I found this hookah bar on Yelp because I was getting bored of the ones in the Southside area. Our party of 4 came a bit early on a Sunday so it was pretty empty. However, there were tv's playing the Steelers game and we were served immediately. In addition to our Watermelon Mint hookah, we got vegetarian stuffed grape leaves, as well as falafel appetizer. Both foods tasted very fresh and flavorful! I loved the vibe here. It is more comfortable than other hookah bars in the city, we had excellent service, great prices, and delicious food! I definitely would choose this place over the ones in Southside if you're looking for a more comfortable, higher end experience. They also offer fruit hookah bowls which is a premium type of experience to typical hookah. I also could tell the flavors they carry are great quality because our hookah lasted sooo much longer and was so much more flavorful and smooth than in other places. I will be back again! Give this place a try! read more

Visited here while in Pittsburgh for the day, which was a very hot June day. Went in the early afternoon when they were just opening, so got to look around. This is a big place that can accommodate a crowd. There are 3 lounge rooms inside, a pool/game/ party room, and then also outdoor deck seating. Very nice art and decor and variety of styles. Hookah was excellent. The management was doing all they could to get the air flowing and the place cooled down and even brought the customers complimentary bottles of water to help. Service was excellent and I would go again. read more

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I didn't come for hookah, just ordered online for some Middle Eastern food. That was a mistake. This place is primarily a hookah spot, and probably just serves food on the side. I ordered the crepes and chicken shawarma Arabi. I remember trying something similar (shawarma) from Omar's Halal, and that was delicious. This was significantly below par when compared to Omar's. It was poorly rolled, and the wrapping itself was weak and flavorless. The chicken was overly fatty and somewhat grimy. They did give some pickles, but only 2 one the side. The entire sandwich wasn't the best at all. They did give some garlic sauce with was decent. The fries were also extremely mediocre. They were limp and near flavorless. They did have patches of fries that were seasoned with something pretty good, but overall they were as mediocre as the sandwich itself. There was also a random olive in the stash of fries (I don't think it was meant to be a part of the sandwich either, just a whole random olive). The crepe was also very disappointing. I was expecting there to be Nutella with this crepe, but I found none. The crepe itself was flavorless, not even powdered sugar on top. The chocolate sauce was low quality. The bananas and strawberries tasted stale. All in all, Will not be back. It was quite a disappointing experience. I would say don't come here for food. If you come here, come for hookah, and maybe order something small if you're hungry. read more

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Great place for hookah in Pittsburgh. The tea was great and the food is ok. Hookah is steadily checked on and coals refilled rjwy definitely care about the customers experience. Ambiance is great as well. Real laid back for a night with family or friends. read more

Food has absolutely no seasoning. And the hookah barely has flavor. My Last time going here for sure!

This Hookah spot was great! The service was excellent and the food was surprisingly good and fresh. The place has great vibes and it's also BYOB. read more

El Layali Hookah - two plates of food on a table - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Pretty cool hookah spot. Definitely an interesting vibe inside though. All the lights are on. I'd never been to a lit hookah bar before. Usually the lights are dim. They also had tvs in all the rooms but only one of them worked. It wouldn't have been a big deal but there wasn't music either. So other than hearing others talk, you sitting in complete silence. It's also BYOB which is cool. I ordered the fried shrimp and I will say it was fantastic. The prices are also very reasonable for food and hookah. read more

My friend and I came across this place after finding it on Yelp. The vibe is on point here. You have the option to sit inside or outside. They have food, drinks, and hookah to choose from. We just did a hookah and it lasted for hours. The service was great too. This will be my new go-to spot to just go and relax. read more

Absolutely the best hookah lounge in the city!! The staff always courteous and helpful, always around when needed and extremely friendly! Love the atmosphere, especially the outside seating, so chill and relaxing with a great vibe! The food, everything we ordered was fantastic!! Shawarma, steak hoagies, chicken wings, lamb chops- spot on! Fantastic menu!! BYOB! Highly recommended if you need a place to chill, eat good food and enjoy the night! read more

Walking in LayLi Hookah for the first time, we were met with a very warm welcome from the owner Mr. Shaker. The food was very tasty and the hookah was excellent. The staff was very courteous and Abdulkarim was very friendly. If you're going with a big party or by yourself you'll find a place to sit comfortably in the variety of seating around the lounge. read more

