People wait in line here for a reason when other lounges are empty. The atmosphere, the lively crowd, the solid hookah options, and all the food made outside with you all contribute to a good night out. When it's packed, it's PACKED so don't expect the fastest service, but everyone is so friendly. Weeknights the wait isn't as bad, but weekends be prepared to wait unless you come early. The level of smoke does get intense if you're a casual hookah goer (like myself) so if it feels like too much on a weekend, go on a weekday. read more

Came here for a friends birthday. We entered through the front where we never got acknowledged. When the rest of our group arrived we went back to the patio/seating where we seated ourselves. It was around 6:45 on a Saturday and there were only about 2-3 other groups. To order you have to scan the QR code at your table. Its convenient because everyone can just order and pay on their own tab. The food, hookah, and cards are all ordered through this. Everything came out lightening fast. I got the chicken plate with white meat and the cinnamon tea, less sweet. The plate had plenty of food and was pretty good but not anything special. The tea was absolutely delish and I would highly recommend it. Randomly the chips off of my friends plate were one of my favorite things. I dipped it in the hummus and it was a great flavor combo. They have plenty of hookah flavors and by 8:00 pm the place was packed and you could not see through the smoke lol. Service is a little spotty if you need help. There were some helpful servers and some that were lacking. The place has 2-3 too many tables, you have to walk through a maze to try to exit because it is so cramped. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. Most of our group ended up just holding our pee in! Overall the place had good vibes but there are some holes in the service. Also, Parking gets extremely crowded at night. read more

Nubia Cafe - Chicken Kabob Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Anaheim, California

Came here to celebrate my beautiful friend's birthday. We were a group of 4 and we had a fantastic time. Really laid back, great hookah, and tasty snacks! Playlist is fire!!! Service is so efficient and consistent, I was very impressed given just how busy they were. read more

If you know, you know!! Nubia Cafe is one of those spots that's been around forever for a reason. We came here around 7pm and the place was already packed, inside and out. There's a constant buzz of people catching up, music playing softly in the background, and lots and lots of hookah!! This is a true late-night lounge. The kind of place where you don't just eat and leave, you really hang out. For a long time. I feel that more people need to know how good their drinks & food is though, aside from just the hookah!! We ordered mint lemonade, sugarcane juice, and Karak tea to start. All three were legit, but the Karak was the standout!! Creamy, spiced, and strong without being bitter. For food, we got the lamb shank kabsa, chicken kofta plate, and arayes. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone and flavorful, sitting on a huge bed of seasoned rice. The kofta was juicy and well-spiced. Arayes were crispy on the outside and stuffed with ground meat... simple but satisfying. We ended with the kunafa cream, and honestly, that alone is worth coming back for. It was huge!!! Gooey, warm, and sweet without being too heavy. I LOVED THIS!! This place isn't fancy, but it doesn't need to be. It's consistent, it's full of life, and it gives you exactly what you came for. Definitely one of Anaheim's most iconic late-night spots. read more

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Nubia is definitely a vibe. The outdoor patio is beautifully decorated and gives such a cozy, at-home feel. The hookah is great, and the staff is super attentive--they consistently come around to refresh the charcoal, which we really appreciated. And my favorite part? The chai--it was absolutely delicious. read more

Nubia Cafe - Chai Haleeb - Middle Eastern Near Me - Anaheim, California

Tried this place with my best friend about a week ago and absolutely loved it. The service was great and the food was surprisingly really really good!! Thank you to Juan for the recommendations and for being so attentive. Love how this place is near home, will definitely be back whenever I am craving another hookah sesh. read more

If you're craving a taste of home-style Mediterranean and Egyptian food, Nubia Café is the place to be! The menu is packed with authentic flavors, from perfectly seasoned koshary to rich and hearty molokhia, kabsa bringing a true Egyptian touch to Anaheim. Their Mediterranean dishes are also on point, with fresh ingredients and bold spices that make every bite memorable. Whether you're coming for a full meal or just to enjoy the cozy atmosphere with some tea and hookah, Nubia Café delivers a welcoming vibe and quality food every time. The service is amazing Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Egyptian & Mediterranean flavors in Orange County! read more

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Nubia is one of the few places in socal where you can still get a meal and enjoy hookah, which makes it worth considering. The food was good, not amazing, but we enjoyed it. Prices are around $20-$30 per plate and another $30 for hookah, so not the most budget-friendly option, but it's decent. The outside of the place looks a little worn, but inside, the atmosphere is decent. It gets crowded, and the staff is friendly but really busy, so service can feel a bit rushed. The people hanging out were cool, and the overall vibe was relaxed. The Lamoon Nana (lemon mint smoothie), is a must have, it's super refreshing and pairs very well with your meal or hookah. If you're looking for a spot to smoke hookah and have a meal, it's a decent choice! read more

