Buna Cafe Philly
Ethiopian restaurant · Cedar Park
5121 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Highlights
Ethiopian cafe with vegan options, savory stews, and coffee
Ethiopian cafe with vegan options, savory stews, and coffee
"Sure, you can head to West Philly’s Buna Cafe for a tomato-heavy doro wot or flaky sambusa for lunch and dinner (and you should). But where Buna really shines is at Saturday and Sunday brunch—which includes a larger menu than the regular one. The BYOB goes all out with Ethiopian coffee made in a jabena, traditional stovetop popcorn, and you can choose from dishes like the peppery and smoky injera-spiced scrambled eggs, vegetable combo, and crispy whole fish over rice. They have some seats outside, so it's a great spot to bring a bottle, the people you like, and some shades." - candis mclean
"Sure, you can head to West Philly’s Buna Cafe for a tomato-heavy doro wot or flaky sambusa for lunch and dinner (and you should). But where Buna really shines is at Saturday and Sunday brunch—which includes a larger menu than the regular one. The BYOB goes all out with Ethiopian coffee made in a jabena, traditional stovetop popcorn, and you can choose from dishes like the peppery and smoky injera-spiced scrambled eggs, vegetable combo, and crispy whole fish over rice. They have some seats outside, so it's a great spot to bring a bottle, the people you like, and some shades. " - candis mclean
"Buna Cafe stands out amid West Philly’s strong Ethiopian scene as a BYOB. Bring along a Spanish red from Ribera del Duero or a white such as a verdicchio and use spongy injera bread to scoop up doro wot (chicken and hard-boiled eggs) as well as vegan treats like shiro and ingudai tibs. Dig into a veggie or meat combo to ensure you get a hearty mix." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff
"Sure, you can head to West Philly’s Buna Cafe for a tomato-heavy doro wot or flaky sambusa for lunch and dinner (and you should). But where Buna really shines is at Saturday and Sunday brunch—which includes a larger menu than the regular one. The BYOB goes all out with Ethiopian coffee made in a jabena, traditional stovetop popcorn, and you can choose from dishes like the peppery and smoky injera-spiced scrambled eggs, vegetable combo, and crispy whole fish over rice. They have some seats outside, so it's a great spot to bring a bottle, the people you like, and some shades." - Candis R. McLean
"The small outdoor patio at Buna Cafe in West Philly is a delightful place to indulge in platters of Ethiopian cuisine, from shiro and misir to fresh juices and coffees. The doro wot is a standout." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff
