Qahwa Time
2440 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Crema's Take
“This Berkeley gem specializes in exceptional Yemeni coffees that showcase authentic, rich flavors you won't find elsewhere, with their daily on-site roasting ensuring every cup of drip coffee tastes beautifully smooth. The warm, cozy atmosphere with thoughtful lighting makes it perfect for lingering with friends over one of their creative specialty drinks and delicious pastries, and the genuinely kind staff elevate the whole experience into something genuinely special. If you're a coffee lover who values both quality beans and a place to actually settle in, especially if you're a night owl, their late hours until 11pm make it an ideal refuge.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Amazing drink selections and desserts are just super delicious! The staff are the best. Clean with great atmosphere.
Amazing experience from start to finish. The Yemeni Mokha coffee here is on another level rich, smooth, and full of authentic flavor you don’t find everywhere. You can tell the beans are high quality and brewed with care. The atmosphere is very welcoming, clean, and relaxing, perfect for sitting down or grabbing a cup to go. Staff are friendly, respectful, and know their coffee well. This is the kind of place you keep coming back to. If you appreciate real coffee and great vibes, this spot is a must. Highly recommended!
Extremely excited to have found this wonderful spot! The lights outside and inside create a warm relaxing atmosphere. They’re open until 11pm 🙀 The staff are incredibly nice and make delicious drinks! We had a caramel macchiato, vanilla frappuccino, blueberry cinnamon roll and baklava. Everything was gone in seconds. Will be coming back all the time….
Very good coffee, tried the Yemeni Traditional (black coffee with spices) and a free taste of the drip coffee. They roast their beans every day on site for the drip. It tasted very smooth. The space has plenty of seating and very friendly service.
Beautiful design very cozy atmosphere coffee is on point. Nice place to just sit with friends and family clean and fast.
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