We went here with friends on a Saturday afternoon while we were doing a Columbus food crawl. The place was surprisingly busy for an afternoon. I wasn't expecting that. There were only a few spots available to sit so my husband went and found us a table while we ordered. He also found a deck of Giant Uno cards that ended up being the source of many laughs while we enjoyed our coffee there. He had the Turkish coffee. I had the Jabani and a piece of caramel milk cake. I had a couple of bites of the cake and it was fantastic! Love that as you put your fork into the milk just oozed out. The rest I took home to enjoy later. The coffee was good. Very hot. I love that it stays hot the whole time you're there and not just for 5 minutes like most places. We bought a bag of beans to take home. Can't wait to use those. The place is absolutely beautiful and the restroom is something to see. Plenty of photo ops. Take some time and stop in to enjoy this place. We'll definitely be back when in the area again. read more

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I stopped by Matari in the evening to get some work done. I appreciate that it's a coffee shop with late hours (open until 10:00pm). The cafe was quite busy with a small crowd watching the World Cup. Still, there was a small section at the front of the cafe that was quiet and perfect to work. I tried the traditional Yemeni coffee since it was my first visit. The clerk recommended this as what they are known for. It did not disappoint! I like my coffee drinks a bit more on the bitter side so I will order it 1/2 sweet in the future. The cafe itself is beautiful, bright, clean and comfortable. read more

Matari Coffee - Yemeni coffee - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Located in a little plaza near campus, it's a good place to come study and get some good drinks. There's a decent amount of parking in the lot and around the area. Inside there's a decent amount of seats and tables but it's always very busy and sometimes hard to find a spot. The cafe is bright, pretty, lively, and pretty cool. We've come a few times and have tried a few different things. I think the drinks are usually made well and are flavorful. I like their matchas but feel like they could use a bit more matcha. Their other drinks are usually strong and can be bitter based on the roast. I think the pastries are pretty good as well. I feel like a few cafes around town have similar if not the same pastries and they're all pretty good. I like the creamcheese in the Honeycomb pastry, it's a good balance to the honey. The pistachio milk cake is pretty good but I wish it was more pistachio flavored. I think everything is pretty good, it's just a little expensive. I would love to buy and try more but it is a treat to come. Overall, it's a good place for drinks, a sweet treat, or to get some work done. There are limited outlets around the cafe and not many large tables. Good place for casual dates, studying alone, or a very small group. It gets a bit loud with conversations and music, but people playing headphones and earbuds. Staff is usually very nice and answer questions. Once they made us the wrong order and made up for it, which was very kind. read more

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I recently discovered this fairly new Yemeni coffee shop on Instagram and I'm so glad I did. I quickly made plans with a coworker to go check it out and get some work done on a Friday and it was absolutely lovely. For starters, the space itself is beautiful. Bright natural light, marble floors, sleek seating including a wall of booths, a large sign spelling out their name Matari coffee, and murals on the wall. As for drinks, they have an array of classic Yemeni coffee and matcha options, as well as creative and unique options like the pistachio latte or banana matcha. I opted for a seasonal tiramisu latte with oatmilk and it was fabulous and certainly easy on the eyes. It even came with a small cookie on top for dipping. As for food, their dessert case was filled with beautiful treats like the super popular fruit mousse cakes and macarons. I went with a pistachio croissant and it was great. Super moist and flakey with just the right amount of pistachio cream inside with a dollop of the same cream on top sprinkled with pistachio crumble. I'll end with a few extra details. The wifi was strong and I had no issues at all. There's a parking lot out front and while it was fairly packed when I arrived, there was plenty of space. The bathroom was very clean. The service was awesome. They accidentally made me an iced coffee inside of a hot one and quickly offered to fix it. I really didn't care so I went with the iced one but I appreciated their willingness to make it right. Their coffee prices were pretty on par with other spots, but their desserts were a bit pricey... understandably because my goodness, just look at them. I'll definitely be back. read more

