Still new to Yemeni coffees and Middle Eastern desserts, Sadeq (according to my receipt) was greatly appreciated for her customer service; she was appreciatively welcoming, patient, helpful, and approachable. Having ordered their Sana'Ani (dark, rich, full of flavors) on a previous visit, their Qisher was quite different (much lighter like tea -- as I learned is due to using only the coffee husks; however, I still enjoyed its subtle flavors); hubby enjoyed his (labeled as popular) Mofawar (which is more of what I was expecting). Being a fan of pistachios and pistachio-flavored items, I was delighted by their selections, ordering their Pistachio Baklava (flavorful layers of thin, crisp, flaky phyllo dough with a nice amount of sweetness and plenty of chopped pistachios). On a previous visit, I experienced and enjoyed a slice of their Honeycomb, which was served heated with a drizzle of honey. I appreciate that when dining there, beverages and food are served in attractive cups and plates, elevating my experience. In addition, there's a good amount of seating inside (although I miss their previous cushy-&-comfy chair I'd sat in) and outside of their attractive corner location; parking is easy, as well. Fun find! read more

Sana'a Cafe - Jalapeño honeycomb - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

My family and I went to this coffee shop on a Sunday night for the first time , We were welcome by the staff and they answered all our questions about their special coffee and how it's made , We tried their Yemeni coffee which was authentic and delicious. , I recommend the Adan tea which comes in family size pot too , their pastry was fresh specially the pistachio milk cake was my favourite , I highly recommend this place to my friends , five star from me ps, this place is pet friendly ! ‍ read more

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A Middle Eastern waitress wearing a headscarf called me "f...g Chinese," and some of the other staff joined in. Even if I were Chinese, that would still be completely unacceptable. For your information, I'm Korean American, but no customer deserves to be treated like that. If you ever say something like that to me again or continue to disrespect customers, I will report you to the manager. You shouldn't be working in customer service if you think it's acceptable to insult customers. I honestly don't know what you were thinking. read more

I absolutely love how authentic this place is. From the decor to the menu to the music playing. Its a whole experience! The drinks were delicious and the Staff was very friendly. I will be back to try some of the amazing looking treats they offer. read more

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There are few moments and things in life that makes you stop and just think, "I'm so grateful to be alive." The Pistachio latte, the honey comb, and the biscoff cheesecake do exactly that. From the very first bite or sip you'll be filled with the tingly feels. It's euphoria. I'm so hooked now on Yemeni coffee I'm stuck watching YouTube vids on the history. They stay consistent and that is absolute key! Love this place, thank you Sana'a! read more

Sana'a Cafe - BISCOFF CHEESECAKE Pistachio Latte Honey Comb - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I would highly recommend this cafe! The coffee is delicious and organic. The pastries are amazing and fresh! They have a kiosk that is easy to use. Great service. Family owned!! read more

Firstly, Very positive energy, Yemeni coffeehouse & desserts - so many wonderful Middle Eastern, choices. People are enjoying Turkish coffee, (could be something else ) Lots of people playing board games outside under heated gas lights. What a wonderful addition to Lake Forest, and especially the shopping center! In addition, Seems to be excellent as well is service, waiters bring the coffee, Turkish cups to the table and all right to the table patrons told me that Yemen is right next to Saudi Arabia. My daughter told me that the desert, she also chose tastes excellent too. read more

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They have the best pistachio latte here! It's not made with artificial syrup so it actually tastes like real pistachios. All the girls here are super sweet as well. Especially Basra ! She took her time explaining all the different flavors they have here. The biscoff latte sounds delicious as well and I can't wait to go back and try it. I haven't tried their pastries but they all look really tasty. read more

