Bunna Cafe

Bunna Cafe Bunna Cafe is an elegant and sophisticated plant-based Ethiopian restaurant located in Bushwick BK. They offer delicious, healthy, and gourmet vegan Ethiopian food along with an unforgettable coffee ceremony experience. In addition to live music, films, flea markets, DJ's, dance parties and more. Come carpe diem!
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NEW TEJ!Along with our house Sheba, we have two new delicious meads from The Heritage Winery. SABA -- made with organic ...
10/14/2026

NEW TEJ!

Along with our house Sheba, we have two new delicious meads from The Heritage Winery.

SABA -- made with organic orange blossom honey, this tej is smooth, semi-sweet with citrus notes.

AXUM -- made with organic wildflower honey, this tej is off dry, bold with floral and earthy undertones.

Now you can try all three in a TEJ FLIGHT! For just $25, perfect for sharing.

Everything is Eshi!

TEJ! In addition to our house Sheba, we now offer two delicious new varietals from The Heritage Winery, made with carefu...
10/13/2026

TEJ! In addition to our house Sheba, we now offer two delicious new varietals from The Heritage Winery, made with carefully curated organic honey. Now you can sample and experience the nuanced flavors of this amazing beverage, the original w**e of Ethiopia!

AXUM TEJ

Off-dry, bold, with floral and earthy undertones. Made with organic wildflower honey.

SABA TEJ

Smooth, semi-sweet, with citrus notes. Made with orange blossom honey.

At Bunna Cafe, you can try all three of our offerings in a Tej Flight! For just $25, great for sharing and sampling.

Come see us

Everything is Eshi.

10/11/2026

IT'S RAINING! Eat Bunna Brunch it's great.

12 to 4.
Dine in.
Take out.
Delivery.
Grubhub.
Doordash.
Uber Eats.

Bye!

09/25/2026

SUNDAY 9/27
THE LEEBEN TINOS TRIO
Monthly Residency
8pm

Leeben Tinos (Leeben Tinos) - keys
Adam Turay (girth_of_a_nation) - bass
Morgan Greenstreet (Morgan Greenstreet) - drums

Amazing groundbreaking Ethio-Jazz-Classical-AvantGarde fusion.
Do Not Miss!

$10 sugg donation.
Everything is Eshi.

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

ትዝታ እና ናፍቆት | Tizeta ena Nafkot 🤎🤎 to our first Tizeta ena Nafkot 🤎Still thinking about how special this night felt. Ju...
09/20/2026

ትዝታ እና ናፍቆት | Tizeta ena Nafkot 🤎🤎

to our first Tizeta ena Nafkot 🤎
Still thinking about how special this night felt. Just people coming together, sharing stories, poems, music, books, memories, and that feeling of home.
Thank you again to everyone who came, performed, listened, helped, and supported. You really made it what it was.
More Tizeta memories coming soon. 🤎

FRI 9/4We are going to the Rockaway Film Festival. Are you going to the Rockaway Film Festival??Will be serving nice por...
09/03/2026

FRI 9/4

We are going to the Rockaway Film Festival.
Are you going to the Rockaway Film Festival??

Will be serving nice portable combos along with some extras, plus vegan frozen treats by Rosnal Almonor!

Serving in the courtyard between 5:30 and 8:30 after a presentation of shorts by Nora Rodriguez and before a performance and screening of Ulysses by Caveh Zahedi. Reggae band will be performing, should be good!!

Come hungry we got you.
Everything is Eshi.

09/03/2026

9/10 in the backyard
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A Thursday night of lit tropical futuristic soundscapes!

🪐🌋DILEMASTRONAUTA🌋🪐
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🌌LA TRIPULACIÓN CÓSMICA🌌

Andres Jimenez, better known as Dilemastronauta, is not just a musician or producer—he's a pioneering force in the world of Tropical Futuristic music. Born in Colombia and having spent 25 transformative years in the dynamic cultural hub of New York, Dilemastronauta has carved out a bold, genre-defying path with his innovative sound.

On November 7, 2025, Dilemastronauta y La Tripulación Cósmica. released SLEEPWALK, a vinyl LP on Figure and Ground Records featuring a full-length 5 track album. The release explores the hypnotic, Colombian Millo flute as well as the rooted rhythms of the Caribbean Drumset, Jazz Ride Cymbals, Roland 404, David Bowies 80's beats layered with experimental synth textures, offering a deep glimpse into his evolving sonic universe. 

The Cosmic Crew is
Carlos Rienzo on Millo Flute y Alegre Drums
Juan Jimenez on Sampler
Juan Ospina on Bass
and Dilemastronauta on Drums

Starts at 8. Come early for dinner and let's space hard after.

$20 online or at the door.

Brought to you by Carabella Presents.

Music at Bunna Cafe,
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08/27/2026

Moroccan Gnawa Futurescapes
with IMAL GNAWA
and led in with DJ MISSHAP in vinyl.

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TOMORROW (FRI) 8/28.
Coffee Ceremony at 5
Misshap at 6:30
Imal at 8pm
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$15 online (link in bio) or at door.

