This place fucks. Love the coffee, love the food. Great vibes. They also sell candles that smell incredible. Staff is very nice as always. Get the beef shawarma and the Za'atar bread trust me. read more

Feeling it... I've never been to Yemen, but I've spent time in neighboring countries. When I walked in, it felt like a wonderful return trip to those times and places: the smells, the sights, the feels. I started with the Jubani coffee (Yemenese coffee + cardamon, which creates a terrific aroma) and then pivoted to the Adeni tea (so sweet, so savory) at the recommendation of the very friendly manager. I hope you visit...often. I loved it. read more

Arwa Yemeni Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Checked out Arwa Yemeni Coffee for the first time and had a pretty good experience. When walking in, the interior was really pleasant. There was warm, lighting and a good amount of tables that are well spaced and not too cramped together. I went in the morning and it seemed like there were a lot of people trying to do work there with most of the tables just having one person of them. All of the tables were occupied, so there was no place to try to grab a seat unless maybe asking to share a table with somebody. They have a lot of really good sounding drinks from traditional coffee to some classic espresso/coffee drink and matcha. They also do have a seasonal or special menu with some fun coffee or matcha that you can try. Lots of pastries/bakery items too. I decided to try the sand dune latte and got it with oat milk. They have oat milk and almond milk as non-dairy options. It seems most of the menu is easy to make non-dairy or is already non-dairy, so that is nice! I really liked the taste of the latte and thought it was really well balanced without being too sweet. I would definitely get it again. The only drawback is that it was a little over $9 for just the standard drink with oat milk. Quality was great but that is up there in price for a latte. read more

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A rainy day is a perfect day to visit Arwa Coffee. It lifted my spirits immediately with its warm ambient lighting, luxe finishes, and dramatic canopy. There is plenty of seating for 1-4 people each, but it filled up quickly after I got there, with folks meeting for a coffee and quite a number of laptops. The staff were nice but seemed rushed, not surprising since it was busy with the weekday lunch rush. It was my first time there so I had a few questions about the traditional Yemeni drinks. I wanted a coffee drink with dairy-free milk, but it sounded like many of the traditional drinks are premade with regular milk. In the future I would consider a sampler flight to share (4 traditional drinks set up like a more elegant beer flight on a wooden tray), since there were spiced non-milk drinks that seemed intriguing. I ended up opting for the Yemeni latte with almond milk. It was rather pricey ($7.50 plus $1 for almond milk), but I love cardamom, and their spice blend (generously sprinkled on top in the shape of a camel) really did make it a special latte, if a bit on the sweet side. They also have oat milk as a non-dairy option. There are a number of baked goods that didn't look particularly special but offered a bunch of options, from savory flatbreads and spinach/shawarma triangles to croissants and sweets like baklava (one type). The desserts were mostly European like napoleons and tiramisu, but they did have a honeycomb bread that looked delicious as well as a rice pudding. I got a potato bun, which was tasty enough for a pre-lunch snack and had a nice springy dough. I wish it had a bit more filling and a bit more spice and flavor, though. I also wish they had a cardamom bun in this format or other, to mirror the cardamom in their drinks. I would definitely come back to try some of their other drinks. Unfortunately, they don't have gluten free pastries available, but then again, not many Middle Eastern bakeries do. (I am usually gluten free but had enough leeway to indulge a bit today.) read more

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I've heard such great things about Arwa and had wanted to try it for ages - and I'm very glad I did. I ordered the Yemeni Latte, and it was exceptional - it was bursting with flavor and was so rich. Its presentation was also so cute! There are also so many other drinks on their menu that look delicious! The ambience of the place is cute, but it is extremely crowded and loud - probably because it was the middle of the day on a Sunday though. The service was great and the servers were friendly. I enjoyed my experience at Arwa - I will definitely be returning again to drink that incredible latte and maybe try other drinks too! read more

Arwa Yemeni Coffee - Yemeni Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Raisins bun was tasty. I tried the cardamon cookies but barely tasted like anything. The vibe is nice, modern and clean place. read more

Arwa Yemeni Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Great Yemeni café in Brookline Great, Yemeni tea and coffee I love Pistachio Latte Good pastry and food read more

