The food is so delicious at this lovely restaurant. I also use takeout when I host large parties, and all of my guests enjoy the food. I have already referred friends and they have called in for takeout at their dinner parties. On the weekends, it is so much fun to dine in! read more

Chill cafe/hookah spot with a good atmosphere. Outdoor seating available also, which is a game changer! Every other Saturday we're usually there checking out the DJ. Also a belly dancer (last week 2 belly dancers) will show up. Weather you're looking to eat, drink or smoke a little hookah, this is the best place in town for sure! Friendly vibes and very chill. I would highly recommend to at least check it out! read more

Caffe amore is best lounge in Modesto! This spot got everything to keep a customer satisfied! Hookah, beer, great good and desserts! If you haven't been there then you're missing out! read more

Love this place. The hookah always tastes great and is VERY inexpensive. Staff always friendly. Music is always good; the staff is always great at coming by and ensuring the coals are nice and hot. They even serve lots of different food and drinks should you work up an appetite or thirst while you smoke. read more

David is so awesome. My bowl was a little off and he changed it and helped me out. Every time I come here he provides amazing service and is so delightful! I love cafe amore and their staff. read more

I'm actually really shocked with all the negative reviews on here. If you want an honest opinion on this place, READ THIS!! First of all, about the food: Umm... If you think UNDER $10 is expensive for the same amount of food that another hookah lounge serve *downtown by the theater* catch my drift? Haha* Anyways; you are either hella cheap or don't know what good food tastes like- Either way you're an idiot. :) They will customize every order to your liking. Number two: The hookah. *The 411: $13, refills are $8. If you know anything about hookah, you know you can't have a crowd on one hookah. It'll burn to fast and that's when you start choking and dying like you just smoked some serious weed with virgin lungs. :) Try to stick to 3 ppl MAX!! But even so, I have never heard or seen either of the owners deny anyone of any service. From tips to food. *PROS: You can go in and combine any flavors you like: You choose a seat: (I prefer outside for ventilation cuz my sister doesn't smoke), they bring it to you. Ask them for the long neck thingy *forgot the name* But it smokes better. When done right it's good. Not the best I've had, but not bad at all by a looooong shot. Have Lounges &tables inside. Tables outside as well. Amazing, moist food that they will customize to your preference (no onion, no tomato, etc.) *CONS: Sometimes the employees over-stuff the hookah thinking they're doing you a favor because you just brought all your hot girls/ guys with you ;) ;) when instead that creates no air flow and you're basically burning the shit outta the flavor & again- that awkward choking cough- Only had this problem once in the hundreds of times I've gone there. So it's very rare. Sometimes my girls like to sit inside at the lounges- On busy days it usually taken as they only have two. *Summer Night Hours have different hours because they have parties and events with Djs, Belly Dancers, etc. So you ppl complaining about the hours and it being weird, not having any purpose for opening then, etc.- Yes, there are many ppl that go to cafes and hookah lounges after 8pm :) & would actually prefer it. **Now for the owners: The new owners are beyond amazing!!! Those of you talking shit about the owners, should smack yourself! Like really hard. To the back of your head. With a chair. These two ppl, not even the two.. The entire staff- are the nicest human beings on this planet! They are the most laid back and easy-going, Need-I-Say, Assyrians, I have ever met. It makes me upset when ppl talk shit about good ppl, but hey those of you that talk shit about these ppl are definitely talking shit about other ppl too, so that's on you. For ppl that do give this place a try and have the ability to communicate with normal ppl, will know what i'm talking about. & quite frankly those are the only ppl that matter. I come here just to see the owners and staff because they are that awesome. I don't mind spending ~Hmm??? About $25 for hookah and a meal. I'd come here any day over other places. If that's expensive for you ppl. please don't go out honey. Don't blame the business because you're cheap. DISCLAIMER: NO I DON'T WORK HERE NOR HAVE I KNOWN THESE PPL ALL MY LIFE. I WAS INTRODUCED TO THIS PLACE THRU A FRIEND ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I AM A NORMAL CUSTOMER & PREFER IT OVER EVERY OTHER PLACE IN MODESTO FOR HOOKAH & A MEAL. read more

amazing food, hookah, and people. I love the atmosphere. the owners always make you feel like you're at home!