Sana'a Cafe - Pistachio latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Sana'a Cafe is a Yemeni cafe known for its flavorful drinks and pastries. There's plenty of free parking in the complex in front of the store. There's also plenty of aesthetic indoor and outdoor seating. The service was okay and our food took a while to come. The honeycombs were a bit dry and weren't as good as the one's from Qamaria. The chicken fatayer tasted flavorful and was crispy. The pistachio cake just tasted like an average tres leches, but the tiramisu cheesecake was decadent and flavorful. The prices were also a bit expensive as well but they have a promotional offer with coupons in the mail. I'd recommend this place to a friend who wanted to go to a cute middle eastern cafe and take nice pictures. read more

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Yummy pasties, many drink choices, lots of seating inside and out. Open late! The staff is friendly and quick. read more

Sana'a Cafe - BISCOFF CHEESECAKE, biscoff late, PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Came here for the first time after dinner and the customer service was excellent! The three barista guys offered such warm service that I haven't encounter in a very long time at a cafe. They had such friendly attitudes and the cardamom latte with latte art was not only pretty but delicious especially paired with the delicious pistachio cheesecake and lemon bar. Will definitely be back!! read more

Sana'a Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

The person helping us behind the counter was so kind and helpful. He seemed genuinely happy to walk us through the menu, and even gave me some fresh cardamom to smell, so I would know how the spiced coffees would taste. I got one of the traditional Turkish coffees, iced, and we shared a delicious kunefe. This place is a wonderful find, and had a lovely cushioned seating area, as well. read more

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Really cute little place. When it gets busy it's tough to find seating- not a serious issue just something to note if you've got a bigger party. Overall, the service was great! Employees are willing to help you with anything with a smile on their face. Also very fast to get you whatever you need! Got there and there was a long line and it took maybe two minutes for the line to clear up. As far as the food and drinks go, I got an iced pistachio latte. I've tried them from other places before and the one here was just okay. A little bit pricey and I didn't really get a pistachio taste until the end, I don't think I would get that drink again. However, the tiramisu was wonderful! Not too sweet, very light, and creamy. I will definitely be returning for the cake, haha! read more

Sana'a Cafe - Iced Pistachio Latte and Tiramisu Milk Cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I hate when this happens... I go to a place with super high expectations and end up being so let down. I love dessert, I eat a lot of it. And I'm not talking boxes of store bought hohos and ding dongs. I like the good stuff, the quality stuff. The things that delicious dreams are made of. For the service, I'll give it a solid 4. Nothing crazy here. Basic interaction at the counter. The cafe itself is pretty large for being a cafe, and offers plenty of seating. On to what I ordered... a simple piece of the pistachio tiramisu. At first sight, it looked good. Nice layers. I was excited for my first bite, especially since I paid $9 for it (I figured, for this price, it has to be amazing). But man, I was so disappointed. It had the taste of something that had been sitting in the fridge. That was my first reaction - "why does this taste like fridge?". Once I got past that, and took my second bite, I realized that the top layer tasted, artificial. That's all I could come up with it to describe it. Not light, not fresh, but, almost plastic-y. And I don't know why. Needless to say, not my favorite experience. And just so very disappointed. Especially since it was $9. How are they able to charge $9 for this? What is the saying, "daylight robbery". In your face, no qualms about it. It just doesn't seem... right. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for a delicious, quality sweet treat. I would look elsewhere. read more

Sana'a Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Wide selection of cakes, muffins, and savory items. They also have a couple honeycomb options. Regular cheese and jalapeño cheese. They can heat up the savory items so it's warm when you consume them. I got a few: potato, cheese, and spinach. I tried the earl grey tea and saffron muffin. Very good. Employees are friendly and plenty of parking. There's a lot of seating too. Eight tables inside and about ten outside. read more

