This coffee stand is in a super cute downtown area of Mountain View! Parking is a bit scary with having to pull out/pull in while ongoing traffic is behind you but I've never struggled to find parking. I got the drink special recommended to me by the workers which was the Sana'a Latte. All drinks have the option to come iced or hot and they are paired with a small middle eastern cafe. Perfect to have a coffee and a meal! The beans were strong but not burnt and I loved the taste! They offered huge variety of latte flavors and syrups and many were unique. While seating inside/outside seems to be a bit limited I have also never seen all seats occupied. Would love to come back and try the food options and more coffee flavors and update my review as well! read more

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I was looking for a building with the Sana'a cafe logo but passed it until I made a u-turn and just decided to park to look for it. Sana'a cafe is inside Mediterranean Grill restaurant. I saw the big signs that they were serving Sana'a coffee here. Someone was ordering before me and once it was my turn I was greeted warmly. I ordered the Sana'a light sweet whole milk. I took a seat and waited for my order. My order was ready pretty quickly and I took a big sip. Hold strong flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. A strong coffee flavor as well. It was still very sweet for my liking. The service was warm and welcoming. The coffee was good. Curious to try what else is on the menu and the pastries. Parking is limited to what's on the street. Spacious seating area. read more

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This place had food, dessert and coffees - all Mediterranean influenced. It's got a great vibe - individuals working on their laptop to friends hanging out and chatting. The servers were very nice - the lady behind the counter was very helpful - I really like it when people wear the clothes from their countries. It's open late, so a great hang out place for post dinner shenanigans! read more

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Relaxing vibe at Sana'a Cafe. Great place to relax with a variety of coffee and snacks, salt & sweets. They also have a variety of Turkish delight that is super good. Employees are friendly and they will try to answer any questions you have. read more

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The adeni chai was so good with fragrant flavors and came out in a cute kettle and adorable tea cups. My mom enjoyed her rose latte, and my friend enjoyed her pistachio latte. I had sips of both, and these drinks were quite good as well. The staff were nice, accommodating, and welcoming. Sana'a Cafe has an elegant interior that is beautiful when you walk inside. I love that it's open late and it's a good place to study/work with comfortable seats and tables. There are Wi-Fi and outlets. They also have lots of food offerings if you get hungry. read more

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Wanted to try it so badly as I am a major fan of the Turkish and Yemeni coffee shops and try to visit them all over the Bay Area as they have been popping up over the past few years. This one didn't quite hit the mark. The pistachio milk cake was on the dry side, and lacked flavor. The coffee was ok, and the atmosphere is a bit confusing as it is a fast food Mediterranean and Sana's Cafe houses in the same space! The fact that YELP has the address listed wrong did not help finding the place either!!! Off on the hunt for the next coffee shop... read more

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Located within the Mediterranean grill house where it is served jointly with the restaurant. Super nice interior and also plenty of outside seating. Very pleasant service at the front getting suggestions for drinks. Hot Cinnamon latte - was good but had some unmixed cinnamon at the bottom Sananni - this one was also really good as well if you like the mofuwar but without the creaminess from the milk Ice mofuwar- 5/5, a very spiced and chocolate notes, most seasoned my fav I also got a kebab plate from the grill house. I really like the sides (tabbouleh and potatoes) but the chicken was a bit morr on the drier side though I don't know if that was because we came when it was slow read more

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This isn't really its own cafe it's the desserts inside Mediterranean Grill. The Milk cake was really good tho! I had the pistachio and the Dubai chocolate. I think I liked the pistachio better. We also got some kabobs from the restaurant and ate outside in the nice tables and chairs on Castro street. I would come here again. read more

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This is a concept Café that has sprung to life inside of an actual cafe, the Mediterranean Grill. In fact the space that Sanaa is in has actually been established for a number of years. It's only recently, like last year or so, when Yemen coffee offerings have been put up as a new aspect of the eatery. Tried a small pot of their name-sake coffee, listed as serving for one or two people, and it was more than enough. I've actually never tried Yemen's style of coffee so I did not know what to expect, but it definitely tasted different than your average latte. Cardamom adds a distinct flavour -- slightly perfume-y, interesting and different. Also my friend and I opted for a square of pistachio milk cake (among several cakes displayed behind the case), and that was nice, sweet and milky not heavy. Cake was definitely the correct colour although could have used a scosche bolder stronger pistachio flava. Good with the coffee. Lovely decorative yet practical and comfy seating and tables abound, perhaps to highlight a Mediterranean menu. The aesthetics of the Yemeni tea/coffee pot set with golden encasing porcelain cups are outstanding. Plus one star for the beverage services lovely presentation and nice seating. Service at Sana'a was adequate. read more

