Buba Boreka Greenwich Village NYC
Buba Bureka is a fast-casual Israeli pastry concept located in Greenwich Village, focused entirely on burekas, the flaky, savory pastries that are a staple of everyday eating in Israel. The shop opened in 2025 and quickly gained attention for introducing a dedicated bureka-only format to New York City, something that had not previously existed as a standalone concept.
Buba Boreka
The business was founded by Ben Gingi (Ben Simon Tov), an Israeli-American social media figure known for his food-focused content and large online following. Buba Bureka reflects a direct extension of Israeli street and cafeteria culture, translating a familiar, widely eaten food into a compact New York storefront with a narrow, intentional menu.
Buba Boreka
Focused Menu Built Around Israeli Burekas
The menu at Buba Bureka is intentionally limited, centered on vegetarian burekas made with laminated pastry dough and baked fresh throughout the day. Fillings commonly include potato, cheese, spinach, corn, and rotating seasonal options. Rather than modern reinterpretations, the offerings are aligned with how burekas are traditionally served and eaten in Israel.
Buba Boreka
Each bureka is typically paired with classic accompaniments such as crushed tomato, pickles, tahini, schug, and a hard-boiled egg. This presentation mirrors the standard Israeli bureka experience, where the pastry is part of a simple, filling meal rather than a plated restaurant dish.
In addition to individual burekas, the shop offers a bureka sandwich format, pairing the pastry with traditional accompaniments. A rotating soup option is available, including tomato and cannellini leek soup, often served alongside a bureka as a combo. The menu also includes a small selection of sides and condiments consistent with Israeli bureka service, such as sauces and spreads. Beverage options are limited and straightforward, featuring still and sparkling water, cola, lemonade, orange juice, and coffee, including cardamom cold brew. The overall menu reflects a deliberate, pared-down approach centered on familiarity and consistency rather than variety.
Counter-Service Model and Neighborhood Draw
Buba Bureka operates as a counter-service shop with a strong emphasis on takeout. The interior is minimal, reinforcing its grab-and-go positioning. Since opening, the location has drawn steady foot traffic from both neighborhood residents and visitors, with lines forming during peak morning and lunch hours, especially on weekends.
The shop operates on a limited weekly schedule, opening midweek through Sunday, with morning openings and early afternoon closings. This schedule reflects its positioning as a breakfast and lunch destination rather than an all-day café, and can often sell out early.
Now Kosher Certified
This week, Buba Bureka became kosher certified under IKC, marking a notable change for the business since its initial opening. The certification applies to the full menu currently offered at the location, making the concept accessible to kosher consumers while maintaining its original menu structure and operating model.
Buba Bureka is located at 193 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012. It is kosher certified by IKC. Operating hours are Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
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