I was absolutely letdown by my visit to Qahwah House last night. The service is actually the strongest point; the staff is very friendly and patient. Since Yemeni coffee and tea options aren't common for everyone, they take the time to explain the menu and answer questions, which I really appreciated. However, the Adeni Chai was the only saving grace of the visit. It was flavorful and well made, but the coffee was a massive disappointment. I tried the Jubani after the staff described it as a delicious light-roasted coffee packed with caffeine, but in reality, it tasted like bland cardamom water with absolutely no coffee flavor or body. It felt like I was just drinking hot spiced water. The atmosphere was also a major issue as there was no seating available whatsoever. The crowd was mostly of Middle Eastern descent and many were incredibly rude; people will bump right into you and not say a word. Even worse was the way some customers spoke to the workers, it was absolutely deplorable. Honestly, who raised you? It was uncomfortable to witness. The dessert selection was even worse. Most of what we ordered felt stale and old. The only thing worth eating was the bubble dessert with cheese because they actually toast it. We tried both the pistachio milk cake and the pistachio dream cake, and neither was impressive. The khattafi in the pistachio dream was the biggest letdown; it was so stale and bland I can't believe they actually put it out to sell when it was clearly weeks if not months old. The basboosa was also a disappointment, as it was a very small square of semolina cake for almost $5. Overall, It is not a good place for coffee or desserts, so if you do go, stick strictly to the Adeni chai. read more

We decided to come here for an after dinner tea experience in Clifton. Needless to say, the Yemeni tea itself was very flavorful and pungent. The place was packed with a lot of people enjoying their evenings with their families and friends, so that was nice to see. After waiting in line for less than 5 minutes the staff took our order. It came in two cups without dairy but I feel like adding cream would have made it more viscous. We didn't find a table to sit at as it was busy but found a bench to share space. Everyone was super chill and we even were given extra almond oat milk to add. I didn't finish the whole cup but it was a memorable experience. read more

Tried this place for the first time. They have a small parking lot but I was able to find a street parking spot. Very cute cafe with seating space including seating at the counter. Person who took my order was nice and recommended the strawberry matcha. They took their time making it. I will say it's a bit pricey. The drink was perfect once it was blended! Will return to try their coffee soon. read more

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My friend and I dropped by Qahwah House around 9:30PM in search of Yemeni tea. Luckily they have a parking lot (albeit a small one) and we were fortunate enough to grab the last spot. We walked in and placed our order at the counter. The place was pretty full but there's a pretty good amount of seating. Since it was just the two of us we were fine with sitting by the counter. Once you place your order you're given one of those buzzers that alerts you once your order is ready. Our pot of tea was ready in a few minutes and since we were seated at the counter it was brought right to us. I'm no tea expert but I really liked the spices in it. My friend said it was just as good as the tea he had at his friend's mosque so I suppose that speaks to the quality. Service was friendly and prompt. The place is nice and clean. You can't ask for much more from a cafe. We didn't try any of the food, but it all looked delicious. I'd come back some other time. read more

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If happiness came in a cup, it would be Qahwah House's Adeni Chai. I've had chai in countless places, but theirs stands out -- rich, with a balanced sweetness, aromatic without being overpowering, and so smooth it's almost dangerous how quickly you finish it. Pro tip: get it sweetened -- it really brings out the warm spices and balances the bold, high-caffeine kick. The cheesecake is delicious (they offer raspberry and pistachio) -- smooth, creamy, and well-balanced so it's indulgent without feeling too heavy. I also tried the Dubai Chocolate Dome; it was on the firmer side, so you have to bite into it rather than cut it. It's a bit tricky to share and a touch too sweet for my taste, though one of my friends really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a hint of exotic charm, and the staff were welcoming. If you're looking for a cute spot to catch up with friends over delicious chai and assorted desserts, Qahwah House is worth a visit! read more

Qahwah House - Adeni Chai (Large Pot) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Finally got to check this spot off my list!! The atmosphere was super lively and it was very busy. There's a lot of tables and seating, but they fill up fast especially at night. We got the Adeni chai & the Khaliat Alnahl, a Yemeni dessert that's basically pull apart cheese drizzled with honey. It's super subtle and absolutely delicious. The chai is very rich & aromatic.. I'm still dreaming of it. This one pot was good for about 3 people and 2-3 cups each. 10/10 highly recommend & I can't wait to go back! - we had to street park! read more

