Gahwa Café
Harbor village plaza, Jacksonville, FL
Crema's Take
“Gahwa Café brings Middle Eastern hospitality and coffee culture to Jacksonville with an uncommonly thoughtful atmosphere that makes you want to linger for hours. Their Turkish sand coffee and specialty drinks pair perfectly with housemade pastries and savory mezze, and the solo owner somehow manages genuinely warm service despite handling everything themselves. This is the rare spot that works equally well for a solo laptop session, family outing, or date night because the vibe is just that welcoming.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We visited Gahwa Cafe over the weekend with our kids, and it was truly a great experience from start to finish. The ambiance is incredibly cool and unique — it honestly felt like we had stepped into a completely different world, not just another spot in Jacksonville. We ordered…
My fiancé chose this place for a random date and I was really glad he did. From the photos from others on Yelp it looked like a place to unwind and relax so I couldn't wait. The photos didn't lie. This place is nicely tucked away from the Atlantic and San Pablo craziness.…
Food was quite delicious. There are gluten free items on the menu, though not marked. The owner was educated though and able to let me know what is gluten free. I had the falafel and grape leaves. The Turkish coffee is fantastic! Portions are more like apps so good for tapas…
I was excited to try this small café after reading all of the highly rated reviews. Unfortunately, the food that I ordered was not that great. I got the falafel and hummus, the portion size was very small, especially for the price. After tasting it, I realized it was reheated in…
The man at the front works there by himself but still offered phenomenal service and was very welcoming. The atmosphere was very beautiful inside and was relaxing. We ordered Turkish sand coffee, strawberry kiwi smoothie, Turkish pizza, and a lamb shawarma platter. The coffee…
Crema Reviews
You might also like
Round Bird Coffee Shop
★ 4.6 (348)
Round Bird is a coffee purist's sanctuary where proper ceramic mugs and…
Aroma Corner
★ 4.7 (572)
Aroma Corner is a beloved Jacksonville institution that mastered the art of…
Southern Grounds & Co.
★ 4.6 (1,487)
Southern Grounds is a welcoming San Marco staple where serious espresso…
Frozen Fusion
★ 4.9 (60)
Frozen Fusion is a whimsical locally-owned café where the owner-chef's passion…