurant, Coffeehouse, and Music Venue that will be opening in BK later this year. We are hosting dinner parties and collaborative headline events around the city -- in bars, cafes, rooftops, parking lots, friends' apartments, beach, etc...? For one, food -- lots of it. Healthy, tasty, gourmet vegan Ethiopian food. And, you get to e

11/11/2024

FEAST FOR 1.

Bunna Beyaynetu come in all sizes, and even if it doesn't fit today, it will definitely fit in your fridge for tomorrow.

Happy Veterans Day!
Come on thru.
Everything is Eshi.

Photos from Bunna Cafe's post 10/29/2024

WED 10/30 7:30.

Aba Diop & family are back at Bunna! This time as a duo with Jason Hosier. Their project blends West African sabar rhythms and vocals with jazzy, lyrical guitar melodies in an unexpected emulsion of polyrhythmic fusion.

Aba is a master percussionist, arranger and composer born in Senegal who has played on world stages, festivals and ceremonies with diverse groups and individuals including Yo Yo Ma, John Medeski and Billy Martin, Kehinde Wiley’s Black Rock, and many more.

He met Jason, a seasoned performer from New Jersey, in 2022 when they first bonded over a mutual love of West African music.

This unusual collaboration is a conversation between tradition and modernity, between east and west, both acoustic and electric, where the listener is invited into the adventure unfolding in the songs.

They are both part of a large collective of Senegalese musicians called Aba Diop and The Yermande Family. Goooooood stuff!!

Join us! Show begins at 7:30. Free with your dinner purchase. Everything is Eshi.

Music at Bunna Cafe

/// Under The Grass Roof

09/24/2024

Tomorrow / Wed 9-25!

The Ari Folman-Cohen Trio plays in the timeless tradition of Jazz Manouche with a unique and eclectic musical sensibility. The group consists of veterans of legendary gypsy jazz groups such as the Stephane Wrembel band, Gonzalo Bergara and has collectively shared the stage with such names as Angelo Debarre, Sam Bush, Al Dimeola and more. Always inventive, melodic and hard hitting the trio will take you on an unexpected journey from the first notes to the last cadence.

Max O'Rourke - guitar
Ryan Weisheit - sax
Ari Folman-Cohen - bass

Starts at 7:30. Free with your meal. Everything is Eshi.

Music at Bunna Cafe, Under The Grass Roof

09/12/2024

SATURDAY BRUNCH 9/14! We are bringing in the Ethiopian New Year with irie vibes in our backyard! Featuring some super OG artists in the reggae/dub/ska scene, plus Ethiopian Brunch and drinks. It's gonna be cool and warm at the same time, but never too hot or too cold.

Lineup:

- The SKAMATIXX World Band with Douglas Guthrie, founding member of Inner Circle, and The Nails, plus special guest Deyansa
- Nyahbingi WORD SOUND POWER
- Ichelle-B on flute
- Poetry Reading with Adigun Minkah and Ras Haqq Selasse
- and DJ Kalab blasting Amharic Enkutatash tunes.

Happy 2017! Join us in our NEWLY RENOVATED backyard. Free with your meal. Everything is eshi.

Music at Bunna Cafe
/// Under The Grass Roof \\

08/19/2024

Wednesday at 7:30! We have Reggae night from some og's.

A long serving member of the and old friend of Bunna, Natty Frenchy retuns with a new lineup for some solid ass reggae vibz.

Natty Frenchy - guitar

Dylan Thomas - drums

Ari Folman-Cohen - bass

with amazing special guest, his son!

Raphael to the World.

Starts at 7:30. Free with your meal. Everything is Eshi.

Music at Bunna Cafe,

/// Under The Grass Roof \\

08/06/2024

TOMORROW/WEDNESDAY!!

The Tudo Bom Bossa Band was born in 2013 out of a love of classic Brazilian music. Leader Amos Rose delivers his selection of eclectic Bossa, folk, jazz, and pop with facility on guitar, while his dynamic vocals range from understated, airy croon to a powerful belt. Keyboard phenom Devon Yesberger 's unique soulful sensibilities and technical mastery have made him a highly sought after musician. The two have played together since meeting in Southern France in 2013.

Starts at 7:30. Free with dinner. Everything is Eshi.

08/05/2024

Spiced, hand-roasted, ready for your kitchen counter.

Get your Bunna grind for the mornings, dark roast sidamo with cardamom and clove, ground or whole bean. We also sell raw beans for your own roasting. Available for pick up, delivery, or nationwide shipping on our website.

Bunna time! All the time.
Everything is ESHI.

07/22/2024

This Wednesday, a special night of jazz with our old friend bassist Shin Sakaino -- visiting from Tokyo and bringing esteemed keyboardist Davis Whitfield and saxophonist Ben Solomon.

Shin played at Bunna on a regular basis pre-covid, bringing a variety of ensembles with him. We are happy to have him back for this one time engagement.

Starts at 7:30. Free with dinner. Everything is Eshi.

Music at Bunna Cafe,
/// Under The Grass Roof \\

07/19/2024

Bring
The
Bunna
To
You!

