Berkeley, and the atmosphere was beautiful. The décor was stylish, seating was comfortable, and it was a great place to relax with friends. The overall vibe was warm and inviting, making it an enjoyable spot to hang out. The only downside was the hookah itself. Unfortunately, it didn't smoke very well, and the airflow wasn't as smooth as we expected, which made the experience less enjoyable. Since the hookah is the main reason to visit, I really hope they focus on improving its quality and maintenance. With better-performing hookahs, this place has the potential to become one of the best hookah lounges in Berkeley. I'd definitely consider coming back if the hookah experience improves. read more

Did a search for a great hookah place to take my uncle who is visiting. The yelp reviews were on point. The place is pretty chill,clean! The hookahs they use are a great brand Khalil Maamoon. The service is A+ great music! We had a great experience! We ordered tea,don't have coffee but other varieties of nonalcoholic beverages. The place is clean and so is the restroom. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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Excellent customer service, delicious flavors of hookah, clean lounge and clean hookahs, friendly staff, what else could one ask for? read more

Hayati Hookah - Chill vibe - Hookah Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ambience, good service and most important good hookah. They come around with fresh coal often enough. They have put some thought into the decor, it's a lot more colorful and energetic contrasting the stereotypical dark dingy hookah joints I've been to. read more

had an amazing experience at Hayati Hookah. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, relaxing, and beautifully set up. The lounge itself is clean, comfortable, and has a great vibe whether you're going with friends or just looking to unwind. The hookah was excellent smooth, flavorful read more

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Stopped by on a wednesday night. Sat down and was welcomed and thought the menu. ordered the orange mint and a tea. service was great. they played reggae and rap which was a plus. probably a good place on the weekend. they had the game playing as well. cute place cute vibe. read more

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Cute vibes here. White gummy/peach combo my favorite. If you don't like peach, get blueberry.

My favorite hookah spot I've ever been to. Omar and Yousef always greet me with a smile and have great energy. Bowls are packed good, and coals are delivered regularly. I also love the style of help yourself to the drinks and checkout at the end. The ambiance has improved after the recent remodel, but the place was amazing before too. I love coming here to play cards or chess with my friends. Love this place!! read more

Hayati Hookah - In the side room, two hookahs, chess and some sodas. - Hookah Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

Omar is the best! Hayati is one of the best hookah lounges in the Bay Area for Arabic speakers who might be a little homesick. With incredible flavors and outstanding service, the ambiance and service are what make Hayati so much better. The dimmed light and incredible music make the environment intimate and give it a fantastic Middle Eastern/Arab-esque vibe. I'll definitely drive out to Berkeley from San Fransisco more often just to spend time here. I can see myself doing homework and studying out here as well. it's a 10/10 vibe and the location is amazing. It's very close to plenty of great restaurants, Hayati is the spot. read more

Hayati Hookah - Hookah Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

Very nice atmosphere inside. Was able to sit with my friend for a long time without feeling rushed. The music that was playing was very chill and perfectly fit the vibe. There's no food but I think they server snacks. 100% recommend adding mint to whatever flavor you get for a nice fresh twist. read more

Everything about this place is great. The service, the hookah, the vibes & aesthetics. It's rare to see a cute spot like this in the Bay Area. I'm impressed and definitely my place for hookah now. read more

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Service is always amazing and the spot is super chill and clean and a good spot to take your friends for good hookah.

Horrible place, "hookah lounge" more like a ghetto room. Horrible service and lack of staff, definitely did not feel welcomed and honestly did not even feel safe in there!! read more

Anybody who knows me, knows how much I love hookah. When I first walked in I was greeted by the friendly staff and instantly loved the vibe. Everyone was having a good sesh with their friends on a Saturday night. We immediately sat, played card games, hit it for a good 2 hours. Eventually we got hungry and the owner recommended us places to eat nearby during late hours as well. We needed a hookah lounge with amazing service and a trendy vibe. This was my first time and I'll definitely be back for more. I appreciate the hospitality from all the staff, walking around to check on the coals or any other needs. There are drinks and ice cream as well, some candy. Thank you Hayati! Did I forget to mention, it's super cute in there! Picturesque. read more

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I went to Hayati this past Saturday night with a friend of mine. I've been to many lounges around the Bay Area and I look for a few things: Hookah quality, service, cleanliness. Hayati definitely had everything I was looking for! Their decor is super chill and cute. Its giving tropics, maybe on an island. Their hookah hit pretty good, it lasted almost 2 hours before we asked for a refill. That's a solid bowl. The workers were super attentive, always asking us if the hookah was good, if we needed anything, or if we wanted more charcoal. We asked for their favorite flavors and went with those. I believe we had paan/double apple for one hookah and paan/sunrise for the other hookah. Both were amazing. Their interior decor was super modern and cute, everything went well together. Snacks and drinks were available. Restrooms were CLEAN. The owner, Omar, was really sweet and genuinely a nice guy. I felt safe at his lounge. I will definitely come back! read more

Hayati Hookah - Neon sign that reads "Hayati" - Hookah Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I'm not joking when I say the chai they serve here is best chai I've ever had. Dare I say even better than Elaichi co (late night chai spot in downtown Berkeley) 5 Stars for the chai alone. The ambiance is also really nice, classy but not overly stuffy. The service is great, and the staff is kind and attentive. read more

Love this spot for some good music and hookah. Their service is excellent and the staff is welcoming.

