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Arwa Yemeni Coffee

4.2 (22 reviews)

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Savory pastries / April 2026
Emily L.

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.)

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Salma S.

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!

Magda C.

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

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L T.

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

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

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

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

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

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