The coffee circle is now complete with this new shop moving in. Famous for their Turkish style coffee and pastries, I knew this was going to be good. Of course the Turkish coffee set up was at the top of the list and to go along with it was one of their delicious pastries. Ok, I'm kind of a pistachio lover so the pistachio cake was kinda lacking in that department but it was still good. Now what I expected from the Turkish coffee is was what I got. The blend was a medium roast that was smooth and a little bold at the same time and it definitely hit the spot. The set up it came in was what I was expecting. Service was good and they have a pretty big menu with all sorts of delicious bites. After this experience I can't wait to come back and try out more of the menu. And that's my take on this, Peace out... read more

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Recently went to Egypt and got introduced to cardamom Turkish coffee. I can definitely attest that the coffee here tastes as similar and will be go-to spot for cardamom Turkish coffee! The price is reasonable as well- cheaper than Starbucks actually. But the quality is great and portions are generous. The pastries are well stocked and so many varieties to choose from. read more

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A beautiful Turkish cafe. The chai pairs well with chocolate cake. The cake was delicious and perfect as a dessert. The interior decor also looks intricate and beautiful. read more

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3.5: The bourek is very greasy, and has too much cheese. The version over at Olympus Cafe is better. 3.0: The Turkish coffee is weak. Ask for extra strong. 2.0: Sana'a pistachio milk cake. Lots of green food coloring, not much actual pistachio, not much flavor, but too sweet. read more

Sana’a Cafe - Turkish coffee, and pistachio milk cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Good coffee but pretty expensive. I would recommend it if you are ok with price. They have delicious teas and nice comfortable seating.

Pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon. Indoor and outdoor seating both available. We got the iced Yemeni latte, iced Adeni Chai, and pistachio milk cake. The drinks were pretty good, but they weren't the star of the show for me. They asked if I wanted honey and sugar in the iced Yemeni latte and I said yes. The honey was mostly clumped at the bottom so I'd only get bits of it here and there. The pistachio milk cake was great though! It wasn't overly sweet and was super moist and milky. Loved it! Would come back to try more of their cakes. read more

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Dropped in for a coffee break. My last run was the Bakersfield Yemeni coffee place and I was craving some coffee. The ambiance is great. Open and airy with appropriate geometrical flourishes. Service is fast. I think I turned around, sat and opened my laptop and my coffee appeared (it was quiet on a Wednesday morning so maybe that helps! Not a lot of laptop users here though. So it's nice too. Enjoying my heavenly cup of sanaani, cardamom is just right, roast not too bitter. Caffeine high kicking in...now! read more

Sana’a Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Sana'a Cafe is located inside the Mediterranean grill restaurant. We came inside and the decor was very nice and modern. This place has a bunch of Yemeni drinks as well as Yemeni food! We ordered Aden chai small pot enough for 2-3 people very good requested light sugar Sana ice latte this was good but all the cardamom and honey was siting on the bottom even after mixing Chicken shawarma wrap I would give it a 7/10 Combination platter the chicken kabob on this platter was amazing!! Definitely will order that again They also have desserts and some pastry appetizers. Definitely coming back, loved the food drinks at vibes. read more

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This is a nice little cafe located within the Mediterranean grill house restaurant. We got a pot of the Adeni chai (Yemeni black tea) which was served in a very cute tea set. We also got a zattar cheese bread and an almond Turkish delight to go with it. The treats were very good, I also loved the zattar bread and the tea was delicious as well. This may be my new favorite cafe in Mountain View. Can't wait to return to try the other delights. read more

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Unfortunately, this wasn't a great experience. The food was below expectations and didn't feel fresh or flavorful. The service was slow and not very attentive, which made the overall experience frustrating. The ambiance also didn't make up for it. With so many better options around, I don't see myself coming back. read more

My friend suggested this place so we decided to meet up for some drinks. It is located inside a Mediterranean Grill House so there are plenty of food and drink options. There is also a bunch of desserts ready for pick up. You order at the counter then they give you a number and will call it out when everything is ready. A server brought us our drinks though. Mango watermelon refresher (4/5): This had no sugar so it felt even fresher. The flavor was very light. There is plenty of seating inside and outside so it is a nice place to hang out. read more

Sana’a Cafe - Mango watermelon refresher - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

