We were visiting from San Diego and found this gem! We walked right in and were greeted by Amal. She was genuinely the sweetest person we ever met being in San Jose! It's very spacious inside and the music was 10/10! Defiantly recommend coming here. The hookah was hittinggggg. Thank you for everything! read more

My girlfriend and I visited Monroe Hookah Lounge on Friday, December 26, 2025. Upon arrival, we requested to be seated at an empty booth that still had hookah left behind from the previous guests. We stepped away so the area could be cleaned, which we did by going to the restroom. When we returned, they gave our booth to two other men, and we were simply told that they just sat there without any acknowledgment that the table had already been requested, but somehow the staff couldn't find a way to tell them that that booth was already reserved for us. As a result, we were seated in another Patrons section, despite wanting a more private booth for conversation. Shortly afterward, another booth became available, but once again we were required to wait for it to be cleaned. There were two female staff members working that evening. I have visited hookah lounges across multiple states and have never experienced this level of unprofessionalism or such delays in table turnover. And to top it all off their hookah cubes were poor quality.....While the venue had a good crowd, the service remained consistently poor throughout our visit. read more

Great spot to chill at if you're in santana row SJ area. pretty chandeliers and monroe photos (hence the name). They serve refreshments and hookah is good. They play the best arab music. Perfect spot to just handout and chill with friends after dinner or night out etc. Service is quick and easy and it's pay up front before sitting down read more

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Great place to relax with friends, on a date, or solo with your laptop. The staff is very surface level friendly. I have never ordered food there. They do have this yummy Arnold Palmer and teas. It's definitely worth checking out. read more

Very sweet man at the counter, he was very helpful in helping us pick flavors, and very kind. The actual room is very clean and spacious, it was a swell experience. read more

Quite and clean hookah place with a great location right by Santana Row and Valley Fair. They only serve hookah and drinks. Service and hookah are good, but nothing special, just a regular hookah place. read more

Is this a club?! Honestly the most fun hookah lounge experience I've ever had. We came in on a Thursday night after finding this place on Yelp. The DJ that night played a pretty eclectic set of music -- Indian, Arabic, with a little bit Pitbull/American club music mixed in. They even brought out two amazingly talented belly dancers. Everyone was dancing afterwards and having a great time! Hookah was good -- they have a pretty good menu and the flavors didn't disappoint. The lounge was clean and comfy and had great lighting. Parking in the lot is a little hard to find, but street parking is available further down the street. Such a vibe!! read more

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This is one of the best lounges in San Jose! The place is very clean and the service is fast and efficient. They make the best mixes and they also recommend flavors if you don't know what to order. They are located in a small plaza but there is always plenty of parking. I would definitely recommend visiting Monroe if you are in the area! read more

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Amazing paan hookah they have and place is clean and tidy. Went there on a Saturday night with girlfriend to place did not disappoint

It's super chill! Came for happy hour, price is about $22-$27 depending on which hookah you get.. the music is great and all the tvs. This is def my spot to go to for hookah. Highly recommended!! I came here couple times and it never disappoints. I typically get the watermelon mint! Oh yeahhh read more

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Hookah sucks. It tasted burnt we had it switched and it still didn't hit right. The place was dead on a Saturday night but the quality of the hookah explained the lack of customers. I don't see myself going back. Service was good but our coals were not switched out as often as we'd like... read more

If you are looking for a place to kick-back and chill, this is definitely the spot. The hookah was good, they have a large selection but we just got our normal gum mint flavor. I didn't try any food and actually unsure if they serve food but overall it's not my regular spot since I don't live in the area, but definitely would swing by again if I am in the 408! read more

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Great place to hangout with friends. Super cool staff. Had an amazing time. But Hookah so so read more

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Visited Monroe Hookah Lounge and was thoroughly impressed. Great hookah, top-notch customer service, and a fantastic atmosphere. Definitely a 5-star experience! read more

This place is trash. Don't waste your time. Customer service is trash. Takes forever to get someone to get you anything read more

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Best Hookah place in town!! I come here all the time ! The vibe is unmatched . Great customer Service , very clean and sanitary place!! The Guy Baha makes the best bowls! Clean hookahs and clean restrooms always !! My favorite place to visit ! Lots of TVs and great music as well. read more

It is very hard to find a hookah lounge that knows how to make hookah correctly and precisely. I can happily say I've never had any bad experiences. If you don't know what to order the people working here are very nice and will make you a bowl using one of there extensive flavors that tastes and hits amazing. I do highly recommend this place! read more

