Qahwah House RVA

GOOD PEOPLE OF VA: LISTEN TO ME!! This is THE best coffee, chai, pastry place you have access to. Do not take this place for granted!! There are only a few locations in the country and I was shocked to find out this one exists as I was visiting the VA area. I go 30 min out of my way in NYC to go to their Brooklyn location often because of how good it is. The coffee is so deeply rich, flavorful, and lovely. Heed my words, do yourself a favor and enjoy all of the fabulous offerings of Qahwah (and their very kind staff). The staff is also SUPER knowledgeable and can help you navigate what to order based on your preferences. They have so many amazing options so trust in the staff and they will give you the right thing - I’m obsessed with what I got here. P.S. The one in NYC is always packed - this one is a delightfully spacious and quiet space!

Qahwah House has become our go-to spot for Middle Eastern coffee, drinks, and desserts. We gladly make the one-hour drive just to enjoy it. The service is consistently excellent, and the drinks are always on point. The only downside is that it can get quite busy, making it hard to find seating at times. Other than that, it’s a fantastic place worth the trip.

Some of the best coffee and tea I have ever had plus their pastries are amazing. Most recently I had the yemeni iced coffee, pistachio latte, Sabaya pastry and honeycomb bread. Everything was top tier! The atmosphere is great as well. Upbeat music but not too loud, the employees are very nice, and the decor is beautiful. 10/10

Great cafe to get hard to find Middle Eastern pastries that are some of the best I've had, with amazing coffee The Knafeh with what i think was hazelnut and pistachio mousse was an amazing variation from what I've typically seen. Extremely rich and decadent, very good pairing with the coffee The honey topped pull apart bread was next level as well. Very soft and fluffy, with butter spread on the side to kick it up a notch. Every bite was flavorful but not overly sweet Also got the Burma and their Pistachio Dream pastries. Which were both amazing in their own right, but they had stiff competition from the above

A lot of good options for coffee and tea. Pistachio latte was my fav and second best was Yemeni Latte. Yemeni latte has a good flavor of cardamom. Plenty of searing options inside for VCU students and others alike. Overall, good place to hangout!

Drove 20 minutes out of my way to make it here. Delicious, warm, and brimming with character! And check out the dedication to they have to the family who founded coffee. Now that's family values. ❤️ It's important, now more than ever, to support families and businesses from the Middle East. The Qahwah House just makes it really easy to do!

Absolutely love this place! It’s very spacious, so it never seems super busy. Definite shoutout to the staff, because they’re amazing! Always friendly and helpful, and kind! the pistachio latte is so subtly nutty, creamy, and refreshing. im addicted. Would definitely recommend. Not many coffee shops of this caliber in RVA!

Impeccable service, the best coffee I ever tried in the US by far(though I am a coffee enthusiast and have been to a thousand coffee shops if not more 😄) Spacious, with amazing decor adding warmth to authentic interior. Highly recommend this place to anyone ❤️

I love seeing more and more Arab businesses open up in RVA. If you're looking for delicious and strong coffee, Qahwah House is for you. I visited with some friends earlier this year and had a blast. There is plenty of seating throughout the store (only indoor available). This spot is right by VCU. I love that they play Arabic music in the shop. The menu is very big and has a huge variety of sweets and drinks to pick from. If you're not a coffee person, they have endless tea options. The people who work here are kind. When you place your order you get a buzzer to tell you when your order is ready. My mom enjoyed speaking Arabic to the baristas. As for bathrooms, there are three single stall options. One labeled woman, another man, and another all genders. The star of the show to me are the coffee pots. You can pick from a small, medium, or large pot and then choose which specific Yemeni coffee or tea pot you'd like. There are different options with different spices or cream. It's extremely charming. You can also opt to just get a single cup of a different coffee or tea. On my first visit I remember getting a latte I really enjoyed. On this recent one with my mom, we adored a pot of Mofawar (medium roast coffee served with cardamom & cream). I'm excited to try some of their sweets on my next visit. I highly recommend this spot.

Awesome space for hanging out or doing work. Super spacious and cozy. Chai latte was delicious. If you get the pot to share, it comes with a little candle to keep it hot. Service was fast.

Plenty of seating for students, remote workers or anyone wanting a space to enjoy their order. Ordering was easy... and only took about 5 minutes to be ready. The spinach and feta pastry....I NEED ANOTHER I also ordered the Moroccan tea w/honey. Loved it. Annnnd....I got a matcha latte ... you know, for the road :)

With plenty of seating and room for plugging in devices, Qahwah house seems to be a great place to study or get some work done. Coming here was like taking a walk down memory lane for me-- the cafe is located in the same space as the old Virginia Book Company-- I remember coming here to pick up books and supplies back in college, and it was nice to see how beautifully Qahwah has utilized the space. I ordered the pistachio latte with oat milk, and I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of flavor and quality of the drink. Will definitely be coming back if I'm in the area!

