Sana’a Cafe

Sana’a Cafe

22621 Lake Forest Dr, Irvine, CA

★★★★★4.7(439 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This cozy Yemeni cafe has earned a devoted following for its thoughtfully spiced coffees that consistently feature warming cardamom, clove, and cinnamon notes, paired with exceptional house-made desserts like their standout knafeh and honeycomb cake. The baristas genuinely go the extra mile with recommendations and personable service that keeps customers coming back year after year, making it feel less like a coffee run and more like visiting friends who happen to make exceptional drinks.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

MeetingsFamily friendlyMatcha & teaLight foodTraditional drinksParkingPastriesSpecialty drinksSlow sitSignature drinks

Google Reviews

Bob Fang
★★★★★2 months ago

Lots of delicious food and the desserts are amazing. Came for the first snacks and coffee and pistachio latte. The crew was super helpful and kind giving recommendations and replacing one of our orders. The place is located in a shopping center next to a wing stop. I’d recommend…

Ruud Noordzij
★★★★★3 months ago

Fantastic! We are picky coffee drinkers and this place has delivered over a couple of years now. The fact that there is always a cardamom, clove and cinnamon component is a huge bonus. We had the knafeh once again and the nutty flavors definitely were on top on anything else. No…

J H
★★★★★4 months ago

Hands down one of the BEST coffee spots in Lake Forest! Sanaa Cafe absolutely kills it every single time. The baristas are beyond amazing, insanely friendly, welcoming, and genuinely some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. They remember customers, take their time with each…

James Lin
★★★★4 months ago

**4.4/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ Sana's Cafe Lake Forest: Cozy Chai & Honeycomb Cake Stop** Tucked in a quiet Lake Forest plaza off Bake Parkway, **Sana's Cafe** is the perfect fast-casual spot when you need a quick caffeine or sweet fix without the corporate feel ☕🍰. The **convenient…

Sam Hosein
★★★★★4 months ago

Cozy Yemeni Cafe with excellent tea and coffee plus lots of yummy bakery items. Located in a large strip mall with a great corner location. The restaurant has plenty of indoor seating. Additionally, there's patio seating area. Unfortunately, it was raining the day we visited. …

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