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    Sana'a Cafe

    3.8 (13 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Adani Chai (Oat Milk)
    Kyra K.

    After dropping my friend off early at the airport, my coworker and I needed to find some caffeine nearby. He suggested we go to Sana'a due to close proximity and drink appeal. The place is nothing impressive, operating along with a gas station. There's a menu, food items on display, and a grab and go vibe to it. Considering we arrived so early in the morning, it was just us so everything moved by quickly. I got an Adani Chai with Oat Milk. I asked for it iced but he misunderstood me and I received it hot. It was warm and spiced but nothing outstanding. My coworker ordered his own drink and pastry and said it was fine. Sana'a Cafe is a Yemeni cafe chain found throughout the state. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but if you are passing through, especially near the Oakland airport it's a good pick me up spot. Find them off 98th Ave with parking in the front.

    Exterior with decent parking (76 Gas Station behind me)
    Mikaela C.

    I was in a desperate need for an afternoon pick-me-up in the form of matcha so I came to Sana'a since it was closest to where I was today. This café was beautifully decorated and very clean. The cashier/barista was a very friendly woman. Even though they just show 'matcha' on the menu, she informed me they can also do a banana matcha or strawberry matcha - so I opted for an iced banana matcha with oat milk. This was honestly one of the better banana matcha's I've had; I was particularly impressed that she blended a fresh banana to avoid any artificial flavoring. It was creamy with just the right amount of sweetness and the matcha itself was of good quality with a relatively vibrant green hue. Their menu was quite extensive so I'd love to come back to try other matcha drinks or refreshers and have my husband try their coffee, especially the Turkish or Jubani Coffee as they both sound good. I hope Sana'a is successful in this location because I'll be looking forward to coming here whenever I'm in this area of town.

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    Nasser S.

    This location is conveniently located right before you enter into Oakland airport so it makes it a perfect pit stop before or after picking up or dropping someone off. The dessert and delicious and nice variety of coffee or specialty drinks like the passion fruit mango refresher I got. I could drink a gallon of that easily haha. The pistachio cheesecake was delightful. Its definitely a nice place to get a sweet treat or different espresso or coffee drink. Try them out. Im sure you will be happy you did. They have many locations in the area.

    A cool coffee drink they recommended
    Azteca L.

    Came here on a beautiful Sunday morning. Previous a Starbucks, happy to say Sana's Cafe is popping throughout the bay area more frequently then Dutch Bros. Opted for a coffee and Jojo selected the pink drink with Dabai crossiant Nagi & Mohamed were working the area provided stellar service which included asking what we normally drink and making suggestions. Highly recommend

    Iced Brown Sugar Latte
    Estefania R.

    I ordered the iced brown sugar latte which was yummy the perfect level of sweetness! There was lots of seating and outlets to do work/study. Happy to finally have a coffee shop again in East Oakland and can't wait to come again.

    Knafeh cheesecake, strawberry milkcake, and pistachio milkcake.
    Julie O.

    The Sana'a latte was delicious. My kid's lemonade was just the right amount of sour. The desserts were tasty, too. Knafeh cheesecake was in the lead, according to my spouse. Kid liked the strawberry milkcake (reminded me of a strawberry birthday cake from my childhood). I liked the pistachio milkcake. I want to try one of the rose desserts next time.

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