Great service. The staff were very kind. Good vibes as well. Haven't been to many spots in the east bay. This one was nice. read more

Omar and the brothers at this shop are the best. Highly recommend if you looking for a lowkey hookah spot

Really clean and great service! Loved the vibes and comfy seat. My bowl was hitting for dayss

Honestly the best hookah I've had in the Bay Area (and I've been to a lot of spots). So consistently good, one bowl burns for hours (I have to tell myself it's time to go cause the bowl won't!) The vibes are classic hookah lounge; dark windows and cozy seating nooks. Really spacious place with a semi-private area in the back! The service is amazing. They constantly make rounds to check on everyone and are so quick at serving everyone. 10/10. read more

Great hookah. A bit too cold tho. I wish they would turn up the heater a bit so it's more comfortable here. read more

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Omar thank you SO much for everything! I left my phone at this lounge and Omar kept it safe for me and stayed open 2 hours AFTER closing - you are a stand up guy - mA Ta BarakAllah. May Allah swt bless you, your family, and friends in every way iA and Ameen! You did not need to do that but you did and I'm very grateful. I would die without the duplicate photos of my kids at my finger tips lol even though they are backed up into my iCloud. With that said, I originally came to this lounge which is literally down the street from my work - so convenient- for a little pick me up. Omar made my friends and I a couple of mixes and they were tasty and the vibe of the lounge was chill. It was exactly what I needed after a long day of advising UC Berkeley students. I could tell Omar really cared about the hookahs he put out, he did a wonderful job checking in on every guest and providing new coals. Definitely stop by and check this new spot out. The customer service alone makes it worth it! read more

Best hookah spot i've been to by far. Super friendly staff and really good flavor recommendations.

Great ambiance and hookah! Super friendly staff. Def my #1 hookah spot in the east bay. Coals and vibes were 100% read more

Hayati Hookah - Watching basketball finals and enjoying hookah :) - Hookah Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

What an amazing place. Omar is running the best hookah lounge in Berkeley and the Bay Area. Great service and the best hookah I've ever had.

Best hookah lounge in the Bay Area. Omar the owner is a hookah enthusiast and knows how to properly run a lounge. The service is also fantastic. Clean lounge, clean hookahs, nice owner, what more could you ask for? read more

Hayati Hookah - Hookah Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

First time visiting this hookah bar and was so happy that I chose to come here. Right down the street from nations so you can grab a bite there before or after you get in some hookah. It was like 2 for 25 on the hookah but $10 a person no matter what. I had a large group some smoked & some did not and was still given a fair price from the owner. He told me that they are newly opened and this is what he had always aspired to do. Was a bit inebriated at the time so the convo was vague but the owner was extremely nice and accommodating the entire experience. Definitely a go to spot after a night of drinks to have a low key, chill time. Will definitely visit again (: read more

My guy Omar was an absolute delight to talk to and he knows his Hookah! If he gives you a suggestion you best take it!! Great spot and solid vibes! Don't miss out read more

Super cool place with a nice ambiance. Prices for hooks are reasonable. Staff is awesome!

Hayati Hookah came up on my Instagram about a week or two ago and I sent it to my friend for us to checkout. I'm so glad we did! Omar greeted us right away and set us up! The lounge has plenty of seating, music was good and the chai tea was delicious! Will definitely be back! read more

Great hookah and awesome staff. They continuously check on us. We loved the vibe here. Thank you Omar and Zane you guys are great

Cute place but terrible experience. The staff called me racist for requesting Drake as an artist. The music was not diverse at all.

Been to a lot of hookah lounges in different states and countries and this is some of the best hookah I've had by FAR. Music is great and the vibe is super chill. Definitely check it out if you're in the area. read more

I've been coming here lately and the hookah has always been amazing! The vibes and ambiance is very welcoming and beautiful. A great place to sit back, chill and enjoy the night. The owner has always been super nice and never fails to give you the best hookah in the bay. read more

Great customer service and the owner Omar is very professional. He takes care of his customers and give them exactly the hookah they are looking for. The hookahs are cleans and it tastes phenomenal! If you are looking for quality hookah and a great vibe this is the place to come. Highly recommended! 10/10. read more

Amazing customer service and great hookah. The owner repeatedly came and checked on me and my group even though it was super busy. Definitely recommended if you want to have a chill night out read more

The absolute best hookah in the bay and amaaaaaazing service! The ambience and aesthetics are a plus.

This was a much needed business for Berkeley, such a great ambience and amazing staff with an exotic selection of drinks and snacks to pair with hookah. I am so happy this place has opened in Berkeley and will be a regular customer here. read more

Customer service, hookah and vibe is A1. Laid back, chill and flavors are on point. Recommend!