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    Puff Hookah Lounge

    4.8 (41 reviews)
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    Updated a few days ago

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    PUFF HOOKAH LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Double Apple + Mint hookah with tea

    Such a lovely hookah bar with a super cute, cozy vibe. The flower decor and beautiful tea cups made the whole place feel really special and inviting. Our group included an autistic person, and the owner was incredibly kind and thoughtful by lowering the music to make us more comfortable. That level of consideration truly meant a lot to us. The hookah itself was very refreshing, and the flavor was absolutely amazing, smooth and well balanced. We had a great experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

    Hookah Fumari and chai haleeb
    Jasmine S.

    Just spent some time at Puff as a little friday night chill vibe! Good hookah and a really cute interior! We got Chai Haleeb, I would've loved it to be more spiced and less milky, but still good! Also would have loved to hear more middle eastern music, haha, but not an issue at all!

    Hookah & Chai
    Guadalupe C.

    My husband & I had been looking for a hookah lounge after moving to San Diego and hadn't gotten any great suggestions. We saw Puff being built in our neighborhood and decided to give it a shot! The vibe is very good. Very calm and chill. The music isn't overwhelmingly loud so you can actually talk and they play a wide array of genres as you enjoy your hookah. We ordered two chais and they were incredibly authentic and delicious! 20/10 recommend you get them when you come in. Everyone was so kind to us as we enjoyed our hookah. We spent close to two hours enjoying our hookah and we never felt them trying to push us out. They gave us fresh embers multiple times and checked on us. If you're looking for a nice vibe with good prices Puff is definitely a place you have to add onto your list!

    Came here on a Friday night for girls night and this place is so cute! The lady helping us was also very sweet. The hookah is smooth also.

    Caramel latte
    C R.

    The ambience is phenomenal! I love the music and it's at a good volume! I had a caramel latte and it was really good. The hookah was bomb! The service was great! This is one of my new favorite spots.

    Christos A.

    This was our second time enjoying this amazing hookah lounge! The service was, again, so impressive! After saying hello to the owner and enjoying our hookah, I was introduced to another patron who spoke Greek. We were permitted to play Greek songs and it was a fantastic experience for me. I highly recommend Puff Hookah!

    Hookah lounge

    Best Hookah Bar I've been to, good music and good videos good with relpacimg coles as well 100% coming back again.

    Hookah
    Sonia K.

    Great ambience, chai hookah flavor was great! Came on a Sunday and was not packed at all!

    Watermelon bowl with mint flavor on a premium hookah

    The best hookah lounge in Hillcrest It's a must try hookah lounge Best costumer service Quick service Food is delicious I looove there wings with hot sauce

    Definitely recommend coming with your friends it's a nice vibe ! Music was perfect & the service was great. Will for sure recommend to friends & will be back. Beautiful decor as well !

    BBQ chicken pizza
    Dustin A.

    The ambience of this place is out of this world, and although we didn't try the hookah tonight, I can imagine everything here is fantastic. The BBQ chicken pizza was amazing, and will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! Absolutely a place to check out!

    Great ambiance! Very attentive and friendly staff. The hookah was flavorful and fresh

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    4 months ago

    the vibe is cool & it's so pretty inside. the staff is nice, plus there are good prices. we will be back again.

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    6 months ago

    Great vibe super chill and relaxing place just to hang out and great service! They don't provide food.

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    One of the best places for hookah I've been! Do yourself a favor and come. They have great service and never miss

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    Love this place!! So chill and great vibe :) cool server and the music is great, not too loud but fun.

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    2 years ago

    Tea was excellent. Great vibes and friendly, fast service. The music was on point. I love studying here.

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    I love the ambiance and the service here. This place is fantastic to hang out here with friends or family.

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    2 years ago

    Sweet staff and great ambiance. The tables are very comfortable and good for bigger groups

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    2 years ago

    Great Hookah place. Recommend French Vanilla + Chai Latte. We have been a few times and will be back.

