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    Sana’a Cafe

    4.6 (100 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sheila J.

    This isn't really its own cafe it's the desserts inside Mediterranean Grill. The Milk cake was really good tho! I had the pistachio and the Dubai chocolate. I think I liked the pistachio better. We also got some kabobs from the restaurant and ate outside in the nice tables and chairs on Castro street. I would come here again.

    Rose latte
    Sabrina J.

    The adeni chai was so good with fragrant flavors and came out in a cute kettle and adorable tea cups. My mom enjoyed her rose latte, and my friend enjoyed her pistachio latte. I had sips of both, and these drinks were quite good as well. The staff were nice, accommodating, and welcoming. Sana'a Cafe has an elegant interior that is beautiful when you walk inside. I love that it's open late and it's a good place to study/work with comfortable seats and tables. There are Wi-Fi and outlets. They also have lots of food offerings if you get hungry.

    Mehrnaz H.

    Wanted to try it so badly as I am a major fan of the Turkish and Yemeni coffee shops and try to visit them all over the Bay Area as they have been popping up over the past few years. This one didn't quite hit the mark. The pistachio milk cake was on the dry side, and lacked flavor. The coffee was ok, and the atmosphere is a bit confusing as it is a fast food Mediterranean and Sana's Cafe houses in the same space! The fact that YELP has the address listed wrong did not help finding the place either!!! Off on the hunt for the next coffee shop...

    Huy B.

    Located within the Mediterranean grill house where it is served jointly with the restaurant. Super nice interior and also plenty of outside seating. Very pleasant service at the front getting suggestions for drinks. Hot Cinnamon latte - was good but had some unmixed cinnamon at the bottom Sananni - this one was also really good as well if you like the mofuwar but without the creaminess from the milk Ice mofuwar- 5/5, a very spiced and chocolate notes, most seasoned my fav I also got a kebab plate from the grill house. I really like the sides (tabbouleh and potatoes) but the chicken was a bit morr on the drier side though I don't know if that was because we came when it was slow

    Pistachio Cake
    Leonard A.

    The coffee circle is now complete with this new shop moving in. Famous for their Turkish style coffee and pastries, I knew this was going to be good. Of course the Turkish coffee set up was at the top of the list and to go along with it was one of their delicious pastries. Ok, I'm kind of a pistachio lover so the pistachio cake was kinda lacking in that department but it was still good. Now what I expected from the Turkish coffee is was what I got. The blend was a medium roast that was smooth and a little bold at the same time and it definitely hit the spot. The set up it came in was what I was expecting. Service was good and they have a pretty big menu with all sorts of delicious bites. After this experience I can't wait to come back and try out more of the menu. And that's my take on this, Peace out...

    Ana B.

    Recently went to Egypt and got introduced to cardamom Turkish coffee. I can definitely attest that the coffee here tastes as similar and will be go-to spot for cardamom Turkish coffee! The price is reasonable as well- cheaper than Starbucks actually. But the quality is great and portions are generous. The pastries are well stocked and so many varieties to choose from.

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    Lauren T.

    A beautiful Turkish cafe. The chai pairs well with chocolate cake. The cake was delicious and perfect as a dessert. The interior decor also looks intricate and beautiful.

    Turkish coffee, and pistachio milk cake
    Scott F.

    3.5: The bourek is very greasy, and has too much cheese. The version over at Olympus Cafe is better. 3.0: The Turkish coffee is weak. Ask for extra strong. 2.0: Sana'a pistachio milk cake. Lots of green food coloring, not much actual pistachio, not much flavor, but too sweet.

    Menu May 2025
    Emily W.

    Pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon. Indoor and outdoor seating both available. We got the iced Yemeni latte, iced Adeni Chai, and pistachio milk cake. The drinks were pretty good, but they weren't the star of the show for me. They asked if I wanted honey and sugar in the iced Yemeni latte and I said yes. The honey was mostly clumped at the bottom so I'd only get bits of it here and there. The pistachio milk cake was great though! It wasn't overly sweet and was super moist and milky. Loved it! Would come back to try more of their cakes.

    Charlie S.

    Dropped in for a coffee break. My last run was the Bakersfield Yemeni coffee place and I was craving some coffee. The ambiance is great. Open and airy with appropriate geometrical flourishes. Service is fast. I think I turned around, sat and opened my laptop and my coffee appeared (it was quiet on a Wednesday morning so maybe that helps! Not a lot of laptop users here though. So it's nice too. Enjoying my heavenly cup of sanaani, cardamom is just right, roast not too bitter. Caffeine high kicking in...now!

    Shabnam N.

    Sana'a Cafe is located inside the Mediterranean grill restaurant. We came inside and the decor was very nice and modern. This place has a bunch of Yemeni drinks as well as Yemeni food! We ordered Aden chai small pot enough for 2-3 people very good requested light sugar Sana ice latte this was good but all the cardamom and honey was siting on the bottom even after mixing Chicken shawarma wrap I would give it a 7/10 Combination platter the chicken kabob on this platter was amazing!! Definitely will order that again They also have desserts and some pastry appetizers. Definitely coming back, loved the food drinks at vibes.

    Adeni chai
    Diana D.

    This is a nice little cafe located within the Mediterranean grill house restaurant. We got a pot of the Adeni chai (Yemeni black tea) which was served in a very cute tea set. We also got a zattar cheese bread and an almond Turkish delight to go with it. The treats were very good, I also loved the zattar bread and the tea was delicious as well. This may be my new favorite cafe in Mountain View. Can't wait to return to try the other delights.

    Outstanding experience from start to finish. The service was truly exceptional -- attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed or intrusive. You can tell the team really cares. The food was just as impressive. Every dish was beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Nothing felt generic -- everything tasted intentional and well thought out. This is the kind of place that makes you excited to come back and bring friends. Excellent service, amazing food, and an overall experience that

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    4.5 not sure what the standard is, but nice place, ambiance, light sweet pastry with yemeni latte with cardamom. try it out

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    Absolutely love this gem. My go to is the adeni chai. It's a warm hug in a mug and has a great rich mouthfeel!

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