If you've got Ethiopian food or Ethiopian coffee on the mind, a recent opening is need-to-know. Called Buna Time Cafe, the fresh arrival is located at 1552 W Fullerton Ave. (between Bosworth Ave. & Ashland Ave.) in Lincoln Park.
This new café features single-origin Ethiopian coffee, a variety of teas, pastries, and Ethiopian and American-style brunch.
For coffee and tea drinks, expect to see items like Sidamo roast coffee, mochas, lattes, a flat white, Ethiopian tea, and chai tea lattes.
On the brunch menu, there's foule, fava beans simmered with onions and tomatoes served with raw onions and sour cream; "Buna Time Tibs," chopped lamb served with injera bread; and Ethiopian-style scrambled eggs with paprika, red onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños. (You can check out the full menu here.)
Buna Time Cafe has gotten an enthusiastic response thus far, with a five-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp.
Matthew G., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on November 5th, said: "Never been to or heard of an Ethiopian coffee joint, but I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in to find a tidy, clean and well-designed store."
Yelper Stephanie B. added: “Lovely new spot in Lincoln Park with excellent authentic coffee and food! Selot, the owner, is wonderful! If you are looking for a new and delicious coffee bar, Buna Time is the place to come!”
And Ty J. said: "Great customer service and even better tea. My go-to spot from now on."
Head on over to check it out: Buna Time Cafe is open daily from 7am–8pm.
