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Now I admit, I only ordered the chai, but boy did it hit the spot on such a cold winter day! I peeked at the sweets display and while it looked good, nothing spoke to me. Staff is decent. The ambiance is lively.
We walked in to Qahwah just on a whim as we were passing by. We are so glad we did. This was our first time trying Yemeni coffee and the flavor profile is robust yet smooth. No bitterness. My latte was creamy and rich with coffee flavor. They claim to roast on demand so the beans have not been sitting very long which shows in the freshness of the aroma and taste. The staff was incredibly friendly and offered us samples Yemeni tea which was a treat to try. While we happened in to Qahwah I suggest you make it a coffee destination.
Came here to meet someone for a tea. we got a pot of Yemeni tea which was plenty to share between two people. It has similar flavors of a chai but definitely taste a little different. The place was full when I arrived at 7pm on a Tuesday and stayed busy until I left at 10 PM. Initially we were sitting at the counter and a table opened up. I saw a few people on laptops even having zoom calls. I would be curious to try their pastries.
The good news.. Qawah House has opened in Bay Ridge!! However, it is not listed on Yelp as of yet??? Thus, I wanted to tag the new location here to let Qawah fans know when in Bay Ridge you can drink and enjoy their delicious Yemeni Latte. On my visit here, I decided to try their Adeni Chai iced. The chai consists of Yemeni black tea, cardamom, nutmeg and milk. It was simply delicious. The Bay Ridge location is similar to the Williamsburg one and there is plenty seating. If you want to try great Arabic coffee and find yourself walking on Fourth Avenue, step into Qawah House. Qawah House is located on 86th Street and Fourth Avenue. Take R train to 86th and you're right there !
Great third place to hang out with friends and just yap away. It's open very late, until 1AM and there are plenty of tables. We ordered two servings of the large Adani chai (only one pictured) and the honey pull apart bread. The bread was fantastic and was served warm with high quality honey drizzled over top. The cheese in the bread is super mild and creamy, which I loved. The chai was also great, very strong though. Note that if you want it less sweet, get the first pours. It gets sweeter as the pot empties.
Very good milk tea and bread! I've been meaning to check out this spot for ages. The honeycomb bread is chefs kiss and you get a LOT of tea
What a wonderful way to start the day! Qahwah House was in the neighborhood we were staying in, and we knew we had to have morning drinks here. It's a cozy, warm (like VERY warm) space with a decent amount of seating and a huge back-of-house for a variety of coffee and tea offerings. We wanted to split a pot but didn't know what size, and the cashier recommended a medium for us two. It ended up being WAY too much - I'd recommend a small even for two people! We got the Adeni Chai and it was delicious. We had them hold the sugar so we could add our own - it's bitter without, but we prefer it less sweet. It would be awesome to see the seating area get a bit of an upgrade with cushions and some better chairs/tables, but it didn't stop us from enjoying our pot of chai onsite!
Beautiful and spacious with a second floor and amazing drinks and dessert. Love the place. On broadway between 111th and 112th streets close to Columbia University. The 1 train is right there and the 110th street cathedral stop is here to get here. Super convenient and I enjoyed every part of this experience, including the dessert. It was exquisite.
Qawah House is a great spot with an amazing atmosphere that always feels lively and welcoming. The space is vibrant and full of energy. It is a perfect place to sit down and study for a while or just stop in to grab and go. The drinks and pastries are flavorful and feel very authentic. The staff are friendly and the service is quick which makes the whole experience even better. They usually make the adeni chai quickly since that is their most popular drink and everyone orders it. So they typically have a large pot ready. Some of the specialty drinks may take a while to make since they are made to order. Make sure to enter your phone number at the register to earn points!
We really enjoyed our visit to Qahwah House during our visit to Brooklyn. The Yemeni style coffee was a refreshing new take and we really enjoyed trying the pastries at the shop, especially the Kahliat Alnahl. Unfortunately, we visited at night so we didn't partake of any of the caffeinated teas or coffees but if we are ever in the area again we will definitely make sure to try Qahwah House again.
