Buna Cafe Philly
Company Details
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 1-9PM
Thursday: 1-9PM
Friday: 1-9PM
Saturday: 10AM-9PM
Contact Information
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143
United States
Buna Cafe Philly Reviews
Submitted by Me Me on 09/04/2022
Me Me 2 stars rating.
Not the best Ethiopian food
Small portions for the price
Stir fry vegetables were salty
Doro wot- smallest chicken I have ever seen. Egg was old
Goat meat- what goat meat?? nothing but bones
Customer service -the owner (young guy) was super nice
2 of the waitresses were not friendly just stared and didn’t smile
I Dont recommend
Submitted by Sin Weng on 08/28/2022
Sin Weng 5 stars rating.
Buna cafe is a gem! All of the workers are sweet and it isnt ever super crowded at all. The food and drinks are also great. I love supporting this business.
Submitted by Gloria Ellis on 08/21/2022
Gloria Ellis 3 stars rating.
Just ok! there is better ethiopian food in the city. I got delivery today and added a side of gomen. The combo I got had two types of beef which were alright. Ok tenderness but the flavor was minimal. The lentils and veggies on side were all cooked well but again, not much big flavor. The injera isn’t too sour, it’s light and fluffy. The lamb dish I got to try was tough, greasy, gamey loin chops. Super overcooked, and the yellow soup it was in was sort of flavorless and thin.
Overall, fresh and light veggies but the meat dishes were plain and similarly flavored.
Submitted by Ebrahim Nuru on 08/13/2022
Ebrahim Nuru 5 stars rating.
First time for me! I love the food the drinks and atmosphere
Submitted by Neil Edelman on 08/07/2022
Neil Edelman 5 stars rating.
As thus place opened up in the heart of the pandemic we were totally unaware of it. And it is literally around the corner from us next to Greensgrow. My wife and I, both many years in the restaurant industry, have been in West Philly 20+ years but can honestly say we just had the best Ethiopian meal to date. Everything was quite obviously freshly prepared. The manager (who's name I'm embarrassed to say I have forgotten) made excellent recommendations as well as being very kowledgeable about the food. What came out was an amazing array of the most wonderfully spiced assortment. The staff was so welcoming and pleasant.. What really topped it off was getting a chance to meet and thank the chef/owner and her husband. They have certainly reset the bar for Ethiopian food to a new high. I could highlight specific dishes but to be perfectly honest, just trust the managers recommendations.
Submitted by Renata Abrevaya Michelzon on 07/24/2022
Renata Abrevaya Michelzon 5 stars rating.
The most amazing traditional food. Very talanted! I eat there every week with my kids. Addicted!
Submitted by Candis Robinson on 07/24/2022
Candis Robinson 5 stars rating.
I had the lamb tibs and my dad had the bozeno shiro. Both were good it was my first time having Ethiopian food. The owner came and explained. Server was very nice and the palm breeze drinks were amazingly refreshing. Will go back!
Submitted by Desiree Jangha on 03/05/2022
desiree jangha 2 stars rating.
Very disappointed. Customer service was poor- so much so I just ordered the sambusas. And just like the service, the sambusas were poor. I ended up driving to Abyssinia to order our meal. Abyssinia was solid - not great, but solid. It satisfied a craving.
Submitted by Tim Tiebout on 02/27/2022
Tim Tiebout 5 stars rating.
Excellent warm and cold cafe drinks. Great food and ambiance as well.
Submitted by Rebecca P on 02/20/2022
Rebecca P 5 stars rating.
Finally tried this place for takeout today. I was surprised by the interior- the restaurant was recently remodeled and it is large, beautiful, and airy inside. I got the veggie combo, and it was delicious. Everything was so fresh. The menu has lots of vegan options, so I will definitely be back to try more!
