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! read more

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Nice opening store with Middle Eastern flavors. Love the coffee roasting machine sitting in the entrance of the store. Will be fun if we came in a time when they roasting the coffee. The air in the store fills with the really nice Chia aroma. The pastry is a little bit on the sweeter side. We came in around 3:30, and there were no lines. So we got our coffee quickly. read more

Qahwah House - Triple chocolate cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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If you're looking for a unique and fantastic cup of coffee, looking further. The ambience was fantastic as it highlighted Yemen, were the coffee is from. The music, the ambience the smells and the flavors were all top-notch. read more

Qahwah House - This is their signature chai coffee latte- I ordered it with no sugar or sweetener and it was fantastic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Unbeknowest to me, I have made it a life mission to visit every Qawah House in the nation. I would not consider myself a huge jet setter, but I have been to the multiple ones in Detroit and houston, and now in Chicago. This one was no different in the style, and decor of the interior there was also no different in being extremely busy. It might have been our fault for coming on a weekend, but we had no other choice. And it was as busy as ever. However, it was quick.They were quick to bring it our order out, and have it ready, despite being so busy inside.We did have to wait a little bit to find a table for our family as large as ours, but that seems to be the norm, because most tables also seem to have about six people on each. The adeni as always is a must have and always my favorite to get. The honeycomb bread and a smattering of other little treats we got from the display cafe that they have was also good and welcome to have in a typical windy day. I would note that even though it smells delicious in here with the coffee aromas, this does not would not be a good place to come to study. This feels like a very friendly friend of the environment because we saw so many different families here and because of that, it was very loud. Just as a heads up. If you're looking to have tea or coffee after dinner out with a family, then this is the place. read more

To sum: spacious modern decor, ok coffee, some selections of pastry, ok service. I've had some good experience trying middle eastern coffees recently at MOTW and Matari, so I thought I'd give Qahwah a try. Not very impressed though. I got toasted almond mocha latte (was a bit confused of the name, but I guess it turns out more like latte). The coffee is.... ok. It's not bad, but nothing impressive either. There's an artificial flavor I suspect, likely from the syrup, which I don't like. The blend also tastes a bit "watery" if you get what I mean. I think the roast wasn't bad but somehow either the processing or the making didn't blend the flavor well. Very sweet. Considering $7.75 pre-tax, I'd expect a little more for the coffee. There's some selections of pastries and sweets. I came in Monday afternoon, but not many are left. I got Yemen chocolate for $6.5. Chocolate is good. I think the texture is new to me, that it has a chocolate wrap filled with crunchy stuff and a cake-like botton layer. The shop is spacious with a lot of seats. If I happen to be nearby, I might give it another try. Otherwise I probably won't specifically come back for their coffee. read more

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Very friendly people and a nice breezy ambience. The Yemeni tea comes in a communal pot and is too strong. So if you don't want the bitterness , ask for complete sugar. The honeycomb cake has a lot of cheese, but otherwise didn't match expectations. read more

Qahwah House - Yemeni tea and honeycomb cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

If you haven't tried Yemeni coffee or teas, this is your opportunity. The taste and flavors are pure and rich and wholesome. They have a variety of coffees and teas they brew in house as well as your standard coffee shop choices. They also have a bunch of desserts to choose from. Depending on the day, the service can vary. I previously went here on a Saturday morning and the service was quick since several workers were manning the area. I came today on a Friday morning and the wait just to get my order taken was almost 10 mins. This would be okay if the place was packed and busy but there was like 10 people at most in the place. This is something that could definitely be improved. Outside of the service snafu, everything else was good. The place is quiet enough for you to work or relax at. They have ample seating that if certain areas do get loud, you can move to another area in the place that is more quiet. read more

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Very few pastry options. Got Yemeni latte which was ok , lacked spices Khakis Alnahl was not fresh and expensive for the quality Cashier Jehad was nice giving recommendations May give a second chance when in the area Saw an employee behind the bar touching his long beard and not washing hands I made sure my drink was not prepared by him lol read more

