Crema's Take
“Qahwah House serves traditional Yemeni and Middle Eastern coffees that taste nothing like what you'll find elsewhere—think cardamom-spiced Jubani and complex Adeni Chai that reward slow sipping—though consistency issues and occasional weak execution suggest you're paying for ambition more than reliability. The beautifully designed space draws crowds, which means Saturday afternoons are loud and you might feel rushed despite the "slow sit" vibe the shop seems to promise. If you're adventurous enough to explore beyond standard specialty coffee and can overlook occasional missteps, it's worth a trip to Astoria for something genuinely different.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. Slow-sit spot. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →VERY DISAPPOINTED! I paid the same price as always for Khaliat Almahl, but this time they gave me a much smaller portion (see photo). When I pointed it out, they tried to convince me that the smaller one is what I’m “supposed to get.” I’ve been coming here for a years and…
Lovely coffee shop with friendly staff and a nice atmosphere! I had a chocolate croissant and an Iced Adeni Chai. The barista asked me if I wanted sugar and I said “a little,” and while it was delicious enough regardless, I should’ve gone with the standard amount of sugar haha!…
It has become my favorite place to go for coffee in Astoria. My go-to coffee is Jubani - medium, light roast coffee, and coffee husks with cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. I usually get it with honey instead of sugar. I typically like spiced flavor teas and coffee; thus, I end up…
Place was packed and pretty loud for a lazy Saturday afternoon. Interior is very well designed. Adani chai was recommended by the person at the register and it was OK Refresher was way better than the Dunkin and Starbux. Honey comb bread was good. Careful with the tea it is…
I ordered the Yemeni iced latte, but I think the taste is something that people might have different opinions about. To me, it felt quite weak. If you enjoy a richer, stronger coffee, this might not be very satisfying. With the latte, I could barely taste the coffee itself. For…
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