A delicious warm cup of chai to share with friends was the perfect afternoon stop. The service is fast and everything is fresh and hot. Noting that it was incredibly overcrowded on a Sunday and there was nowhere for my group to sit so we took a stool and stood around it outside while it was still cold outside. That wasn't fun, but it was so delicious it was worth it. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town.
Late night full service coffee with the nicest staff and fantastic dessert. Qahwah House is a homey coffee shop that honors Yemeni roots, culture and tradition in the decor and curated menu. We got the Khaliat Almahi- heat it up!! alongside two teas. Service was fast and the honeycomb dessert just melts in your mouth. read more
Excellent Spring Day! Lunch with Female friends from Finland today! I had the 2 Vegetable Sambosa's and 1 Cheese Sambosa ( see photo ) for Lunch in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Food = 8.5 Delicious.., however very small size portions.., I've tasted larger Middle Eastern Sambosa's in my hometown Chicago. Also, they don't serve sandwiches.., Muffins., Danish's.., or Cookies..,typical Cafe foods. Service = 9.5 Staff speak broken english.., however their very helpful, and professional. Ambience = 10. Quiet Arabic music plays in background.., NOT LOUD at all. You can have a corporate meeting, with 5 or 8 people.., and DON'T HAVE to raise your voice. Very spacious Cafe with over 15 tables for labtop.., and working on the go......, with FREE WIFI‼ read more
7 months ago
This was a great spot. If you're in the area and are looking for coffee, pastries or a place to sit down for a bit and relax, I recommend stopping here! I have been to other locations they have, and I loved this one! Right on the corner, with plenty of windows, I loved this cafe. They have strong coffee along with other drinks. They have an assortment of fresh pastries, cakes, and other food as well. I highly recommend stopping in if you're looking for a cute spot. read more
We walked in to Qahwah just on a whim as we were passing by. We are so glad we did. This was our first time trying Yemeni coffee and the flavor profile is robust yet smooth. No bitterness. My latte was creamy and rich with coffee flavor. They claim to roast on demand so the beans have not been sitting very long which shows in the freshness of the aroma and taste. The staff was incredibly friendly and offered us samples Yemeni tea which was a treat to try. While we happened in to Qahwah I suggest you make it a coffee destination. read more
Came here to meet someone for a tea. we got a pot of Yemeni tea which was plenty to share between two people. It has similar flavors of a chai but definitely taste a little different. The place was full when I arrived at 7pm on a Tuesday and stayed busy until I left at 10 PM. Initially we were sitting at the counter and a table opened up. I saw a few people on laptops even having zoom calls. I would be curious to try their pastries. read more
The good news.. Qawah House has opened in Bay Ridge!! However, it is not listed on Yelp as of yet??? Thus, I wanted to tag the new location here to let Qawah fans know when in Bay Ridge you can drink and enjoy their delicious Yemeni Latte. On my visit here, I decided to try their Adeni Chai iced. The chai consists of Yemeni black tea, cardamom, nutmeg and milk. It was simply delicious. The Bay Ridge location is similar to the Williamsburg one and there is plenty seating. If you want to try great Arabic coffee and find yourself walking on Fourth Avenue, step into Qawah House. Qawah House is located on 86th Street and Fourth Avenue. Take R train to 86th and you're right there ! read more
11 months ago
Great third place to hang out with friends and just yap away. It's open very late, until 1AM and there are plenty of tables. We ordered two servings of the large Adani chai (only one pictured) and the honey pull apart bread. The bread was fantastic and was served warm with high quality honey drizzled over top. The cheese in the bread is super mild and creamy, which I loved. The chai was also great, very strong though. Note that if you want it less sweet, get the first pours. It gets sweeter as the pot empties. read more
11 months ago
Very good milk tea and bread! I've been meaning to check out this spot for ages. The honeycomb bread is chefs kiss and you get a LOT of tea read more
2 years ago