Sana'a Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Sana'a Cafe is such in a gem in this area. Not only do they open very late but they have one of the best drinks and desserts. I met with some friends here on a late Friday night to hang out. It was all our first time and we were surprised how busy it was. As we stood in line waiting to place our order, we were in awe of all the different speciality desserts they had. They had cakes, brownies, cookies, and many other pastries. We came very late that night and I was surprised how many dessert items were still available. There were lots of pistachio items which I loved. I ended up getting a hot chocolate and shared a pistachio baklava and pistachio milk cake with one other person. The hot chocolate was well done. The two desserts were both good. I liked that the milk cake wasn't too sweet and was really good. The baklava was also good and everyone enjoyed it. I also got a sip of their pistachio latte which was also really good. There is a lots of seating inside and outside of this cafe. It's such a great place to hang out at. However it does get really busy so grabbing a seat can be difficult. We were able to grab a table outside. You order at the register and they bring out the item to you. I wouldn't definitely recommend this place to friends and family. read more

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I've been to this cafe twice --- both times with my mother and wife --- and it's a wonderful find. This time we ordered the baklava again, which was really delcious! We also ordered the Saffron Milkcake, which is the first time I've tried this dessert. It was light, not so sweet, indulgent, but not too rich. Definitely something I would like to try again. My mother had the spinach fatayer, which she loved. My wife and I shared a Jubani coffee, which is a medium roast coffee with coffee husks, ginger, cinnamon and cardamon. An unusual taste and not sweet (although I was asked if I wanted sugar in it and I said no). The woman behind the counter who took my order was very nice. The ambiance within the cafe is chilled and friendly. It's a really nice place to hang out. read more

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Heck yes, a Yemeni coffee house in my sterile OC town, FINALLY. Beautiful inside, amazing pastries, and a large menu of unique AND classic coffee/espresso drinks. They have alternative milks. They have TONS of outdoor and indoor seating. The service is fast and the people are friendly. I'll absolutely be back and I'm recommending this place to all my friends. Long live the Yemeni people and their delicious food and coffee culture! read more

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*****Amazing Arabic Style Coffee!***** A very lovely cafe with a fresh open vibe. They have the best coffee i have had in a long time. High quality, fragrant, flavorful. They have dessert style coffee which my daughter had (white chocolate latte). She loved it. I had the Sena Coffee with Ginger, Cinnamon, cardamom,...wow! What an amazing drink. It's hot and refreshing at the same time. This is an amazing drink! Parking is easy. Customer Service is great I would love to hav e coffee here again! read more

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Wished they opened one closer to us. Whenever we're in the area, we always try to stop by for some Chai, Yemeni Coffee, Turkish Coffee, and Pistachio Iced Coffee. They also have delicious pastries and desserts. My favorite desserts are the Biscotti Cheesecake, Persian Cupcake, Knafeh, and Tiramisu. I've had the pleasure of trying their honeycomb breads as well and they're good too. Their meat pastries were okay for me but my family loves them. There are plenty of tables and chairs inside and outside. It seems like it's a hot spot for people who are working or studying. Every time we go, we see several people on their laptops and books. The place is brightly lit which I guess is nice for those working and studying. The staff members are always so welcoming and friendly. Our hot drinks come out piping hot which I love. Their drinks are not overly sweet either and you can still request for adjustments to your liking. I also love their dine-in coffee/tea sets. If we lived closer, I would come here almost every day if I could. There are so many cafes all over but it's hard to come across decent ones nowadays. I'm happy to have found Sana'a Cafe. read more

I had the pleasure of stopping by for a quick visit and tried the Adeni Chai and some honeycomb bread stuffed with cheese and drizzled with some syrup. Both were pretty good! The cheese in the honeycomb was a little tangy for me, but with the piping hot cup of chai, it was delicious. I loved the spices of the chai along with the touch of evaporated milk. It was such a treat for the taste buds - I'll be back for more of that drink! I also like how the place sells beans and a wide assortment of pastries (both sweet and savory). Friendly service and very relaxing environment makes this a great place to stop by! read more

