I was recently looking for a Hookah place in austin - and heard this was a great establishment to come check out (as they also double as a coffee bar and great WFH place). For the parking, it was very crowded, as there is only about 8-10 spots! I'd suggest either finding street parking, or trying your luck to find a spot in the parking lot (if you have a truck - it'll be a tight fit!) The hookah experience itself was nice, but I do wish the furniture was maintained a little bit (burn marks in couches, blemishes to table, etc.) to make the whole experience better! Other than that, I would definitely come back to enjoy some of their coffee as well next time! read more

Arab Cowboy Cafe & Hookah Lounge - Blueberry (I believe) Hookah - Hookah Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you like hookah in an environment where you can hear yourself think this is your place. If you like real shisha that hits this is your spot. read more

Arab Cowboy Cafe & Hookah Lounge - Hookah Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

this place is cool and laid back and the hookah is affordable and you can actually taste the shish! will be back! friendly staff as well!

One of my favorite spots to chill. From the staff to the regulars that frequent it, it's really become one of my go-to spots and I'd highly recommend if you're near campus and wanting to vibe with some mature people out of the fray of other late night options as they always respect however private or social of an experience you're trying to have while you're there read more

Hookah was good, place was spacious and had lots of seating options. Was it a little run down? Sure. But who cares. It's a calm space with good vibes. The "goth girl" was perfectly lovely, idk what that other reviewer is talking about. Goth Queen worked hard and swiftly! She was attentive as heck, thanks girl read more

Had to update my review. This place has gotten much better since I first started coming here. The quality of the hookah has risen very much. Also they have so many different unique flavors here and the people who work here are so interesting... this might be my favorite hookah lounge. Crazy how much better they have gotten before they was so ordinary. read more

Been going here since undergrad. Service is super slow and the gothic girl always has an attitude.

Good enough place with a major Con: ventilation not good so you and your clothes will stink big time after spending some time inside. Pros: - close to downtown - laid back - good music selection instead of loud noisy music - service - charcoal options - good selection of flavors If you're craving some Hookah, it's close to downtown and don't mind the smell, this is your place. read more

Great staff with knowledgeable insight on what they serve. Bubbling noise can get a little annoying but nothing a pair of headphones can't fix if you need to focus. read more

Very chill vibes and reasonable price. The clerk was friendly and service was fast. However, the furnitures were very old and was uncomfortable, especially the couches. The space either need filled with more furniture or divided so that it doesn't feel so empty. That being said, because of the chill vibes and how easy going it is, I could see regulars coming here frequently. Also saw a few people working/studying so that's nice. read more

Nice little joint. Hookah flavors are made strong and place is not so crowded. The decorations and lounge area makes it very chill and relaxing. The first time we went, we had a good experience with a nice staff member. She explained the flavors well, made conversation and was friendly. The next few times we went, we had not so friendly staff. We asked her to place the hookah on the ground instead of up high on the round table. She simply said that it won't reach, left it and walked away. It was a round table and we have this arrangement regularly when we share with our friends, whether on a round table for regular patio 4 x 4 table. It's better so that the wind won't blow charcoal into our faces and prevents accidents. Later we asked for a switch out to natural coals instead and the response was that she can't now, we should've asked for them at the beginning, the bowl is not meant for natural coals. Again, we've never had this problem or response from any other hookah bars before. The parking lot is extremely tight, and when it gets busy it becomes difficult to get out of. Consider the place all compact car parking and risky for car scratches. If you're shopping for a good hookah bar, go to my Kasbah review. Kasbah has the best, professional staff, high quality hookah and Halal Bros - one of the best late night food joints Austin. read more

Arab Cowboy Cafe & Hookah Lounge - This little corner was nice and warm next to a hearing air vent. Nice decor. Open layout, not cramped like some other hookah bars. - Hookah Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came to visit Austin, and I wanted to try out this hookah lounge. The moment I go in the receptionist gave me a horrible attitude and when I ask for her name she says I don't have one. When her co worker comes by she says yeah don't give me that look. Dear business owners, I own and operate a hookah lounge myself and these two girls are bringing your business down, they have a horrible attitude and they're not welcoming. If there was a way to give a zero star I would have done so. Advise: teach them how to do the job right, and not give customers an attitude, over 200 people are moving to Austin on the daily. And hookah lounges are a targeted place for visitors especially from the Middle East. Your employees should learn how to make their customers feel more welcoming and on another note, keep the mask on when talking to customers. Expect an owners reply. Thanks read more

