Heyma Yemeni Coffee & Brunch

Open late, this new location, they've been in Berkeley for years. Lavish marble fountain sets a serene mood, such ornate seating, golden Turkish coffee pots, and beautiful wall hangings. People come alone, so it's a good place to meet someone :) or to work :/ They have rose cakes and spicy cheese bread, subs, meats and specialty coffees, Yemen brunch from 7 to 3

I got hooked on Yemeni coffee beans while traveling in Egypt, and HEYMA Coffee absolutely nails that flavor profile. The coffee is rich, deep, and aromatic, clearly treated with care, not rushed or over-roasted. If you’re into proper coffee, this will hit. It reminds me of traditional Turkish-style coffee, especially that warm, subtly sweet spice note (cardamom) that adds depth without overpowering the beans. The rose milk cake has strong dulce de leche energy: soft, milky, lightly floral, finished with pistachios. It’s indulgent but balanced, and it pairs beautifully with the coffee. Great atmosphere, thoughtful menu, and it’s located right by Civic Center BART and well connected to the rest of downtown. Definitely worth checking out.

Wonderful wonderful place, from the hot food to the warm service; very hospitable, lovely decor, very clean environment, great music, wifi.. definitely returning.. the brunch is a must try I ordered the foul. Highly recommend

Had a very poor experience here around 9 PM. Even though they don't close until 12:30 AM, the cashier refused to give me a proper plate because she "didn't want to do dishes" later. To make matters worse, the staff was busy flirting with each other instead of providing professional service. Rude attitude and zero effort. I won’t be back.

Love love love the vibe! The food was delicious and the staff were all so amazing and kind. We had 20 people coming in and they were so accomodating and supportive. Highly recommend for breakfast and if you need a conference room theirs is really nice and free!

I found this place because it was pretty close to my hotel, and I am SO glad I stopped here! They're awesome! The first time I came in I got the biscof milk cake, biscof cheesecake, and the eclair latte!!! I started walking back to my hotel and couldn't wait to try all of it. Incase you don't already know what biscoff is... It's cookie butter!! And it's to die for! So as I was walking back to my room I started eating the biscoff milk cake.... OMG SO GOOD!! I literally stopped and turned back around and went to go get more!!! Everything was so fresh and amazing! I've come back every day I've been here damn near lol. Their prices are a little high, but their service is great, and everything is so fresh! I recommend this place to EVERYONE!! I absolutely love this place!!

What a delicious and delightful place to eat! Great decor, lovely semi-private alcoves and private back room, AMAZING food, I got the foul, the orange blossom coffee, and the rose milk cake. Great music, kind staff, cannot over-recommend.

SF has been blessed over these recent years with a rise in Yemeni coffeeshops. Although a lot of them have great coffee and tea, this is the first one that has amazing brunch items as well! I went here two days in a row I enjoyed it so much. The first day I got their IBB coffee pot with a bee bite which was very good. The coffee was made perfectly, strong, and a nice essence of cardamom. I do wish they had an option for a smaller coffee pot size. But this was so good that I decided to come back again and try their brunch. Let me tell you, their food stole the show. The Yemeni style shakshuka with cheese and the Lahm Zighar with hummus are unbelievable. The shakshuka was full of rich spices, eggs cooked well, and it’s served in a pot so they stay warm throughout the meal. They a perfect balance between eggs, tomatoes and seasonings so nothing over powers each other and the unique cheese really ties it together. This I would say was closer in style to a menemen than a shakshuka, and I think it’s truly exceptional and the hot sauce is amazing. That with the lahm zighar which is beef cooked with Yemeni spices on top of hummus are two items to get to share. I’d say their Yemeni tea was very good as well and the perfect thing to pair with the food. The inside is spacious and designed beautifully with bright colors and a water fountain. You can really chill here for a good amount of time and enjoy their calming atmosphere. I think this place is going to get very popular soon, as long as they maintain their high quality product I will keep returning and supporting them. In short, although there’s no shortage of great Yemeni cafes in the Bay Area, but there was a lack of food options until Heyma opened. I was told they serve brunch everyday until 2pm which is very reasonable as well. Keep up the great work and product!

Really beautiful and cozy vibe here. There's lots of space whether you're studying, catching up with friends, or playing a board game. My husband and I played one while enjoying our Adeni shai and the Biscoff milkshake. Both were super good. The staff were so kind and welcoming. I'd definitely come back and bring friends when they visit. They also had some small food items on the menu that looked good, so I wanna try those next time.

