Delicious drinks! The mango Arabian smoothie has dates in it and it's a great combo. The pistachio latte hits the spot, just sweet enough but not overpowering. Staff was friendly and it was a nice spot to sit and chat for a bit. read more

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I happen to be driving in the area on my way home from fishing, and I searched Yemen coffee. This place popped up so I decided to give it a try. The staff was very welcoming and suggested some good things on the menu. I tried the banana bread latte, and it was by far one of the best lattes I've had. Not overly sweet and the espresso was fantastic. This is truly a hidden gem. If you love great coffee this is definitely worth the ride. read more

Wasn't crazy about the location. No parking. But the staff was very friendly and helpful when ordering. The coffee was good and they have nice dessert options. read more

Socotra - Biscoff Latte - Cafes Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

It has been well over a year since we last visited, so decided to try it out again. We had heard that they were closed for renovations a few months ago and had since reopened. What we walked into was unrecognizable, the place looked beautiful, and the coffee was still some of the best we've had in Buffalo. This time, I ordered a 16 oz of Jubani, which is a basically a Yemini coffee with spices and no milk, whereas my wife ordered the the Mofawar, which is a Yemini style coffee with spices and milk. We also shared a sabaya, which is a flakey sweet pastry drizzled with sweet honey. read more

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Place is super pretty warm and cozy but they take hella long to get you your food even if there's not much customers. read more

Socotra - Tiramisu cake , biscoff cake , butter pastry - Cafes Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

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Beautiful Cafe nicely decorated and delicious sweets with Turkish coffee. They also have Chai teas, other coffees, smoothies, and milkshakes. Very friendly staff! read more

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Friendly staff, yummy food/drink and nice little dining area. Upon looking in the case, I was a tad disappointed to see they did not have some items I saw pictures of from previous reviews (in particular what I think is kunafa; picture didn't have a caption), but they did have the beehive bread. My friend and I both got the adeni chai and I got the beehive bread. What a treat! The chai was flavorful with many spices and different than any other chai I've had before... And I've had many. It was really good! The beehive bread was amazingly delicious! Sweet bread with little "hives" filled with cream cheese and topped with black sesame and honey. A perfect combination of salty and sweet. It came out warmed, which made it even better. Each "hive" pops off as a little ball making it fun to eat in addition to being so tasty! read more

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Had to stop in at my new favorite downtown cafe for a beehive and a chai latte. The flavors of everything here are out of this world! I have never had a better baklava or chai latte in my life! read more

I haven't stopped in in a while because I recently moved from the area but had to stop in as I was passing today. They are in the process of updating their menu so I just grabbed an adeni chai. They've redone the decor and layout though and it looks amazing! read more

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Stopped in on Christmas as I was dying for an iced coffee which was amazing! The Iced Adeni Chai was recommended by the owner and it was great! The owner was welcoming and had lots of charisma. Very friendly and seemed to have a lot of passion and belief in his establishment. The cafe itself was very clean and had great decor. I can't wait to go back to try the beehive which is only made on weekends! read more

Absolutely a must try! Brand New Business! Arabic teas, coffee and pastries! Very Cultural, just lovely. Stopped in for Coffee and I had to try a couple pastries... the staff was so helpful, Everything was very fresh, tasty and Welcoming! Love it, will definitely be stopping in again. Would even be an excellent spot to meet up for coffee read more

Socotra - Cafes Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

food was amazing! we ordered egg sandwich and jam & cheese sandwiches. they tasted good. it was hunger fulfilling. we ordered Yamani tea as well. for me, I did not enjoy the tea because the spices were super strong. I like the Yamani tea in general . but this one was a little too strong. The service was not bad but it took them so long ( 20 minutes) to sever the 2 sandwiches and the tea. the atmosphere was nice. there are some outdoor seats which was great for breakfast and brunch mood. I will come here again. read more