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There are ton of these types of coffee shops popping up around town. You definitely have your pick of them. They are becoming a dime a dozen. The parking lot is busy and it's narrow. I do appreciate that they had prices on their bakery items. That was super helpful. I got an iced matcha mango with cold foam. The cold foam was plain flavored and not mango like it showed in the picture. The mango didn't mix very well into the matcha. It was good as it was a real mango puree but as a combined drink it was meh. read more

Matari Coffee - Mango matcha - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

De-li-cious! As a grad student, I'm always on the hunt for a coffee spot that is 1) open late and 2) has creamy,yummy, delicious coffee and Matari meets both those criteria! The staff working the counter are very nice and able to accommodate my request. Big plus that they have decaf! I've already been back since my first visit and have recommended it to my friends. I have yet to try their pastries but their case was full of delectable treats. The only downside is they are on the pricier side... maybe one day I'll give them a try as I will surely be back. That tiramisu latte has not left my mind! read more

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Oh, my gosh I must say this is the most beautiful coffee shop i've seen in Columbus. It screams elegance. The chairs are beautiful. It is a Yemen coffee shop. The atmosphere of this coffee shop just makes you want to sit in there all day.. This coffee shop just recently opened. Their grand opening will be Friday. It's located in the little plaza on Olentangy next to the wing stop. The service was great and everyone was really nice. I tried the Pistachio Latte it was really good perfectly made. Their pastries look really good, didn't try those, but i definitely will on my next visit. Also, they have beautiful coffee cups for purchase. read more

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Heard about a new Yemeni coffee shop and had to try it out!! As a lover of Qamaria and the likes, I was so excited that there is one closer to home for me! I got the pistachio latte and one of the viral fruit custards (mango). I took it to go, but the inside is lovely - so clean and sharp. It seems like a great place to get some work done, or have a little coffee meet up! The service was top notch as well - efficient and so so friendly!!! I loved my pistachio latte- I didn't find it overly sweet and could still taste the coffee past the pistachio flavor. I look forward to trying it hot next time! At first glance, the price may seem a little steep (I think it was $8 or so for my latte, which I swapped regular milk for almond milk)- but the cup is actually quite large, so it felt appropriate. As far as the viral mousse pastry goes - I will say I felt this was overhyped. The outside shell is white chocolate, and filled with a mango jelly in the center (I didn't love the texture- it was quite gritty), and a whipped custard around the mango jelly. This had a mild mango flavor, and was the best part of the pastry. As of now, I'm leaving a 4 (really I'd do 4.5) given that the mango pastry fell short, but I definitely need to return to try a different pastry from the case (there were so many) to hopefully make it a 5 star review. read more

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This place looks like something out of the middle east, lots of gold and mirrors. The coffee was perfect and check out the pastries in their bakery case. Great space for a meet up and conversation. Recommend to anyone who still wants quality lattes! read more

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Such a beautiful coffee shop! Very pretty aesthetic with a nice set up to study or have a coffee date. So many drink options. I chose the Yemeni latte which was great. A very good cinnamon spice flavor. I also got a slice of red velvet cake which was different because it had strawberry chunks in it. I would definitely come back! read more

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Visited Matari Coffee for the first time. I arrived shortly after the store opened. After glancing at the pastries and coffee menu, I chose the Pistachio Latte. The cafe worker was pleasant and he quickly crafted my beverage. After getting home I tasted the coffee. The drink was very sweet, even with ordering it half sweet. An extra shot of espresso would have made it perfect, so I will ensure I add that item on my next visit. For people looking to dine-in there is a large seating area. The cafe also has a large parking lot. read more

The place is huge and beautiful! Clean and the staff was so nice. Their selection of pastries was amazing! Incredible. All of the viral fruits and the mouse bear, cakes, etc. nice menu of coffees as well. Will for sure be back. read more