Been here twice just for hot beverage. The Aden tea was great. Similar to Indian chai but different spice combo. Tried a Turkish coffee this time. Was surprised to get it in a to go cup and such a large size. First sip was full of grounds. I'm used to getting Turkish coffee when it's more a powder and settled in the cup -- but maybe that's just Egyptian style. Flavor is right on! Very comfortable seating and super glam decorations.

NO DOGS ALLOWED. Came in twice and it was pretty empty. Drinks were good. Beautiful place. The first visit was pretty chill until they blasted extremely loud music. It was maybe around 8 or 9 PM when the music suddenly came on. I understand the music, but the volume was disinviting. I still managed to get some work done. As we exited, one of the kids working there screamed "get the f* k out of here." I don't know if that was directed to the person bringing stuff in or at us , but when we turned around, they were both looking at us. Our second visit was not the best either. We had our dog sitting on the chair until they told us dogs were not allowed, which is funny since we came here for its "dog-friendly" feature AND there was another dog there. One of the employees even came up to the other dog and said, "and a treat for the cafes favorite dog..." As we packed up to leave, the same kid who yelled "get the f*uck out of here," said to us "yah sorry guys health code." Don't know if I'm reading too much into this (I do work with a lot of teens), but it had a snarky tone and a racist undertone :/ We really wanted this place to be a regular go-to cafe, but with its inconsistency in flavors and rules, and the kid with the racist undertone, I don't think we can come back :( Their food and drinks are good tho :/ 6/10 chai iced latte . Their flavoring isn't consistent. The first time we had it, it was amazing! Second time we had it, it was still good but very different from our last chai. How do I rate a drink that does not have a consistent flavor? 7/10 ferrero roche iced late. Delicious. I'm not really getting the Ferrero roche flavor but it was rich in chocolate. Would definitely get this again (if I go back). 5/10 spicy chicken turnover. Not spicy. Okay flavor. 8/10 spinach and feta turnover. Really yummy.

I got hooked on Yemeni style (air roasted) coffee beans while I was traveling in Egypt. The coffee menu is filled with rich, deep, aromatic coffee varieties reminiscent of Turkish-style coffee enhanced with spicy and warm cardamom flavor. Their Rose milk cake is homemade, very Dulce de leche energy meets real rose petals and pistachio topping. It's indulgent but balanced and never too sweet. This is my favorite coffee spot in San Francisco.

Lovely coffee spot in SF. It's on the left of a one way street. The workers were great as I requested their lightest roast of coffee and they were able to do that for me. I wouldn't mind coming back to try other drinks, they also have some food and pastries.

Came here on a random weekend and there was like. no one here! I think I got lucky honestly. Their coffee was so good and I would def come back! Huge fan of their vanilla date latte! Quick service and beautiful space.

Finally a good coffee shop in Soma! I visited Heyma the past weekend with my bf and loved the vanilla date latte so much I had to go back and get a second one. The girl at the counter is super sweet and friendly. The decor makes me feel like I'm transported to Yemen. Will be coming back soon!

It's great to see new businesses popping up in western SoMa, a somewhat hardscrabble area that hasn't been susceptible to gentrification. Just as well because the rough edges are what make SoMa unique. That and a wider sense of diversity as evidenced by this spacious new late-night Yemeni cafe. Jamie W and I came upon it as we were making our way down a rather barren stretch of 9th Street. We were immediately taken in by the modern lines of the Middle Eastern decor which included a fountain that wasn't turned on during our visit. Staring at the menu (Photo 12), we were overwhelmed by all the beverage options they offer whether they be espressos, specialty coffees or cold drinks. Jamie ordered the $5.99 Spanish Latte, a delicious iced mix of milk, espresso, condensed milk, and cinnamon. I went for the $6.99 Iced Pistachio, a similarly satisfying mix but with pistachio sauce offsetting the sweetened milk (Photo 7). We couldn't help but share one of their unique Yemeni pastries, the $6.99 Kunafa, which was sweetly tasty though the shredded phyllo kept landing on our clothes (Photo 9). We sat at one of the stylish alcoved tables where we enjoyed the chill vibe that evening. I happened to be in the area a few nights later after participating in an early evening zoom call. I knew they were open until 11:30PM. This time I tried the distinctive $6.99 Dubai Latte which was comprised of espresso, pistachio, dark chocolate, and kunafa (Photo 8). Quite decadent but probably no more than the $6.99 slice of housemade Baklava (Photo 10). I'm sure I'll be back again soon. PASTRIES - 4.5 stars...uniquely tasty bites, a bit on the sweet side DRINKS - 5 stars...compelling espresso-based libations AMBIANCE - 5 stars...distinctively Yemeni and comfortably laid out SERVICE - 4 stars...nice and focused TOTAL - 5 stars...a welcome addition to SoMa RELATED - Exploring western SoMa? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/6LlEiqyZgy