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    2 years ago

    Great service, nice enviorment, great food, nice ambiance,recommend going there on a mice weekend

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    2 years ago

    Great selection of hookah flavors, owners/employees are extremely kind and attentive! Space is very clean and would definitely come again!

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    “We got Chai Haleeb, I would've loved it to be more spiced and less milky, but still good!”

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    If you want a chill spot downtown with hip hop music/vibe, this is one of the spots to go to. Be…read moremindful because it can be ghetto so if you are looking for something bougie, this is not the place. There's often fights inside or near Myst. Giving it 3 stars because the bathrooms are DISGUSTING. There's only 2 unisex bathrooms and they are often clogged up. If it isn't clogged up, there's no toilet paper or it's just trashed. Sometimes the door lock is broken too and won't lock properly. They have been doing some renovations to their furniture but not the bathroom. It's so gross. The specialty drinks are really good. Especially when the bartender Chase is there. My favorite is the Pink Lagoon. It'll sneak up on you because it is made with tequila. It's like an alcoholic pink drink with the coconut cream, guava and pineapple. Pricy with drinks averaging $15-20 and they have an automatic 18% surcharge on weekends (that is not tip). Food is great. Some of the best wings downtown. The lamb chops are really good too. I wouldn't get the wagyu sliders. It wasn't good. It tasted like an average slider advertised to be fancier since it's "Wagyu". I've had better sliders elsewhere for much cheaper. Save your $30. Parking here is horrible because it's in the heart of gaslamp. Horton plaza parking is probably your best bet if you can't find street parking.

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    1.5 mi•Little Italy
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    My husband and I have been coming here for quite a while now, and it has truly become our go-to…read morespot for hookah, dessert, tea, and relaxing after a late-night event. Whether it's just the two of us or a group of friends, this place never disappoints. The service is some of the best you'll experience. No matter how busy they are, the staff is always attentive, friendly, and on top of everything. Recently, I believe we were assisted by the manager, and seeing him jump in to help his team while ensuring everything ran smoothly spoke volumes about his leadership. A great staff starts with great leadership, and it definitely shows here. 10/10 for service. While we don't typically come for dinner, we absolutely love their breakfast. Their Turkish-style breakfast is an experience in itself and is meant to be shared with friends and family. I've brought several people here for breakfast, and every single person has loved it. Most of our visits are for the hookah, desserts, and drinks. The desserts are all delicious in their own way--you really can't go wrong with whatever you order. My personal favorite drink, and the one I recommend to everyone, is the Sahlep. It's a warm, perfectly balanced blend of cinnamon and vanilla that pairs amazingly with hookah. Speaking of hookah, theirs is outstanding. The flavors are great, the setups are unique, and the bowls last for hours. I've spent 3-4 hours here and my hookah was still going strong. Some people may initially be surprised by the prices, but the quality, service, and overall experience absolutely justify the cost. This isn't just a place to eat or smoke hookah--it's an experience. As a loyal customer, I can honestly say this is one of my favorite places to unwind. I highly recommend giving it a try. Cheers!

    The main reason for the 1 star is the shadiness of how they charge you. In case you don't go…read morethrough the whole online menu they state they will automatically include an 18% tip to your bill. The shock came from the server in training automatically selecting an ADDITIONAL 5% when presenting the portable pay machine and didn't provide a final receipt when asked. That means a total of 23% paid in tip. The audacity bc the they hardly were serving us. We had to keep asking people other than our servers for items. Please check the machine before you sign to pay as they automatically pick an additional amount for you. Ahmet was the main server, but was training another lady. Not the best practices to pickup if you ask me. This and poor service are a couple of the reasons why I won't be coming back. Other reasons: they try to upsell you with additional items. Like hard. Examples are the dessert and this onsite professional photographers photos. There is one bathroom for each gender for the whole restaurant. There was a line for both bathrooms due to there not being enough. Food wise .... Overpriced. The dishes look good, but you can get the same or similar dish cheaper in El Cajón City and with more flavor. Combine overpriced and poor service there is no reason to come back. I will say one of the good things were the drinks. Although they don't serve alcoholic beverages they make up for it in beverage options and flavor.

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