What a wonderful way to start the day! Qahwah House was in the neighborhood we were staying in, and we knew we had to have morning drinks here. It's a cozy, warm (like VERY warm) space with a decent amount of seating and a huge back-of-house for a variety of coffee and tea offerings. We wanted to split a pot but didn't know what size, and the cashier recommended a medium for us two. It ended up being WAY too much - I'd recommend a small even for two people! We got the Adeni Chai and it was delicious. We had them hold the sugar so we could add our own - it's bitter without, but we prefer it less sweet. It would be awesome to see the seating area get a bit of an upgrade with cushions and some better chairs/tables, but it didn't stop us from enjoying our pot of chai onsite! read more
3 months ago
Beautiful and spacious with a second floor and amazing drinks and dessert. Love the place. On broadway between 111th and 112th streets close to Columbia University. The 1 train is right there and the 110th street cathedral stop is here to get here. Super convenient and I enjoyed every part of this experience, including the dessert. It was exquisite. read more
3 months ago
7 months ago
Qawah House is a great spot with an amazing atmosphere that always feels lively and welcoming. The space is vibrant and full of energy. It is a perfect place to sit down and study for a while or just stop in to grab and go. The drinks and pastries are flavorful and feel very authentic. The staff are friendly and the service is quick which makes the whole experience even better. They usually make the adeni chai quickly since that is their most popular drink and everyone orders it. So they typically have a large pot ready. Some of the specialty drinks may take a while to make since they are made to order. Make sure to enter your phone number at the register to earn points! read more
2 years ago
We really enjoyed our visit to Qahwah House during our visit to Brooklyn. The Yemeni style coffee was a refreshing new take and we really enjoyed trying the pastries at the shop, especially the Kahliat Alnahl. Unfortunately, we visited at night so we didn't partake of any of the caffeinated teas or coffees but if we are ever in the area again we will definitely make sure to try Qahwah House again. read more
2 months ago
A delicious warm cup of chai to share with friends was the perfect afternoon stop. The service is fast and everything is fresh and hot. Noting that it was incredibly overcrowded on a Sunday and there was nowhere for my group to sit so we took a stool and stood around it outside while it was still cold outside. That wasn't fun, but it was so delicious it was worth it. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more
2 months ago
Came on a weekend afternoon and the place is packed, so we just got the drinks to go. They have very authentic Yemeni style coffee and tea if you were interested. The spice taste in the coffee just wasn't for me personally. Would love to come back to try the pastry read more
1 year ago
Visited Qahwah House - Bay Ridge for breakfast. I ordered a sweet cappuccino, Yemeni milk tea, honeycomb, and an almond croissant. The cappuccino was overly sweet and pretty average. The tea was the highlight -- strong and flavorful, similar to Indian masala chai. The honeycomb was just okay, nothing special. The almond croissant was bitter and not enjoyable. The space is open and spacious, and the staff was quick and efficient. Overall, while the place looks fancy in photos, the food didn't live up to the expectations. read more
11 months ago
The baked goods especially the honey bread was really tasty, service was decent and ambiance was laid-back but somewhat crowded. read more
I've wanted to come here for a while and finally got the chance to stop in on a Tuesday at around 3 pm while in the area! It was very calm and spacious when I arrived but it looks like many people tend to do work here since most of the seats along the walls and near outlets were taken. I ordered an Iced Adeni Chai and it was incredible. It was the perfect balance of milk tea, and I bet it would taste even better hot! The staff were also incredibly attentive -- one of them saw me looking around from my seat and asked if I needed the wifi password. I stayed for a little over two hours and at some time during the second hour, the wifi seemed to cut out so I had to resort to using my hotspot which wasn't an issue since it was when I was preparing to head out. Around that time is when the crowd started to roll in too, so it can be pretty lively! Great drinks, great vibes. read more
