I always enjoy my time at Shisha. They have everything you need for remote workers and delicious food! Sharean was my server tonight and has been for many nights I've visited. She's detail oriented, checks in regularly, whether you're a new customer or regular. This always makes my experience memorable. read more

Unfortunately, I've had a really bad experience with the hookah here. I've visited three times within the same week, and all three times I was basically unable to smoke the hookah I paid for. The first time, I asked them to add just a little bit of Hawaii flavor. They added way too much, and the flavor was so overpowering that I couldn't smoke it. I asked if they could fix it, but I was told I would have to pay for extra. The second time, they packed too much tobacco, and it burned almost immediately. The taste was completely burnt and impossible to enjoy. Again, I asked them to fix it, and again I was told I would have to pay extra. Tonight was my third visit, and somehow the exact same thing happened again. Too much tobacco, it burned almost instantly, and the taste was horrible. When I brought it up, the answer was once again that I would need to pay for extra. Mistakes happen, and I completely understand that. But when the same problem happens three times in one week and the only solution offered is for the customer to pay again, that's extremely disappointing. I can't really comment on the food because I haven't tried it, but based purely on my hookah experience, I absolutely would not recommend coming here for hookah. Three visits, three bad hookahs, and no attempt to make any of them right. Horrible, horrible, horrible experience. read more

Food was definitely not made there. Onion rings tasted like the ones from Sonic, the chicken Milanese tasted like it had freezer burn and it honestly was just a piece of fried thin chicken. Nothing special about it! I was looking for a great dining experience and got met with just wanting to leave. The rice biryani...NASTY! I usually love that kind of rice, this one...NOPE. Maybe we went on a bad night :( read more

Shisha Cafe - Chicken Milanese - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Don't order to-go. They will leave out most of the good stuff(roasted tomatoes, fresh red onion). Their harissa tastes like chemicals @6usd.

We ordered the sesame bread for an appetizer. It was very good. Next time I would order hummus with it though. My friend and I both ordered the lamb tikka. It was excellent! We sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed the cooler weather. Very nice ambience outdoors. read more

Shisha Cafe - Lamb Tikka PLT - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food is always fantastic we miss Nazira she always has a fun interaction with all the customers the chicken shawerma arabi plate is to die for and we love the hummus and bread read more

First time coming for lunch and they had a sweet happy hour deal going on. Service was great and our serve was so nice.

I love coming to Shisha Cafe and have been coming here for years in all honesty! I had a friend bring me here to study one day and I've been coming since. The ambiance here is wonderful and I love coming back either by myself or with friends (especially after work to relax and eat.) I've learned very early on to trust anyone that works here because their recommendations for food and for hookah never disappoint. My first time having hookah one of the wonderful women that works here quite literally said "here, let me make it for you - I make great hookah" and I've been getting the same order ever since. Tonight one of the guys here switched up my order for me since they were out of a Shisha flavour I wanted to try and got me a new blend that was amazing! Tonight our waitress Eslam was so sweet and took great care of us (like always with anyone here!!) and totally made it look easy dealing with so many people. Shisha Cafe is honestly one of my favourite places to hang out late at night to relax. Also I totally recommend the lamb tikka plate (this is the only place I eat lamb!), the pistachio dream cake, kunafa, and especially their Iraqi chai! read more

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Servers was fast, people were nice, and it had a really chill vibe. Definitely will be going back

Amazing service and the food was excellent! Everything came out quickly and the atmosphere was very welcoming. great service ESLAM !!!!

Food service was quick and tastes good. Ambiance is good you can sit inside or outside. Plenty of televisions to watch sports on too! Jayden is a wonderful server. read more

The briyani rice is must add to your plate. First time here and the service was top notch. Ask the waiter/waitress if you don't know what to order, they have great suggestions. read more

Shisha Cafe - Briyani rice is a must - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I usually come here for friends and family gathering but I will no longer be returning until this issue is Resolved. From the start of our visit, our server ( Chasity ) seemed under the influence or not fully attentive, as she was slurring her words and appeared unsteady while walking. This immediately made us feel uncomfortable. She then got our order wrong and did not check on our table to see if we needed anything. Her tone also came across as rude and passive-aggressive, which added to the negative experience. At the end of the meal, when I paid in cash, she quickly asked if I needed change, which felt unprofessional and presumptive. I hope the restaurant addresses these concerns and improves customer service and making sure all employees are not under the influence when working. I would love to speak to a higher up and or area supervisor about my experience and how this issue can be resolved. I will not be returning until then. read more