Nice little- what should I call it? Cafe? Hookah bar? Restaurant? Hang out spot? This place serves everything and they're open late. It's the only cafe within 20 miles that's open until 10pm. Even then, the owners will stay open later if there's people. My family and I stopped in 15 minutes before closing time and the owners were very hospitable. I was impressed. Usually, people will tell you to GTFO right before closing but, no, they were very welcoming. I had what you would call "service with a smile". I will definitely be coming here again. The only downside is the location. It can be a bit difficult to find.... But when you do find it, definitely worth it :-) read more

This is by far my favorite coffee shop in Modesto. It has everything I could want: good coffee, good food, a decent amount of seating, and friendly workers who actually leave you alone. It is never full of pretentious teen hipsters (*cough*queen bean*cough*), which is what makes it a 5 star joint for me. I go here to work on papers, I go here for delicious sandwiches (try the CHP!! there's nothing like it anywhere else...), I go here for a good place to sit with friends and chat over cheap and fresh coffee. free wi-fi, too! The only thing wrong with it is that it is a little hidden away in a non very busy shopping center (which doesn't bother me)... but that is the only explanation I can think of as to why it isn't the most popular coffee house in Modesto. try it out, you'll be astonished that you had not been to this little gem before, and you'll keep coming back for more. read more

Went in for lunch...girl was ehhh ok friendly seemed like we were more so annoying her with our order. She said fuck just blatantly as well as did this other male behind the counter. We ordered a turkey sandwich and a ham sandwhich...with potatoe salad that had been left open in the fridge and tasted of fridge. Gross. She microwaved the meat till it was bubbled and gross and we waited over 20 mins fo all of it and she was on her phone the whole time as the male behind the counter threw a fit over his phone, while cussing and asking how fat he was. It was not a good experience. We left feeling gross and sick. Never again . read more

Caffe Amore - Hookah Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

The new owner Really upgraded this place. I'm not into Hookah But the Food is really GOOD ! Outdoor Shaded Seating Excellent read more

This place has everything. Place to study? Yes. Amazing hookah? Yes. Delicious food? Oh yeah! Been coming here for years and it's the go to place for me. Only place in the Central Valley that has hookah available during the day. Been treated like family since day one and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else! read more

I'm new to the area and wandered in by accident during my lunch break. I DID NOT know this was a hookah bar but in NO WAY is that the restaurant's fault!! I just wanted to eat somewhere quickly and I pulled into WHAT I THOUGHT would be a nice, little cafe (....the name is deceiving!) Firstly, the decor of the bar is a little dingy -- no judgement though. Maybe that's what people who go to hookah bars are into (I've never been to a hookah bar prior to this/never done hookah so I wouldn't know!) But sure, I can get on board with the casually strewn, oddly placed assortment of random couches/magazines/chairs/tables. It's almost charming in a way (rustic, organic, salt of the earth, etc). It smelled heavily of tobacco but DUH, it's a hookah bar. I had to go back to work though so I was a little anxious about smelling like tobacco. The woman behind the counter OBVIOUSLY could tell I was lost but HEY! I'm in the BIG MODO now -- I decided to venture outside of my little comfort zone. There was a cute, elderly couple dining at a small table and a bunch of guys doing hookah around a mounted TV. I ordered a turkey sandwich and the woman took my order. NOW onto the REVIEW. The sandwich was.....okay.....It wasn't really anything that special and a little overpriced for what it was (regular bread, turkey, etc). I probably could have made it myself. So this is a review for all you lost wanderers out there -- maybe just go pick up lunch at Target down the street. read more

This place is a total joke. We walked in and about feel over from all the Hookah going down. Don't expect a cafe/restaurant atmosphere- it's NOT! We were there at dinner time and they had NO kabobs, no chicken, no burgers, basically no meat because they claimed it was all marinating. Ummm yah- but it's dinner time. The smoothies are not made from fresh fruit but rather flavored mixes. Bottom line- unless you're only wanting hookah- DONT go. read more

#superdelish will be back with friends for sure! Enjoying the ambience & the kabobs! Yumm! read more