The newest addition to the cafe scene is a Yemeni coffee shop with specialty drinks, a variety of pastries, and even brunch items. Aside from yummy treats, the decor is next level with a whole fountain area and vibrant cozy seating that is perfect for hanging out. Service was friendly and pretty quick in the morning. Order: Shakshouka with cheese - comes out sizzling hot and with pita bread; pretty filling for a brunch item under $15 Eclair Latte - this (and maybe all their specialty drinks for the most part) was very sweet so only get it if you have a sweet tooth

Omg think about delicious food!!! I don't know what I ate because my friend ordered everything! It's a lot of food! Bakery items, salty items, coffee and tea. Everything so filling and delicious! Not to mention that the place is gorgeous and has a fountain in there!!

You walk into a lovely sound of middle eastern music and seating covered in vibrant red pattern. We ordered different coffees and they all tasted amazing with a side of delicious kunafa and baklava. The server very patiently answered all our questions. A great space to sit and relax over a sip of coffee. They have other non alcoholic beverages too on the menu .

Not in the best area but gorgeous interior. Ordered the iced adeni chai, Dubai chocolate latte, and honeycomb Adeni chair ordered medium sweet- solid drink tasted better as the ice melted. Good flavor and perfect sweetness 9/10 Honeycomb- baked crisp on the edges tasted ok. Solid pastry but didn't really stand out 7.5/10 Dubai chocolate latte- strong Expresso flavor hint of dark chocolate taste. A favorite at my table 9.5/10 Lots of seating and wifi available with outlets nearby

If you love Yemeni cafés as much as I, you ought to fall in love with the one at 9th St of SoMa, from the Berkeley location to here in SF, it's Heyma Yemeni Coffee. Its interior, so stunning, it takes us way back to the dawn of time when Yemeni coffee has been successfully made. Red rugs dangling at the ceiling, red couches, and footrest all adorned in Dubai-ish designs. Splendid granite fountain in the middle is what makes this Yemeni café more enchanting! It appeared to me that I missed the brunch and subs since it ends at 3 pm every day. At least I never missed what's available that early evening before closing time. Dubai cheesecake and a single shot Heyma coffee, not a shabby pair. The reason I chose single shot instead of double shot is that I rather avoid the crash from the caffeine. Added with Yemeni spices, Heyma coffee had a pleasurable taste and aroma. I have yet to visit Heyma Yemeni Coffee, whether it's Adeni chai or matcha green tea latte. I'm surprised Heyma sells matcha drinks, just like Elaichi in South Berkeley.

The is not your average Bay Area café. It is very nicely decorated and even has an indoor fountain and plush seats. I ordered the iced pistachio latte with coconut milk, and it was also exceptional compared to other pistachio lattes I've had. Highly recommend to check this place out!

Great service, food, and ambiance. I've only been here once, but I can't wait to return and try other food and drink options from there diverse menu. The inside is so nice, and spacious.

Very very busy, 1st Yemen coffee style cafe ever, so busy no seats no room outside for seating. Very colorful.of variety. So many laptops and a fave of the area for sure pkg lot full. I will try the chai next time we had the card and ginger coffee. Very diff but nice change. We may come back over 35 miles away. Order taking was driven and we'll done to accommodate the crowds a d demand. Interesting desserts some not familiar nor some labeled. Alot of pie type a d moist cake. Will have to take freemont friend as it is closer to her. Maybe early as afternoons. Good business ad everyone seems happy.q What a unique gathering place.puts $-Bux to shame today. Alot of international flavor. The tastes were very good carefully brewed.

Beautifully designed coffee shop that also serves light brunch items. Everything seems pretty reasonably priced. Look forward to revisiting this new neighborhood spot!

Heyma Coffee is my favorite spot to study and get Yemeni coffee in Berkeley. Hands down the best Yemeni coffee shop in Berk. The space is perfect for locking in, the coffee is always incredible, and I'm so proud of them for expanding and opening a location in San Francisco. Truly love seeing them grow

Bright, big and new Yemeni cafe in the SoMa district. There is A LOT of space and I love the decor. The drinks are delicious and not generously portioned. I tried the Dubai chocolate latte and it was so tasty. I'm going to be wired for a while!

