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Sarina of Buunni Coffee, discussing The Coffeehouse Resistance

Host Daren Jaime talks with author and co-owner of Buunni Coffee, Sarina Prabasi about her newly released book, "The Coffeehouse Resistance: Brewing Hope in Desperate Times" on BronxNet.
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Meet Elias

Meet Elias

I asked Elias Gurmu, owner of Buunni Coffee, six questions to get to know him a bit better. We talk about New York City, Ethiopia, books, weekends, hopes and dreams.
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Putting our money where our values are

Putting our money where our values are

Sarina Prabasi
As we begin this new year, we are renewing our commitment to shop, dine and source locally as much as possible, for our our business and ourselves.  We are proud to be small business owners and want to support others every chance we get.  We want to put our money where are values are. 
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These are a few (ten!) of our favorite things...

These are a few (ten!) of our favorite things...

A list of Buunni Coffee's favorite things. Some well-kept secrets here.  So much more than a coffee shop, and the coffee is fantastic too.
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This Small Business Saturday, Four Reasons to #ShopSmall

This Small Business Saturday, Four Reasons to #ShopSmall

Sarina Prabasi

In a day and age when Amazon reigns supreme, here are four reasons that supporting your small and local businesses this Small Business Saturday is the way to go. Shop small and local for your holiday gift shopping, but also all year long. 

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Buunni Turns 5

Sarina Prabasi

Elias and I opened the doors at Café Buunni five years ago.  We call Buunni our second child, because we started the business after our first child and before our second.  And yes, because Buunni, too, has been a labor of love.

Our first heart-pounding day so many of you lined up at our freshly painted lime green door. Our first week we ran out of milk and basic supplies. Our first January, the lines were gone, the future felt bleak and we wondered if we’d made a horrible mistake.  As the weather got better that first Spring, so did business, and now, among the many lessons we’ve learned:  we know that January is our slowest month.  And, every January since that first one, has been a little bit better than the one before. 

Today, there are people who will come into Café Buunni, who we served a drink during those first days and weeks.  After our first week, I remember saying, “Elias, we have regulars!!”.  For this we thank you.  We have been humbled by your support, love and goodwill.  We have so many memories of times you have gone above and beyond and when you have floored us with your thoughtfulness and generosity. 

You gave us plants for our little patch of garden under the tree, you brought dinner for us during that first crazy week, you assisted our staff and called the police when we had a rare and scary encounter.  And, you even watched the shop, you “babysat Buunni” so that our full team could have a beach day this summer.

Most of all you showed up. And you continue to show up.  And you talk, and you bring your art, your work, your kids, your politics, the highs and lows of your days, and by doing this, you have given heart and life to our tiny little coffee shop.  You have made it as much yours as it is ours.   We are so grateful.  Thank you. 

 

In coffee and community,

 

Sarina and Elias

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The New BuunniCoffee.com

Sarina Prabasi

Welcome to our new website. We’re glad you’re here.

You’ve probably seen from recent posts that we will be celebrating Buunni’s fifth birthday in September. It’s been quite the journey since our first exhilarating and nerve-wracking months in business.  This year, we are working on opening two new locations, one in Riverdale, the other at the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal. We are learning, evolving and growing and we hope our new website stays true to our roots and also reflects Buunni as it is today.

Like a book cover, a website homepage and its imagery, words, colors and theme need to evoke something in the reader. For a small business, funds for marketing are extremely limited and a good website is critical.  It’s how we tell our story to the world. It’s how we reach far and wide to connect with customers old and new. It’s how we make interacting with our business online seamless, safe and satisfying.

Here are some things we’ve changed on our site besides the look:

It’s easier to navigate: A cleaner top navigation with less clutter makes it easier to get the information you need quickly and make a purchase from any section of the site.

It’s now mobile-responsive: We know that you’re checking out places to  drink and eat on the go and shopping from your phone. Our new site makes it easier than ever to interact us from your mobile device, tablet, or any device you happen to be on.

We have a new rewards system:  Our new rewards program an online-only feature that allows customers to get points when they buy coffee online. Before, only those who physically came into our shop could accrue and redeem points. Now, no matter where you are, if you purchase from us online, you can build up and use your points.

You get social integration: Want to see what we’re up to across our social profiles without having to leave our site? We now have our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter visible from our home page.

We invite you to the new BuunniCoffee.com, and hope you’ll take a look around and share your feedback by emailing info@buunnicoffee.com. 

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