Qaalii's Cafe
41 Halsey St, Newark, NJ
Crema's Take
“Qaalii's Cafe brings a warm, Turkish-inspired sanctuary to Newark with standout signature drinks like their rich and perfectly balanced pistachio latte that's earned genuine 10/10 praise from regulars. Beyond excellent coffee, you'll find a thoughtfully curated menu featuring halal pastries and creative options like matcha tea and Dubai chocolate cake, all served by genuinely helpful staff in a family-friendly space that's become a true community gathering spot for the neighborhood.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Tanisha’s pistachio latte is a 10/10 amazing ; and Rakel had amazing customer service. Definitely a 10/10 place to enjoy. I was not the happiest camper but the young ladies were very helpful. Dragonfruit refresher 10/10 Tanisha is the girl to make it happen !
We visited Qaaliis in Newark, NJ on a beautifully warm Fall night and had such a wonderful experience! The hot pistachio latte was absolutely delicious rich and perfectly balanced. The baklava was honestly one of the best we’ve ever had, flakey, fresh, and full of flavor. My…
100% Halal! I had the spinach walnut pastry, dubai chocolate cake and the hot latte. The latte was delicious. The pastry was mid and the Dubai chocolate cake was warmed up but still cold and also tasted old and burnt. It is a very cute spot and clean bathroom, give it a visit!
Ive become a regular at Qaalis-its so nice to have a proper coffee shop in Newark! The espresso is strong and they have a diverse menu. However it’s clear they are still figuring things out. Staff still needs proper training- there have been multiple issues. On one occasion, the…
Nice spot in Newark. Parking is limited but most people tend to come from the schools around or the bookstore across the street. Nice atmosphere here very Turkish inspired. The chai was pretty good but I have yet to try to coffee. I'll be back to check it out and try the…
Crema Reviews
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