Delish coffee!! I went twice in one day because of how addicting the pistachio latte was. Went around 7am and it was very quiet inside and clean. - went again around 5pm and it was busier but still a ton of seating. The art work on the walls are cool too! Kinda pricey but worth it.

Stopped by here for coffee and a pastry for breakfast. I ordered a hot pistachio latte. I've never had anything like it! It was creamy and nutty. So good. I also got the khaliat alnahl. It was good but was a little disappointed because it didn't taste as fresh as I thought it would be. Overall the cafe is really nice and spacious with a cozy vibe.

Qawah House is a spacious coffee shop located near VCU specializing in Yemeni coffee and oh my goodness was the coffee good. The inside was stunning with beautiful lighting, colorful murals and pretty florals. There was ample seating and enough space between tables to not feel cramped. The menu is extensive and there is a variety of drinks for every person to enjoy. From refreshers to teas to coffees, I almost wanted to try everything. We ended up trying an iced caramel latte, an iced pistachio latte with oat milk and the honeycomb pull apart bread. They were all delicious but the pistachio latte was my favorite it was creamy with the perfect amount of sweetness. It had a very natural pistachio taste and didn't skew artificial at all. They also offer an array of pastries! There is a list of the names of all the pastries with a brief description of what to expect at the cash register which was a lovely accessible touch. The cashier was kind and took her time in explaining different drinks to us. Overall, Qawah House is a must visit if you're into coffee or are looking for a quiet place to relax with a good beverage or enjoy some company.

Came here to meet a friend and can't wait to return. This place is super spacious which is hard to come by at coffee shops in Richmond. We shared a pot of chai tea and each got a dessert. My carrot cake was perfection and was a great pairing for our tea. I will be back.

OMG I have a favorite new coffee house. Close to the VCU campus on Franklin, this cute restaurant has plenty of seating, and a charming atmosphere. Having never been here, the menu and cashier were both quite helpful. We ordered a few pastries and I got a Yemeni Latte. It was so rich and complex and the spinach and cheese pastry was so excellent! Everything was absolutely perfect so I have zero complaints. Definitely will be back as often as I can.

New coffee shop in the middle of the Vcu area. It's a Yemenite coffee shop with the coffee is having yummy spices like cardamom cinnamon and thinks that just warm your soul very comfortable space with lots of chairs and they have interesting pastries finally, a coffee shop or open up early in the morning And late night for those people looking for a place to study!

New fav coffee spot. Their affogato is what dreams are made of, their pistachio latte was perfect, and their treats are delicious. Get the honeycomb bread and the flat pastry with the cheese in the middle. The space is cute with plenty of seating. Atmosphere is really fun and they've done a great job of transforming the bookstore. Our coffees were ready super fast.

Always love going here for a good matcha! Girl at the register looked very tired but she gave me the best matcha I've had! I got the Lavender Matcha 10/10

A lovely late-night Middle Eastern coffee shop, the ambiance was very inviting and warm. The desserts left a bit to be desired as they were quite dry, but the coffee was great.

Love love love the pistachio latte. I have to stop myself from going almost everyday. Their pastries are amazing too especially the pistachio milk cake. My gf got the caramel latte & said it was great. Another friend of mine got the brown sugar shaken espresso & she loved it as well. Overall I'd recommend to anyone.

New coffee shop in VCU area. The place is clean, and have lots of seating space. We ordered Yemeni teas, coffee and the pastries. All of them are delicious, flavorful. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area!!

This new coffee shop has reached the top of my list for my all time favorite coffee shop in richmond! The ambiance is very welcoming and warm with beautiful decor. The service is friendly and fast with all the drinks made very beautifully. The pastries are amazing and the pistachio milk cake is my favorite as it tastes similar to a tres leches. The coffee is strong and caffeinated but is sweet with wonderful flavors. They present the drinks and pastries very nicely and are very instagram worthy. I am going to be craving this place once I go back to california! 10/10 amazing place and a great spot to try out with friends :)

Yum Yemeni coffee. Literally everything (food, service, vibes) was amazing. I highly recommend the pistachio latte and honeycomb bread (Khaliat Al Nahl).

The drinks are significantly overpriced and lack quality. Additionally, the staff is rude and shows little regard for their customers.

Legitimate Turkish coffee house A true coffee cafe experience with their seating. I live out of state and working an event at VCU. Staff made a great recommendation each day. One of my favorite coffee houses in the United States.

Very diverse menu for drinks including coffee and non coffee options, as well as many pastries and it's all presented beautifully.

I got a ginger tea, and the spinach feta pastry. The tea was solid and the pastry blew me away. Everyone was extremely kind and helpful, felt very welcome. Plenty of seating for doing work, a meeting, or a date.

Everything is high quality, and my coffee is always made right. I recommend their Americanos and Iced brown sugar shaken espresso for coffee, and for the pastries I recommend their feta and spinach. The cafe is always spotless, the location is perfect because it's in VCU's campus. and the baristas are always friendly.