Caffe Amore - #Super #delish - will bring group of friends next time. ...! Loved the ambience & and the kabobs ...! WOW! - Hookah Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

Great customer service and delicious food! Also, if you like to smoke hookah it's a great place to be at. Great prices for everything. Definitely a place I frequent about 3-4 times a week. read more

Caffe Amore - Hookah! Lemon mint! Awesome prices and good smoke :) - Hookah Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

Everyone was very attentive. There was only one other table eating. I got the chicken skewer. Very good, ate my whole plate :-/ First time here so I can't compare to the old owners. Will definitely come back! read more

This place is great! Food is bomb, DJ is excellent with mix of all types of music & customer service is on point! If we didn't live so far I would be hear every weekend! read more

This is my new hookah lounge! Bomb hookah made by Steven (Hookah expert). Always have great hookah and amazing food.. Must check out if you're in Modesto, CA. read more

Caffe Amore - Cool place to hang out with friends or even if you just want a quick hookah smoke .. They always take care - Hookah Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

Besides the music this place is amazing! And amazing food! The owners are so personable too, I see they know alot of their customers by name, and do what they can to accommodate. read more

Danny and his lovely wife have created a gem . The love that you feel is that of a family. So friendly and inviting. Every time I go there it is a genuinely good time. Warm comfortable atmosphere inside and outside on the patio. Generous sevings of food and hookah. I love this little gem!!! So does my Roxxy. Thank you for creating such a great place to come and feel welcome. The following is an edit to my original review. .. Great food and cultural diversity are just a couple more aspects of the establishment that makes this a great place. The belly dancers are so beautiful. Its a great place.!!! Steve and Roxxy read more

I've been in twice and the first time I went, service was great only because I was with friends that knew the people who worked there. So we had excellent service. And then, I went a second time with one of my friends that didn't know any employees and she was very short and kind of impatient. We sat there waiting for our hookah and it took like 20-30 minutes. And it finally came. And then she went outside and tended to the men on the patio for about 40 minutes and didn't come check on us or any of the people inside. Our coals were tiny and I physically had to go ask her for more when they usually come by to at least check if we're okay. Bottom line is, she won't really tend to you if a) you're not a guy and b) she doesn't know you. It's annoying. read more

We ordered a tray each of the beef kebab, chicken skewers, and beef shawarma as catering for an event on Friday and all our guests loved it! The food was absolutely delicious and I will definitely order again read more

Food only review: I have been here twice now. I had the Chicken Kabob and Steak Kabob plates. Both really dry and overcooked. The chicken kabob flavor was pretty good though. Huge chunks of meat. Would be 4 stars if not overcooked. Maybe they should cut the meat chunks smaller and divide into 2 skewers so it takes less time to grill and not overcook the meat. read more

Pros: Free Wifi, Hookah!, Great outdoor seating, Tri Tip Fridays! Cons: Location, parking I liked this place back when it was Caffe Genowa and now I like it as Caffee Amore. It's located across the street from the Paul Mitchell Partner School which makes it a great place for me to go after I get my hair cut and before yoga. However, it's out of the way if you're not running an errand directly next door or across the street. The parking is somewhat of a mess too; people always seem to have HUGE cars which they have no idea how to park inside the normal size spaces. Their normal menu sandwiches are fairly good but I wouldn't say spectacular but their Tri tip (which they BBQ on the premise on Fridays) sandwich is pretty good. I'm not super impressed by their bakery selection (muffins look like they came directly from Costco...) but they do have a lot of drinks, including soft drinks. My favourite addition to this place is the beautiful outdoor seating area for you to smoke hookah or just enjoy the afternoon sun. There's even a table outside of the gated area where you can sit if you have your dog with you (which I always do). I definitely enjoy the free Wifi and the welcoming atmosphere. The staff is always friendly :) I highly recommend it if you're looking for someplace to burn a few hours or do some work you just can't concentrate on at home. read more

The best hookah in Modesto! Great food. Minimum waiting time. read more

I love this hookah spot. The customer service is amazing. Very nice employees and respectful. The hookah is pretty good too better than most in the Modesto. Would definitely come back often read more