Sana'a Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I've been meaning to try this spot and I'm so happy we finally visited. I hear Sanaa is huge in Beverly Hills and for good reason! The pastries display is so tempting and everything we ordered was so good and not too sweet- much appreciated. The pistachio cheesecake was heavenly- smooth, creamy, just enough sweetness and the crust was perfect. I love the rose petals on top and pistachio bits in it as well. The baklava was just as expected- sweet and delicious with a perfectly crispy and flaky exterior. We also ordered the spinach pastry, and that was my favorite one actually. You'll have to try it. Lots of spinach and had a nice flavor. I also tried their honey lavender latte and it was also good. I'd definitely revisit in the future and recommend stopping in if you're in the area. read more

Sana'a Cafe immediately struck me with the ambience as soon as I walked in. The seating is cozy and comfortable and there are quite a few tables both inside and outside of the cafe. I went on a Sunday afternoon and while busy, it wasn't packed and the volume was low enough to be easy to hold a conversation. I tried the Qisher which is made of shell beans and the barista warned me that it is a very light drink in terms of flavor. The drink was very light in both color and taste and while a very unique drink, I think I'd like to try their other drinks next time. I tried the pistachio cheesecake, oreo cheesecake, and tiramisu milk cake. The tiramisu milk cake was the standout, and while not traditional, it The pistachio cheesecake had a nice mild flavor and was nice and rich and dense. The oreo cheesecake was a little overly sweet for my taste, but still quite good. The shop is proud of their organic coffee and I'm looking forward to returning to try more drinks and food options. read more

OMG! First time trying pistachio matcha and pistachio tiramisu -- both were absolutely delicious! Pistachio is my favorite, and these did not disappoint. The flavors were rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. Next time I'm craving something sweet and need a cozy spot to hang out, this place will definitely be my first choice! read more

Sana'a Cafe - Pistachio Tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This place was awesome! Such a wonderful find :) the service was so friendly and drinks were delicious. We also got a few desserts including the carrot cake, ice cream baklava and honeycomb bread. The honeycomb bread was insane but the ice cream baklava was a close second. Carrot cake was also delicious, but if you have to choose, get the honeycomb bread! It's super cute in here (but was absolutely packed when we went). However, they have quite a large area for outdoor seating so there's plenty of options. Highly recommend and I look forward to coming back here! read more

Been wanting to try this spot forever! The staff was very friendly and helped me choose between all the iced coffee options. I went with the Yemeni latte, which was absolutely exploding with fresh cardamom spice. My husband got a hot chai, which he said was also very fresh and well spiced. We got our drinks to stay, and really enjoyed the big comfy couches and music. They even had a chess set to play with while we hung out. The milk cakes looked awesome in the case, but I could tell some of the other pastries were straight from Costco; maybe those are more for kids who come in (croissants, blueberry muffin, etc.). Overall, a really nice place to visit for a tasty caffeine kick and even spend some time hanging out. read more

Overall, I'd give this place about a 3.8/5. It's usually busy and loud--lots of groups, girl dates, and people plugged into laptops or games. There's plenty of seating, though it can feel a bit cramped. The decor is tasteful, and while parking can be tricky since it's in a busy plaza, it's not terrible. Glad to see they now have a rewards program! Drink-wise, the Iced Dolce Latte was nothing special, and the Iced White Chocolate Latte was too sweet and kind of bland imo. My favorite so far is the Iced Biscoff Latte--I've ordered it a few times and it's definitely the standout. You can really taste the difference in their coffee. They have a huge pastry case that looks fresh, but unfortunately the cheesecake I has was a miss. I really tried, but it ended up in the trash... about $7-8 wasted. Customer service is okay, nothing memorable. They do have a restroom with nice decor, but it could be better maintained. Please add toilet seat covers--it would honestly save money in the long run versus people using toilet paper as makeshift covers. Lastly, I agree with another reviewer--during my first visit (a month ago), there were older gentlemen smoking at the outdoor tables who seemed connected to the shop. A group of men kept going in and out with furniture (?) and felt blocked as I was trying to leave. It wasn't the best first impression, and thought I wouldn't return but did for the biscoff coffee. Sharing this with good intentions, as I think a few tweaks could make an already good spot even better. read more

Got an iced Yemeni latte and was surprised! It was strong and well balanced . Definitely coming back to get this drink.