5 stars all the way!! I love the interior decor and the redesign of this restaurant & cafe. It's beautiful all around. I've been to Delah coffee and Qamaria coffee and none have a fully stocked pastry case like this place. The fact that they still kept their restaurant dine-in menu with everything else including this new coffee shop is genius and automatically boosts this Yemeni coffee shop to the top of my list. I ordered a small pot of Adeni chai tea with a falafel wrap. The falafel wrap resembled a burrito.. literally. It's not your typical pita bread; it's a tortilla which does pair well with the falafel, lettuce and tomato. Food and drink came out within 15 mins which was nice. I probably should've asked for some hot sauce with my wrap though since it needed some more flavor and a kick. I'd love to come back to try more dishes and other coffee beverages along with the pastries. I'll be back! read more

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Omgg such good desserts!!! The service was fantastic as well, they were patient as I asked for our desserts by mostly pointing at the items because I didn't know what they were. Always order more of the baklava, that was my favorite of the assortment we grabbed and there are even more options, I wish we had gotten one of everything. We'll be back to try them all! read more

Sana’a Cafe - Tulumba, Turkish delight, baklava - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Had a chance to visit Sana'a Cafe while visiting a friend and this was a really nice experience! I have not been to a Yemeni coffee shop before and this was a first time experience which I loved. This is a cute spot in Mountain View downtown and thankfully I was able to get some street parking close by. For my order I got: * Pistachio Latte - this was good, but I didnt realize that the Pistachio butter thing was most clumped to the bottom. For those who have not tried this, make sure to mix if you want to get more of the flavor! I did not get it until I had mostly drank through my drink *Rose Milk Cake - this was absolutely soft, moist, and delicious. I loved every bite and I can't wait to go back and try some of the other milk cakes (they had biscoff, salted caramel, pistachio and saffron as well) * Beef Pastry - there was only one, but I would say this was okay. Not bad, but nothing amazing Overall, had a wonderful experience and would recommend folks to check this place out! read more

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Came here for a bit and chai with a friend and I loved the Adeni Chai (Yemeni tea). You can adjust the sugar level to your liking and I asked for a less sweet which turned out to be perfect. The tea is fragrant and strong which I loved. We shared the rose milk cake and ground beef pie. Both were pretty good but for a treat, I'd definitely recommend the cake over the beef pastry as it was more unique. The cake is soaked in milk similar to tres leches which made it super moist and light. It was pretty sweet but one slice is more than enough to share between 2 people. read more

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Another Yemeni business in this area. The Malawah bar just in Palo Alto crept up last year and now Sana'a Cafe is soft open now in downtown MV. Doing errands and needing a pick me up I asked what I should have and the employee proudly proclaimed the Yemeni Chai. so that's what I got. Fragrant tea with a bit of milk, no sugar. Very solid choice. Now they are super soft open as paint is still being applied and some of their signage is not even up. It's actually in the back of the restaurant Med Grill which I believe supplies the savory food but not sure. Looking forward to trying more things as they getmselves situated. read more

Second time coming here and I got the iced adeni chain with less sweet. It was just the right amount of sugar and I got to taste the spices. I also bought a Dubai Chocolate Bar that was $20 but it was so yummy. They have another one that's 12-13. I came here the first time in the photo attached with my friend and we got the small set. The guy recommended adeni and it has become a fave. The cafe is actually located inside Mediterranean Grill House so I was a little confused the first time on where to find it. It is a great place to hang out and drink some afternoon tea! However if you are not a fan of spices in your drinks I'd recommend trying their coffee. read more

Sana’a Cafe - Adeni Tea Set - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

It is cute and cozy! I tried the Chicken Curry plate- and honestly the smell was so good, my mouth was watering to the point of drooling before I got back to my seat. The gravy for the curry was absolutely delicious, and thick, creamy, and perfectly spiced. The rice, was also fragrant, light, fluffy, and perfectly cooked to that amazing texture basmati rice is known to have. The whole place works like most counter oriented establishments. Order at the counter, have a seat, they'll call out your number/name, and go up and retrieve your delicious purchase. I did not get to try the pink chai- but it is a great reason to come back... I've ever only had it during festivals, or Ramadan- so tasting it will be such a treat. read more

Outstanding experience from start to finish. The service was truly exceptional -- attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed or intrusive. You can tell the team really cares. The food was just as impressive. Every dish was beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Nothing felt generic -- everything tasted intentional and well thought out. This is the kind of place that makes you excited to come back and bring friends. Excellent service, amazing food, and an overall experience that read more