Qahwah House - Yemeni latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Stopped in here for an afternoon drink and snack between some errands. It's a pretty unsuspecting store front in the plaza it sits it, but there's plenty of free parking in the parking lot, and it's easy to get to. Walking in, the cafe space is LARGE. It was mostly empty when I walked in, just a couple tables with people quietly talking at them. There are so many seats and tables here, it feels like a great space to meet up with others or set up to work or do homework for a couple hours. The only thing that was a little weird was that it was basically silent. There was no music, no tvs, almost no restaurant background noises, and almost silent other guests. I think some ambient music or something would help make it feel a little less sterile. A very kind guy took my order at the counter. I chose a Peach Cream special drink posted on a sign by the register, and a khaliat nahal from the pastry case. I took a seat at a table to wait for my order. The guy who took my order called my number at the counter after a couple minutes. He appeared to be the only person working the front (which was fine, it was not busy). The drink was actually super delicious, I had no idea what to expect but it was fresh and light and creamy. I loved this. The Khaliat Nahal was unlike anything I've had before and I'll dream about it until I have it again. It's like a pull apart bread with a creamy cheese in the center of each little pull apart bite, topped with honey and served warm. Wow! I guess you could kind of compare it to an American cheese danish, but so much more depth of flavor and richer. Thank you Qahwah house for a good experience and amazing treats read more

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Great co-working space or gathering space to catch up with friends. There are plenty of options for coffee and even tea. You'll need several trips to try it all! Limited wall outlets. read more

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The cafe is cute but it was empty and quiet (no music.) Service was fine. I got an iced chai to-go. Personally didn't like the taste. I don't think I took more than 5 sips. The honey that was added didn't dissolve. The cup itself was dripping, making me wonder if there was a leak. It didn't wow me like I thought it would after reading others reviews.. read more

Qahwah House - Iced Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Really good coffee, hands down. Spinach croissant wasn't bad, either. I didn't get to check the restroom, thus the 4 instead of 5 stars. I liked the most the huge world map in carved wood on the wall that gives the history of coffee beans migration from ancient Yemen to the rest of the world. read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

We adored this place! We were visiting from out of town with some friends and are pleased to report that everything was delicious. The deserts were tasty and fresh, the coffee and chai were flavorful and just the right temperature. We specifically enjoyed the "liat al nahl". Thank you for a great experience! We plan on returning before we leave! read more

I remember seeing Qahwah House in NY, so I was surprised that multiple locations of this Yemeni coffee shop has now popped up all over the place. We came here to get some caffeine fix and ordered the following: +2 Lattes with almond milk +an Adeni Chai - prepared with Yemeni black tea, cardamom, nutmeg, and milk It seems as if the lattes come automatically in 20 oz sizes, and for the chai, you can choose from 12, 16, or 20 oz - I went for the 16. Even though we were dining in, the 2 lattes came in a nice mug with latte art, but my chai came in a to-go cup - kind of weird. We requested the drinks to be extra hot, which they delivered. Note that you can 'add sugar' to your drinks; we opted not to, so those who want more of a 'sweetened experience', make sure you request this. Drinks are definitely more on the higher price point, running at about $6+. There were some pastries in the case, in which the pistachio cake looked pretty tasty; wasn't sure how fresh they were, though. The staff here are friendly, but when we came, there were only 2 who seemed to have a hard time keeping up with the orders. It took quite some time for us to put our orders in, and not sure if there was any sense of urgency. The place was spacious, and you could tell that this is a preferred spot for large group gatherings and for those who want to use the place as a workspace. Just be aware that there are some families who allow their young children scream at the top of their lungs without a care - can be pretty obnoxious. The place is located adjacent to the Holiday Inn; getting in and out can be a bit difficult, due to the heavy traffic on Touhy. Parking is available in the lot. +beverages at a high price point +slow service +loud environment with screaming children +parking available in lot read more

