Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking in Stratford Market Village. Injera with vegetable stews, flatbread with roasted grain, and jebena coffee served with popcorn.

Bana

A large injera flatbread topped with mounds of spiced vegetable stews, collard greens, yellow split peas, potato and carrot, and lentils, with a serving spoon resting on it.
Open Monday to Saturday, 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM

A Little Café In The Mall

A wooden table laid for an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, with a woven mesob basket of sliced flatbread, bowls of popcorn and roasted grain, a clay jebena pot and small cups.

You will find us along The Mall in Stratford Market Village, a small room where regulars stop to say hello on their way past. Food is handmade and brought to the table warm. Vegetarian and vegan plates are on, and the owners are happy to talk you through what is there.

A bowl of popcorn beside a black clay jebena coffee pot and two white cups of black coffee on a woven mat.

Six days a week, from mid-morning

We open at 10:30 AM Monday to Saturday and serve through until 6:30 PM. Come by for a late morning coffee or an early evening plate. We are closed on Sundays.

07427 219981

Rated 4.7 on Google

From 9 reviews left by people who have eaten with us.

Lily G.★★★★★

“The owner was lovely and helped me order a vegetarian special and explained what was in the special. Amazing and communal based, people popping in and saying hi to the owners on their way past. Food was amazing, the injera is so delicious and the flavours soaked into the bread lovely.”

e G★★★★★

“So homely and the food is incredible, so delicious. Would also recommend the place if you want a special sit down hot drink, they do a hot drink ceremony. The owner is so lovely. Great vegan food, and the portion is really great.”

Zalayka A.★★★★★

“Bana Cafe is my favourite Ethiopian & Eritrean restaurant in London, the atmosphere and warmth as the food is served brings me so much joy. I love seeing families here it's such a home vibe, handmade food from my favourite chef.”

Sheena V.★★★★★

“Can't believe I didn't know about this place before!”

Sujoy R.★★★★★

“We found this lovely Cafe while walking around the old shopping centre. The owner was very friendly and helped us order a vegan meal. Absolutely delicious food and lovely atmosphere. We will be coming back with friends to try more of the menu.”

k 0★★★★★

“Amazing vegan food unbelievably delicious”