This is the first Yemenite coffee shop I've been. I got the iced Yemeni latte and it was delicious. You can optionally put whipped cream on top and honey drip as well. The staff also asked if I wanted different sweetness level which is very considerate. I opted for the default just to taste what the original is like but it was a bit too sweet for me. I would suggest maybe cut down on the sweetness level if you're not a big fan of overly sweet drinks - I would probably also opt out on the whipped cream next time. We had difficulty deciding what pastries to get since they have other options on the display box that's not on the menu. We ended up with the - Classic Sabaya : flaky - Khaliat alnahl : cheese filled I liked both of the pastries - the sabaya feels more like a classic flaky phyllo texture while the khaliat alnahl is thicker and softer with filling. Can't go wrong with either! i would suggest eventually trying both so you can compare :) read more
V cafe in all of NY as of July 2024 Will try to rate every single item here Adeni Chai with cream and sugar (MY FAVORITE) 10/10 can chug it all day Creamy Slightly sweet Makes me very happy when I drink it Santa' ani 5.5/10 with cream and sugar It's like slightly sour and slightly sweet no body / slightly grainy and as you drink more it gets more grainy It does not invoke happiness while I drink it It isn't BAD enough to not drink but I am not in a rush to finish it. The cardamon is not really doing it for me ginger Milk 4.5/5 Tastes like ginger and milk Very strong ginger but if you can power through that initial SLAP its p nice comforting drink Tomato olive croissant 3.8/5 its p nice TEXTURE not there at all but the flavor is nice its a nice savory treat to have in the morning Spinach pie 4/5 Good amount of spinach Bread texture isnt really nice its really soft not my pref Flavor though is very nice Golden Basbousa Solid slightly sweet nice lil treat prob will get if I want something sweet and eating not drinking but dont want the cake 3.8/5 Pistachio cake TOP TIER DESSERT Sweet slight umami VERY SLIGHT White chocolate compliments moist insides well 4.5/5 - its a little too sweet PARA MI PARA MI PARA MI Triple chocolate Jabal Baber SWEET exterior texture is nice and its p cold Moist insides - not TOO sweet def worth getting with your coffee 4/5 Vegetable samosa Taste is nice Texture not nice 3.8/5 Pistachio latte (seasonal?) 4.5/5 Like it's super good p creamy but like if I was going to come here and wanted something sweet I'd probably just get the adeni chai . ITs a super solid latte ngl def worth getting unfortunately they have a better milky sugar drink Lemonade iced lavender 4/5 Not that sweet a lil sour its p solid for a lemonade I guess Not really doing anything crazy special or unique I also dont like lavender read more
Quawah house is one of my favorite cafes in NYC and think everyone should try this! Food/ drinks: I came here with two friends and we ordered a pot of Yemeni tea. The tea was so amazing and flavorful, you can really taste the cardamom and ginger! I'm a huge fan! Ambience: I love sitting by the bar area because you can see the baristas make the tea! It's such a cool and involved process that is lovely. This spot is definitely very busy now, when I used to come here - it was never as crowded as it is now Service: very fast! We stayed for 2.5 hours sipping our tea and the line never died, but they kept the orders moving fast read more
Ambiance - welcoming, comforting Service - top notch, amazing Food - great, will have to go back - have added pics of all the amazing desserts, also got Yemeni chai (absolute must have), and hot chocolate This was my first visit and this is my go to place going forward! read more
O.M.G.!!! Where did this place come from?!?! It. Is. Packed! with people and flavor! This Yemeni style coffee/tea spot is LEGIT!!! They grow and import their beans from the mountains of Yemen. This makes it a rare coffee shop, because their menu is unique. If you are a coffee or tea drinker you will need to give your tastebuds this experience. You can order cup sizes or full pot size. This is awesome, especially if you are sharing. You can not go wrong here. The different styles and flavors just gives your tastebuds a new experience. AND, try their homemade pastries... IRRESISTIBLE! It is soo packed and out of control. So good luck trying to find seating, especially if you have a group. It is that busy, BUT, busy is good. My two gripes are... GET A BIGGER LOCATION and COME TO JERSEY! read more