The chai is amazing!!! I think this is my new favorite place for chai. The girl who helped me out this morning was kind and informative. She recommended the honeycomb bread and hot adeni chai. The chai is rich and fragrant, just how I like it. It reminds me of the one my mom's friend used to make for me growing up. Both items were delicious and I will be back. I saw that they have a variety of drinks and desserts - I can't wait to try everything else they have. read more

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So lovely! I game with my friend and family post movie and so thankful it was open for the holiday! They also loved the yemeni chai and tiramisu read more

Found these guys randomly and I knew I had to give them a try to satisfy my never ending Yemeni coffee craving I got the jubani flavour and it was wonderful - large portion , very spicy . Everything you need in a Yemeni coffee ! Service was cordial and nice . Very recommended! read more

We live close by and this place seems to be THE place to be in Lake Forest at night. The crowds are there almost every night, which is rare for anything to be busy after 9:00 pm in Lake Forest. It's very nice to see. read more

Hi, I'm definitely not a hater I'm disappointed by the lack of accountability from you (the business owner) and your staff. You definitely were not there last night, because there were at least 2-3 tables smoking around small children and people that felt uncomfortable by it. Instead of taking ownership and course-correcting, you're placing the blame on the customer. And yes, this is a reflection of your customer service. Your staff handled the situation very poorly. I would not have left a review if your team had done what you're now claiming was done. Thank you for your response. I hope you take this as constructive feedback and address it moving forward. read more

Very good service, nice atmosphere delicious coffees, and danishes Very polite people read more

Absolutely delicious! Service was friendly and quick. Quiet little coffee/ tea shop with great selection of treats both savory and sweet. Will definitely be coming back again. read more

Sana'a Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Beautiful pastries and great coffee! I reccomend the biscoff milk cake oh my goodness so light not too sweet. Absolute 10/10. Also the inside of the cafe is very nice, clean, and peaceful perfect for doing work if you wanted to! read more

Located in a semi busy shopping plaza. Plenty of parking. The Cafe is super clean. Nice decor and yields a positive vibe. The goldfish accent of white background is rather soothing. What was more soothing, the dessert. I ordered a tiramisu. It was probably number 1 or number 2 best tiramisu I have ever had. It was moist and scrumptious! I am not a big sweet eater but I almost wanted to order a second one. I also tried their Yemeni and Sana coffee. Two have similar but different tastes. The ginger taste was unusual in a good way. The service was great and the wait time was fairly short. I was definitely impressed by everything. Overall, this place gets a 4.9 out of 5. Will come again! read more

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I really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately my experience was very disappointing because of the customer service. We ordered a teapot (the tea was well brewed and I liked the mint inside) and a Biscoff milk cake, which was very soft and tasty. We also ordered pistachio baklava and Nutella cheesecake, but both of these were not fresh at all. The baklava was extremely hard--almost like wood--and very difficult to bite. I informed the staff that the desserts were not fresh, but they were very disrespectful and completely ignored what I said. Without even checking, they kept insisting that the items were fresh. They did offer to bring something else, but due to their attitude, I did not want to order anything further. The staff clearly need better training on how to treat customers. My evening was ruined, and I would not recommend this place if you are looking for good service. read more

Sana'a Cafe - Biscoff Milk Cake NUTELLA CHEESECAKE Baklava W Pistachio Black tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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door dash orders. Good food/drink, but HORRIBLE SERVICE!!! 50% of the time we get the wrong food delivered. Right drinks, completely different food items. What is happening?! read more

I love trying out new coffee shops near Irvine. Their Karak tea was good as usual, and had lots of options for desserts which is nice. They're tasty! The vibes are so nice to just chitchat, play board games, and enjoy each other's company. I definitely will be back! read more

Sana'a Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California