Chilled out vibes and amazing hookah with a wide variety of flavors to select from. I love the paan flavor combos and if you are into that give it a go you won't regret it read more

Very rude girl working at the counter on Sunday night. The blonde girl and the girl with the cool tats that work during the day are super awesome and nice but this girl has a crappy attitude. Cut me off while I was trying order and acted like a high schooler when she was clearly not one. Didn't tip her because of her poor attitude and she loudly says "thank you!" Whoever posted about a rude girl in the previous few comments is probably talking about the same one. "You're welcome" for no tip! But I'll continue to gladly tip the day shift girls 100% of the bill read more

This is my favorite hookah lounge in central Austin! They have lots of flavors and put ice inside a part of the hookah underneath the bowl, keeping the smoke cool and refreshing. I love the variety in seating options and layout of the building. There are tables outside (front and back patio) and a mix of tables and couches inside. Very comfortable place to work and study and also great for relaxing or meeting up with friends. The staff are hookah experts and consistently come around to swap out the charcoal. Since COVID they began using disposable hoses. Windows are often cracked open so there is good air circulation and the rooms do not get stuffy or fill with smoke. Smoking age in Texas is 21 years old. They allow BYOB for a small fee. Lastly they don't serve food but have lots of drink options and flavors of hot tea. read more

Got a coffee right before they were closing and the hostess was very gracious and helped me make the right choice! The latte was good :) read more

Arab Cowboy Cafe & Hookah Lounge - Hookah Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Our favourite hangout spot in Austin. I Travel to Austin a lot and always make it a point to visit. The vibe is super cool and the selection of flavors is great. Definitely recommend. read more

Hands down my favorite hookah bar in Austin. The staff is friendly, caring, and never slacks on bringing you new coals. The owner has perfected the art of training his team - the bowls have flavor through the end and the smoke is thick (we all know thats important) all this mixed with the atmosphere and music makes it worth your money. You get to go out without feeling like you're at a frat party but not feel like you're at a library. It's the perfect balance to socialize or play on your computer (even study!) Their flavor selections are on point and the house tea - always get it, if you can! read more

This place is cool and just walking distance from UT. The hookah flavor was strong and smoked well. The owner and employees were nice. Didn't get to try their drinks but the reason for my 4 star is because they didn't offer any snacks. At all. I was starving hoping I could buy a candy bar or bag of chips but at least I know for next time. Thanks for being a cool spot to hang out and get some work done. read more

Just paid 23 for a hookah, thinking they were closing at normal business hours. The lady informs me as she brings the hookah, "just a heads up, we're closing at one tonight." I said, "I wish I had known that before I paid for a hookah, that's only 30 minutes." Her only response was "yeah you're welcome." A heads up-is before I pay. Not after I spent 23 dollars to smoke for thirty minutes, that could've let me smoke at home for the week. I just ran out of tobacco at home and smoke shops were closed. So I won't be coming back. And yes, I literally made an account to post this bc I'm big on my money and time and this a waste of both, especially with the horrible attitude. read more

First time customers and everyone was so hospitable!! Lots of different seating areas and quality hookah in general (-:

Staff was helpful and attended to the swapping out of the coal. Only recommendation I would have is to dim lights more to where it's more of a relaxed environment vs being well lit. read more

This is my first hookah lounge I went which had a small parking lot. So my experience and my review might be taken with a grain of salt. I obviously haven't done hookah before and the girl behind the counter was very patient with me and my friends. She gave us the tobacco with had the least amount of nicotine but had flavor. The tobacco had an easy taste when you smoked it and the flavor was blueberry. The employees were attentive and came around often to see if our hookah was properly lit. The inside was very relaxing with couches and lounge chairs where it was easy to sit back and hang out with friends. read more