Arwa Yemeni Coffee - Cappuccino and Late - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I had high hopes for Arwa Yemeni Coffee and was really looking forward to its opening, which made the experience even more disappointing. The coffee is overpriced and does not taste good at all. Definitely not what you would expect for the price. The baked goods were even worse. Almost everything looked like it came straight from Costco or a generic food service distributor. Nothing looks fresh or appealing. The baklava trays were the worst I have ever seen, cut unevenly like a child did it. The cake slices are clearly not freshly made either. They also had these bizarre-looking small pizzas that looked like they had been sitting out for two days. Completely unappetizing. Disappointing, overpriced, low quality, and not worth it. One star. read more

Short review: it shouldn't take 30 minutes to get a latte and a pastry when there was only one person ahead of me in line. For the love of god, please work on getting things out in a timely manner. Echoing the other review that said the pastries looked and tasted like it was Costco. Tried the honeycomb bread--bland and overpriced. Latte was nothing to write home about and way too sweet. read more

This place is SO cute!!! The atmosphere is amazing, and the menu is so unique and has so many options. The baristas were all very friendly despite it being SUPER busy. read more

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Really happy to see a new coffee shop in town! Love trying the different coffee and lattes and the food. Doesn't hurt that it's beautiful inside. read more

From the moment you step into Arwa, you're greeted with beautiful tones that are reminiscent of desert sand. Arwa is perfectly lit and welcomes its patrons with an incredible selection of iced/hot coffees, teas, and refreshers. As well as an ample selection of breads and sweets. I personally would recommend an iced Yemeni latte with the honeycomb bread (be sure to add the honey cardamom syrup). read more

Really good coffee, and friendly staff. Like every other place on the island everything isn't cheap, but in that context this is one of the better places for coffee and breakfast read more

Nice ambiance!!! The space is nice and bright. The drinks are of high quality. They also after good selection of pastry/snacks and flatbread style pizza. read more

amazing tea, tasty treats, and good seating options when its not too busy. highly recommend

Trendy cafe and the place was packed on a rainy Sunday afternoon. We tried the Adeni and Red teas, both of which were delicious. Didn't care too much for the Jubani coffee. Definitely recommend the place for the novel experience. read more

Very nice interior. Specialty coffee was interestingly spiced, but the coffee itself was very weak. Not for Starbucks fans!

This place has the best ambience, great coffee, and comfortable vibes. I wish they had a bigger space because theres always so many people here lol. Service is great. Long wait. read more

Tried the sampler (coffees/teas and sweet treats) - it was terrific! Also a nice space for chatting with friends or studying, etc.

Brookline is lucky to be Arwa's new home! In such a competitive cafe scene, they really blow it out of the water. I've made my way there many times already, proving that it's already a staple in my day to day. Creative latte art, amazing quality coffee, and enough choices ranging from sweet to savory pastries. The staff is so kind and you can tell they're people-first! Also, they have great photo opportunities I can't wait to bring my friends here when they're in town. Needless to say, a terrific ambiance especially coupled with the fact that it's open much later than most cafes in the area. read more

Kind people, beautiful environment, loved the decor, wellness vibes, tasty deserts. On a great location

I wanted to relate my experience today at the Cafe. I was extremely disappointed in the whole experience. I ordered and paid for two iced coffees and two almond croissants. After what I thought (compared to all other coffee 'spots') was a long wait, my order was called out for pickup. Two iced coffees and ONE croissant were given to me. I mentioned that I had ordered TWO croissants and the cashier informed me that I had ordered only one. She wanted to show me the receipt. Until then, I was just going to forget that I had ordered TWO croissants and (thought I had) paid for TWO. She offered to prepare another croissant (after I paid for it) but I declined. I asked her if they had cream and she said, "We have CoffeeMate". Its artificial ingredients in no way 'represent' cream, at least for me. I wondered why a coffee shop, unlike all the others I have patronized, DIDN'T have cream, but I thought, "Why bother and hold up the increasing line of people waiting to order?" I returned to the table and thought the coffee was 'mediocre' at best. Vowing never to return and experience the confusion at the register and with those preparing the coffees, I left. Now, to be fair, right after I had left, an employee 'flagged me down' and handed me a warmed croissant. I thought the gesture was very nice and appreciated it. However, given the confusion at the register and the uncommon length of time waiting for (mere) iced coffees and croissant(s), I won't be going back. read more