Socotra - Cafes Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

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This has quickly become one of our favorite new spots in Buffalo! We love the food, atmosphere, and the owner and his son are so nice and friendly. We have enjoyed talking with them about their lives restaurant and things to come. They've got lots of yummy food and drinks and more to come with a lunch service and deli soon to come! Love it here can't wait to go back. PS try the eggs n such and a Chai tea you won't be disappointed! read more

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Great time, good vibes, the décor beautiful! great place to study plus wifi is available, not a lot of traffic. Music playing softly in the back ground. Service was quick! Coffee was delicious! They offer deserts, & cold beverages... a great place to stop by and relax and chat for a bit! read more

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I had a feeling as soon as I walked in that I would be impressed. Full disclaimer, my family and I were pretty hungry upon entering. However I had specifically planned on coming here based on reviews to check it out myself. AMBIANCE - VERY clean and welcoming when walking in. Bright natural light with beautiful artwork and pictures of Yemen. Lovely Arabic music playing softly in the background with green vibes and plants all over the ceiling. PROS - goodness this food was tasty! The beehive seems like it's nothing special when described, but it was drop dead delicious! Wow. We actually were fighting over who would have the last few bites. My family and I are pretty territorial with food. Our wraps were amazing. Had the Manjona wrap that had eggs and some sauces in it. Almost tasted like a hint of peanut butter inside but I could be wrong! The owner/staff were very courteous and helpful in explaining the food. CONS - nothing really, perhaps more of a written explanation of what some of the dishes are. But truly, I have nothing g bad to say about this establishment FINAL THOUGHTS - totally try it! I would love to go again next time I'm in the area. I wish nothing but success for this cafe! Yum! read more

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I had an egg and which here that reminded me of sandwiches while traveling. It was very good. Made to order. Very cute place with a few chairs for eating in, they do takeout as well. Coffees and drinks are also on offer. read more

they take like 40 minutes to make one coffee, im not exaggerating. but the coffee is good. so i dont recommend the place for a quick grab and go but i recommend it if you wanna sit and chat for a while. read more

Very clean and neat. Highly recommend checking this place out. Adeni chai is amazing. Beehive is tasty and one of the best. Better than NYC area places read more

Socotra - Beehive - Cafes Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

Deliciously unique. Wonderful options. Cool & calm atmosphere! This spot has become our go-to when we're out & about in the Southtowns. read more

So glad I popped in to taste a big Majnona sandwich & small Adeni chai at Socotra Cafe. This little gem is a peaceful, soothing oasis of calm in the heart of Lackawanna. For less than $16, I enjoyed the most uniquely spiced Adeni Chai ($4.50, such delicious spiciness, worth every penny) & a Majnona sandwich ($8, has "a little of everything in it" which was sweetly filled with what I guess was hard boiled eggs, jam, halawa, cream cheese & any other possible yummy mystery fillings ). Soothing music played while I waited for my meal to be made to order. A group of contractors were in a lively but friendly conversation about politics, a couple was having a little romantic coffee date, & many patrons who appeared to be close friends with the owner stopped in. Owner himself said hello...noticed I'd taken photos of the pastries & said "take photos when our trays are full of freshly baked goods!" I'd arrived about 1.5 hours before closing, & everything still looked beautiful & freshly made. read more

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Stopped in because of the great reviews and it did not disappoint! The chai was delicious, the ambiance is great, the staff very kind. The bread was crunchy and warm and the sauce was so flavorful. I only wish the there was more jam on the jam sandwich! read more

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A unique and welcoming place, with helpful staff, attractive interior, and pleasant atmosphere. Some of their menu items include smoothies, coffee drinks, chai, and baked goods (including Yemeni pastries). It would be nice if the food menu were more extensive, but I found everything to be enjoyable and of good quality. There's adequately spaced indoor seating. And they have good hours. Parking is available. (My update was just due to me correcting that they do have parking, but the edit button seems to have vanished, so now you have the look at the old review for photos). read more

Superb ambiance with superb Middle Eastern flair. Delicious offerings. We got the French juambi sandwich with the harazi coffee and the Jubani chai tea mix. Everything was absolutely delicious. Loved Everything about this place. Will definitely be going back! read more