I love all the food from Shisha Café, but my favorite has to be the Iraqi eggplant salad. I recommend anything from this restaurant. It is a must try. The food is always very fresh and the Naan bread is so soft & fresh. Hummus is homemade, their meats are igrilled to perfection.. this is actually my favorite restaurant in San Antonio Tx. read more

Best karak chai i swear, Aiden is a very good server and helped me answer any questions i had about anything. Definitely ask for him if you decude to come by read more

Shisha Cafe - Best Chai Karak in SA My server Aiden was very helpful and very attentive, if you ever decide to come by definitely ask for Aiden - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great experience overall! I've been coming here lately to study, and it's quickly become one of my favorite spots. The food is always delicious and comes out quickly, and the atmosphere is perfect. Our waiter, Tyler, was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. Really appreciated his great attitude. Highly recommend read more

By far the best place in San Antonio to enjoy some shisha while getting work done or just relaxing for a bit - bar none. The staff is always on point and very friendly. Shout out to Jayden for consistently making every visit a great experience. read more

Great food, awesome shisha options, chill atmosphere, and perfect service! Coals are always replaced and it happens often. Jayden offers the perfect service, has not steered me wrong on the menus, and she has a great friendly personality. 10 out of 10! read more

We ordered the hummus to start, and the food was excellent! The hookah came out quick and was delicious. Coals were changed frequently! Food came out quick and the biryani was the table favorite! Overall, and excellent experience! read more

A local institution. A great place to come and relax with family and friends, get some work done, or watch a soccer match. The happy hour deals (11-3) are hard to beat. I get a falafel sandwich and fries, and they are great together with the pickles and hummus. The servers are attentive with coals and food. An authentic cafe vibe. read more

Great food, great service, love the patio. Chasity was attentive, friendly and on top of everything!

Wow Majeed is #1 owner. Aiden make hookah better than back home and he is my valentine.

This is FAVORITE Mediterranean spot in San Antonio. Great service and the food is so tender and fresh. Great vibes inside and outside. I've been here with a huge group and a table for 2, both experiences were great. I highly recommend! read more

There aren't too many late night options for food but some of my local co-workers suggested this place. I wasn't expecting much because the other option they presented me with was Whataburger-so not exactly an abundance of options. The locals knew what they wanted but I think I needed a little more time so I made the drive over there and to order in person. I walked in and the crowd was mostly there for the shisha-they seemed to be having a great time in the covered patio. I stayed around the register while I looked for my late night meal and got the beef kabob platter with the rice. I tried to get bread but I was told that it came with. I waited a little bit but I had a large order so honestly it wasn't too long. The drive back wasn't too long so the food was still hot and fresh and I was super surprised by how good the food was for a late night establishment. The beef was spiced just right and the bread was huge, spongy and delicious-literally haven't had bread this good in 15 years. read more

Shisha Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Don't come here not expecting to pay for a drink. Couldn't even get a glass of water. Okay, maybe that's not completely strange but for me it was. The food was okay. Not great. Dolmas were loosely rolled, although their flavor was good. Cheese pizza was excellent. It was okay, but I don't think I'll be returning. read more

Shisha Cafe - 1/2 Char Grilled Chicken - very dry. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Before I started this review, this place was overall amazing and I would come here again. I ordered a chocolate milkshake. They ended up giving me a strawberry one on accident, then they gave me another chocolate milkshake no charge. The strawberry was mid. The chocolate was very chocolatey and tasted like they just put ice cream in a cup and melted it in a microwave. The milkshakes were not terrible. It is honestly up to your personal preference. I DO recommend coming here. The falafel was shmackin... it was bussin. The food here looked and tastes great. The presentation was top tier. The hookah was amazing. They kept up with the burning coals and maintained your smoking experience. AWESOME PLACE TO EAT AND PUFF ON HOOKAH. read more

Shisha Cafe - Hookah - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food is scrumptious and flammable. Service is second to none. The ambience is casual but nice. This is my go to place during the pandemic. I didn't even have to ask them for special requirements because they already knew I love love love this food. My favorite is the Greek salad and the beef kebab dinner. I can't say enough good things about this place. read more

Cool ambience and service is quick. 5/5 I tried the following : Beef shawarma 3/5 Chicken shawarma 3/5 Kunafa 3/5 Hookah 5/5 Overall 4/5 read more

Shisha Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I had a wonderful dining experience in this place. I'm a big fan of middle eastern cuisine. The lamb chops was truly and unforgettable dish. Shisha is definitely worth your visit read more

