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    Samsara

    4.6 (187 reviews)
    Tue 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Wed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    SAMSARA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating

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    Koobideh!
    Jaleebi S.

    Delightful, delicious and definitely coming back! First of all, I had no idea I could find authentic koobideh steps from Roosevelt but I was so impressed with the authenticity of both flavor and presentation! Samsara's presence as a cool hookah spot is matched by the quality of the food and the beautiful people who seem to consistently hang out here. Our server was charming and matched the swank feel of another cool Roosevelt spot!

    Shakira M.

    DJ and music was on point, loved our server Ayla, food was good too with my only complaint that my rice was lacking seasoning but I fixed it with a little salt and pepper. Loved the chicken skewers and my mockjito. Where this 4 star experience dropped down to 3 is when our server had to close our tab as she was leaving. She was great and attentive, assuring us that someone would come by in case we needed water refills or wanted to order additional drinks. She left and so did our service. No one acknowledged us or even came over to say that they were taking over servicing our table. It's as if once our cards were swiped with the "20%" service fee, they couldn't care less. Would I return. I would for the music and to give this establishment another chance. We were willing to order more drinks had we been acknowledged but after waiting endlessly, we left and took our money elsewhere.

    Old Fashion
    Shirley V.

    Dined-5/10/25: Came in for the 1st time. It's located downtown which means parking is impossible unless you spare yourself the stress & pay for parking. Guac & chips were tasty & our wings were fried hard as requested. They get pretty packed here on a Sat, so although the food came out at a decent time, trying to get your servers attention if anything was needed was a bit of a challenge.

    Mezcal Clase Azul  ... black bottle a cocktail with Clase Azul  gold...
    Jerome I.

    ask for Stephanie the mixologist- very knowledgeable The vibe is super cool, chill and good music

    Melinda E.

    This is a dope hookah spot with decent hookah and food and vibey decor. I loved every cocktail I tried and the music was ok too. This is the perfect Place to start your night .

    Hookah Menu (as of Dec 2024)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Izzy on the Eyes - Classic Hookah (~$30): lemon, ginger, and mint flavors Aya's take: Last night in Arizona and we decided to grab a hookah & chill. Samsara was recommended to by a friend who lives here and it did not disappoint. I like that they have both indoor and outdoor seating. We decided to sit outdoors and even though it was a bit chilly in the evening, we barely noticed because they have outdoor heaters. They were out of the peach flavor we wanted to try so we got the Izzy on the Eyes Hookah. It tasted exactly as described: lemony, gingery, and minty! It was super light, fresh, and packed well. They rotate the coals frequently and it lasted the 1.5 hours we were there. The total came out to ~$40 and although I never saw the receipt (they just brought the credit card machine), I assume it was due to tax and an automatic tip (even though we were a party of 3). All in all, solid hookah spot in the Phoenix area!

    Destiny J.

    We had a great experience at this hookah bar. We went the night of Thursday April 24 2025 for my birthday celebration. We met a few friends. It was a live DJ. The drinks could be stronger in my opinion. But all was well. The staff was nice. Seemed like r&b thursdays

    Mekdela T.

    We came here for a day party on Sunday and truly enjoyed ourselves. The DJs were absolutely amazing. Absolutely loved DJ Shyne! Such a good time. There is seating outside, and inside. They have a HH with 5 dollar shots. My friend also got the wings and we really liked.

    shots hookah

    stephanie and bry were so nice!!!!!! would come back just for them the hospitality it amazing!! they made me feel safe and welcomed as a female! much love from my end!! so sweet

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    Abayomi O.

    I'm the Duke of this bad boy. So each time I come I try to add or edit my review. It's still actively 5 star location. Stephanie A. From the bar had phenomenal service, treated us well, and had plenty of recommendations. If you're here when she is consider yourself lucky. Good service and good people are hard to come by.

    Koobideh with Persian salad.

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    Kassandra helped me! She had really great service. She helped me and my friends all night and did it with a smile on her face.

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    Right away the owners greeted my party and showed a level of hospitality that I've never seen any where else.

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    On a Saturday evening, I was unexpectedly looking for a hookah spot so I hopped on the trusty Yelp…read moreapp. It had been at least a year and a half since I last smoked hookah, so this is a rare occasion for me. Axis Hookah Lounge was the closest one to where I was, and the reviews were solid, so I made my way over. They're located in a shopping center along with several other businesses including a Latin club. Parking wasn't an issue. Ambiance (4/5): While it doesn't look like much from the outside, the inside is pretty nice. There is plenty of seating, mostly comfortable red couches. Which makes for a nice way to kick back and relax. There are also some tables if you'd prefer that instead. The seating is spaced out well enough where you have a little bit of privacy. And they were also playing music while I was there. Service (3.5/5): Pretty much your standard service. We were greeted upon entering, allowed to pick our seats, we ordered promptly, and the waiter brought our hookah to us. I had to proactively order drinks and close out, but overall, the service was fine. Food (N/A): I had dinner prior, so no food for me. I did notice they have crepes, but I'm not sure if they have more than that. Drinks (3/5): I had a Gatorade. They have various cans and bottles including water, La Croix, Coke, pineapple juice, and various other soft drinks and juices. No alcohol here. Which isn't uncommon as many hookah spots are Middle Eastern. Some hookah spots have alcohol and some don't. I prefer spots that do. Now to what's most important, the hookah. Pretty much your standard options. They have a good number of their own creations or you can create your own mixing fruit flavors, mint, etc. We went with one of the creations and hung around for about an hour or so. The price of the hookah was reasonable. I'd return.

    ended up coming across this place. this location is space. the couches are really comfortable. the…read moreservice was great. the music was good too they played r& b, hip hop and rap. a perfect vibe. the hookah was so smooth. they also have a pool table. id definitely be back.

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    I checked the spot out on a Tuesday night after hanging out in culinary Dropout with a friend of…read moremine in town visiting. He doesn't drink anymore, so hookah is his thing. And because I had not tried any spots out since my return to Phoenix, we decided to use Yelp to find this place. As hookah lounges go, I found this one to be super chill, but pretty spacious and accommodating. Service was on point, as we got to the location after 10 P.M. and were still properly greeted and served as soon as we walked in. It is a self seat environment with multiple lounges and TVs. Some of the TVs even have PlayStation and Xbox set up on it if that's your thing. My homeboy actually played a little bit of FIFA with somebody that was already hanging out while we sat there and talked for a while. They have a wide selection of drinks, juices and sodas, but I didn't see any food selection, so I would definitely prepare accordingly. Overall, if I am interested in having a bit of hookah, this is probably the place I would try out again.

    came in today with two friends (three of us total). I ordered one hookah for myself; my friends…read moredon't smoke and planned to just order drinks. The server insisted their policy is one hookah per two people, so because we were three, we "had to" order two hookahs. I explained--twice--that I was the only one smoking. He didn't care and kept pushing the second hookah. When I asked who was supposed to smoke it, he stared at me and said, "I'm going to leave for a minute so you can decide what you want to do." We got up and left. Terrible attitude, zero common sense, and a policy that makes no customer-friendly sense. I won't be back, and I won't recommend this place to anyone.

    Samsara - hookah_bars - Updated May 2026

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