Nubia Cafe - Shawarma plate with fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Anaheim, California

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They've a good friendly relationship with all the customers and good food with nice And the food is great You feel like read more

Nubia is one of those very well known hookah spots in Orange County where you know it's always popping and packed, so it HAS to be good .. I've come here quite a few times at various times of the nights and it never is empty! The lounge/restaurant is in the back so you need to drive through to the back through an alleyway and find parking anywhere and then walk through kind of the "side" entrance where you'll be greeted by the host who will jot your name down and if there's a wait line...you'll have to wait. My advice - go early!! 6-8 is usually fine however anytime after that you will absolutely be waiting 20-40 minutes, especially if you're a big party. With that being said...is it worth it? Absolutely - if you're a hookah enjoyer then you'll love this spot. Hookah comes out pretty dang fast and is always delicious.. they also have a great menu of food but my favorite is the fresh shawarma / fries. Ambiance is absolutely beaming, you really feel like you're in such a friendly and enjoyable environment when you're here, only downside...you may get seated with/near strangers due to the way the edges/corners are, but I don't think that's a big deal. They also have card games and boards for anyone who wants to play but I usually enjoy going to smoke and talk with my people! Overall, this place is a great spot to enjoy some great hookah and vibes, will always come here! read more

Best hooka lounge in anaheim! Food are amazing also try the lemon mint and thebsugar cane juice!! read more

I mean if you're looking for the OG middle eastern experience, don't look past Nubia. Been coming to this place for more than 10 years and it never disappoints. Food is delicious, service is good. Hookah is great, and environment makes you feel like you're back in the Middle East. 10/10 read more

Nubia Cafe - Mixed Grilled Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Anaheim, California

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This place is horrible. On the weekends you have to spend 20$ each. They are now charging for everything that they can such as the hose for the hookah. The food is not good I would not recommend but service is pretty good. Karak chai is too sweet and when asked to filter or put less sugar no one listens. There are creepy people staring you down when you walk to the bathroom lol. Then when we left they charged us a 20$ tip so our total was different then what it says on the receipt. Go somewhere else! read more

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TLDR; I have been to Nubia twice in the last few years, and both times, the service was extremely poor, the staff was rude, and the food quality has gone down. During my first visit, we had a group of 6 and not everyone was ordering a hookah. Some were just eating dessert or having Chai. After we ordered and our stuff arrived, we were told that there was a minimum spend on Saturday nights and that we would have to leave if we weren't spending more. My friend, who is a regular said that she has come plenty of times and that was not a policy. We later moved to a smaller table and they stopped bothering us about a minimum spend. If the issue was our group of 6 at an 8 person table, they could have just told us and we would have gladly accommodated, instead of threatening to make us leave The second time I came, I ordered take out only. The food quality has gone down since the last time I was here unfortunately. And the receipt I signed for was $52 (total). But when I checked my credit card the next day, it rang up as $55, which makes me believe this place has un-honest staff. I saw other folks reviews about inaccurate menu pricing, but the total was changed for how much I was charged after I signed the receipt. Additionally the parking is rough here as it's a very small lot. There is more parking available in the back. read more

Nubia is hands down the best cafe in California if not the world, the vibe, staff, food and very kind owner who makes you feel like family. Nubia and the beach are two of my happy places, wish they would open one in the I.E, but I know it's hard with all the regulations. You need to try the Kapsa and the Konafa,,,,that's it, no more K's, lol just these two for now. Stop by Nubia and give them a shot, you will not be disappointed. read more

Disappointing Experience - Hidden Fees & Poor Transparency I visited Nubia Café in Anaheim with a group of five, and we were initially asked to order through a QR code menu at our table. Everything seemed fine until checkout, where we were unexpectedly told to pay at the cashier--even though we had already entered our payment details via Apple Pay. When we checked the receipts, we noticed a 15% additional charge that was never disclosed beforehand. There was no sign or note on the table menu stating that groups of five or more would be charged extra. When I asked about it, the staff told me that only their personal phone menu had this information--which makes no sense, since customers are scanning the QR code on the table, not their phones. When I asked how I could file a complaint or speak to a manager, the employee told me that "nobody is in charge here" and that I would have to come back on Tuesday if I wanted to speak to someone. On top of that, they simply told me "there's nothing we can do." The lack of transparency and dismissive attitude from the staff make this place feel dishonest. I won't be returning and would caution others to check their bills carefully before paying. read more

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The best hookah lounge in town, Great service and their Hookah's the best even. Definitely 5 stars. Just ask for Goerge... read more

