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    Sana'a Cafe

    4.6 (252 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Ed U.

    I just happened to pass by this cafe on New Montgomery because I'm rarely in this part of SoMa when I used to be an office drone here. I'm familiar with Sana'a from their Telegraph Avenue location, one of nearly a dozen cafes that have popped up in the last year or so. I have to admit I only had something to eat and was not that impressed. I believe this one is their original location. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My late afternoon arrival meant it was as still as a tomb.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This time I decided to have one of their signature drinks, the $6.49 Sana'a Latte, which was flavored strongly with cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger (Photo 9). I quite liked it while I bypassed the exotic-looking pastries like the baklava. Perhaps another time. COFFEE - 4 stars...tasty Yemeni libations served here [[HIGHLIGHT]]AMBIANCE - 4 stars...more spacious than I expected[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] SERVICE - 3 stars...quiet TOTAL - 4 stars...nice to see this chain expanding so quickly RELATED - Exploring the eastern side of SoMa? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/zE15rmbjwI

    Joanna W.

    A new cafe that opened in fidi! I tried their pink drink and it was delicious ordered off their app and got 20 percent off. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They're open until 10pm and lots of people and chairs inside with people chatting and working.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like the interior decoration and have many drink and pastry options.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Gigi G.

    I was super excited to try Sana'a Cafe, but it was just okay. The matcha latte tasted like straight up milk. There was barely any matcha in it, and I was really disappointed so I went to another cafe. The chai was nice and hot, but extremely sweet I didn't enjoy it as much as I could have. Maybe it was just a bad day for the barista. Next time I will try the desserts!

    Sunil R.

    Yemeni coffee and desserts. Yes please! What a cool, unique spot. I am not a coffee person just just got some a milk cake and some halwa. Yummy! I enjoyed the ambience and the Arabic music. Was great to hear that they have multiple locations around the Bay and in Sacramento.

    Adeni chai
    Helena G.

    Came on a Friday to do some work and appreciated that they have WiFi. A cozy spot to relax and sip tea. Personally the adeni chai was a little sweet for my taste but still enjoyable.

    Laura D.

    Pros - open daily and late especially in this area of downtown when most spots are closed on the weekends, friendly staff. Cons - none! Haha. I only ever tried their iced sanaa latte (medium sweet) and feta cheese hand pie. They both hit the spot every single time. Obsessed. Literally went four days in a row before work because it's just yummy!

    Katelin V.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good place to study or just hang out! They have cards/board games you can play while you just hang out there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got the pistachio cheesecake and the texture was extremely soft, so if you like cheesecake like that you would like this one. The chai tea we got was great as well, I could see this as a great place to study! [[HIGHLIGHT]]FYI: there are outlets but not too many so don't rely on them[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Wanugee N.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like Sana'a Cafe, the new one in Elk Grove, up by Sac, which is elegant, busy, has good energy, great service, elegant decor, and of course their great spiced coffees and milk cake desserts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They are also open early and late, almost every day. This one is the same ownership I believe, I think they may have expanded already to 4 locations: SF, Oakland, Sac, and Elk Grove? At least that is what I recalled talking to one of the owners about in Elk Grove a couple of months ago when it just opened. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, this location, although quite popular with the local FiDi crowd looking for a place to hang out with the long hours and no hassle vibe, to bring their laptops for a group PM meeting or something, or discuss the next AI startup possibilities and getting funding from their slide deck presentations, is not on the same level as up the I-80 and a little down the i-5 corridors to Elktown, in my opinion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was only 1 person working when I arrived to meet someone here for a meeting, and he had his head down and seemed preoccupied, like I was interrupting him from something important (this is at the counter/cashier spot.) He did look up after I stood there for awhile (longer than I expected based on the lively prompt salutations from the northern location.). And didn't seem interested in helping me with much energy. I did order a Sana'a Latte, and a Pistachio Milk Cake slice, and my meet-up partner showed up and ordered something, too. The latte and milk cake were pretty consistent to the other location I had been to before. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But this location doesn't have a lot of pride in ownership I encountered on my first (and second) Sana'a visit up north. It had a funkier feel, not as clean, low energy, a bit dark, just not encouraging the same energy as my past experiences.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you didn't know any different, maybe its ok, you don't know what you don't know. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But it felt more chain outlet just getting by vibe, not a bright entrepreneurial space with high quality exotic Yemeni Coffee shop it has at other locations, or at least like in Elk Grove.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Areeta W.