Caffe Amore - Grilled cheese with mocha - Hookah Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

My family makes regular trips to Genowa on Saturdays because it is one of the last places you can visit and not feel like you are being served and moved along. The atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxing. We often need to move tables to accommodate our large group and the servers never complain about this. The coffee drinks are very good and unique to the establishment. The food is exquisite as well. It is a wonderful place to kick back or spend time working. read more

Great Hookah and the Chicken Kabobs are amazing! Nice clean and hidden. Perfect for a Hookah spot! read more

Caffe Amore - Hookah Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

Great place to grab a bite and smoke some hookah. The owners are very friendly and always go above and beyond to keep their customers happy. 5/5 for sure!!!! read more

Nice kick back great hookah good customer service friendly place to go it's better than other places I be to

Excellent coffee and great food. The owner and her family are awesome and so friendly. This is a great place sit back and relax. The daily soups are really good and the Tri Tip on Firdays is the best! They are tucked away back behind the other shops but once you find it you will want to go back! read more

The first thing that stood out to me about this locale was how welcoming and enthusiastic the staff were. Even if it was your first time visiting this cafe, they made you feel like a regular. Their eagerness and enthusiasm for helping you is apparant the moment you walk in. Caffe Amoré offers a wide selection of coffee, tea, beer and deli style sandwiches. I tried their Chicago Style Italian beef. It was amazing. The beef was dipped in a tasty sauce. I would say it resemble au jus, but thicker. The beef was complemented by spicy Italian style peppers that gave the sandwich an extra kick. They offer a wide selection of coffees and teas. One would think that such a selection would dilute the quality of any drink. But the two coffees I had were wonderful and reminded me of the coffee shops I had visited in Spain. All in all for wonderful service, a mediterranean ambiance and wonderful food and coffee, check out Caffe Amore. read more

Would give 0 stars if I could. I went in and ordered two coffees payed and then used the restroom. Came out to pick up the coffees and the guy at the counter is holding them and says "the owner asked me to check your bag" like really ? So rude. I've never been treated so poorly at a restaurant. I walked out without the coffees that I paid for, then immediatly called the restaurant to speak with the owner to see what this was about. Supposedly he was not in read more

Came into Cali on a vacation and friends took me here. Right away I felt like I was home. The service was amazing the hookah was also on point. Such a good place and great music also. Will be back if I'm ever in town. read more

This is the last place I would go to. I would not even rate this 1 star as I never got to try anything. I went twice, and was disappointed, first time when we went, she said no Kabobs no chicken, until 8:30pm as it was still marinating. We went all the way from Oakdale to try this place. Next time I placed order to go, the food was ready but lady on the counter denied to accept gift certificate, and asked me call for refund as they no longer accept it. This is ridiculous. Never ever will go to this place or recommend anyone to go there. read more

Last night was at amore cafe with my beautiful fiancee and we enjoyed every minute of it. Loved the owners, they treat you like family. Didn't get a chance to taste the food but if the food is as good as the owners hospitality then the i know it will be good. read more

I've only been here once on a school lunch break, but it was really good. Nice quiet place and a super fresh salad. The sandwiches looked really good too. It took a little while, so I'll probably order ahead next time, bout I'll definitely come back. read more

I have found a piece of heaven in Modesto. I stumbled upon Amoree and love it. Your not a number here. The staff is very friendly, happy to help, love their job and it shows. This establishment is very clean, warm and inciting with comfy couches and big chairs or deli style tables for eating if you prefer. The menu is an open delight. They have coffee with a menu that challenges Starbucks (without the rushed feeling), pastries (a few), bagels or oatmeal for breakfast items, sandwiches that beat out anywhere else as they are unique but specialized toward your likes (type of bread and dressings, onions versus not any, eggplant added to the cheese and pesto sandwich...ie) they also serve wine and beer as well as a wonderful hookah selection. Great place to chill out during the day to work or have lunch with friends to catch up or go their during the evenings on fri, sat to dance to DJ led music and enjoy wonderful company. You won't be disappointed!!!!!!! read more

Average espresso and unless you are into hookah, not a great place to hang out in the evening.