Y'all ain't even closing yet and I'm droppin' this 5 STAR REVIEW tonight, boy!!! I discovered this place one day during a usual mundane day of work and for whatever reason it just jumped out at me saying, "Come here with your wife, bro! Come to this side of Anaheim, bro. It's hard to find parking and it's so popular and you get to sit outside, bro. It's cold and outdoors, bro." And literally it was a great experience, probably one of the most memorable "blind" yelp experiences my wife and I have had in awhile. I was joking about being outside because it's covered up and the outside part is where the party is at. There's just something about co-mingling with others in an outside patio with music, TVs, social noise, and hookah, and smoke mixing in with the smell of charcoals in the air. It fondly reminded me of street food/smells in Asia. Anyway, we ordered a 3 combo skewer plate and a kushari (spelling?) plate and kunefe (spelling????) plate and an apple hookah. Our entrees were LITERALLY SO GOOD. And typically my wife and I are not fans of legumes of any sort, but the lentils in the kushari plate were AMAZING. I could go on and on about the food, but tonight I'll keep it succinct and say the food was as good as it looked, yelp and in real life. Service was so friendly and helpful! From the stylishly cool guy, to the helpful waitress, to the coal dudes, everyone was incredibly helpful and welcoming! My wife and I always complain about how Anaheim usually sucks, but I speak for both of us when I say we found a new hangout spot tonight :) read more

Definitely have to give this a place a full 5 stars! Was in Huntington Beach for a week for a graduation and we all decided to come to Nubia as my cousin knew about this place. Parking can be a little sketch as its not the greatest looking from outside. We were waiting to be seated and was greeted by George who I have to say is so darn friendly and accomodating. This guy reminds me of Fouseytube and has such an amazing personality. Literally see's you as family and make sure you are fully taken care of. He was able to seat our party of 7 comfortably and mind you this is on a Wednesday night and the place was packed. The service here are incredible! The staff really is attentive and makes sures to take care of you and the hookah! The drinks were amazing and came out swiftly. The ambiance was great and packed with no drama, people doing their own thing and socializing. Music was fantastic and place was super clean! Hookah was clean and very good as well! Highly recommend and another shout out to George for being so nice and hospitable! Thank you bro!! read more

My first time trying hookah and coming to a hookah lounge was at Nubia and it was such a great experience. At first the indoor space seems empty but you're greeted by a bustling crowd in the back. The workers are friendly and they do their best. My friends treated me out for my birthday and we all got the double apple along with shawarma, a mezza plate, and baklava. All the food was delicious and the shawarma was juicy. The total was around $55 which wasn't half bad at all considering the amount of shisha you're getting. read more

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If you are an expat specifically and specially from Gulf region do not miss to visit this place. I have been living in LA since 2016 and the only place I know where I can go sit and relax and can enjoy fresh food like chicken kabab, shawarma, Kunafah and most importantly awesome Karak (milk) tea so this is the place. And I am sure For Hookah lovers too because I don't drink hookah. This place has its own special vibe. Excellent customer service. If you want to celebrate cute and inexpensive surprise birthday party please just let the manager know and you can order a slice of cake (or you can bring ) he will arrange a cake with candle and a patent birthday song. I wish I can give this place 10 stars read more

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Great Food ! , Great Service , Great Ambiance Heat Lamps to keep you warm , respectful, Tv''s playing Sports Give it a lounge type of Vibe , Spacious. I ordered the Chicken Swarma with the Rice , Seasoned. I heard the beef swarma was good too and the wraps and kabobs. I Ordered online while waiting at table the , food came faster that way. Hooka is solid .... Overall the vibe was good , music was international but I heard some international rap songs which I thought was cool. Overall it's a place worth visiting that was respectful to spend your money at. 10/10 read more

Tea used to be good.. basically got sugar water for $7.50 this past visit. Won't be coming back

Everything was great even though my group was treated unfairly by a server (bald guy with glasses) in which I don't have a name. He was extremely rude and avoidant of us the entire time we were there. This individual also kept making unnecessary passive aggressive comments after almost every request made. This place is worthy of a higher rating, but this individual is more so worthy of unfortunately losing Nubia three stars read more

Super lit environment! Loved the karak tea. UmmAli was lightly sweet which is exactly what I hoped for. My first time to a hookah place so the smoking and all the smoke around you was not I would look forward to but the tea and the environment and the service were just right. Would revisit when I crave that perfect karak chai read more

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Great spot for Hookah newbies! I came here with a friend who used to smoke regularly and said this was the place to try it. We ordered tea, a dessert to share and shared a hookah. I learned that smoking is not for me but I'm happy to have enjoyed the ambiance of the outdoor patio and people watch on a weekend night. read more