Super relaxing hookah joint on New Years! First timers, we'll treated, cross cultural, food option available, excellent ambiance! read more

El Layali Hookah - Allen and his time! - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Awesome experience! The hookah was perfect. They have deserts, tea, smoothies, coffee, etc. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable! They had some table games (oversized uno was our game of choice). It was chill. The music was at the perfect level to still have meaningful conversations! Haha We had a really nice time. It was clean and very pleasant. No complaints! read more

El Layali Hookah - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Nice, chill, laid back environment... you know.. grown and sexy little lounge. The fried Chicken wings and Tilapia are delicious! Very good crunch and flavor. Food always come out piping hot and fresh! The fries and the rice is also really good. I love the BYOB Didn't really care for the lamb chops here though.. a little bland. I just wish there was a bigger/ better variety of music! read more

really good hookah with many different flavors Every other day i spend time here with friends and i like it. OMG delicious sweets here. read more

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Great atmosphere and best Hookah in the city. I hope the can add some desserts to their menu items. Used to have an amazing Kunefe but they don't have it anymore. Great staff and ambiance. read more

Amazing place. Great hospitality The service and hookah were on point. Def a must

Amazimg!!! My favorite place to come and just hang out. It is a very chill place where you can bring your own drinks and just e joy yourself. read more

Hubby and I were in town while our son attended Anthrocon and were looking for a quiet spot to unwind. We stopped in to Layali on Friday night for a Hookah and enjoyed this lounge so much we returned the next night for a late night snack and to try another Hookah! Their food was great and the service was top notch! Everyone working was extremely friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend stopping in! read more

Service was exceptional and the atmosphere was the best and the hookah was fresh and tasty !!!!!!! .....I will be back

Just had our second visit at El Layali and both times have been a 10/10. Amazing service, amazing food, and amazing hookah! Will definitely be coming back soon. A new favorite spot for us. Grilled salmon was delicious. Chicken kabobs also delicious. Don't skip the French fries. Probably my favorite. Seasoned and salty. No complaints here. Owner and staff made us feel welcome and well taken care of. Ambience also superb. read more

Amazing laidback hookah lounge with great service and good music and ambience.. try their new flavors not on menu yet !

Super chill vibe here. I like the BYOB since they don't serve alcohol. The outdoor seating is great except for when the wind blows and the smell of the trash hits you. read more

My experience at El Layali culminated with some of the finest hospitality and commitment to excellence I have come across at a hookah establishment anywhere in the country. We ordered the pineapple head hookah and our host would not rest until it was perfect. This required a few modifications and our host was enthusiastic to see this through. The remainder of of the pineapple was served to us as a snack on the house, a classy touch if I could say so. I cannot wait to return. read more

Really new hookah spot in Pittsburgh (we're visiting from Philly). Best experience I've EVER had. Hookah = 100. They have games (uno- which I love, pool, you name it!!). The service is unmatched. The set up is really nice and pretty. BYOB which is also a plus. Thanks and shout out to Shaker and Jason for their friendliness, warmth and amazing customer service. I now have another reason to come back to Pittsburgh! read more

My fiancé and I absolutely loved coming here. The food is amazing and the lounge was wonderfully comfortable. Even the servers are kind and welcoming. I can't say enough good things about this establishment. We look forward to coming back soon and enjoying the outdoor area as well! read more

Nice digs, hookah is reasonably priced, Chill atmosphere. Great service.

Stand out about this place is the service. The guys are extremely friendly and welcoming. Nice pool tables, chess boards, and music. Great outdoors area. Food & sheeshah could be better but I see myself frequenting the spot. read more

A great place to smoke hookah and eat a good food. I have been here couple times and it was awesome

This hookah lounge was spacious and clean, and the food was amazing! Its somewhere nice to go if you wanna just get out the house or for a night out. I will definitely go back. read more

absolutely loved the food and hookah great hospitality and nice people! will definitely come back!

Best service at a hookah bar my friends and I have ever experienced. Highly recommend!!

I loved hanging out at El Layali! The staff were so nice and welcoming. Music was great (great throwback jams!) they were very helpful in picking out hookah as well. We had an awesome evening and we will definitely be back!!!! read more

Amazing hookah! Some of the best I've ever had. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town.

We had a wonderful experience at this place! It was difficult to find, but the owners were very nice and helpful! The environment was clean, relaxing, and we learned a lot about hookahs. read more