Arab Cowboy, I wanted to like you but I was disappointed. So I knew going into this place that parking was a nightmare, but goodness I thought I saw an empty space, nope...it was someone who double parked into a space, ugh so awkwardly I had to reverse back out onto 24th and park at the bicycle shop across the street. So whoever you are, if you're reading this, it's advisable to park at the bicycle shop after business hours. So my small group (3 of us) go to the back patio, are served water, and place our order for hookah. Btw, hookah for one flavor is $15.99... more than saya redline and maybe kasbah. Seriously, I am not a pushy person but we received our hookah 15mins later. Why? The coal wasn't placed on right so we asked for someone to fix it, we're told that they would be right out to fix it. Nope 10 mins go by and finally we get someone to fix the coal. The fan was spraying mist that was getting my friends hair wet, she asked for the mist to be turned off and the patron there said that we could move if we liked, alright so we moved although we liked our table. I am not sure but the overall experience was just eh. I guess having to wait so long for someone to help us and not only that but our server gave us two tips not three... Hopefully you fellow Yelpers have a better time at Arab Cowboy. read more

I went to this place since it was the only place open early for hookah. The 3-7 happy hour deal is awesome. I dunno about Aly's experience, but most of the hookah places I've been have been more than or equal to the 16.99 price that they charge normally. Not to mention, most places use foil too... although I'm sad that Aly's service sucked, but my service was awesome! There was a girl who resembled a blond Emma Stone. Totally cute. The staff were very nice to us and came by to give us another coal as we were dimming down. The hookahs themselves, I thought, were really good. They put ice under the tobacco, not in the water, which gave the smoke a nice cool feel. The decor was actually pretty chill. In fact, most of the furniture was chill and relaxing. I am sure that once it gets busy, it can be kinda annoying trying to find a good spot because most of the seating areas are spaced out for comfort. That is a nice thing, but I feel like the amount of seating is low. But that is not a bad thing... just if it's crowded. They also have their own parking! so that's very awesome. You don't have to try to snag west campus parking. That shit sucks yo. Oh btw, 4 people = 1 hookah. So you may wanna remember that. Kinda reminds me of the old Kasbah...without assholes. read more

Really like the vibe of this place. They have a great selection of tobacco flavors and they use pretty good coals. They also have a person that will change your coals when they start burning out. The hookah hits pretty well and does not get hot. Despite the no outside food or drink they have a one time charge of a $2.50 per person for BYOB drinks. The place itself is really roomy and keeps it from being really smoky, but not in a bad way, mind you! it smells great. I appreciated the good music that was playing in the PA as well as the really clean and roomy bathrooms. I will say that they do have a limited number of parking spots so get there early if you are planning on driving and staying there a while. read more

I came to this place only expecting a simply hookah but got soo much more. The atmosphere is soo relaxing. There are tons of couches and the music is great. The staff is friendly and very good on changing out the coals. I think the best way to some this place up is like a star bucks that serves hookah. My only dislike about this place is the price. However, I enjoyed it soo much I would gladly pay it again. read more

Great spot, with good hours. They also offer regular coals (not instalights). Comfy seating and good music. Pro tip: be careful pulling in the driveway, it's steep. read more

I'm a regular at Arab Cowboy and always came here several times a week to get my hookah fix. The atmosphere was pretty chill, and the staff are all great people. Recently Arab Cowboy has renovated to serve alcohol and food, but you can no longer hookah indoors. I was a fan of the remodeling, but I was unaware that I wouldn't be allowed to hookah indoors now. It's too hot in Texas for me to hookah outdoors. Usually I came here during happy hour, but it's not really an option for me anymore because 3pm-7pm is too hot to hookah outdoors. Other than that, the food and alcohol are great. BTW parking is a nightmare here read more

The atmosphere was nice. The hookah was what I would have expected. Pretty good. The staff was rude. I worked in restaurant/food service for many years and I would never have treated any of my customers with the amount of attitude that I was faced with at Arab Cowboy. In the future, I'll go elsewhere and I would advise you to do the same. read more