Come hungry. We will feed you.

Everything is Eshi!

08/20/2026

FRI 8/28
IMAL GNAWA
w/ DJ MISSHAP
In the backyard.

A night of Moroccan Gnawa Futurescapes in our backyard! With amazing misshapselam leading us in.

Coffee Ceremony at 5
Misshap at 6:30
Imal at 8pm

$15, book tix on our event page (link in bio) or at the door. Come hungry and thirsty we got you!

Imal Gnawa stands at the intersection of traditions rooted in the deep spiritual and rhythmic legacy of Moroccan Gnawa music and bold futurism. Combining tribal acoustic elements with futuristic aesthetics, the group creates a soundscape that is as timeless as it is avant- garde.

At the core of this music lies an intricate fusion, where the talents of Eilon Elikam, Andrew Fox and Atlas Phoenix weave together the organic warmth of acoustic instruments with the realms of electronic sounds.

Together, they foster a dialogue between the ancient and the modern, a conversation that pays tribute to the past while daring to push its boundaries forward. In their hands, music becomes not just an art form, but a living force—one that bridges cultures, transforms hearts, and affirms the universal power of sound to connect and heal.

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

08/17/2026

ትዝታ እና ናፍቆት: Memories & Nostalgia
RSVP in the link provided!
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Amharic open mic night celebrating Ethiopian and Eritrean stories, literature, poetry, music, and culture.

Sunday 8/23 starting at 5
In the Bunna Backyard

We begin at 5 with a traditional Bunna ceremony.

Then we open up to you! Bring a book, poem, story, song or simply bring yourself.

Want to Perform?
DM Resilient by Abby BY THURSDAY!

8pm, we cap the event off
with the amazing LEEBEN TINOS TRIO!

Headed by piano virtuoso Leeben Tinos (Leeben Tinos) , the LTT is breaking new boundaries in Ethiopian music, with cross cultural fusions in cumbia, classical, and synth. Along with Morgan Greenstreet and girth_of_a_nation, Leeben plays monthly at Bunna and offer up something new every time.

Enjoy meaningful conversations, community, and the acclaimed menu of beyaynetu, shai, mocktails, cocktails, tej, birra, desserts, and more at Bunna Cafe.

Everything is Eshi!

08/06/2026

Watermelon booze-free bliss.

It'a HABHAB (ሐብሐብ) HABIBI!

Fresh made watermelon juice with mint, lime syrup, and N/A H**p Elixir from The Pathfinder.

A Liquid kiss for this sweaty dirty day.
Only at Bunna Cafe.

Look it's Sinedye! Our OG-from-the-beginning Bunna mama back from Ethiopia to say hi.

Everything is Eshi!

We're packing it in for the end of the backyard season! Dtls on our event page (link in bio). Some events have not been ...
08/05/2026

We're packing it in for the end of the backyard season!
Dtls on our event page (link in bio). Some events have not been posted yet but will be in the next week.

Join us!
Everything is Eshi.

Address

1084 Flushing Avenue
New York, NY
11237

Directions to Flushing Avenue in New York City can be accessed by both public transport and driving.

For public transport, take the subway line M or J and get off at Flushing Avenue Station. Exit towards the intersection of Flushing Avenue and Thames Street. The restaurant is located on the same block as this intersection.

Alternatively, you can take the bus route B57 or B62 and get off at the intersection of Flushing Avenue and Washington Park. From there, walk for approximately 5 minutes towards the east on Flushing Avenue until you reach the destination.

For those driving, there are a few options for nearby parking including street parking on Washington Park or various paid parking lots along Flushing Avenue. Please be aware that street parking may have time limitations and paid parking lots may have varying rates.

Opening Hours

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

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Vegetarian and vegan restaurants have become increasingly popular in recent years, as more people are looking for healthy and sustainable food options. Bunna Cafe, located on Flushing Avenue in New York, is one such restaurant that offers a unique dining experience.

Bunna Cafe is an Ethiopian vegetarian restaurant that also serves as a coffeehouse and music venue. The restaurant has gained a reputation for its healthy, tasty, gourmet vegan Ethiopian food. The menu includes a variety of dishes made from lentils, peppers, spices, and other plant-based ingredients.

One of the highlights of dining at Bunna Cafe is the coffee ceremony. This involves making coffee from raw beans to a powerful aromatic brew while experiencing every single amazing smell, sight, and taste that goes with it. In addition to coffee, the restaurant also serves Tej (Ethiopian honey wine) and surprisingly good Ethiopian beers.

The atmosphere at Bunna Cafe is lively and entertaining. The restaurant hosts dinner parties and collaborative headline events around the city in bars, cafes, rooftops, parking lots, friends' apartments, beach, etc. These events include live music performances by local artists or DJs spinning tunes that keep you grooving all night long.

Overall, Bunna Cafe offers an excellent dining experience for those looking for healthy and delicious vegetarian or vegan food options. With its unique blend of Ethiopian cuisine and entertainment offerings like live music performances and film screenings - it's no wonder why this place has become such a popular spot among locals!