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Really fun, coffee, flavors, and seasonal options. They are currently in the middle of a renovation towards the back half of the place, but you can tell that it's going to be really nice. Service was friendly and helpful. We were able to bring my two-year-old in without feeling like children would be unwelcome. read more

I had already tried the other locations of Qahwah House, so I knew this would be good. My wife and I had lunch nearby, so I decided to stop for some coffee and dessert. The cafe feels new. Modern, well lit, comfortable seating. The gentlemen working behind the counter were professional and patient. He recommended the Jubani, as it's a popular coffee drink. I was leaning towards the double shot of espresso but figured I would take his recommendation. I was pretty sure I wanted the Khaliat Al Nahl and he agreed that it's a very popular dessert. The Jubani was served super hot and once it settled down, it was a pleasant ginger forward cup of coffee. The Khaliat Al Nahl is a show stopper. Pull apart cheese filled rolls, coated in high quality honey. An absolute delight! Great to have another amazing choice in the area! read more

Qahwah House - Khaliat Al Nahl is heavenly! Enjoyed it with the ginger forward Jubani. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

The coffee was great in the sense that it was unique and flavorful. The ambiance was chill and the young man was accommodating and helpful with guiding me through the menu. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Amazing variety of exotic teas and coffees. Learnt about origin of coffee from Yemen in 1500's. Relaxed atmosphere and loved the pistachio latte read more

Qahwah House - Origins of coffee. Did u know there is a city called Mocha, Yemen? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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I'm dropping my rating because this is the third time I've been to this Qahwah House location during regular business hours and it's been closed. It doesn't matter how good a place is if you can't rely on their posted schedule. One time is fine, but multiple times is an extreme inconvenience that is simply not justifiable. read more

Qahwah House - Brown sugar iced latte, basboosa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Heard great recommendations by colleagues. Waited for for more than 1 hour for it to open, yet no one came and there was nothing listed on the door or on the website for why it was closed. Would have loved to try the Adeni Chai that had raven. The other car loads of customers came and left disappointed that it wasn't open. Hope all is well. read more

What a cute place. Looks small on the outside, but ample seating inside. The staff were amazingly nice and attentive to everyone they were attending to. We got several items: Adenai Chai and Mofawar coffee for drinks; and a vegan chocolate cake, pistachio cake, and two savory items (one with cheese, other with cheese and spinach). The drinks were quite delicious. None of the ingredients were overpowering. My husband and I debated on the desserts: I loved the vegan cake as I felt it was moist, and the chocolate was overpowering, and I felt the pistachio cake was dry. My husband felt it was the opposite and enjoyed the pistachio cake more. The star was really the cheese and spinach savory pastry - I would definitely buy several of those next time. We enjoyed seeing children were also present and enjoyed the open seating in the back. There is parking in the premises, but it is limited. Luckily there is ample street parking. Credit card accepted Highly recommend. read more

Qahwah House - Delicious drinks and pastries. Loved the small cups! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Went to grab coffee with some friends on a Saturday morning at Qahwah House. Fortunately, they have a parking lot. It's a neat cafe with tables inside and they even have a covered patio. I placed my order at the register, and they handed me a pager that would buzz when my order was ready. I got a cold brew and a pastry called a khaliat alnahi. The cold brew was very strong. It was perfect with a little water added to it. I really liked the khaliat alnahi, which was a soft bread stuffed with cheese and drizzled with honey. I also got to try some of the hot coffee. It had cardamom and other spices which i didnt like too much. Pretty good spot for cold brew though. read more

Qahwah House - Cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Cute little coffee spot with a cozy vibe and some nice photo-worthy corners. There's parking, which is a big plus, but note there's no table service- you order at the counter. Drinks were decent, but definitely on the pricey side for what you get. Be prepared to pay $9 for a drink Not sure if I'll be back. read more

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My fav place for Yemeni coffees & teas to be honest coffee and tea overall in general. The servers are always kind and remember who you are. They have an outsidey type patio and it's nice and sunny. I started with Adani chai but now my drink is Yemeni latte with almond milk and light sugar. A hug in a cup with a pick me up. read more

Sunday morning breakfast and it hits everytime! The staff is always so welcoming and this place just does cappuccino right everytime! Today had their lemon bundt cake at it was moist . Sweet and tangy! Nice date spot! read more