I hate to give this place a 3, but since they got their liquor license, you can only smoke outside! It's fucking hot out there! The whole mood is a bit ruined when you are forced to sit in clothes drenched in your own sweat thanks to our 103 degree Texas summer. It's a shame because the shisha is very good. They have a molasses based and honey/molasses based tobacco - the choice is yours. I prefer the honey/molasses because it is completely washed and cleaner. It's always smooth. Hookahs are large, ornate, and clean. Mouth pieces are not the cheap cone type, but the duck bill type made with thick plastic. Just tried their food yesterday, and it's pretty limited. They have.. grilled cheese sandwiches? For $5 you get a normal sized grilled cheese with meat or w/e you order inside and chips or tomato soup. Sandwiches taste alright, but they're small. Soup is straight up the tomato sauce from Chef Boy RD. They also have some skee ball machines in there now... might as well put a sign outside saying "HEY FRAT BRO DUDES, YOU CAN MAKE A LOT OF NOISE HERE TOO!" read more

They do a good job here. Hookahs are very clean. Service is friendly. Really cool mouthpieces. Unbeatable ambience. Nice variety of flavors. BYOB allowed (small surcharge). Quiet crowd. Chill (non-invasive) background music. Prices moderate ($18 to smoke a Starbuzz). read more

Super awesome spot to visit! Hookah is great, I got the coco jumbo mint and it's very smooth. Bowl has lasted me awhile and I just got a French press coffee! The coffee is chill wish there was more to snack on but the atmosphere is super chill and it's a cozy spot to post up on a rainy day or any day really! read more

Very nice place just outside UT. I had to finish daily paperwork & other items on the dread list. Decided a Hookah / Shisha was the right thing to aid in finishing. Very chilled place w/ a large selection. Free wifi an comfortable environment. The staff was friendly & checked coals regularly. read more

I have the feeling that it's hard to go wrong with a hookah bar. You have chairs and people come to smoke. Fortunately, this place seems to pride themselves in getting the comfiest chairs in town. This certainly made the whole experience more enjoyable than having to sit in normal hard chairs. Also, the location is convenient in which you can engage in people watching, mostly college kids. Unfortunately, this place was terrible understaffed. There was only one person running around trying to please everyone. I'm not sure if they were just caught off guard with the number of people there but the service was lacking. Nonetheless, if you are looking for a nice atmosphere to go enjoy with your friends, this place will do. read more

This place is very secluded from the rest of Guadalupe (which always seems to have many people) making this a good place to go if you don't want to be packed in a room with others or worse, outside on a hot summer day. Their service was excellent (compared to Kasbah Hookah Lounge). They changed our coal frequently and you get a a free beverage upon paying at the cashier (if that means anything). If you'd like to get a good place (like a nice couch) I'd suggest getting their around 9. That's when people start getting there. Overall it's a great place if you don't want to go to an overcrowded place and a private time with your buds. read more

I would give it a 5 but the cashier was super super NOT into helping us. A guy (he was reasonably cute) came in with a pack of beer (the place is BYOB) and she talked over us to talk to him. Not cool. Her name was Anna in case anyone from Arab Cowboy reads this... It's not that she's not nice or anything but she's just got outta whack priorities. LOL read more

Arab Cowboy Cafe & Hookah Lounge - I love this place!!! - Hookah Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Usually hookah places are dark and dinghy. I love the windows and the sunlight of this place. The service is always consistent, polite and quick. The hookah is smooth and does not die quickly. They keep changing coals very 5-10 mins up to 4-5 times. It's my comfort spot where I get my good ideas. read more

A little pricey but good atmosphere and comfortable couches. They will charge you $2.50 per person to store your beer in their fridge. I used to love this place until they refused to serve me one night when I came with a friend who had a couple of drinks. That is the night they lost my business. read more

To start off, this place is like a Starbucks with hookahs. It's overly sanitized and sterile. It has no life in it. The hookahs are way overpriced for how horrible they smoke (the bowls are SO tiny) and they have no life in them whatsoever. The seating is completely awkward in there. You either sit on horrible steel bar seats, or on the sectional couch where other people don't want to sit with you because "stranger danger". The outside seating is a joke as well- picnic tables. You have to get there way early to get a good seat, and spend tons of money to keep the night going. Aside from that, the hookahs just aren't very good. The bowl like I said is so tiny, and the flavor is gone so fast because of the quick lights burning out the bowl immediately. For an $18 hookah, I'd expect for the bowl to be a nice sized Egyptian and for me to be able to smoke for at least 2 hours, not 1. read more