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Busy place, especially during lunch. I liked the Sana'a coffee. I would probably revisit for it. The food, however is just okay. The portion is pretty big, but the meat were all on the drier side. The pita wasn't that great either. Hummus was okay, but not that memorable. read more

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A cute coffee shop tucked inside a Mediterranean spot -- they have a solid savory pastry lineup and a great outdoor patio to enjoy your food. The Spinach and Feta pastry was solid. Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake was fun, had a drizzle of pistachio cream! A nice spot to catch up with a friend over light bites. read more

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Sana'a Cafe is a new addition inside of Mediterranean Grill House which has been around for years. Apparently Yemen coffee is a new hot thing because they're starting to pop up. The place is cute and open late. It was pretty busy when we went. It's family owned and I appreciated that owner (daughter) came out and talked to us and gave us the history. They have Dubai chocolate which is trending online but I didn't know about it until after I visited here. I have to go back to try some. read more

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i have just had one tea here, and i am a fan! I tried their Adeni tea and it was so aromatic and flavorful, not overly sweet, just right! Cant wait to visit again to try other things! read more

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Absolutely love this gem. My go to is the adeni chai. It's a warm hug in a mug and has a great rich mouthfeel!

Great coffee, good food as well! Cons: Not environment friendly - doesn't have BYU / personal cup discount - couldn't find out the recycle / compost bins Feels like they are still in the middle of the transformation from Mediterranean Grill House to Yemeni Coffee shop Pros - Rose Latte (medium $7.25) is great when it is not made sweat! - has few charging outlets near the middle of store - Nice restrooms on the back - 3X Bilt Points at Mediterranean Grill House - has WiFi - there are few tall seats on the rear WiFi pass: 'grill0000' read more

Absolutely loved everything! The cheesecake was so decadent and creamy, perfect to pair with the pistachio latte. My refresher was so refreshing and the perfect amount of sweetness. It was pretty busy for a weekday but the service was still very fast. I love the interior. I can't wait to come back and try more sweets. I tried the zataar with cheese it was okay I just wish it had more zataar but that's just a personal preference. read more

Sana’a Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Cute spot that opened up in Mountain View with a cafe and a small fast casual restaurant together in the same spot. The decor is modern but true to their cultural roots. I ordered the ice mofawar with light sugar and a bar of DUBAI CHOCOLATE. I've been scouring the Bay Area to try this viral chocolate out and thought it was funny how I'd stumbled upon it. Law of attraction and all. The Dubai chocolate is a bit pricey at $14 but for the price of satiating my curiosity it was worth it. The chocolate itself is creamy, sweet but not too sweet, with a delightful delicate crunch to it not unlike a KitKat bar but better. It doesn't have that overly saccharine flavor that KitKats do so I find myself grabbing for piece after piece. The mofawar latte was interesting. The cardamom flavor is very very strong. Because I ordered it with minimal sugar, they really put minimal sugar which I appreciate. But the cardamom flavor did make me think it was a savory drink for a moment. The coffee flavor is also quite strong and bitter even with the cream. It's a well made drink, it's just not my favorite but I think it's just something I'm not used to yet and I'd love to try some of their other drinks next time. Also the servers are super friendly!! read more

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Such a great addition to Mountain View. We went to their grand opening and everything was amazing - they have plenty of food options and beverages. There's plenty of coffee and matcha options as well. read more

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Very delicious coffee from a business that is looking to please their customers! There are lots of items on the menu to pick from so I'd recommend taking a while to read what they have and asking questions about the different types of coffee if its your first time. Don't be surprised if it takes more than a few minutes to make the drinks, that's 100% normal. The staff were all very friendly, there's no loud music being played so it's easy to have a conversation with your friends. One recommendation, I'd love to see organic alternative milk options. read more

I have gone here several times now and I would continue to come back and bring family and friends! Always a positive experience here and hope it continues. Adeni chai small pot hits the spot and the honeycomb bread and milk cakes are delicious! My server at the time was great as she promptly got my small pot order as she figured I was missing something, so thank you. Coming back to try more things! read more

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You wouldn't expect it but there it is. A little bit of an "overseas" vibe smack dab in NorCal. Find it on a corner off Castro in Mt. View. Get a full course meal the cap off with wonderful desserts and coffee. The reason I'm not very specific is I want you to look it up and do your own research - because the outcome is a wonderful surprise for you. Go! read more

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