I was so happy to dine at one of my favorite restaurants in SA again. The customer service never disappoints me. Today, I was served by a handsome gentleman named Gene. He was professional, friendly, and attentive. He recommended a delicious meal for me to enjoy while I completed my tasks, and the shisha flavors he recommended were a perfect blend. It was nice to wind down my day at Shisha Cafe! Keep up the great work! Thanks, Gene! I probably spelled your name incorrectly. Lol. TaKori (KORI) read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants, the flavor is great, only bryani rice I've ever tasted that taste more of spices than rice, it is awesome! We love the fresh juices and the sandwiches that are more like wraps... my one issue is that servers never seem to be completely transparent with prices... I've had twice been told something is a little bit more, but I get charged full price... or asked what side I wanted, which turned out to not be part of the dish but it was worded as if it was... (twice).. I don't love that, but I guess it's a learning curve with this restaurant and I'll move on. My favorite thing is the closing at 1am On my way out (i did not notice walking in) I found the cherry on top of the cake, for the cat lady in me, it was a deal-maker to see they take care of the neighborhoodcats..., they have 2 cat houses for some neighbors cats and dry and wet food, even toys.. now I HAVE to bring my business to where they take care of street animals thank you for doing this read more

This was my first visit here with my friend; she highly recommended this place if you wanted authentic Afghani food. I was not disappointed! She ordered the lamb and I ordered the falafel. Delicious!! The naan was massive and the best I ever had!! On another note, our waitress was incredible! She was funny, attentive, and so kind! I hope to have her again on our next visit! Thank you for an incredible experience! read more

Shisha Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

best mediterranean food in san antonio!! the falafel, kofta, dolma and gyro are to DIE FOR!! you have to try this place!!

The food is so flavorful and delicious. The atmosphere is chill with thought put into the decor. It's an inviting spot. The service is outstanding. I've visited several times and always enjoy a delicious meal with outstanding service. This is a gem of a spot. read more

Seriously great food, friendly staff, and awewome hookah experience! Not too pricey either... worth every penny! Try the Ice tip!

Try everything!! The Zatar Pie is SO good. We often grab it to go and it's so delicious.

Very modern ambiance with a chill vibe. You're greeted to the sights of food cooked over coals as you wait to be seated. Seriously try mixed dip platter with a couple of flatbreads. You'd be surprised the amount of flavor in the dips alone. read more

Love this place! Amazing food, great hookah, and such wonderful friendly staff! We usually sit on the patio...the atmosphere is so wonderful and relaxing! We'll keep coming here forever!! Was confused about the BYOB policy...thought it was totally dry, but a group of nurses next to us were having a good ole' time with an entire cooler full of drinks. read more

Honestly, great atmosphere and reminds me of home (I'm from UAE). Very authentic and family friendly. The family is always there making sure everything is in check so their service is great. Wonderful vibes and fun to chill there. read more

I was in search for a restaurant with Lebanese food and outdoor dining yesterday and found Shisha Cafe. They have an expansive covered outdoor area. I had only quickly scanned the listing when I first found it online and had known that this is more Iraqi-style Mediterranean cuisine. I started out with the rainbow smoothie which was fresh watermelon, banana and mango juices. So refreshing! My husband had the melon juice which was from a honey dew melon. The Mix Dip Plate was a great sampler plate with Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Iraqi Eggplant Salad, Jajeek and Labneh but I wanted to try Toom and changed out the Labneh for it. After trying this food, I feel that all the other Mediterranean food I had before didn't seem as authentic or flavorful as this. My Lebanese mentor used to make Jajeek and this tasted just like her homemade version! I was a little worried with more food to come because I was semi-full already with the Mix Dip Plate. I had ordered the Lamb Tikka sandwich and my husband ordered the Chargrilled Chicken. He really wanted to try the Grilled Fish (Iraqi Magoof) but need a 3-hour notice on that one. I had a bite of the Lamb Tikka and it was tender and such flavor! It was not small at all as I had expected. More food to enjoy later. My husband enjoyed the Chargrilled Chicken but it was slightly on the dry side. I had the chicken skin so that was tasty. I save some room to taste test their desserts so we tried the Baklava, Basbousa (coconut cake), and Halawa Dihiniyya (Iraqi fudge). Everything was delicious! The Baklava was so flaky. There was so much dessert that we ended up taking the rest home too. We realized after the fact that we should've ordered tea to go with our desserts. Next time! Erica was a great server who patiently answered all my questions! This place is the real deal and is the best kept secret for authentic Mediterranean food! Shisha Cafe is also known for their hookah. Kababchi Grill next door is the same food, indoor seating only and doesn't allow the hookah. Everything is halal here which is based on how food is prepared. No alcohol is served here or allowed on the premises. Honestly, I hadn't missed it with all the great food, drinks and flavors! read more

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