Nubia Cafe - Mint hookah in an apple - Middle Eastern Near Me - Anaheim, California

A pretty good shisha spot for late night hangouts in OC. It can be hard to get a table here as it gets quite busy later in the night so would reccomend making a reservation. They have some games you can play which I haven't seen at most other spots and found it cool and multiple large TVs to watch sports. I had a mixed experience on the shisha as one of the flavors we got was done so well it was so smooth while the other one was really hard to pull and didn't really taste as strongly. The coffee here oh my god so freakin good!! Get the caramel frappe you really won't regret it. read more

Nubia Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Anaheim, California

This place is great. Good atmosphere. Excellent, attentive service. The chicken kabob sandwich & lamb were awesome.

Beware. If you come on a weekend and dine in, you will be overcharged. Food is good but already overpriced.

Nubia is so much fun! Good vibes, good service, good drinks. I'm obsessed with their karak chai. I feel like I'm home whenever I'm here. Also, shoutout Juan, he's a real one. read more

Nubia Cafe - Karak - Middle Eastern Near Me - Anaheim, California

The vibe is chic and inviting, perfect for hanging out with friends or a date night. The hookah is exceptional--smooth, flavorful, and expertly prepared. I tried the mint-blueberry mix, and it was the best I've ever had! The staff is friendly, attentive, and truly knows their stuff. Plus, their drinks are refreshing and pair perfectly with the experience. Nubia Hookah has set the bar high--I'll definitely be back! Highly recommend! read more

Nubia Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Anaheim, California

Can't say enough good things about this place from the workers to the owner they will treat you like family .Been coming here for past 15 years and they treat you like family thank you for the memories this will always be my go to spot from hookah to food. read more

Nubia Cafe - Best place to come to to relax and hangout with friends and create memories nubia is the place to be!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Anaheim, California

Good food, good hookah, and the vibe is very chill Juan helped us and he was very nice and attentive! read more

Solid spot to come for a great ambience and hookah. Food is in large portions and the hookah is high-quality. They're open late night and I would say I'm a fan of their combination plates and the Shawarma that they serve there also would recommend their mushroom chicken & their labne. It's actually not that hard to get service but there's just a lot of coal guys. They don't serve liquor. read more

Chill spot to have some mint tea and fries while smoking hookah with friends. It's a relaxed vibe

I've always liked hookah but never had a chance to visit any places since my college days. Luckily my husband found Nubia and we found ourselves coming back at least 3 times since the new year. My first impression was that this place has good vibes and a great place to socialize. It's a big, spacious patio with cute decor and loud music- super loungey and great for large groups. At first I was a bit bummed they didn't serve alcohol but we still very much enjoyed ourselves without it. That being said, the food here is phenomenal! So far we have tried their: -3 skewer combo: perfect meat to rice ratio with every meat so tender and juicy. The cucumber/tomato salad was very flavorful and refreshing with the hummus tasting so authentic that the pita bread with just an extra item on the plate. I can't describe the orgasms of flavors from this dish that it's a must try! -Kushari: At first we were hesitant to try as we're not fans of lentils/beans but it was a popular item. Macaroni + rice + lentils + deep fried onions. Glad we tried but super heavy in carbs. Lol. -Kunafa with nutella on the side: Sweet dessert/cake like and was also very impressed with this recommendation if you're feeling something sweet. It's like sweet fresh bread- kind of buttery and pistachio on top. Either way, must try! -Kushari tea: Love, love, love!!! Since it's winter, a hot milk tea warms me right up. Pairs perfectly with hookah imo. Lol. Think milk tea but Nubia style with loose tea leaves on the bottom but sooooo good. Their hookah can be hit or miss but we would ask the servers for popular flavors and add mint to it. It's on a different level with it! Sometimes we come after drinking and something about alcohol + smoke makes it a good combo. Lol. Overall, this is a great place to come with a group or a date night. Service has been amazing each time we have gone. The servers are very attentive along with the workers coming to change/check on your hookah. George, the host, is very welcoming. He's very personable, polite and one of the main reasons why we come back. Looking forward to our next time at Nubia, which won't be too long from now. :) read more

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This is one of the best hookah lounges in California since it offers a great menu and fast service. Special thanks to the very friendly owner of the cafe who is always welcoming his repeat customers. Wonderful atmosphere read more

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Exelent service fresh tasty food and best tea and Turkish coffee in town. Big and clean dinning room.

If you want something chill with the touch of middle eastern vibes this is your hookah lounge! Their food is delicious and their hookah is smooth! read more

Nubia Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Anaheim, California