Qahwah House
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Qahwah House

5238 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL

★★★★4.4(944 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Yemeni coffee house lives up to its name with an intoxicating atmosphere anchored by the aroma of traditional Adeni Chai and thoughtfully crafted specialty drinks like their celebrated pistachio latte. The beautifully decorated space strikes that rare balance of feeling both authentically cultural and invitingly cozy, making it perfect for lingering over a cup and fresh pastries like their honeycomb bread or rose cake. Whether you're stumbling upon it by accident or seeking it out deliberately, Qahwah House delivers consistently excellent, well-balanced coffee in a setting that honors its heritage while welcoming everyone through the door.

What to expect

PastriesTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksSignature drinksFamily friendlySlow sitMeetings

Google Reviews

Marina B.
★★★★★2 months ago

A new place for me that I accidentally found on Google Maps. It looked interesting in the photos, but in real life it’s even more beautiful. A very nicely decorated place with great taste and attention to detail. I went with my friends for an afternoon coffee. We all ordered different types of coffee, and every single one was excellent. Unlike chain coffee shops where everything comes in paper cups, here you actually get a real cup, which I really appreciated. My friends also ordered spinach pie and said they hadn’t had such a good one in a long time. The guys who work there are very kind and pleasant. Overall, everything was truly wonderful. I would definitely recommend everyone to visit this place!

Nikita Tungar
★★★★★4 months ago

Visited Qawah Coffee House and had a lovely experience. We tried the honeycomb bread, and it was delicious soft, fresh, and perfectly sweet, pairing really well with the coffee. The ambiance is cozy and relaxing, making it a great place to sit back and enjoy quality coffee and treats. Definitely a nice spot to visit.

Nat Naz
★★★★★4 months ago

Ghahveh Khaneh in farsi translates to coffee house and we found this Yemeni coffee house by just driving around. Upon entering the establishment, you will be greeted by a great smell of Adeni Chai. Very pleasant staff and delicious pastries.

Alexey Ivanin
★★★★★5 months ago

Qahwah House Coffee in Skokie is a great spot with consistently delicious coffee, just like their other locations in bigger and mid-sized cities. The flavors are rich and well balanced, and you can really taste the quality in each drink. Mofawar is my favorite among their coffee options, and I enjoyed it so much that I also ordered a half-pound bag of their coffee beans to take home. The atmosphere inside is warm and inviting, with a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to sit down and enjoy your drink without feeling rushed. The décor is clean and simple, and the staff were friendly, efficient, and attentive. Overall, this location delivers the same high-quality experience the brand is known for, making it a reliable and enjoyable place to stop for great coffee.

Sky Jonze
★★★★★7 months ago

Beautiful cafe with lots of seating and excellent service. Drinks are phenomenal (purchased the pistachio latte and lemonade) and pastries (selected a lemon cake and rose cake) were amazing.

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