Wow, this place actually stands out. Traditional Yemeni coffee and desserts, with a slightly Americanized twist to everything. This is something that's rarely done in NYC. From the taste, you can tell the ingredients were sourced for quality and purpose. Does not taste like typical chain coffee at all. Way more depth here. The seating area is well put together. The whole store's ambiance makes the space feel uplifting. Nice spot to sit, talk, or get some work done. I'm glad I was introduced to Qahwah! read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

4/5 L Adeni chai $7- good, strong tea, not too sweet 3/5 truffle royal cake $8 - rich chocolate but a bit too sweet, looks like it was made awhile ago read more

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Tea is delicious, but staff is rude and not accommodating sadly. Came in with my family and got a table inside, it was 7 of us sitting there but only 5 of us wanted to quickly drink just a little bit of tea after we had dinner nearby. They showed us the pot sizes upon request so we went with the small pot of adeni chai since we only wanted a small portion of chai after dinner. They said it serves only 2 people so we were allowed only 2 mugs, we asked if we can have any paper cups they said no. No problem, so we ended up having to get 3 plastic cups near the water station there (plastic cups are bad for hot drinks but we were left with no choice). A few minutes later a staff member comes up to us saying "if we were somewhere else wouldn't we follow the rules?" We left immediately after that. There were a few open tables available and we weren't taking up a lot of space or trying to be a burden to anyone there. It was supposed to be a quick, pleasant experience but turned uncomfortable and uneasy by the staff at this location, never coming to this location again, West 4 and Williamsburg location is a lot more friendly unfortunately. read more

It's a large cafe with good room for folks to work or for a quiet catch up. We went with a small group to share a pot of chai. The chai is yummy and went decently between 3-4. You can also request to have less sugar which suited our palate. The pistachio latte was also very fun! read more

This place really hit the spot for me, this was the best beverage I have had in NYC in terms of coffee/tea. Qawah is conveniently located right outside the subway exit, huge seating areas with plenty available, and a bathroom with no code required. The staff came off as a little bit cold at first since I was asking about nondairy vegan options, but they warmed up really quickly and we were chopping it up like old friends, this was one of the standout friendly interactions I've had in NYC. Would love to come back here again! read more

Qahwah House - Pastries and menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

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This charming Astoria spot has quietly become one of favorite coffee destination. And thats coming from a onve in a blue coffee drinker. My personal fave here is Juban. A gentle and aromatic blend of medium, light roast coffee, coffee husks, and a warming spice medley of cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. I prefer it sweetened with honey rather than sugar, and soy milk. As someone naturally drawn to spiced teas and coffees, I found its flavor profile to be both complex and comforting. Perfect for the cold weather. For those seeking a more robust brew without the distinctive note of coffee husks, I would highly recommend the Sana'ani. A notable plus is that neither Jubani nor Sana'ani is prepared with milk, making them ideal for anyone with lactose intolerance, myself included. But they do have soy, almond, and oat milk for anyone with said issues. Beyond the coffee, there are three essential menu items not to be missed: Khaliat Alnahl, the Pistachio Milk Cake, and the Feta Spinach pastry. Each was utterly delectable, though the Pistachio Milk Cake was a standout. (I did take a Lactaid beforehand, a worthwhile precaution!) The Feta Spinach pastry was wonderfully flaky, light, and savory, and it made for the perfect pairing with a small pot of Jubani. A truly delightful discovery. I look forward to being back for their cold offerings in the spring/summer. read more

Possibly my favorite discovery in Astoria so far. I'm a big pistachio latte fan--so much so that I usually make one at home every morning and reserve café versions for weekend treats. Today, after a spontaneous Target run, I stumbled upon this hidden gem just a few steps away, and I'm so glad I did. From the outside, it's pretty unassuming, but stepping in felt like being transported somewhere--bright, spacious, cozy, and with such a welcoming vibe. Saed, who greeted me with warmth, shared that their pistachio latte is the best-seller. Naturally, I was intrigued. When I asked about the ingredients and calories, he kindly offered to make it less sweet. I truly appreciated the gesture. Initially, I wasn't planning to stay--I was set on a quick to go cup. But when Saed offered to serve it in a beautiful mug with latte art, I figured, why not? It was a hot day, the space was cool and relaxing, and I wasn't in a rush. When my drink was ready, it looked just as lovely as it tasted--familiar, comforting, and well-balanced. The latte art was a thoughtful touch, and the coconut hibiscus cake was a wonderful surprise. Delicious. But what made the biggest impression wasn't just the coffee or the cake--it was the hospitality. Saed even encouraged feedback and said he'd be happy to tweak it if needed. We've become so used to rushed, transactional service that a moment like this--a genuine, kind, and thoughtful customer experience--feels rare and incredibly refreshing. I'm a loyal Starbucks person (and yes, there's one right across the street), but I think I just found my new favorite spot. Kudos to Saed and the team for a standout first impression. Please keep it up. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Qawah Coffee House was delicious and surprisingly quick. The service was efficient, and everything I tried was enjoyable. A great spot for a tasty pick-me-up without the wait. read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