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whoa! that is one strong coffee right there. We got their Yemeni Latte and their seasonal Oatnog Latte which really gave me a kick. lol they were good but a bit too strong for me (currently im on a "limited" caffeine intake so a strong one is a no-can-do for me). Yemeni coffee was not bad but i guess it had some hint of spice to it that my palate is not the biggest fan of. But despite that, if this is your preference, it definitely good coffee. It was huge inside which I was kinda surprised about and had lots of seating. There were a good portion of sweets to try. We got the dark chocolate which had a dark chocolate coating over sponge cake and mousse. It was decadent but quite sweet. The Sabaya and Kahliat Alnhal on the menu seemed interesting so hopefully we could try that some time. Overall, it may not be the best experience YET but we loved trying new things and coffee shops. Staff was good and we appreciate that they have their own parking lot. So convenient! read more

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Always very crowded so hard to get a seat when you are going with a large group. The yemeni latte and honey bread are amazing!

Qahwah house was solid cafe. It was very busy and packed. They had a great selection of desserts and coffee n tea. I went with an Adenai chai, which was brewed with plenty of milk. It was super hot and crisp. I absolutely loved. It. Infact, when I finished my large cup, I ordered another one. One thing I noticed was that customers were bringing their own desserts also, and it was allowed, as long as one ordered coffee or tea from Qahwah house. The ambiance was nice. The atmosphere was chill and folks were enjoying their convos with great coffee n tea and desserts. One last thing.... Parking is very very limited. Have to park on street or neighborhood. read more

Qahwah House - Adenai chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

I saw this place on Instagram and the desserts and coffees looked so delicious so I had to check it. Overall I thought it was a nice place to get together with your friends or family, relax, and have a cup of Yemeni tea or coffee. First things first, there's only one menu at the cashier that everyone crowds over, I wish there were multiple menus or a menu board. Secondly, you can't order a cup of coffee or tea if you're dining in, you need to order a pot (3 sizes). We decided to try the sana'ani and adeni chai. We also sampled the mofawar. The mofawar was actually much better than the sana'ani however it had cream and the people I came with can't tolerate creams so we went with the sana'ani, which was still really good but not as amazing. The adeni chai was amazing, it was creamy and had a beautiful blend of spices, similar to Indian chais. Now moving on to the desserts, I don't know if it was the time we went or if this place doesn't specialize in desserts but they were bad. Everything tasted like it was frozen and then defrosted. The basbousa (pictured in the centre) is supposed to be spongey and soaked in syrup, this one was dry and mealy. The pistachio tart (bottom right) had zero flavor, there was no pistachio and was basically a piece of chocolate. The chocolate brownie (top right), which had a specific name I forgot, was the best one. It was a chocolate cake, brownie, mousse coated in crunchy chocolate. I personally wouldn't order it again but I think most chocolate lovers would enjoy it. Overall, as the name suggests this is a qahwah (coffee) house and the drinks were amazing! The service was good, everything came out quickly, the restaurant was clean but the washroom was not. I will definitely come back to try other drinks. I note though, this place is very very pricey. read more

Qahwah House - Adeni chai, sana'ani, basbousa, pistachio tart, chocolate brownie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Had the BROWN SUGAR LATTE. It was amazing!!! Cool vibes, friendly baristas! Highly recommend! read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

It's difficult to find Indian Style Chai, and while the Tea here is not exactly "Chai", it is still pretty good. Overall decor and atmosphere was so welcoming, with sufficient seating; great place to sit and relax with friends with a Pot of Coffe or Tea. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Love the adeni chai and honeycomb bread. Great space and ambiance. Adding to my regulars.

I went to this little spot because I love chai tea, but it can be very overpowering in times, but I decided to give this a shot! To begin with the way I was treated so wonderfully and the hospitality was amazing. I didn't know if I was gonna like that chai tea so they offered me some samples which I thought was so kind of them. The way they treated me, cheerfulness, and kindness. I will be back. Any chance I get. The men that work behind the counter are amazing with their knowledge of how to make the drinks was admirable and the way they treat the customers is absolutely phenomenal! Seems to be a very popular place Very attractive people also not only behind the counter, but also the customers. Five all the way! read more

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Always a good experience, its always busy so i take my order to go. But staff is great and coffee is consistent.