This place shines with diversity and upon walking in you can hear so many different languages inside. People from different ethnic backgrounds visit this place due to its uniqueness, excellence and connection to many cultures. The pastries are very delicious. I enjoyed the Khaliat Alnahl pastry. Also, the Adeni Chai is my favorite on the menu. It was outstanding in flavor and aroma. They use premium organic coffee important from Yemen so no wonder it doesn't taste like water and milk like the fake Starbucks drinks and old rotted pastries. Finally someone sells real drinks. This place was about 45 mins away from my house and it's worth the drive to try this gem in Brooklyn. I would definitely bring my California friends here to try this place and experience it. read more
7 months ago
Really cool Yemeni coffee shop! I got their Adeni chai and their honeycomb bread, both of which were really good. They serve their tea in small pots, with the smallest going for $10 but it could be shared between two people. The Adeni chai, however, uses evaporated milk (no substitutes) which isn't great if you're lactose intolerant. But you can adjust the amount of sugar that gets added to the chai, so it was just the right amount of sweetness for me. The honeycomb bread was super fluffy and they usually pour honey on top of it - a really good combo with the chai. This place does have a decent amount of seating (tables and counter space by the windows), and they have wifi, but you have to ask for the wifi password. There are some outlets scattered around as well. I went on a weekend afternoon to get some work done before getting dinner nearby, and this place was consistently PACKED for the several hours that I was there. Since a lot of people get the honeycomb bread, the tables can get a bit sticky with honey, so definitely watch out for that. Overall a really cool cafe but the atmosphere for me was a bit too hectic - would recommend coming on a weekday instead if possible. read more
Like a compass needle points north, my heart points to Qahwah house. There is no better place to hang out, sip tea/coffee and bask in the warmth of community. Im visiting on a busy Friday night, it's PACKED here and the staff are dishing out orders like a bunch of bosses. They are so well coordinated, no confusion, no errors. Clean murder, no stains. This place is being run like a well oiled wheel and everyone around is in a good mood. I have never had them miss a single note on my order, and that's nothing short of a miracle, considering Im here almost every weekend. My favorite here is the black yemeni tea. It's an elixir with all the most amazing spices, warm and comforting. Try it with honey!! And don't forget their cheesy bread dessert. So, so good!! read more
6 months ago
3 years ago
RATING: 7/10 Finally got to come here to try their Yemeni cafe vibes. I originally wanted to try the coffee, but this review will be focused on their chai (as recommended by their yemeni worker) and sabaya. SABAYA For those unfamiliar, a crisp, layered, flakey slice of bread with honey drizzle and sesame. It's actually lighter than you'd think, and not saccharine despite the generous honey drizzle. Served warm, it makes a perfect pair to your chai or coffee and the worker highly recommended this as an authentic Yemeni item that is a must-try. Glad to have tried it. ADENI CHAI Similar to an authentic chai that you may have had - spiced, bold, soul-warming. Gets stronger as you keep drinking towards the bottom of the pot they give you which can serve two people if you get it to stay. I would say not as strong spice-wise compared to the indian chai I've had, for example, and has a nice richness with strong cardamom notes. The tea flavor is really honored here which I enjoyed. FINAL CATEGORY: GOOD (terrible / bad / ok / GOOD / great / excellent) read more
I'm so happy to have discovered Qahwah House but I'm gutted I've been missing out previously! This place is bustling and busy but has plenty of seats. Order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to know when your drinks are ready. Coffees and chais are all made to order so expect to wait a few minutes (it's worth it!). The guys here are super friendly, prices are reasonable. In addition to regular barista style coffee drinks they have Yemeni chais and coffees which are delicious. The coffee was the best I've had in a long long time. They also have a selection of cakes and pastries that I'll be sure to sample on another visit. I highly recommend this place, just make sure to leave a seat for me! read more
1 year ago
Tried today adani tea , it's really good , and pie with honey, highly recommend! Super friendly workers, also bought glass tea pod ! read more
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