Qahwah House Coffee - Clifton — Restaurant in Clifton

Best Tea 🫖 of My Life — A Must-Visit Gem!

Qahwah House in Paterson is, without question, the best tea experience I’ve ever had. The flavor of their signature Yemeni tea is unlike anything I’ve tasted — rich, aromatic, smooth, and incredibly comforting. Whether you’re a tea lover or not, this place will absolutely win you over.

The ambiance is vibrant and lively, always buzzing with energy and people. The shop has a rustic-chic vibe with wooden shelving, a touch of Middle Eastern décor, and a beautiful world map mural that adds an earthy, cultural flair. The team behind the counter is clearly passionate, efficient, and welcoming, even during the busy hours.

Let’s talk about the desserts — they’re mind-blowing. I tried a creamy pistachio dessert topped with golden chocolate drizzle and a warm, honey-soaked slice of Yemeni-style cake with sesame seeds — both were insanely good and perfectly balanced in sweetness.

The presentation is also on point: tea served in elegant glass pots and vibrant ceramic cups that feel authentic and thoughtful. You can tell they care about every detail.

The seating area is decent, though admittedly not the most comfortable. Some soft, velvet chairs or couches would take the experience to the next level, especially with how upscale the drinks and desserts feel. That said, it still works well for quick bites or hangouts with friends.

All in all, if you’re looking for the finest, most flavorful Yemeni tea, Qahwah House is the place to be. The quality is unmatched, the vibes are strong, and every visit...

Took a potential wife #4 out to Qahwah House Clifton to support her new hijab startup — she doesn’t know about the other wives yet, so I had to run this evening like an undercover nikah proposal.

She was giving me soft-spoken “jazakAllah for believing in me” energy while sipping her Adeni chai like it was her first time trusting a man in 7 years. I ordered her favorite before she even said it. She said “How’d you know?” I said “Qadr.”

Everything was going smooth. Until I hear that familiar voice behind me.

“Wow… small world, huh?”

It’s wife #1. In a hoodie. Holding a box of maamoul and suspicion.

Candidate #4 leans over: “Who was that?” I respond with: “My old Quran teacher’s daughter. May Allah protect her.”

The tension is real. The barista clocks the entire situation and slides me a sticky note with one word:

“Sabr.”

Then, without missing a beat, he walks over to wife #1 and says: “Sister, your husband just called — he’s parking outside. He said you left your phone.”

She goes: “Oh no no… I’m not—” He cuts her off, hands her a free baklava and says: “Trust me. Just go.”

She actually leaves.

I look at him. He nods. Wallahi this isn’t a café. It’s a mission support center.

Qahwah House Clifton came through with caffeine and cover stories. I will be back… …alone… …and ask if the barista wants to...

Qahwah House is such a breathe of fresh air. My friend and I came on a Monday evening, and we thankfully found parking in their tiny parking lot. Once you walk in, the staff is so friendly, it's not normal (in a good way). They are always smiling, and willing to help you in any and every way. My friend and I ordered the Adeni Chai medium pot to share. It gave us both about 2 cups each.We also ordered the dessert cakes: pistachio cream cake and the Caramel Chocolate cake. The cakes did not taste fresh at all. And lacked some flavor. However the star of the show was the cream cheese filled pastry. It's a combination of sweet and savory, it's the perfect pairing with any tea, coffee of latte. As a water drinker, I appreciated the water pitcher available for customers, it's very considerate. A big pro: they have their own parking lot The con: its very narrow and can only fit one way traffic at a time. But another pro is that Corrado's is right next door, and you can park in their parking lot, then walk in. I am so happy I tried this trendy Cafe. I look forward...