Qahwah House is such a breathe of fresh air. My friend and I came on a Monday evening, and we thankfully found parking in their tiny parking lot. Once you walk in, the staff is so friendly, it's not normal (in a good way). They are always smiling, and willing to help you in any and every way. My friend and I ordered the Adeni Chai medium pot to share. It gave us both about 2 cups each.We also ordered the dessert cakes: pistachio cream cake and the Caramel Chocolate cake. The cakes did not taste fresh at all. And lacked some flavor. However the star of the show was the cream cheese filled pastry. It's a combination of sweet and savory, it's the perfect pairing with any tea, coffee of latte. As a water drinker, I appreciated the water pitcher available for customers, it's very considerate. A big pro: they have their own parking lot The con: its very narrow and can only fit one way traffic at a time. But another pro is that Corrado's is right next door, and you can park in their parking lot, then walk in. I am so happy I tried this trendy Cafe. I look forward to being back. read more

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Found this gem after looking for a place that is open until midnight or more. The place is pretty and feels relaxing. We ordered some organic tea which is very good. Would like to come back and try their coffee! read more

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A new way to enjoy a relaxing evening with the best tea and good environment, the staff were really nice and explained how it's the tea, it was my first time and I really loved it read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

We tried a few of the pastries and the Mofawar (highly recommend!) and Adeni Chai (this was okay). A long overdue addition to the Paterson food scene! Having a coffee house with tasty offerings and spacious seating has been missing for years. Qawah House provides excellent drink options, a warm ambiance, and spacious seating. The only downside was the drinks are made in batches, and depending on business can take a long time to make. Not a huge problem if you're dining in, but if you're in a rush trying to grab take out, it may take a while. Also the drinks are HOT! Sip carefully! read more

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Service was cool, the ambiance of the space itself- I really liked and would totally come to do some work. However, the food and drink really disappointed me. The mocha latte was nothing special and had some sort of aftertaste. The spinach and feta pastry, again very lack luster. And the cheese sambosa was atrocious- apart from the lack of flavor of anything; it taste like straight freezer! I literally had to spit it out and dump it. Cost me all around $21 and I really feel like it was a waste of money. Maybe I need to try something different here but didn't enjoy what I did try. read more

Qahwah House - Iced Mocha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Hands-down, my favorite spot ever. I'm so obsessed with this place, that I buy the tea leaves and I own one of the teapots. I love the vibe and I love how friendly the staff is! read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

The rada'ey with the khaliat alnahl top notch combination amazing treats for a midday pick me up. Very friendly staff as well accommodating

Their adeni chai is sooo tasty. Love that they're open late too! But just a heads up it might be tough finding parking and it will be pretty crowded coming in the evening hours. read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

If you're local, DO NOT go on a weekend. This place is hot spot and attracts people from all over jersey/PA/CT. It will be packed and you won't find a place to sit. If you can make it in there on a weekday you'll have a much better experience (unless you're going for the crowd vibe) Service is fast, friendly, and informative. They'll gladly answer all your questions about menu items. My favorite drinks so far are the mofawar (coffee with spices and milk), Adani Chai (hot milk tea with spices), and iced Yemeni latte (latte with a spicy spin). read more

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I wanted to try them from sometime.. glad it opened in Clifton. Adeni tea was so good, best part was it was like typical indian chaai, it was such a comfort to get a cup of good chaai here without the effort of making it. Their cheese samosa was really good too! Will be a regular here, loved the ambiance and place was full on Friday read more

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Absolutely love this new hidden gem near me! It looks tiny from the outside but it is a large cafe with plenty of seating perfect for studying/working or catching up with a group of friends. The drink selection is great but BEWARE the drinks are HOT! The staff is friendly and the music is very loud but fun to listen to. I am definitely coming back here soon! read more

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Love the tea and coffee! And there is a nice seating area in the back to meet with friends!

The adeni coffee and cheese bread (khaliat anahl) is really good! Be prepared for at least a 10-15 min wait if you're carrying out. It's usually hard to find a table and pretty crowded during peak hours read more

Qahwah House - Yemeni coffee and cheese bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

So excited that they opened up a Qahwah house in jersey. The Brooklyn one is really good but always crowded (plus borough logistics of no parking, etc LOL). The Adeni chai is my favorite - it's on the darker side which allows you to taste all the notes. I'm looking forward to going again soon! read more

Qahwah House - Adeni chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey