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    Qahwah Time

    4.2 (21 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Iced Adeni Chai/Shai. $7. A bit lighter spiced than most maybe due to the amount of milk. OK/Good
    Glenn C.

    This is one of the many Arabic coffee (or qahwah) and tea (or chai/shai) shops popping up all over the city with this one being Yemeni as per most others. They opened up rather recently and the staff inside is nice and there is plenty of space with the spot extending pretty far back from the small looking front with some nice comfortable chairs. I was here twice where once I ordered an adeni chai (or shai) and once, I ordered a muffawar (or mufawaar/mufawar) which I didn't photograph. The Adeni Chai which is $7 for an iced version is by comparison to other spots a bit cheaper though it is a bit less spiced in terms of the usual cardamom and cloves. There was a good amount of milk in there so perhaps the spices would have been stronger with lighter milk also. I preferred it slightly over the chain Moka Cafe which is opening up soon on Smith but found it worse than Ruhani which is a bit different as it's Pakistani and the chai is a bit stronger as well as some other spots which have a comparative price point but it was decent. The Muffawar was also pretty good with the coffee being well roasted. Both were adequate and I would have stopped here more often before moving. In short, the coffee and tea here are a bit cheaper but the spices by comparison are lighter. This would be a good introduction to Arabic coffee/tea but it's not my personal preference as if I am going to pay more for Arabic coffee and tea, I prefer a stronger flavor. Mid 3.

    Stacy C.

    This was my first time here and I let the server know. She suggested the items I was very happy with her suggestions. The shop is beautiful, clean and was a nice place go sit for a while. It's decorated with such a pleasant aesthetic . I didnt take much photos of the decor because I didnt want to include innocent patrons but trust me it's beautiful. From the front door view it appears there are only a few tables but once you walk past the cashier there are more seats around the corner. Spacious bathroom. The Adeni chai I had was so good- fragrant spices and it was hot to the last drop. The honeycomb bread was delicious- filled with slightly sweet cream cheese and drizzled with quality honey and sesame seeds. Delectable. There's a great variety of other pastries and savory items. After you pay they give ypu a buzzer to return to the counter to pick up your meal. I will definitely be back to try other items and of course the Yemeni coffee.

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    Amara R.

    I stopped in to kill some time on a late Tuesday morning and had a lovely time. The space is bright and welcoming, with more room to it than you'd think from the street. I'm very new to Yemeni coffee, having only been one other time, so I was curious to see what their menu offered. Not wanting to risk ordering the wrong thing, I asked the man at the register what their signature coffees were. He pointed to the sanaani and muffawwer options. I asked his favorite, and he directed me to the muffawwer, which is prepared with condensed milk. I ordered it hot, but got it iced. That aside, the muffawwer was delicious. I could taste so much flavor and fragrance from the coffee, more than what you get at a standard coffee shop. The coffee is so flavorful and without bitterness that you could mistake it for tea. I'd suggest anyone give Yemeni coffee a try, even those who'd say they aren't coffee drinkers, because it's so good. The staff was nice and attentive, which is always a plus. They haven't been open very long but I can see them gaining popularity in this area.

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    Fida A.

    The food, and desserts are delicious! The coffee made to perfection! Service was fast and kind. This place is clean, pretty and I'm so glad I walked by, by chance!

    Forget Starb)@&$ Forget Bla "&&$$$ If you want the BEST coffee in Brooklyn it's Qahwah Time. Transport yourself to the Middle East where people take their time to make good food and drinks. Feel at home here excellent service always respectful and kind to customers. A welcome experience especially during these times

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    Mark W.

    I tried a Yemenie coffee and it was great. Their regular coffee and espresso drinks are also very good. Awesome pastry etc. Support this gem!!!

    Very good coffee with a Yemeni Arabic flavor. I recommend visiting it.
    Mohammed S.

    Very good coffee with a Yemeni Arabic flavor. I recommend visiting it. Very good coffee with a Yemeni Arabic flavor. I recommend visiting it.

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    Place has great ambiance and decor. Plenty of place to work or chill. They have good variety of chai and desserts. Loved their adeni chai.

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    Great experience, lovely ambience, friendly staff. Get the Mofawar coffee infused with spices

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    Go here for a coffee shop to work at late, and lots of seating. The coffee is nothing special but it works.

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    Delicious Yemeni coffee - so aromatic someone asked me what I was drinking in my cup as I was sitting with my to-go cup!

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    The Good Batch - Storefront

    The Good Batch

    4.0(228 reviews)
    1.6 miClinton Hill
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    I've been here before so this is a very overdue review. I was excited because I got a spot right in…read morefront and parking is usually tricky around here. I grabbed a couple of different things including a butter crunch cookie, a pumpkin crispie ice cream sandwich and some other stuff to try since it's a little far for me to get here generally. The staff helping me was super friendly and I had a little laugh with them about some of the noisy people that were in there. Definitely will be back soon!

    "I wash my hands of you." - Matthew 27:24 The male…read moreserver/cashier visibly made this negative body language gesture projected against me to absolve oneself of involvement in a matter! I was blatantly dismissed after my order intake, payment, followed by receipt request with a rude scowl apathetic look. Why project an insolent attitude towards customers? Possibly ergophobia or social anxiety disorder to be surrounded by people? I exist. I matter. I am human. I am one life in the smallest measurement. "I exist as I am, that is enough." -- Walt Whitman By the power of observation, the next customer who went through the linear process of intake ordering, payment and waiting this same male server/cashier visibly made the same negative body language gesture again with disdain visible look. There is no reverence for customer service, but blatant insolent wayward behavior! Unfortunately, this male server/cashier appeared the sole worker on duty. Can this male server smile or nod to acknowledge customers' order request vs. "I wash my hands of you" vile negative body language? When requesting a printed sales receipt, it can only be either emailed or sent via text. Apparently, The Good Batch uses Square Register, a point-of-sale (POS) cashier register system as their paperless cash register, thus, no printed sales receipt will be printed but can only be either texted or emailed. I highly prefer Counterpoint as a functional and effective POS cash register for all retail brick and mortar businesses. The exterior appears to be a local, small quiet independent bakery business with a bakery glass display case loaded with various baked goodies accompanied with coffee. I entered with tempered expectations which was reduced to inhumane of near emptiness. This bakery offers British scones, but I have a strong predilection for American biscuits (either buttermilk or non buttermilk). There are ice cream sandwiches available. No comment for any as I did not purchase. Nota Bene: "Return Policy: All sales are final." Price is extortionate exceedingly high for mediocre baked pastries. Business cards are available for grabs which also appears much difficulties for this same male server. I refused to include this business card to my collection box. Backed by Giacomo C. and Michelle W.'s negative reviews, I agree 100% The Good Batch does not entice my interest for a return visit. The Good Batch, a bakery business is accessible via MTA NYC Transit C local train at Clinton-Washington Street subway station in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn followed by a reasonable walk. Chocolate chip cookie $4.00 It was hard and very bland. It was not sweet nor semi-sweet in any form. It was not worth the trek to Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, the negative body language for insolent wayward behavior, followed by the acquiesce email receipt request and the extortionate exceedingly high price. I exited dispirited with utter despondence. Bye, Felicia!

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    Heap's Ice Cream

    Heap's Ice Cream

    4.3(32 reviews)
    1.6 miPark Slope

    Came here for hot chocolate on a freezing, snowy night. Tried classic, birthday cake, and Szechuan…read morepeanut butter flavors. All those flavors pertain to the topping of your cup--the actual drinking hot chocolate is all the same no matter what you get. The drink itself was underwhelming and nothing I'd return to. Swiss miss taste, consistency, vibe. Very liquidy and not rich at all. What gets your heart racing is the whipped torched marshmallow fluff that tops the cup. It's so chewy and tasty, you'll feel your glucose spike through the roof. If you're into sweet--this is an indulgence for you. Pretty pricey for $7.50 per cup plus tax. Between the three flavors, all were tasty. Just depends on how much extra you're feeling on a particular day. Szechuan peanut butter gave the most unique flavor--slight spiciness to the crunchy brittle sprinkled on top of the marshmallow. If you go with classic, you won't miss out, honestly, as the toppings didn't add much depth or make any significant difference in the taste of the drink. No bathroom on premises. Very limited seating inside: a few stools that would fit 4 people max. If you come here during peak times, you'll have to eat outside.

    I've been to heaps a handful of other times but came today for their national ice cream day…read morepromotion. I actually think their scoop prices on the lower end at 1 scoop at $6 in comparison to $7/8 I've seen. They have some traditional flavors and some unique ones, one of their most popular being mango sticky rice. This was a flavor I wanted to try but was sold out for the day. Instead I went with salted caramel. The staff here are so friendly and pleasant, even when they are totally slammed. They really made sure everyone had a good experience.

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    Qahwah Time - coffee - Updated May 2026

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