    Yemeni coffee & pastries spot with spacious seating inside! Located in SOMA, they're one of the only cafes that close at 10PM. They have multiple tables and a bar-like seating along the window with multiple outlets: perfect for some WFH vibes. They also have 3 different WiFi networks for you to connect. They have only one bathroom & it's kinda leaky. I got their seasonal Pistachio Latte and coffee taste was strong but pistachio was not. I would come back to try their other coffee and pastries!

    Off of Montgomery bart--Montgomery and Howard (cross street)
    Carina L.

    Food-5/5- Iced Jubani Latte--5/5-mmm..mmm hmm..this hit the spot. What can I say, I love spices and ginger. This a traditional Yemeni coffee blend made with light roast coffee, coffee husks, and spices like cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. Iced chocolate--5/5-Ordered this for my 8 yo and I realized an iced hot chocolate sounds good on a wonderful summer day in Frisco. Chicken roll-4/5-It was good but dear Lord it was $8. It tasted like a Middle eastern taquito, don't get me wrong, it is was delicious though, but prices in SF are inflating like crazy. Cinnamon roll--5/5-mmm...m..hmmm, this hit the spot for me. I requested it toasted, I always ask to get it toasted, I mean it was $6.25, not too bad. Service--5/5-Very fast! I didn't even wait. My food came out immediately. Ambiance--5.1/5-Super classy! Nice place to study! Maybe Academy of Art students study here. I was coming from Bart and needed a drink on a hot day to SF Moma. It is off of Montgomery bart, Montgomery and Howard. I would like to come here for a business debrief.

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    Victoria Z.

    Would come back again for their pastries! This yemeni cafe has topped Delah Coffee as I enjoyed Sana'a's savory pastries quite a bit. I had the chicken turnover and a goat cheese croissant. Both were good but the chicken turnover was my favorite (and had more filling compared to Delah Coffee) They offer a variety of hot and iced coffee, teas and drinks. I got their popular Adani Chai as recommended by the staff and enjoyed it! Next time I'd get it a little less sweet but they can adjust the sugar level for you. They do have a public bathroom inside but fyi it's not the nicest

    Rei K.

    I tried Yemeni chai for the first time here. Since I'm a huge fan of Indian chai, I was curious to try a Middle Eastern version--and honestly, it turned out to be the best chai I've ever had. On my second and third visits, I found it less tasty compared to the first time. Later, when I talked to the staff member who had prepared it on my very first visit, he kindly adjusted the sugar and milk to suit my taste, and it was perfect again. The staff are always friendly and kind, and the café has plenty of seating with a calm, relaxed vibe. If you ever find yourself craving chai in San Francisco, this is the place to go!

    Nirsh A.

    I love this cafe! They make great drinks and have delicious treats. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is very homey.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to do work or catch up with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One of the few cafes open late as well!

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    5 months ago

    Absolutely love Sana'a Cafe! The coffee is has an amazing flavor, and the service is always friendly. A true hidden gem in the city!

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    It's a Yemen Café they doing great job I visit most there location in San Francisco and oakland there pastry test so good

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    delicious food and coffee. Got the honeycomb cream cheese pastry and I would return just to have it again.

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    Amazing dessert!! Highly recommend here for a quick snack or a place to study! It is in a convenient location in downtown and go for it!!

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    Ask the Community - Sana'a Cafe

    Are there several electrical outlets here?

    Yes, there are plenty of outlets! Also reliable wifi.

    Is there free wifi?

    Yes! Just ask the barista for the password

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