Sana’a Cafe — Restaurant in Tacoma

When I heard Tacoma was getting a new Yemenite coffee shop I was so excited!! And boy I was not disappointed.

Back home in Israel, the Jewish Yemenite community is such a major and vibrant part of Israeli society- from their culture, music, spices and of course their food! And given I’m so far from home, I couldn’t wait to try Sana’a cafe!

Here are some of the things I loved about the place: • The staff were so nice and attentive. • The place has a clean and modern look yet it keeps its Yemenite aesthetics and charm. • The Baklawa was moist and delicious. • And the highlight for me was that fact they actually use REAL PISTACHIO “sauce” for their drinks rather than artificial syrups and sweeteners like most places. This is a game changer!

I do have to say one thing- honestly I would hold off on the “generic” desserts. Yemenite cuisine has so much more to offer than “Oreo Cheesecake” or plain croissants. I hope the owner and the team will be able to add more Yemenite treats like Lachuch, Malawach, Kubaneh or even Jachnun (for those who know).

This place reminds me of the Yemenite quarter in Tel Aviv and I absolutely loved it! Will definitely...

I went to Sana’s Café today with my sister for the first time, and it was a very disappointing experience. We ordered lattes and some pastries, but the staff seemed unsure about what items were actually available. After finally ordering, we waited over 30 minutes because they completely forgot to bring out our pastries. By the time they remembered, our coffees had already gone cold. To make matters worse, the pastries were handed to us in a to-go bag even though we had clearly said we wanted to have them served at the café. Throughout our time there, the staff were more focused on gossiping and laughing with each other than paying attention to customers or their work. Overall, the service was careless and unprofessional. I’ll never go back, and I definitely wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. A...

Discovering Sanna’a Cafe was such a treat. From the moment you step inside, the rich aroma of freshly brewed Yemeni coffee fills the air—it’s more than just a drink, it’s an experience.

I ordered their famous Yemeni Adani chai, and it was perfectly spiced, bold, and unlike anything I’ve had before. The real highlight, though, was the honeycomb bread—soft, buttery, and drizzled with honey. Absolutely irresistible and the perfect match for their tea.

The cafe itself is cozy and authentic, with warm and welcoming staff who are happy to share their knowledge of Yemeni coffee culture. Their passion truly shines through in every detail.

If you’re looking for something unique, flavorful, and memorable, I can’t recommend Sanna’a Cafe enough. I’ll definitely...