I was in the city for a little bit and was trying to find a place with an ethnic breakfast. Found this spot and I am extremely happy I stopped here. The seating and ambience is a 10/10, service is a 10/10 and most importantly the food and coffee is a 100/10! Will definitely be coming back when i'm in the city again!

I had such a great experience at this coffee shop! The drinks were absolutely delicious, and the coffee tasted fresh, rich, and perfectly made. You can really tell they put care into every detail. The pastries were also amazing -- soft, fresh, and full of flavor, the perfect match with my coffee. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and it felt like a great place to relax or even get some work done. The staff were friendly and professional, and service was fast as well. I will definitely be coming back again soon. Highly recommend!

Beautiful cafe with delicious coffee! Can't wait to come back for brunch. The staff were friendly and the place was so clean and inviting.

The Ambiance is gorgeous! But the hummus/pita (~$14) was less than average for the premium price :(. I am a very picky eater. I may have caught them on the wrong foot as the kitchen was already closed. so I should give them another try but not too inclined to at this point.

really good dubai lattes I've ($6.99)--one of the better ones I've had! the default is double espresso so it was strong and tasted good quality, not acidic at all. the pistachio paste/ flavor wasn't overpowering and didn't taste artificial. loved the vibes too!

love anything middle eastern so if there is a new kid on the block that's close to where I live, I am going to check it out! What I liked is : - it's a big space with nice decorations - they have lots of fun coffee options (some traditional and some less traditional ) - they have salty snacks and vegetarian ones that look good and some are traditional - free wifi What i didn't love: I've been on three occasions and each time is a different experience. No consistency. Neighborhood is aweful but this is what goes on inside: First time: There was a line with just two of us (place was empty) but the cashier was not at the register as i think he was also the barista for others already seated. The girl co-worker with braces was just sitting doing nothing having her coffee and with her phone. I don't think she was on break, I think they just assumed that 2 people could wait. I was surprised that no one welcomed new clients.. when it was my turn the cashier barely said hello or responded when I said hello. Odd. Particularly for a new spot. He wasn't mean or cold but maybe indifferent or overwhelmed not sure. Also.., there was NO music. Not inviting. 2nd time: busy. Again waited at the register while three employees managed the food (rather than dividing themselves in tasks ). The music was SO loud it was like a club. No joke. I told the kind cashier (young woman without braces) and she said "yeah i know" and immediately lowered it because we couldnt hear ourselves talk. The music was a crazy non middle eastern music. 3rd time: at some point the girl with the braces was yelling at the chef in the kitchen.. there was no one inside the cafe except myself and a friend and and NO music. It was SO loud and at some point all three employees were in the back and there was a client in the front who came to the back to get attention so he could order..... finally they put music and it was middle eastern which was good and not too loud but I was sitting in the back and I could also hear the music the chef had on... so it was different conflicting music.. **bathrooms not cleaned in more than 5 hours All in all, I think they need a manager, better time management and a more welcoming attitude. Outside of the young woman without braces, they don't offer s very friendly vibe. There is a wall between clients and staff.

I absolutely love this place. One of the best cafes in SF. Slightly rough neighborhood, but totally manageable. Stunningly beautiful insight and ornately decorated. Ambiance is unbeatable. The drinks are the real highlight. I love the Heyma latte so much, it's hard to order anything else! I've also tried their tea equivalent of a chai which was excellent too. Their milk cakes are great- especially the biscoff one. The service is fine. Overall a favorite place to pick up a drink but even better when you stay and enjoy a book or relax. Highly recommend. I love the black and white decor of their Berkeley location also!

Coffee was excellent! Barista was kind, efficient, and gave recommendations. We liked their Oreo cheesecake as well.

Definitely one of the best Yemeni coffee shops in SF. Had the iced pistachio latte and pistachio milk cake. Both were really tasty and fresh. Decor was super posh and feels like you're in a Yemeni mansion. Service was super nice and helpful. I will say though the location is in a rough area and you have to watch your back. Though will be back for sure to try new things.

My coworkers/friends love coming to this cafe during our breaks. The place is beautifully decorated. The owner and staff are very friendly; they patiently answer our questions and accommodate our requests when they can. They make delicious lattes, baklavas, milk cakes and turnovers, which also make great gifts! Try the iced pistachio latte!

I stopped by after seeing the great reviews, and I'm glad I did. The place has such an elegant vibe, it almost feels like you're having coffee in another country. The coffee was served fresh and extremely hot, so definitely give it a moment to cool down to avoid burning your lips. They also offer a nice variety of coffees, pastries, and savory bites. I'll definitely be coming back.

