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

Qahwah House - Lunch with Female friends from Finland 2 Vegetable Sambosa's and 1 Cheese Sambosa for Lunch in Williamsburg, Brooklyn - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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

Qahwah House - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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. read more

Qahwah House - Adeni Chai - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Qahwah House - Adeni Chai - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

Qahwah House - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

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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

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Really great coffee and tea, and such a unique experience overall. The Adeni chai is incredible and feels carefully made, not rushed. I also love the pastries. The space is warm, calm, and inviting, making it an easy place to linger. One of my favorite coffee and tea spots in the city. read more

I came here recently with my friend. Even around 7pm, the café was really busy. We managed to get two stools by the window. We ordered a pot of the adeni chai and the Khaliat Alnahl, which was a cheese-filled pastry drizzled with honey. Everything was delicious, but expensive! read more

The staff are so friendly & the tea is so nice! I suggest mint tea, it's perfecty iconic. I have been to a few of this local family owned establishments, they are all lovely so far, clean, bright, friendly atmosphere, smells like delicious baked goods and tea, with a wall full of photos of coffee bean & tea harvesting photos & history. I really love this place! read more

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

Qahwah House - Inside - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Qahwah house is the bees knees. It's bustling, energetic, and the perfect place to liven up your spirit, whether you're here to chill or just stopping by for your caffeine infusion. First time trying it on a weekend and the place was POPPIN'. Both with groups chatting up a storm, those trying to catchup on work on their laptops, and plenty of patrons coming in and out. The energy was boisterous as the weather in Brooklyn was at it's peak. We ordered what was popular: the Adeni Chai and the Yemeni Iced Latte (full sweet, with all the bells and whistles such as whipped cream, drizzled, etc). to get the full experience as a baseline. The baristas were cheerful and had a wonderfully fun vibe. It felt good to connect with part of the community, even if we weren't engaging in small talk. Just the vibes themselves were quite excellent. The Chai was on the stronger side, as my partner remarked feeling a tingly buzz waving through him soon after ingesting it. The Yemeni coffee was strong as well--I felt myself feel awakened and wired after about half the cup. It was a little too sweet, even for me who loves dessert coffee, as I'm trying to reduce my sugar intake these days. Next time I would order it without all the embellishments and less sweet. Overall super solid community spot that is super lively. I wouldn't recommend visiting if you are looking to have some intimate conversations. Definitely a spot where you and your party should be a little ready to be consumed by the jubilee of the place. Might be great for yapping sessions, actually. read more

The Mofawar is amazing, the flavors are so inviting - you can taste the blend of coffee and cardamom, they go so well together, highly recommend trying this if you get a chance. Also grabbed a coconut Basboosa and Khaliat Alnahl, both were splendid and complimented the coffee so well. The spot is a bit crowded nowadays as it's become pretty popular, so try to get there a little earlier, go during non-peak hours, or you'll have to wait for a seat to open. It takes a little while for the order to get made but it's well worth the wait! read more

Their Iced Yemeni latte is absolutely delicious! Super nice and cozy atmosphere inside too. Service is fast. Love this place and will be going again next time I visit Brooklyn! read more

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

Qahwah House - Honeycomb - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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

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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

Qahwah House - Cappuccino , Almond croissant, Honeycomb - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The baked goods especially the honey bread was really tasty, service was decent and ambiance was laid-back but somewhat crowded. read more

Qahwah House - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

Qahwah House - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

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3.5/5 First and most importantly, their chai is incredible and truly authentic. I am always seeking out a good cup of chai. I will absolutely keep coming back for that. Their pastries are also delicious and we only tried a couple of them! The location is pretty spacious and I get the vibe people come here to work on their laptops (not sure if they have free WiFi) and there's excellent natural light. This place would be an immediate 5/5 if they offered all reusable tableware/plates/etc -- only their teapots and cups are glass and the rest is plastic. The vibes would be way better if there were no plastic on the table. Additionally, they could keep the tables spaces/decor etc a bit cleaner. read more

Tried today adani tea , it's really good , and pie with honey, highly recommend! Super friendly workers, also bought glass tea pod ! read more

Qahwah House - Adani Tea and Khaliat Alnahl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Mmmmm a cafe that smells like coffee, honey and spices. Excellent coffee, of the American, espresso and Yemeni varieties. Also teas. Not a place to eat a meal, although they do have a few savory vegetarian pastries. Plenty of seating, beautiful decor, friendly service, and a few outlets for devices. Restroom in the back. Quiet enough to get work done. read more

I ordered a Yemeni latte and but asked for it iced. I'm not sure if the guy at the register misunderstood but he charged me for an iced latte and it tasted just like an iced latte so I may have ordered it wrong? I also ordered the honeycomb to go and they gave me instructions on how to properly heat it up at home and gave me a generous side of honey. So service was great, just wish I would've been able to try a Yemeni latte as I was so excited to try their coffee but got a standard iced latte instead. 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

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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

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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

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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

Qahwah House - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

Qahwah House - Small pot of Adeni chai and Honeycomb bread (khaliat al nahl) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

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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

Qahwah House - Adeni Chai - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place was pretty good! We tried their Sambosas - Cheese and Veggie one. They were delicious!! We liked the veggie one more which had chickpeas but the cheese one was still great. For my drink, I got the Iced Yemeni Latte with oat milk which was good! I asked for half sweet and I'm glad that I did. My one star off would be for the service. We didn't receive all our items and then we were receiving the wrong items so it was kind of chaotic. 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

Qahwah House - Mofawar Coffee - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is one of those places where the drinks look every bit as good as they taste. I've had it once on a really cold February evening 2 years ago and still think about it!! The owners take their craftsmanship and service very seriously. I would love to go back again! read more

Seriously amazing Chai! I recommend the Yemenite Chai and carrot cake. The chai is a bit bitter but if you add extra sugar is it exceptional. read more

THIS PLACE IS SO DREAMY! MUST get the Yemeni Latte. (I personally got it iced b/c I think it looks better, but you can't go wrong with it being hot/classic.) MUST also get the Honeycomb Bread! (I still think about it to this day)! Great ambience and service too! (Especially since they make the coffee in front of you.) Highly recommend! read more

Qahwah House - Honeycomb bread - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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