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    Akar Cafe

    4.9 (14 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jill S.

    One of the best matcha lattes I've ever had and the employee was so extremely nice, friendly, patient and so knowledgeable. He took his craft seriously as well which was so pleasant to see. Definitely recommend this place !

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    Michael R.

    First time trying and absolutely loved these 2 iced lattes! They're not overly sweet and the espresso was awesome, not bitter or burnt tasting at all. Will definitely be back!

    Tiramisu latte

    The cafe itself is cozy and very well decorated. Parking is limited to street, though. It smells nice inside, very herbal! The barista I met was very nice and has a very familiar attitude towards customers. Two of the customers I encountered there were very fond of the place, so my expectations were high. I got a tiramisu iced latte, which was delicious and presented beautifully! The straw is reusable and heart shaped, which is a plus. Not to mention the prices are very reasonable. Most places average around $7-9 for a special iced latte, this place charged me around $6 for my drink, which included the $1 add-on for the large cup. A lot of detail was put into this place to make it great, it's very appreciated.

    Passion fruit mojito
    Katherine F.

    My girlfriend and I started to come here very often after my mom let us know about it months back. This cute lil cafe has amazing drinks and snacks, the interior is super cozy, and the music they play is perfection. The couple who run the place are super nice and honestly, deserve your time! Highly recommend coming here for a nice mojito or bubble drink

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    4 months ago

    A cute little cafe with excellent service and great drinks. I could hang out here all day.

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    1 year ago

    Lovely cafe with delicious matcha & coffee lattes! Really enjoyed our nicely made drinks in this sweet spot and the staff was very nice.

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    One of the best matcha lattes I've ever had and the employee was so extremely nice, friendly, patient and so knowledgeable.

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    Red Kettle Coffee House

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    Found this cafe on Yelp because I needed a place to get some work done in the area. J stumbled…read moreacross this gem. Cozy and with lots of personality from the stickies on the wall from customers to their decor. I ordered an Iced caramel latte and a savory everything croissant with a herb cream cheese filling that took me by surprise in a good way. Pricing was great as well. I spent a few hours at this location which was great. I do wish they had more bakery options but nonetheless it was a great first experience.

    Came here on a Saturday morning looking for some peace and quiet to get a little work done while…read moreenjoying a cup of coffee. The crowd definitely came and went. There was a point when it got pretty loud, to the point where I had to turn up the volume on my earbuds to stay focused. Just something to note if you're hoping for complete silence on a weekend. There's plenty of parking, but it is shared with the other businesses next door. The environment inside is what stood out the most to me. It has a very hippie, artsy vibe with greenery throughout and paintings on the walls that are actually for sale. Even with the foot traffic, the space still felt calm and peaceful overall. Service was okay, they were clearly busy. The bakery items were average, nothing crazy. I had a chocolate croissant, which was fine. I also ordered a latte. I'd definitely come back, mainly for the environment. It's a nice spot when you need some alone time to get work done. I'll probably try coming back on a weekday next time when there are hopefully fewer peoplebut honestly, I'd still come back even on a busy weekend.

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    Qahwah House

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    I was absolutely letdown by my visit to Qahwah House last night. The service is actually the…read morestrongest point; the staff is very friendly and patient. Since Yemeni coffee and tea options aren't common for everyone, they take the time to explain the menu and answer questions, which I really appreciated. However, the Adeni Chai was the only saving grace of the visit. It was flavorful and well made, but the coffee was a massive disappointment. I tried the Jubani after the staff described it as a delicious light-roasted coffee packed with caffeine, but in reality, it tasted like bland cardamom water with absolutely no coffee flavor or body. It felt like I was just drinking hot spiced water. The atmosphere was also a major issue as there was no seating available whatsoever. The crowd was mostly of Middle Eastern descent and many were incredibly rude; people will bump right into you and not say a word. Even worse was the way some customers spoke to the workers, it was absolutely deplorable. Honestly, who raised you? It was uncomfortable to witness. The dessert selection was even worse. Most of what we ordered felt stale and old. The only thing worth eating was the bubble dessert with cheese because they actually toast it. We tried both the pistachio milk cake and the pistachio dream cake, and neither was impressive. The khattafi in the pistachio dream was the biggest letdown; it was so stale and bland I can't believe they actually put it out to sell when it was clearly weeks if not months old. The basboosa was also a disappointment, as it was a very small square of semolina cake for almost $5. Overall, It is not a good place for coffee or desserts, so if you do go, stick strictly to the Adeni chai.

    We decided to come here for an after dinner tea experience in Clifton. Needless to say, the Yemeni…read moretea itself was very flavorful and pungent. The place was packed with a lot of people enjoying their evenings with their families and friends, so that was nice to see. After waiting in line for less than 5 minutes the staff took our order. It came in two cups without dairy but I feel like adding cream would have made it more viscous. We didn't find a table to sit at as it was busy but found a bench to share space. Everyone was super chill and we even were given extra almond oat milk to add. I didn't finish the whole cup but it was a memorable experience.

    Erie Coffee Shop & Bakery - Bundt cake

    Erie Coffee Shop & Bakery

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    I've heard so many great things about Erie and finally got to try it! We stopped in after having…read morebrunch nearby. There was a short line but it was moving along quickly. The shop is small with limited places to hang out -- there's a small counter where you can stand and sip your coffee. Otherwise, they have a few small tables outside. There's a second room which has cute merch and a fridge with additional cold beverages for sale. I tried the vanilla latte and took home some treats! The spinach handpie - basically a spinach/cheese breakfast pastry, the cinnamon roll (to die for!! It was fluffy and sweet but not overly sweet like other places are), and a pumpkin cheesecake bar with pomegranate seeds. What I really like about Erie is that they make all these delicious treats and once they are sold out, they're sold out. They don't make more for the rest of the day and they don't waste food. It's always fresh!

    I'm typically focused on savory eating opportunities but I'll make an exception when I see a place…read morethat I need to try. Our area has no shortage of bakeries but those of us that have sampled a number of them realize, there are truly ones that stand out from the rest. Erie Coffee Shop & Bakery is one of those bakeries! Cute old school bake shop. Really nice and professional staff. I went in trying to be "good" and not some out with a lot. Easier said than done in this bake shop. Everything looks amazing! I asked for recommendations and left with the citrus olive oil cake, chocolate chip cookie, almond cookie, and a Madeleine. Within a couple of hours, I devoured the citrus olive oil cake. Absolutely perfect! Hint of citrus and just the right amount of moist. Also, the perfect size to feel fulfilled without feeling overly guilty. Later that night, I went for the almond cookie. Amazing texture, truly better than any almond horn I've had. The next day, I broke a piece off of the chocolate chip cookie that we got for our daughter. Perfect cookie. Then I reached for the madeleine, better than any literary device I've ever had! Transported me to my couch, where I speechlessly consumed it with some tea! Awesome! I'll be back!

    Akar Cafe - coffee - Updated May 2026

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