Awesome coffee and the place has such a cool vibe! If you've never tried the Adeni Chai, then go ahead and order it quick! It's the best chai ever! I've been to many of their other locations, and they're all always very crowded. read more

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Place was packed at night! We shared the Adani chai, kunefe cheesecake, and the cheese honeycomb bread. We asked for no sugar in the chai and it was delicious! The cheese honeycomb bread is interesting, tastes like sweet bagel bites with cream cheese. Glad I tried it but would not get again. Def would come back to try their iced matcha lattes / coffees! read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

Qahwah House has become my favorite place to go and work and read books. I love their coffee, particularly the one named 'Jubani'. It's so good! Get it with honey instead of sugar. I typically order a small pot for $10. Another recommended food is Khaliat Alnahl. Loved the soft and buttery cheese-filled pull-apart bread. The service is excellent and the environment is amazing. read more

Qahwah House - Khaliat Alnahl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

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Let me first say, this has been my go-to spot since I tried their hot chocolate that amazed me (yes, it's that good). HOWEVER, Qahwah house is known for their coffee so for my 4th visit we tried a simple cappuccino + mocha and of course, it did not disappoint. Coffee is their expertise and you can taste it in the quality - it's so rich and they take their time to prepare each drink and any place that takes coffee serious and to another level will forever be good in my book. I also want to give another nod to the service. Firstly, their reaction to just ordering hot chocolate is hilarious since it causes a bit of confusion - they're so known for their coffee and prefer customers not to wait just for hot chocolate BUT they don't understand that it's worth the wait. The service is always A1 and everyone is nice and cares about your experience - I really do appreciate that. You can tell they LOVE coffee and the way they approach and prepare coffee is DIFFERENT compared to a lot of coffee shops I've been to. Will be back to try more options - future review pending ... read more

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Adeni chai is a must get! You can choose how sweet you want your chai to be. The chai was so aromatic and warm. The Khaliat al nahl (honeycomb bread) is a nice snack to enjoy while you're trying to finish up some work. I honestly love this place due to its spacious interior and relaxing ambiance. They have a lot of table space and wifi if you ever want to get some work done. At night, this place turns into a popular hangout spot to grab some coffee or treats after dinner. read more

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My friend and I had dinner in the neighborhood and were in the mood for dessert and my friend said she had been curious about trying this place. I am so glad she suggested it - we tried the khaliat al nahl (honeybread), which was soooo delicious. Every bite was so good and I have already recommended my other friends try this place when they have the opportunity. If we had a bigger appetite and it wasn't so late, I definitely would have wanted to try other treats or some of their drinks. This place seems like such a cute place to catch up with someone over a drink / treat and/or study, and the vibes were so good when we came by. I cannot recommend this place highly enough - definitely check it out and at least get the khaliat al nahl. The staff was also kind and friendly. Great place on so many levels. read more

Qahwah House - Khaliat al nahl (honeybread) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

Location: Astoria NY Service: Normal nothing special Ambiance: clean and organized Food: I have not tried all but the adeni chai I super lover it and the pastries are best eaten fresh. Close to my work so it's very convenient for me. read more

Qahwah House - Two of what Ive tried. I forgot to take a photo of the chocolate croissant. It was good too. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

I love this café. They have so many yummy items to choose from + the outdoor seating in the back is lovely. Moroccan Mint tea was awesome. I had the Pistachio milk cake and it was delicious. Service is always friendly & on point. The ambiance is casual. They have a world map showing the influence of Arabian coffee with a bunch of tables and seats. It's always spotless & clean whenever I go. The staff works very hard to serve everyone. read more

