On Thursday, Buunni Coffee opened an ambitious multi-purpose coffee space called The Roasting Room, in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City.

The Roasting Room by Buunni: A new haven for Coffee Professionals and Enthusiasts in
the South Bronx opens September 12th.

The coffee professionals behind New York City-based brand Buunni Coffee are preparing to open The Roasting Room by Buunni, a multifaceted co-roastery and education hub in the South Bronx.

City’s $85M small-business loan fund gave out 1,000 awards after high demand “It gave us the confidence to secure the lease.” —Sarina Prabasi

Buunni Coffee Making A Name For Itself In Upper Manhattan.

"Whether you’re looking for the city’s best beans or its best loitering spots, these are our favorite places to get something caffeinated."

“Elias Gurmu and Sarina Prabasi moved from Ethiopia to open New York City's first Ethiopian-owned and run coffee shop, Cafe Buunni.”

“Reasons to love New York #16.”

“Sarina Prabasi and Elias Gurmu Bring Slow Coffee to a Bustling NYC.”

“NYC coffee shop reveals secrets to keeping business open during tough times.”

“Opening Buunni leads Sarina Prabasi to write a book about the power of coffee houses.”

The pandemic is slowing down American coffee culture, cultivating community and togetherness. Like it’s been done in Ethiopia for centuries.

No, cold brew is not iced coffee. Here's how to make it.

Sarina Prabasi, co-owner of Buunni Coffee, shines a light on the difficulty of being a small business owner during COVID-19—and doing whatever it takes to survive.