ZipPicks Awards
Best Breakfast in Washington Heights
Master Critic Review
Cafe Buunni
8.2
Cafe Buunni is a narrow Pinehurst café specializing in Ethiopian coffee drinks, lattes, and light breakfast bites. Regulars treat it as a morning ritual spot for serious espresso, Wi-Fi, and a small rotation of pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dulce Heights Latte, Almond Croissant, Ethiopian Macchiato
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.5
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: A coffee-first café built around Ethiopian beans and quietly executed breakfast staples.
Who should go: Coffee-driven breakfast people who work or read in cafés.
When to visit: Early morning before commuters crowd the tiny space.
What to order: Dulce Heights latte, almond croissant, Ethiopian macchiato.
Insider tip: If you’re lingering with a laptop, aim for off-peak late-morning windows when seating turnover slows down.