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I wish I drank coffee at places like this one. You can tell the coffee is pure quality. This Yemen coffee cafe is great (and open late, thank God). We stumbled in after an event and it was the perfect nightcap. I got the Yemeni chai and it was very tasty. We all shared desserts. I got the triple chocolate cake but my friend got this pistachio-esque pastry and it was so yummy I almost stole it from him. Great spot for a local meetup or a chat with a friend as there is ample amount of seating. Will definitely be back. read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

Qahwah House is such a great late night hang out spot. Stopped by with a few Elites after an event and everyone left satisfied. I tried their Dragonfruit Lemonade because I was craving something cool, crisp, and refreshing at the moment. Loved it! Not too sweet. Also tried the Triple Chocolate Jabal Saber--also delicious and not too sweet! It was indulgent and creamy but not heavy at all. The staff was super patient with our group. Whatever questions we threw at them (as first time visitors), they answered with a smile. Created a great atmosphere for the crew. read more

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Qahwah House is good don't get me wrong but the vibes here are just off. The servers/employees at this location just exude bad vibes and need to be a bit less...how do I put it...too friendly to the point where it's inappropriate? Which is unfortunate because the tea and food here is great. I'll opt for takeout or dine in at a different location next time. read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

Ordered: Mofawar Small Pot (~$10): medium roast coffee with cardamom and cream Sabaya (~$6): flaky layered bread cake served with honey Khaliat Alnahl (~$7): soft pull-apart buttery cheese filled roll drizzled with honey Aya's take: Qahwah House has made its way to Astoria and I'm here for it! This location is much larger than their Williamsburg location with plenty of seating inside and even an outside patio in the back. The Mofawar came recommended by one of the workers who said it was his favorite, and I can see why. The Yemeni coffee is strong and slightly bitter but the cardamom and cream balance it out so nicely. The Small Pot was easily shared among 3 people and could probably feed up to 4. The Sabaya & Khaliat Alnahl weren't as fresh and would've been much better if they were warmer which would make it easier to cut through. Between the two, I definitely preferred the Khaliat Alnahl; the sweet cheese and honey combo is so satisfying and paired well with the coffee. Great spot to work from, catch up with friends, or enjoy a Yemeni coffee! read more

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This chain is one of my favorite coffee shops in the city. Not only because it's halal, they have excellent Yemeni coffee and tea's. I was in an event close by, and my friends were dying for really good coffee and tea. So, of course, I brought them here. I tried the cold brew, and I think it must have been not quite regular, as it was thinner/watered down, not the signature flavor of Yemeni coffee. The staff ended up trading my drink in for the Chai because they had run out of so many different things (it was getting pretty late). I was fantastic. My friends enjoyed their Yemeni lattes, refreshing fruit drinks, and their tea service with decadent desserts. I'm sure i've made new customers out of all of my friends read more

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This is the worst cappuccino I've ever had. It tasted burnt, bitter, and sour. I ended up not drinking it and i have never, ever done that. I couldn't even bear a second sip. read more

Huge place with a lot of seating but it does get quite busy. The teas and coffees are pretty good and I really enjoyed the steamed ginger milk I got this time. read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

Came here for the Pistachio ice latte. Delicious and will come back to try the baked goods. Nice spacious place and great atmosphere to read a good book or meet up with friends and family for coffee. read more

Qahwah House - Pistachio with Almond Milk Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

Delicious coffee excellent service great desserts. I highly recommend. The ambience is beautiful and a really cool hangout spot. read more

Absolutely couldn't have had a better experience. As soon as you walk inside the space is bright and welcoming. I tried the amazing Mofawar medium roast coffee served with cardamom and cream. It was simply delightful. I also tried the two featured pastries on the menu. The Khaliat Alnahl was incredibly delicious. A pull apart buttery cheese filled roll drizzled with honey . Yummy and so fresh. Enough for 2. The Sabaya was also really tasty freshly baked soft sheets of flaky layers of pastry. Another hearty and delicious pastry. When you approach the counter, you're actually greeted with such a nice way and a smile. I will definitely be returning here to try other delights that they offer and different types of coffees. read more