Socotra - Cafes Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

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Clean cozy place with delicious food. I get chai pretty much everywhere I go, and Socotra's Adeni is some of the best. The beehive bread is also a tasty unique treat. read more

Decided to check out this new cafe with a friend and we will 100% be back. It's easiest one of the best decorated cafes in Buffalo with the beautiful pictures on the wall and the greenery on the ceiling. The owner was so warm and welcoming. The staff was super friendly. We tried the Adeni Chai and lemon mint juice and both were amazing. Don't skip out on this place, they got it goin' onnnnn. read more

Socotra - Adeni chai and lemon mint drink - Cafes Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

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Cafe has a cute aesthetic. Egg N Wich sandwich is absolutely delicious! Highly recommend. Adeni Chai is soo good! And to finish it off with the beehive dessert. You can't go wrong with anything here. read more

Nice little vibe! The honeycomb dessert was amazing. The owners were very hospitable. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

Socotra - Honeycomb - Cafes Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

Forget ALL of the other businesses in Buffalo. THIS PLACE SHOULD BE AT THE TOPMOF YOUR LIST AND YOU MUST SUPPORT THIS PLACE. Yemeni owned cafe with such beautiful and authentic vibes. From the music to the pictures of Yemen posted throughout the cafe, this place transports you. The service is amazing, the drinks had me speechless and the bee hive they sell here is truly something special. There is no excuse not to visit this place and you will not be disappointed!!! read more

Stopped for the first iced coffee of the season but ended up getting the most popular iced teas instead. Iced Iraqi and iced adeni teas. Sooo good. Highly recommend. read more

I'm not usually the type or leave reviews, but the owner seemed like a good dude who runs a great shop. This sandwich was a 10/10! I wouldn't say that I'm the biggest Pastrami fan, but damn this thing was a flavor bomb. Wasn't messy and falling apart, clearly a man who knows how to make a sandwich! I would absolutely recommend this place and I will be back! read more

Socotra - Pastrami - Cafes Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

The chai tea is comforting and flavorful, the best I've ever had. And the beehive pastry is absolutely delightful. The staff is so friendly and the cafe's aesthetic is cute and welcoming. I highly recommend it. read more

Socotra - BeeHive Pastry - Cafes Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

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Excellent coffee shop! Warm, welcoming, friendly staff. Delicious (and very hot!) coffee and chai. Baklava was delicious as well as their breakfast sandwiches! Definitely will be back! read more

Great restaurant with great food. I recommend to have Italian food. Their portions are mid size but will of flavor. A bit expensive, but it really pays off. read more

The chai is perfection, not overly spiced yet extremely flavorful. The ambience is great. The lighting is nice and warm, and it's a place you feel comfortable staying for hours to talk, eat lunch, or work. Friendly people working here, too. read more

First time here and felt really welcomed by the owner. Specialty coffee is a definite must try, and their handmade baked bread paired well with the coffee. Great location with a nice size parking lot in case there's no street parking. Atmosphere is relaxing, and the decor is nicely done. Will definitely come back read more

This place is fantastic. The sandwiches are great and the owner is a really cool guy. I eat here once a week. It's my go to lunch. I highly recommend Socotra. read more

Owner and staff are incredibly friendly. Great variety of drinks and foods and the space is very clean and decorated well. Highly recommend. You can tell they take pride in their work read more

the sandwiches are amazing. the desserts are fantastic. but the real star of the show is the Adeni Chai. I highly recommend ordering the Socotra special sandwich or pastrami sandwich, and finishing it with an adeni chai. you won't be disappointed read more

This place is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. The interior looks modern and welcoming and the owner was happy to make suggestions. I had the best cup of chai and the beehive which tasted as good as it looked. Can't wait to go back read more

We came in for a cup of coffee and left enlightened by the taste of Adeni Chai. WOW. Thanks to the proprietor, who was very welcoming and informative. Must mention the pastries, they are delicious. So, if you never had it, open your mind and give your taste buds a thrilling new experience. read more