My favorite hookah place - hands down. GREAT hookah, GREAT service, and vibe on point. I love hookah places that have a more fun but chill ambience and Monroe's is the ONLY place for it. :) read more

What an awesome way to unwind!!! Friday night. After work. Long week. This hookah spot will get you were you need to be for a relaxing weekend! Their hookah is top notch with see thru glass colorful setups and great flavors! We tried 4 different flavors this time ( Las Vegas, San Jose, Miami, San Diego) the flavor combos are named after city's :) the hookah was $25 for 3 people and refills are only $10, you really cant beat the price for a very clean environment and good music, (See Photos) P.S. No alcohol served here. read more

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A new, hip hookah bar has finally come to town! I've been frequenting hookah bars in the Fremont area but I saw this lounge just opened up. I thought I'd take a drive to Santa Clara and check it out. A few of my friends and I came here on a Saturday night. The location is really great, just off the Stevens Creek exit. The lighting inside is really pretty with flat screen TVs everywhere playing the latest music videos, and pics of Marilyn Monroe everywhere (Hence Monroe Lounge). We tried a variety of hookahs flavors: Las Vegas, Miami, San Diego, and San Jose. All were a mix of different fruity flavors with mint. The hookahs hit smooth and they come to check on your coals pretty frequently. They even offer bottled soft drinks, tea, and snacks at the front counter. Each hookah is good for 3 people max, ~$25 And refills are about $10. It's a little pricier than other hookah bars but for the ambience and the quality hookahs I don't mind at all! read more

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Absolutely love! I am always at Santana Row and always having to drive kinda far for a hookah lounge... but not anymore!! :) First off the hookah...amazing. Perfect every time! The mixes the have are all good you can't go wrong with any of them! Second the set up and the decor is cute, chic, and modern. Seats are super comfy! Third the service five star! Super attentive, caring, and friendly! I absolutely definitely recommend coming here! read more

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Unfortunately that place is being very sloppy. It was my favourite hookah lounge but absolutely no more.Every single visit either my throat is dry or awful headache Once you tell the problem,instead of finding a solution,they are coming you with an excuse and thinks you are fool. They make party with theirn own people at counter and totally ignore the rest of customers.NO MORE DRY THROAT AND AWFUL HEADACHE read more

Just got back from this lounge tonight and really impressed with this place. My cousin and I are frequent in our visits to hookah bars around the bay, and this spot caught our attention from word of mouth so we gave it a visit. Service: Clearly labeled mixes, flavors, and prices. Easy to talk to the people there and get refills/upgrades/switch out bowls. Price: not much you can get better quality/service wise anywhere else Ambiance: Extremely chill, nice relaxing atmosphere with background music and comfortable lounge area. Location: Prime. Right by the mall / Santana Row Comparatively, for those who go to other hookah joints nearby, I believe overall quality wise you won't find a place. I believe this is the same ownership as Redroom, so the hookah is great plus this is an upgraded venue. We'll be back soon, great first experience. read more

They got hella flavors and house favorites. They have so much room compared to other small hookah places. Their music is super bomb and the ambience and vibes are all there! I highly recommend for a group of friends to hang and chill! Definitely a chill Bay Area spot! Baddies approved read more

The best place to have hookah in San Jose I highly recommend this place to go and service is wonderful they really take of you very well and ambiance is also really good read more

Used to be my favorite place in town but the quality of hookah and service has gone down in the recent times . They don't change the coal as often as required and the flavors aren't as smooth as they used to be . I always leave this place with a dry throat - so much that there have been times that I've gotten the San Diego flavor here and smoked look for a total of 10 mins max . My friends and I used to love this place when it started - so sad to see them turn into another one of those hookah places that we would not return to. I really wish they improved their quality read more

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I like the music here. I came here alone a couple of time and loved the environment although it can get packed. The flavors selections are variety. Staff gave me a suggestion whenever they think there's a combo in flavors. It's a nice new go to. read more

Great ambiance and service was great Baja took care of me and my group when we came in and gave us good recommendations on hookah

middle eastern night is lit!! Great service and always accommodating. Always playing the best music and they have the best hookah

Good customer service Best Hooka The double apple is on point I like this place love it

Amazing hookah and great ambience. Super smooth and great Choice of flavors!! Perfect place to hangout with friends play cards and spend your weekend read more