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We decided we wanted a strong chai at 9:00pm and this place was definitely the right one! The chai was delicious and we had a pistachio milk cake which was 10/10 amazing. So soft and not too sweet. We also got a hazelnut cake (not pictured) and that was okay. But I'll definitely be back for the milk cake and the chai. The service was good, quick. As for ambiance, the place itself was packed, every single table was taken and it was super super busy. But overall still worth it! read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Great place for strong tea! I tried their Iced Adeni and it was delicious and very caffeinated. I also got their Iced Chocolate drink for the kiddos. Large interior space with some educational/historic decor! Definitely supporting small businesses like this over Starbucks any day! read more

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My boyfriend and I visited this nice coffee shop on a Sunday afternoon and it was overall a great experience for both of us! This is a very spacious coffee shop that opens extended hours and has lots of seats. They have free wifi (password is available at the cashier) and outlets to charge your electronics. Also restrooms at the back. It shares a big parking lot with surrounding retails. It has everything that I was looking for/needed. We ordered iced adeni & iced pistachio latte (special). Both tasted very rich. Unlike watery coffee at many other places. My pistachio latte had a very mild pistachio flavor though. We studied at this place for several hours and liked it there. It wasn't too busy but the noise level got higher with more customers coming and the loud music that the shop played. But overall this place was not too bad for studying and working so I'd still be visiting! read more

Qahwah House - Iced adeni & iced pistachio latte (special) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

My second time here. First time was when they first opened & I did not like my coffee. This time round, I got smart & read yelp reviews for recommendations...thanks fellow yelpers! I highly recommend the Adeni Chai. Very strong, flavorful coffee. Something different & exotic tasting. Get some sugar packets. I typically don't add sugar to my drinks but you will need it (2 packs for me) to balance out the flavors. The inside is pretty, spacious & well renovated. There was a bit of a wait so they carefully brew it for you. Don't bother about the flat triange flaky pastry. You should consider coming here to try coffee from Yemen! read more

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I love the drinks and deserts! Delicious! I love supporting local businesses. Business hours are not bad either. read more

Qahwah House is a wonderful place to grab Yemeni coffee, tea, and pastries. On my visit here, I had a good experience with drinks, food, and service. The coffee shop is spacious, well-lit, and welcoming. As soon as you enter, you are greeted by the aroma of the tea or coffee drinks being prepared at the counter. I liked their menu and their pastry options. I ordered their Adeni Chai, a slice of pistachio cake, and a pastry called Khaliat Alnahi to go. I loved the aroma of the Adeni Chai being prepared. It smelled delicious. Adeni Chai is made with Yemeni black tea, cardamom, nutmeg, and milk. I got it with no added sugar. It had an awesome taste. It's perfect for cold weather days. The pistachio cake had a nice fondant layer topped with chopped pistachios, and the cake's layers also had some pistachios. The fondant made the cake a bit sweeter than I desired, but not having sugar in my tea helped. The Khaliat Alnahi pastry is a popular traditional Yemeni pastry, and it is enjoyed with a side of honey. It's a savory dessert with buttery cheese laden pullapart bread with some sesame seeds on it and either drizzled with or side of honey. It was yummy. I like Qahwah House a lot. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys good coffee, tea, and pastries, especially with traditional ethnic flavors. read more

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I had heard a lot about this place for a very long time and was in the area so I checked it out and I must say it was a solid 10/10 for me! I absolutely adored the vibes from staff and the cafe itself, the bee bites were amazing, and their cardamom coffee was some of the best coffee I ever had! Wish they would expand to the east coast! read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Love this location! The seating area was busy but not overly crowded. The coffee was delicious and made pretty quickly. They also have a basement for events which is nice and offers a lot of space. read more