I had the Yemeni Tea. It was delicious. The pistachio milk cake was the best I have ever had. Love the decor and the little booths. The lighting is very bright so it is a good place for drawing or writing. The hours are great. Looking forwards to trying the brunch. Very nice staff. Heads up that the block they are on is not the nicest.

Cute coffee house in SOMA just arrived! Heyma serves Yemeni coffee and breakfast. The space is big, open, and bright! There's plenty of seating and a peaceful fountain to bring you serenity. I ordered Socotra'a and feta + spinach pie. They were both very flavorful. I do wish the coffee had been more hot though. I'm so glad to have this option near the office. Welcome to the neighborhood!

The food is AMAZING! Drinks AMAZING! Ambiance AMAZING! Parking is a challenge as it is downtown but still worth checking out!! Only wish their "brunch" would go all day and wished they extended their DD menu to match what's in person as they are missing things!! Besides one employee who gets their late after official opening and is little slow, I can't complain about this place. They only been open a month

Really great coffee and pastries. Nice atmosphere and decor. Clean and fresh vibe, seems like a great place to chill and do a little work during the day. Very friendly and helpful staff too.

Happened to walk by this place and stopped in. Great service, big space really well done, food was great (I was hungry), I'll be back for coffee soon. They are open late! Right now open till midnight, all of us night owls need to go so it stays that way! Also key, LOTS of parking so easy in and out if you're just stopping by.

What a beautiful location! It has a water fountain in the middle. Fast and Friendly Staff. I ordered the Dubai Chocolate Latte and it is the best Latte of 2025.

Had a delicious Dubai latte and tasty shakshouka. Super fresh and made to order. The space is beautiful and the staff was really kind.

I'm so happy this place opened up in my work neighborhood. It's such a pretty and interesting atmosphere. Very casual, coffee shop vibes, but they've really given in character. But you guys!!! the Shakshouka I like, crave it at this point. They don't serve it with poached/fried egg style, then again I'm very green with shakshouka styles. There's is more of scramble with almost a cream top layer. Idk, it's just TASTY! The pasty items are deece, especially the sausage dog thing. Wish the samosa was a bit less sunken. Had a drink from here once and it wasn't disappointing at all :) overall, this is def a place I'm going to keep my returning to.....especially for that shakshouka

Best coffee shop in San Francisco I really enjoy sitting there enjoying my coffee and the employees were very generous and helpful.the have a young employee very generous and helpful.

Amazing cafe! It is very beautifully decorated, super spacious, and the quality of their coffee is delicious. We ordered the Heyma Latte and the Orange Mint Latte and they were amazing!

1st time having Yemini coffee. If I ever had coffee better than this I have no memory of it. Delicious. The customer service was fantastic. Friendly but not uncomfortable. He educated me on traditional drinks etc. Did not fail in his recommendation. The ambiance was really nice. I will be back.

I found this shop via tiktok and it did not disappoint. Yemeni coffee is always top tier, and the drinks they made here are wonderful. We got the kinder bueno latte and pistachio latte, both iced. Both are def on the sweet side, but I have a huge sweet toThe service was friendly and quick. The space is large and full of beautiful furniture. There is plenty of seating, working space, and wifi if you want to stay behind to do some work!

Been here twice and the food amd drinks are great! Nice enviroment to get some work done too.

GREAT COFFEE, relaxing vibe & comfortable. I was coughing from a cold & one the staff politely walked over & brought me a bottled water. much appreciated

Amazing customer service, delicious lattes. Big, welcoming seating area/atmosphere. The iced caramel macchiato (absolute favorite) and the white cinnamon latte are sweet but you can still taste their strong quality espresso. I love strong and sweet coffee! I will be back to try their unsweetened choices as well as their food :)

Great ambiance , good food, nice decoration, fresh and hormone free. Real Good Food that nourishes the body. I had "Foul" which was fantastic. They also have real Yemeni Coffee

Tried the foul, amazing breakfast. Loved the atmosphere, beautiful decor and friendly staff. Had a hard time choosing from the menu bc everything looked good! Will def come back to try something else when I'm in the area

I was in Hayes Valley and had 2 hours to kill. Found this cafe (that was still open - which was a big plus!) I was surprised by how cute and quaint the place was. Tried one of the specialty coffees with cardamom and it was excellent! I'll def be back if I'm in the area.

Delicious Aden tea with cardamom! I needed a cafe to hang out in while waiting for Costco to install my tires in the evening. This is a gorgeous, spacious addition to the neighborhood especially for women looking for a safe place for a couple hours that isn't a bar. I loved the Berkeley location as well -- SOMA is very lucky!