Those people who gave this place 5 stars either fake or family, I been in business for many years and believe Me i know how it works, staff are rude! I mean who needs security in a hookah place?! Specially small one like this! Hookah Beast did because they were big, You can't and you won't be like they were. Hookah is bad and when I say bad is bad I'm from Lebanon so we really know how to make hookah, blue weird looking hookah, taste bad! Place look cool, if you want a nice hookah go to Hookah Castle, Water front Pizza, The Sandwich Spot, those people knows how hookah made, these people don't! read more

My favorite hookah lounge in Northern California hands down! Always the best hookahs and the people there are super friendly and accommodating especially Tamana, Karlo, & Jeff! I always come here whenever I'm in town. The hookahs and tobacco they use are A+ and they come out really quick too. They just recently opened the inside back up too ever since Covid and it's super nice ! read more

One of best hookah lounge in the area ! One of the first I have been to with lavoo and it's amazing. I love everything about Monroe. To start off the ambience is lounge style and very relaxing. There is ample seating here and we have never had problems being seated no matter the size of the group. The lighting is ideal, not dim and shady or bright and blinding. It's hip enough that does well for a lounge/club, etc. Perfect TV placement throughout the lounge, you get to see wherever you sit. Holy cow, the HD or UHD content these guys have or whatever that is makes my TV look like a 90s CRT. Music selection is on the spot keeping a very upbeat yet not an overpowering tone. The playlist however gets a little repetitive. Now to the hookah, the lavoo ones are more fun to watch compared to the traditional ones and I love it. The flavors are fun , love the San Diego and Vegas that they have. The service is friendly and regular. The price is on the higher side though. Bonus stars to owners on focusing on the experience at the lounge instead of just the hookah. Overall, love everything about this place and will be returning soon ! read more

My go to place after work! Yaar knows my special blend mojito, pineapple and lemon mint! Great ambiance and service! read more

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It was my first time here and Great service and quality hookah honestly the best hookah lounge in san jose

This is the best lounge in the Bay Area. Classy but fun setting with great hookah. Staff is super friendly as well.

Mixed feelings about this place. First, i want to preface my review by saying I'm a diehard traditional hookah smoker. I was surprised that this spot did not serve Khalil Mamoon pipes, but i suppose that's just the clientele they're catering to. I stopped by here around 8pm, and was immediately impressed by the atmosphere and the attentiveness of the staff. Glass hookahs just aren't my cup of tea, but that's no fault of the lounge. I ordered white gummy/lemon mint (my "go to" for any new lounge, so i can accurately gauge the quality of the pack by sticking to the same flavor wherever i go). The hookah was good and lasted through a few changes of coals. I liked the fact that, although it was a Lavoo and a glass bowl, it seemed to be packed correctly and they used the foil x AOT HMD instead of just straight foil. As for shisha variety, they serve Al Fakher, Fumari, and Starbuzz. I was a little surprised that there were not other options (Trifecta, Haze, any dark leaf tobacco in general) but their selection is standard and nothing to be disappointed in for the average smoker. To be honest, i don't know if I'll be back. Their "happy hour" ($5 off) still came out to $23, which is the average cost of any hookah around the San Jose/east Bay Area. I'm shocked that their regular cost for hookah is $28. In my opinion, that's outrageous. All in all, if you're craving a smoke and don't want to set up at home, this is a good place to go. Fast and friendly service, trendy atmosphere, and great clientele. This place isn't a destination location for me, but it's worth stopping by if you prefer glass over traditional hookahs. read more

It deserves 10 stars. Being exposed a lot to Middle East and East Coast I can say that I do have a very descent understanding of a good hookah. They have the best hookah in the Bay Area. It is perfect! Customer service - very friendly, positive and always around if you need anything. Atmosphere/ interior - Yes! Finally something good here. Compare to other places, it looks upscale. Modern, clean design. I wish it was bigger. It gets busy so they sit you down with other people and I am just not feeling comfortable having any conversation while others listening to it. However, great place! Highly recommend for those who wants a really good quality hookah + nice ambiance. read more

I'd like to call myself a hookah aficionado!!! Their glass hookah is on point, along with their flavors, ambiance, classiness and service. I'm really bad at names but the guy that's there on the weekdays greets you, makes suggestion and gets you coal before you have to ask. The ambiance of this place is super chill and gets crackin most days of the week! Happy hour here is a must. They play a good selection of music videos, great flavors and the price is not bad at all. It's actually cheaper than most hookah spots. Stop by this place during happy hour, or after shopping at Valley Fair or Santana Row! They're open late! Shout out to the staff there! Thanks for making my experience hella chill. read more

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