Qahwah House
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Qahwah House

13 Carmine St, New York, NY

★★★★★4.7(890 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Qahwah House is a vibrant gathering spot where traditional Yemeni specialties shine, from their celebrated honeycomb pastries and flaky sabaya drizzled with honey to a powerfully aromatic black tea with milk that locals swear by. The warm, lively atmosphere draws everyone from families to coffee enthusiasts, though arrive early or embrace the delightful chaos of a crowded room filled with people discovering why this place has earned near-perfect ratings. Beyond the coffee, it's the authenticity of their drinks and pastries—including an adeni chai that tastes like home—that keeps visitors returning for both the flavors and the genuine sense of community.

What to expect

Family friendlyMeetingsTraditional drinksMatcha & teaPastriesSlow sitSignature drinksSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Sukhrob Golibboev
★★★★★3 months ago

If I had the chance to rate this place 10 stars I’d do it without any hesitation. Best coffee tea and honeycomb pastry. Great environment, excellent service and the people are the best. As they say in their menu “our house your house”. It really feels like a house.

Abigail Perez
★★★★★3 months ago

Super lively, really liked the place! As a chocolate lover, safe to say they serve delicious chocolate treats. I went in the evening on a Sunday & while it was snowing, and I was surprised to see how full & loud it was! Took me around 10 minutes to get a table. Staff was super sweet as well, would recommend!

Olga NYC
★★★★★3 months ago

I’ve visited this café several times and really enjoy it. The Yemeni honeycomb bread and sabaya are delicious—the sabaya has thin, flaky layers drizzled with honey, though I’d personally prefer fewer sesame seeds. The cappuccino is great, made with organic, medium-roast beans. The café has a warm, community feel and offers something different from mainstream coffee shops. Service is friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Downsides: it can be hard to find a seat since it’s almost always crowded, and the music can be a bit loud at times.

Aigerim
★★★★★3 months ago

Their black tea with milk is incredibly strong, and I absolutely love it, just be careful you might stay up late. However, the cheese bread was a bit hard, as if it wasn’t freshly baked.

Raja Chandra
★★★★4 months ago

Good experience if you can get a table to sit. It can get very crowded and loud especially with the social media crazy. Tried their adeni chai which tastes like something you would make at home - would recommend asking them to add ginger. Small pot is good enough for 3-4 people and I felt the price is very reasonable/great (only 10$ - compared that to a Starbucks drink in NYC!). Adeni chai - 4/5. If you can bear the noise, perfect to sip through while working on your laptop for a couple of hours. Honey bun/Khalifa Alnahl - 3/5. We personally didn't like the strong honey taste. A good one time experience.

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