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Yafa Cafe

4.7 (170 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Tiffany L.

This cafe has surprisingly a lot of seating! I didn't expect there to be a whole back section too and it was spacious. I saw people studying there so seems like the staff doesn't rush you. We tried the sujuk platter $15, fried halloumi $9, lamb stew $17, matcha latte and ali palmer. what's interesting for the drinks is that the menu shows the "starts at" but doesn't give you the price for the larger size so we didn't know there was a larger size until ordering. The food was good tho! The ali palmer was light, refreshing and not too sweet! I'd def come back and try the other food and drink items.

Riz Bowl
Zoe D.

I've been seeing this spot on Uber Eats for ages, but I've never gotten to try it. My mom and I came here for a quick lunch today, and it was nothing short of delicious! It's the kind of place you go up to the counter to order, but if you're eating in, they'll bring the food right to your table. The staff was friendly, and we got our food very promptly. We both got the Riz Bowl, which was packed full of veggies and spices. It reminded me a lot of Moroccan food. It comes with a side salad, basmati rice, and a spicy green sauce that you can top everything off with. The rice was just as flavorful as the meal itself. I also got an iced matcha latte, which was the perfect day to cool down. I will definitely be coming back!

Grilled Halloumi
Kristi C.

The best coffee and food! Nicest staff! I forgot the name of my coffee but it was one with cardamom in it and it was absolutely lovely. The grilled halloumi and fig sandwich was also great and generous size. Plus have to love their solidarity with Palestine worth being a staple spot for sure! Great to work, solo dine, or chat with friends

The menu from Yafa Cafe in Brooklyn offers coffee, tea, espresso, and cold drinks, with options like matcha latte, chai, and mango lassi.
Sharika M.

Plenty of seating in the back! The wall art is phenomenal! The bathroom was also very clean and accessible. Adeni Chai - perfect, no further comments Masala Chai - was a bit too sweet Fried Chicken Burger - seasoned with Yemeni Hawaij, topped with a brussel sprout coleslaw, pickles and our homemade plum chipotle sauce served on a brioche bun with a side of hand cut Zaatar Fries 5/5 The brussel sprout coleslaw was so unique and the plum chipotle sauce is a master piece. The fries were under-salted though. It's great to have such an extensive savory menu at a cafe! I want to go back and try the chicken and waffles, fig and cheese toast, B.A.T, lamb haneeth sandwich.

Christian E.

The fig sandwich? AWESOME. Service? Awesome. Pistachio latte? AWESOME. Great vibes in a quaint cafe.

Cardamom Brown Sugar Latte - A black ceramic cup filled with a coffee beverage featuring foam on top is placed on a matching saucer on a wooden table in a cafe setting.
Olga H.

Interesting coffee and good eats. I got the yemeni breakfast and brown sugar cardamom latte. The breakfast was pretty substantial - I was unable to finish it. It comes with beans, cheese, olives, scrambled eggs and a delicious traditional flatbread. They did not skimp on the bread. There are a few high tops and small tables. I doubt I will return to this part of brooklyn but I would if I could. My latte was amazing.

Flat white with oat milk
Roxanne O.

A nice little coffee shop with both prepared foods and baked goods. They even have their own roasted beans for purchase. There's a good amount of seating, so I was able to have my coffee and a toast to stay. I ordered a flat white with oat milk and a fig toast, totaling around $17.50. The flat white was a bit thin, and the toast was a bit small for the price. The toast had both fresh and dried figs but definitely more dried. I wish it had more fresh figs, as the honey topping was a bit too sweet. Both were still good overall, but pricey for what it was.

Yafa Fried Chicken Sandwich
Gab G.

Coffee shop with food? Yes! Yafa is a chill cafe with tons of seating (front and back room). My boyfriend and I came around lunchtime and shared the fried chicken sandwich, which was incredible. As for drinks, I liked the cardamom brown sugar latte, and the tahini chai latte was even better! Definitely recommended for a great option in the area.

Turkey B.A.T (Bacon, Arugula, Tomato)
Angela C.

This review is solely for delivery. Hubby and I wanted a lazy Saturday morning with some good eats. Queue to finding Yafa Cafe as a recommended breakfast spot on GrubHub and we both finished our meal super impressed. The coffee/tea selection is fun featuring options like a maple latte and tahini vanilla chai. I opted for the pistachio cardamom cappuccino and it was solid - not too sweet and pretty tasty! I got the BAT breakfast sandwich and added an egg. Guys, it was delicious. The sourdough was crispy and oily - the turkey bacon wasn't store bought turkey bacon, it was like no other turkey bacon I've tasted. My husband opted for the lamb poutine and loved it. Gotta say - I'm pleasantly surprised by this cafe and will def be ordering from here again.

Lamb Poutine before the lamb
M T.

I finally got around to checking this place out and ordered the ($14) lamb poutine for lunch. It was a good amount of food and tasted pretty good even though the lamb was a little dry. I did notice they had a good selection of pastries that I'll give a try next time.

A burger with fries on a gray plate and a sandwich with fries on a white plate are served on a wooden table.
Timson T.

Food was great and the staff were very friendly! Definitely checkout the back for more space!

Anisa S.

Absolutely loved being here!! The stay was pleasant and the iced caramel latte was delicious!! I also tried their matcha lemon bar and it was super yummy!! They support Palestine and I do too as a Palestinian myself The only tip id leave is that it's a small location so not many seats but everything else was great!! They have a secondary location near the garment district in Manhattan!!

Lamb Haneeth Sandwich
Anna S.

Nice cafe where you can catch up with friends or catch up on some work. They have more seating areas in the back of the room. There's even a big communal table at the back as well if you're work on a group project or catching up with a large group of friends. When I was there, there were a lot of people just doing work with their laptop. I ordered the chicken sandwich and my friend got the lamb sandwich. The chicken sandwich reminded me of katsu where they thinly pound the chicken meat. The sauces and the slaw is a good addition. However, I don't think I like pounded chicken in a sandwich. I rather have a thick juicy and crispy chicken. The lamb burger seasoning was good but it was missing some pickled vegetable to lightening up the richness. Overall liked the ambiance and staff were friendly. Wasn't that impressed with the food.

A fried chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and sauce in a bun, served with seasoned fries on a white plate.

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Yafa Cafe - cafes - Updated May 2026

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