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Popped in on Thursday night after 10pm and place was still busy and fully staffed. All 3 gentlemen were very attentive and kind. I had to pick up and item and ended up with a pistachio latte decafe and it was flavorful with the robust coffee taste and pistachio flavor. What a great spot that has inspired many others! Happy this chain business is doing well. read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

My friend highly recommended this busy spot in Astoria for their Yemen coffee. The decor is modern and the vibe is so chill in the cafe. The place is popular and occupied with people all the time. It is a bit loud but you can feel people are happy with their drink and food. I would recommend all the items we got. The cream in Hazelnut Dream is so light and not that sweet. The honeycomb bread is good size to share given it is quite filling with the bread outside. It is so satisfactory with the warm honey dressing. read more

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Qawah house just doesn't miss fr. If you've never tried adeni chai before you need to change that and this is the best chain in nyc for it. This location has ample seating including a backyard with many tables. Strawberry lemonade refresher is yummy and my own drink that I've came up with that I got my fam hooked on is the iced mocha with Yemeni spices! read more

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Amazing chai. Even grabbed some to make at home and the staff teach you how to make a perfect cup.

Spacious cute coffee/tea house with plenty of seating, cute boys working and abundant menu of coffees, teas and light snacks! It is very much a social gathering scene in the evening curious to see if this would be a good spot for working during the day. The honey butter pastry was so delicious! read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

Drinking coffee late at night? Don't worry about it. A very chill place that does have a lot of Muslims here that welcomes everyone. I got apparently, a whole pot of coffee. There's a lot of desserts here and we shared some pistachio type of dessert and a caramel chocolate cake. It's a little hard to share since there's a hard outer chocolate shell that's tough to cut with plastic cutlery. It goes well with the coffee. Probably next time, I'll try an ice coffee. The coffee is very smooth and easy to drink. Not sure how much sugar they added, but they said it is usually more bitter so they recommended it with some sugar. The decor in here is pretty cool with maps and whatnot. read more

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I came here to get some work done while in queens. My friend insisted I try their coffee. I was not disappointed. The place is really big, with nice art on the walls - lots to offer. I had a latte with vanilla and my guest enjoyed a latte with white mocha. Both delicious and hot! Honeycomb pastry as a dish was a must! Although most of the staff did not speak English they were friendly. I will definitely be back. read more

Great coffee as always from Qahwah. This place is always buzzing until closing. There is a lot of seating. They have a variety of pastries too to go with the tea or coffee. Service was great too and the staff always gave out the orders with a smile. I am not a coffee drinker but I tried the jubani without sugar and the flavor profile was something unique. read more

Qahwah House - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Queens, New York

Super friendly staff, cozy and clean space, delicious food and freshly made coffee/tea/etc.

TLDR, great place, I just wish they'd fix their wifi. Lots of interesting drinks, friendly staff. In mornings it's not crowded and you can spread out in the spacious area. I find their desserts small (but that' shrinkflation everywhere nowadays) It has a nice dark cozy vibe. Then at late evenings it becomes lively because families seem to visit this place. Sometimes you might like enjoy the arabic music being played, and sometimes you don't. I guess the randomness is part of the appeal of this place for me. The downside its not a good workspot, because wifi is very spotty. read more

Qahwah House, a small chain, is the second Yemeni cafe to try their luck in Astoria. While the teas and desserts are delicious, as is the decor, we found language barriers, with certain staff members unable to speak and understand English clearly. This hampered our ability to make an accurate order. As for the food and coffee, they were very good. I ordered an exotic tea, which was a little spicy, but all in all, it was a good day at this establishment read more

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I prefer this location over the Williamsburg one, way more seating. Drinks are amazing, you can't go wrong with any of the espresso based drinks. But I wouldn't suggest getting any of the food items. read more

This place is a ship without a captain. For the most part it doesn't get too crazy but the wait is obscenely long for espresso drinks and food. They give you a buzzer which is helpful, I guess? Because management is absent, tables are not cleaned and the bathrooms are gross and disgusting! I don't understand how when you buy a franchise like this, you just leave a couple of inexperienced baristas to run your business? mind-boggling... At least at Paris Baguette across the street there's a couple of (middle eastern) managers who are really keeping things in check. You have been warned.... read more

some of the best chai i've had outside of my parents house! qahwah house is the perfect place to get some delicious drinks and snacks, and hang out lateeee. the vibes are so lively and sweet, and the service is wonderful!! couldn't recommend more read more