Take out and delivery (in a pizza box!):
bunnaethiopia.net

07/17/2024

Lunchtimes at Bunna, plus, North African music tonight! - https://mailchi.mp/bunnaethiopia/lunchtimes-at-bunna-plus-north-african-music-tonight

06/18/2024

Feel free to ask us whats up with our bar back design (hint: there is an answer!).

While we're on the subject, did you know that we have a ridiculously long happy hour?? We must be out of our mind.

12 to 7 Mon-Fri
$10 cocktails
$6 wells
$2 off beers

Also, a killer lunch special beyaynetu until 4 for only $12.5. Available on our delivery apps too!

Make Lunch Affordable Again (MLAA? Yeah MLAA!).

Everything is Eshi.

06/18/2024

Stay in Town! Summer things at Bunna Cafe. - https://mailchi.mp/bunnaethiopia/stay-in-town-summer-things-at-bunna-cafe

06/17/2024

We
Are
Not
Ones
To
Mess
Around
With
The
Holistic
Fulfillment
Of
Your
Dining
Experience!

Feast for 2. You know where.

Come Wednesdays at 7:30 for our music series!

Come weekends at 5 for the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony ().

Come Friday nights and Sunday nights for our house DJs. ( Fridays, Sundays).

Come daytime for our long ass happy hour (12-7!)

Or we come to you! Takeout and Delivery in a pizza box. Or order Catering on our website!

All the details and more at bunnaethiopia.net (link in bio).

Always plant-based. Always delicious. Lets work it out. Everything is Eshi.

05/21/2024

Open for dinner!
Tuesdays are for Beyaynetu.
Come n get it.
Everything is Eshi.

04/20/2024

Wakey wakey.
Plant-based Ethiopian Brunch. It's a thing!
Get it in ya.
Everything is Eshi...........

03/21/2024

Hail to the Espris! Layers upon layers of fruity greatness.

Top to bottom:

✔️ Lime
✔️ Vimto syrup
✔️ Mango
✔️ Papaya
✔️ Avocado

Come n get it or we can bring it!
We love these COLORSSSS. Everything is Eshi.

02/21/2024

BUNNAETHIOPIA.NET has received a much needed facelift! Now you can:

- order take out and delivery
- order catering
- get Ethiopian products shipped nationwide
- learn about and book a coffee ceremony
- find out about upcoming events
- learn more about the founders and supporters
- look at awesome vids made by our friends at
- and more to come!

Take a look. Link in bio. Everything is ESHI.

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Our Story

http://bunnaethiopia.net

Coffee is everything in Ethiopia. Not only does it drive the economy, but it drives everyday life. Ethiopians drink coffee multiple times a day, be it as an espresso, cortado, or through the traditional coffee ceremony -- the intricate, intimate process of making coffee from raw bean to brew while bringing people together in conversation and celebration as the process develops. We perform the coffee ceremony regularly at our events, and we serve Bunna for free to our guests.

We serve vegan Ethiopian food: hearty, wholesome, nutritious, and packed with flavor. Full of vitamins, healthy fats, veggie proteins, and fiber, our food adds creative twists to vegan recipes that have been refined and cultivated over many centuries.

We serve traditional Ethiopian alcohol -- including T'ej, a sweet, rich, fermented golden honey wine. We also create our own specialty cocktails. Check out our menu to see our current cocktail list.

Habesha have a tradition of sharing. Meals are shared, coffee is shared, homes are shared. It is a source of pride and honor to be able to give what you have to those that do not. Bunna Cafe supports people and organizations that engage in the art of sharing for the betterment of those in need -- be it in Ethiopia or elsewhere. Our support is through promotion -- staging fundraising events, expanding social media exposure, and building partnerships for long term development.

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Wednesday (Tomorrow) 10/23! We are happy to have Kevin Nathaniel and Tomas Rodriguez return to our stage, playing harmon...
TOMORROW/WEDNESDAY!!The Tudo Bom Bossa Band was born in 2013 out of a love of classic Brazilian music. Leader Amos Rose ...
BringTheBunnaToYou!Take out and delivery (in a pizza box!):bunnaethiopia.net
Our summer seasonal is here. Cooked string beans, carrots, and berbere sauce.No softies here, we always leave a subtle c...
Feeling fresh in here.Must be a Spring Thing!Come come.Everything is Eshi.#plantbased#Ethiopian#Bushwick
It smells rich in here! Coffee ceremonies are back at Bunna. Every Friday at 5pm. Watch the coffee roasting and brewing ...
PSA PSA! After two long years we are having our first Traditional Coffee Ceremony in the post-Covidium this FRIDAY at 5!...
Welp, 2021 really was uhh, a whole calendar year. And it looks like 2022 might span an entire year too!Tick tock tick to...
"What time is it?!""Huh?""What tiiiime is it?!""I dunno like 1:30?""No no... What TIIIIME is it?!""Do I know you?""Like ...
Gotta get er done. Sage sticks and plant life.See you Thursday.
Its been a few years since we told our origin story. After being at it for going on 10, I guess that can be understood -...

Address


1084 Flushing Avenue
New York, NY
11237

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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