To say I'm obsessed is an understatement! From the moment you enter the cafe, the smells sweep you away to a different place! The friendly staff, and the bright open space makes you feel right at home to either work, or meet with family and friends, or even a business meeting! Now on to my favorites, the food and beverage. My go to, the Chai, I ALWAYS get the pot which is great for 1-2 folks and it comes with a cute little glass for you to share should you choose. American made chai is usually powdery or syrupy. But here it's creamy and flavorful. My favorite pastry is the honeycomb pastry! It is light, airy, and pulls apart into smaller pieces and topped with Yemeni honey. The best way I can describe it is that it's like a Yemeni Cheesecake... where it's warm, but also the cream cheese isn't too cheesy and in a cream puff style bites. I've been here at least a dozen or so times in the last few weeks and am already looking forward to my next visit. :) read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

This place is huge! So much seating inside and the indoor decoration really brings the place together! We came here on a Tuesday evening and it's so nice to see so many people either studying or just chilling inside with their delicious tea/coffee. Great way to warm up from the really cold weather. I got a coffee with cardamom and just reminded me of the coffee my mom used to make me at home and it just warmed my inside. The sabaya was delicious, good thing they put the honey on the side because my husband only like a little bit while I slathered mine on! Definitely will be back! read more

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I had a good time attending meet up event at Qahwah House in Skokie. There is a huge parking lot so there is lots of ample parking in the private parking lot. The place inside was huge and had many chairs. Decor was warm and welcoming. I heard the place has extended hours and is even open late (until 1am) on Fridays and Saturdays Plenty of people waiting for their orders. My only advice would be to have a separate team member fulfill simple orders. I only ordered a coffee and waited same time as someone who ordered a speciality drink or breakfast item. Coffee, medium roast was flavorful. I drink coffee black to taste full essence of the beans. Cheers read more

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Great drinks and food. Adeni tea is a hit. Could use better signage regarding specials and seasonal drinks since there really aren't enough flyers around the ordering counter or main menu. read more

I didn't know what to expect when I stopped for coffee at Qahwah House on Touhy Avenue in Skokie. Qahwah is Arabic for coffee, and the franchise, which started in Michigan serves organic coffee that was grown in Yemen. A little-known fact is that Yemen coffee beans are considered the origin of all coffee. Yemen coffee is known for its distinct flavor, a mix of spiciness and earthiness and drinks can be mixed with spices like ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg.  I smelled the spices when I entered the cafe through the wide open doors. There was music playing and there was a large coffee bar, display cases and a rustic map of the coffee trade on the wall as well as pictures of the production process. I asked the server what they recommended. They said to try khaliat al nahl (honeycomb buns) which are cloud like puffs of dough filled with cheese and covered in honey. It was served warm and it was light and cheesy, not too sweet. I ordered Sana'ani coffee which is finely ground roast coffee mixed with cardamom. I usually drink my coffee black but this was a little strong for me and very heavily mixed with cardamom. I should have listened to the recommendation of having evaporated milk with sugar in it. Several people stopped in and took their drinks to go. Qahwah House is open until 11 pm (and 1am on weekends) so I suspect that is when this place really comes alive as a gathering spot. This was a fun experience and next time I'll maybe try some chai and the buttery sabayah, read more

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Frequented this place quite a bit when I had a stint living in Brooklyn and was surprised when I was told by someone I met from a Yelp Elite event yesterday (who I coincidentally ran into today as I write this review) that there's a location pretty close to where I live. Can safely say this definitely hits just as much as the the Williamsburg location. The space is pretty massive (especially compared to Williamsburg) and a great spot to study (yes they have WiFi)/catch up with friends/relax. I really like the open garage style window to let some fresh air in on a beautiful Fall day. Got myself the Adeni Chai with sugar ($5) and Khaliat Alnahi pasty ($6) and both were great. Definitely on the sweeter sides for both. Service was laidback and friendly. There weren't many people there so can't comment on how long service is when it is busy, but got my stuff pretty quickly. All-in-all, glad to hear about this place having a location in the Chicago area and will definitely be a go-to spot for me moving forward if I'm looking to get some work done outside of the house. read more

