Welcome to Luna Cafe
Luna Cafe, nestled in the heart of the Bronx, celebrates a rich tapestry of Albanian and Turkish cuisines. Born from passion and community, it offers an inviting atmosphere with charming outdoor seating adorned with greenery. Diners rave about the authentic dishes, from the beloved burek and flavorful qebapa to its aromatic Turkish coffee. Customers appreciate the warm service and generous portion sizes—ideal for sharing. Each visit feels like a culinary journey, with traditional offerings complemented by contemporary twists. Luna Cafe not only serves food but also fosters a sense of belonging, making it a cherished gem in the neighborhood.
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601 E 187th St, Bronx, NY 10458, United States Hotline: +1 917-473-7399
Welcome to Luna Cafe, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Bronx at 601 E 187th St. This delightful eatery offers an exquisite blend of culinary influences, ranging from traditional Albanian favorites to Italian classics. If you’re in the area, your taste buds are in for a treat!
As soon as you step inside, you're greeted by a warm ambiance and friendly staff who genuinely seem to enjoy serving their guests. The seating options at Luna Cafe include a lovely outdoor patio adorned with greenery, offering a relaxing atmosphere that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Luna Cafe's menu is a delightful fusion of flavors. For those craving something traditional, the restaurant offers a variety of Albanian dishes, such as the renowned burek and rustic kebabs. Past reviews from patrons like Stefan Leipold praise their pizza as well, describing it as "super crunchy" and "delicious," showcasing the kitchen's ability to deliver on both Italian and Albanian classics.
If you're in the mood for a drink, Luna Cafe offers an enticing array of refreshing beverages, including their house Ginger Ale and Fresh Lemonade, priced affordably between $4.50 and $7.95. For coffee lovers, the cafe serves up a commendable selection of iced and hot drinks, highlighted by customer favorites like the Skinny Frappe and the Double Espresso, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.
A standout dish is the Banja Luka sandwich, described by reviewer Audrey C as a delightful twist on the Philly cheesesteak, filled with thinly sliced steak, mushrooms, and onions housed in a puffy samoon bread. This unique offering not only delivers on taste but also showcases the restaurant’s commitment to authentic Albanian cuisine.
The generosity of the staff stands out, with complimentary soup often offered to guests waiting for their meals, providing an extra touch of warmth and hospitality. Diners have remarked on the sizeable portions, making it easy to share meals, which adds to the communal dining experience that Luna Cafe fosters.
In summary, Luna Cafe is more than just a restaurant—it's a culinary enclave where you can enjoy a blend of cultures, sip exceptional coffee, and savor genuinely delicious food. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, make sure to stop by; there's something special waiting for you at Luna Cafe. The combination of a welcoming atmosphere, friendly service, and mouthwatering dishes ensure this spot earns its place as a top dining destination in the Bronx.
As a Sicilian I was very skeptical when I was told this is one of the best places, so walking in here taking two different slices of pizza I have to say hands down this place owners its name well done it really tasty good slice of pizza not dripping full of oil super crunchy and delicious.
Very friendly and accommodating! Lovely 3-wall, covered outdoor dining with decorative greenery. Apparently the area has a lot of Albanian and Turkish cuisine (Cakor, Çka Ka Qellu, No Fork, and Gurra Cafe to name a few with outdoor dining), so even though the place has a large assortment of food including sandwiches, pasta, and salads, I really wanted to try from their traditional Albanian section, since I've never had any before. The waitress was really nice and patiently did her best to walk me through what everything was when she saw me trying to look up pictures of the food items online . After we finally decided to order (was waiting for a friend to arrive) they asked us if we each wanted a cup of traditional soup on the house! It was yummy, but I didn't catch the name. Surprisingly, I think the complimentary Samoon bread didn't arrive until the entrees did. It was great with the soup, of course :) I decided on the 'Banja Luka' / 'Bunja Luka' (Samoon traditional bread, pulled filet with mushrooms & onions, with sour cream) which from the waitresses description I summed up, 'So it's like a sandwich?' She wasn't sure. 'Uh... It's not quite like a... Philly Cheesesteak.' But at the end when I had finished thinly sliced steak (actually, yeah, like in a Philly Cheesesteak) with mushrooms and onions in a giant, wide and tall, puffy, airy samoon bread sliced she asked, 'So what do you think? Is it a sandwich?' I said, 'Oh definitely! An Albanian Sandwich!' So if you hear it being described as such at Luna Cafe, know that I was the one who coined it! My husband had the Mixed Combo from the traditional Albanian Menu section. It included 5 kebap, 2 qoftes, 1 sausage, and 1 pc. grilled chicken. It's a bit of an appetizer sampler plate with sausages, fried patties, chicken, and a small side salad. He said it was good! My friend ordered the penne a la vodka which came with a side salad in a bowl with feta on top.
Totally worth the visit from Albania to Bronx. A friend Recommended me this place. The prices are reasonably good. Please try the burek, it’s amazing, the ribeye steak. Qebapa are so good. Don’t drive by and not stop for a lunch/dinner. Hoping to see you guys again
The service was great and the outdoor seating was very relaxing. However, the best part was the dishes and dessert I recommend this place to anyone.
Best coffe/lounge in The Bronx, espresso is always made to perfection the ambience is more then perfect Dino and the all staff will make you feel like you are family, all the other no sense I have seen written in other reviews are pure lies, I am a coffe “affecionado” no one makes a better espresso.. I am Italian and been in the restaurant/hospitality business for pretty much all my life, they are numero 1
This is a great little spot. The food was very good and the coffee was exceptional. I was only in town for about a week and visited 3 times, one of which was right before heading to the airport to go home. Will visit again when ever I'm back in town.
Very nice ambiance the waiters are very nice great service gives you an indoor outdoor seating option I chose inside due to the heat wave that day it was nice and cool inside I ordered the creamy reessotto with steak and my husband order fettuccine Alfredo with the grilled chicken . We were not aware of the portion sizes for it was our first time dining there the portion sizes are rather large the husband and I shared my order and still leaving some over as for the fettuccine it could use some more flavoring but other then that the salad was delicious the atmosphere was calm relaxing and great over all I still give it a 5 star
Awesome Albanian enclave of a restaurant. Between this and the coffee shop at the other end of Arthur Avenue you have the European relaxed feel along with authentic dishes such as the byrek which is pictured. This particular one is spinach and is very common to get as a breakfast and Tiranë Albania. The service is nice here but they will practice the stoicism of Eastern Europe so I do not but expect to be fawned over while you dine.