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First of all let me say this was the most welcoming middle eastern coffee shop in Columbus!!! The staff made me feel like I was a friend. My friend Yessica recommended I try and I am grateful. The pistachio latte was amazing and the fruit pastries are 2nd only to the one and only Helen's Heavenly. read more

A very clean well run coffee shop. Nice pastries, too. It's easy to access - right off the main drag. read more

Matari Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Beautiful business with fantastic customer service. They were incredibly kind to me. We got quite a few of the fruit pastries. Our favorites were definitely the pistachio and the blackberry ones. I also had a yemeni drink with honey served ice--it was delicious although I think I would recommend it alongside the traditional desserts as the balance is more delicate. The hot chocolate my daughter got was also lovely. We will be back for sure! read more

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Very pleasant atmosphere, very pleasant service, and great coffee! We tried the tiramisu cheesecake and the mango both were awesome. Phone eats first here. Definitely recommend read more

Matari Coffee - Tiramisu cheesecake and a latte - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Very nice clean cute coffee shop. Good place to study and get a dessert. The people are very nice and desserts are well made. If you are coming for the fruit desserts, I would make sure to call ahead because they sell out fast! Overall, I love this place! read more

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5 Stopped for first time on a Tuesday late morning. Staff took time to describe the desserts at the counter. No line at all. People in seating area chatting and working on computers. Beautiful indoor space. Love all the gold. Ordered the seasonal hot gingerbread latte - DELICIOUS! Returning today to grab another latte and order some dessert! Keep seeing the raspberry shaped dessert on tik tok videos. read more

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Great, thoughtful service. I've been here twice. This most recent time, I ordered their signature chai latte iced which was amazing! It is a beautiful cafe with nice instrumental music at a good volume. The first time I came here, I ordered a hot drink which took 30 mins to cool down, and the milk created a film on top and the spices sank to the bottom. Next time I order a hot drink, I'll ask for it to be made closer to drinkable temperature. read more

Matari Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It's kinda like a Starbucks dupe but much, much better. Friendly, clean, great music. read more

Matari Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I stumbled upon this coffee shop and am so glad I did. Amazing coffee and sweet treats! read more

Matari Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Not very handicap accessible with there being only one register. Regardless of number of staff behind the drink bar the line moves too slow if you can't stand easily. Staff wear black latex gloves but touch the register, cash and equipment in between touching customers food orders and drinks; clean hands but dirty food. There are few signs that tell what the pastries are. I've left the cafe twice without purchasing anything because of a long line. I'm unlikely to ever return. read more

Finally made it in. Excellent coffee drinks and such great and friendly service. The store is also beautiful. I highly recommend it and i plan to go back to sample some of those awesome looking pastries i saw there today. read more

The service, the dessert, the place --in general was sooooooo amazing!!! The decor is a vibe I loved it! I would recommend going here it's worth it. The owner is really nice aswel read more

Pricy , but coffee drinks were very good. Ambiance was great, relatively quiet consider have a full tables occupied.

If you are going to try the viral fruit shaped "mousse" don't waste your time or money. There is no mousse. They are filled with whipped cream and what basically equates to smuckers jelly. It's not even that it is necessarily bad, it just is not mousse and is certainly not worth $15. Cool concept, but horrible execution. read more

Absolutely amazing. Novelty experience, delicious sweets, this place is the whole package. Haven't had a bad thing yet.

The coffee is good, dessert is way overpriced and not that great. Service is slow and the dining room is not kept up, tables were dirty. Overhyped. read more

If you enjoy a good latte and want to try something a little different try the Yemeni latte. It's amazing! The service is wonderful and friendly! The ambiance is great for both work and conversation! read more

Stopped in for the first time tonight. Beautiful shop, excellent espresso and coffee as well as beautifully made pastries and cakes. Very good service as well. Highly recommended read more

Great new place to the area - highly recommend. Nice environment for 1:1, small groups or self study! Been there twice and will return for sure! read more

love it!!! staff is amazing and drinks are greattt! I will definitely be coming back. The place also looks reallt great