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One of my recent favorite cafes! During the day, its a great place to be productive. People come to get work done or socialize. By night, it turns into a fully social atmosphere! The workers are nice and keeps the place clean. Lots of different options to try and have been loving the new drinks I get to try each time! Absolutely LOVE the sabaya! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory. SO ADDICTING! The only con is $1 extra charge on iced drinks. read more

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Been wanting to try this cafe for awhile now and since I was going shopping close by, I decided to visit for an afternoon tea. The space was open with plenty of tables. I liked that the pastries and desserts were displayed so I could get an idea what I wanted. I decided on a small pot of Adeni chai, which was apparently good for 1-2 serving, and a slice of the honeybun cake. The chai was a little mild for me; I wish the cardamom was stronger. The cake was served warm and was slathered with honey. This was great and not too sweet and paired well with the chai. I'd definitely want to come back and try their coffee selection. read more

Qahwah House - Adeni Chai and Honeybun Cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Service and environment is amazing. The workers are very friendly and kind. I originally ordered a matcha latte which I did not like, but they were happy to replace my drink with a vanilla latte. This place is open late hours, which is great for hanging out or even study. Very spacious area with lots of seating. Would definitely go again! Picture: Hot vanilla latte (left) & hot caramel macchiato (right) read more

Qahwah House - Hot vanilla latte (left) and hot caramel macchiato (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Oh Qahwah House, how I love you. Their Skokie location is huge and spacious and is always bumping. It's nice to see life even in the later hours of the night. This is a great place to meet up with friends and catch up or do some studying. I personally recommend the Adeni Chai (the Yemeni chai is just the Adeni, but without milk) and the Khaliat pastry. read more

Amazing Adeni chai and best balanced banana tiramisu- there's a reason why this specific chai at the House is recommended by Zohran Mamdani himself! read more

Qahwah House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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I loved the chai tea. The barista gave me some as a sample. I ordered mofawar coffee with croissants, I didnt like all the powder spices on the bottom, but loved the experience. It is definitely different from dunkin or starbucks. I wish they got mug option for dine in, maybe I have to request it next time. I am excited to to go back and try different coffee and pastries. read more

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I've been to the Qahwah House in Lombard several times and have always loved it. So happy they opened one in Skokie. I stopped by with some friends today, and was very happy with the experience as always. The ambience and lighting are really nice, and the staff is really friendly and kind. We got the adeni chai and the khaliat alnahl, which I definitely recommend trying. The chai is probably the best that I've tried in Chicago area so far, and it's worth going out of your way to get! I totally recommend this place to anyone. Wonderful coffee and tea, tasty sweets. Absolutely 5 stars! read more

Qahwah House - adeni chai, khaliat alnahl, more sweets - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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We stopped by here for an afternoon pick me up. The place is really spacious and the decor is really cute. I lovedddd the big map they have. It's a good place to catch up with someone or working space. I ordered the new pistachio latte with almond milk (they ran out of soy milk). They have a good variety of dessert too, but I was too full to get one. The latte is actually not that bad, I feel like it's a little too much flavor aftertaste for me. read more

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Went to Qahwah house yesterday, and it's still a solid coffee shop. Came in and got a Pistachio latte. My only complaint is that it took over 25 minutes to get my coffee. It wasn't too crowded so I was confused why it took longer than I expected. I had a similar experience to this here when it first opened. The baristas are friendly, but they tend to make all the orders at once at the same time, which kind of delays the orders given out. They also have some desserts here as well from cake slices and pastries. They have plenty of indoor seating here and it is well decorated about their coffee bean history. Plenty of free parking available here. The pistachio latte tastes good, but the time efficiency needs to be improved. read more

Qahwah House - Pistachio Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Love the Adeni chai latte delicious will try their honey comb cake that everyone had on their table the next time I drop by Highly recommend checking this place out ! read more

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My favorite place for Adeni Chai. It is ALWAYS good, and the best Yemeni coffee place I've tried!

Great coffee. Amazing chai. Love this place tbh. I highly recommend this spot over your local Starbucks