Gahwa Café

Worst experience I’ve ever had. We came with our family just to try that place. We went there right after we ate something so we were not hungry.. The place was empty, yet we were told multiple seats that we tried to have a sit were “reserved.” Then we were told there is a $25 minimum, even though we only wanted two coffees and a lemonade. Zero hospitality and very unwelcoming. Definitely not a place I would recommend.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Food and service were outstanding. We'll definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My fiancé chose this place for a random date and I was really glad he did. From the photos from others on Yelp it looked like a place to unwind and relax so I couldn't wait.

The photos didn't lie. This place is nicely tucked away from the Atlantic and San Pablo craziness. Walking in I felt transported to another country. As cliche as that sounds I don't have any other way to describe it. I love the items imported straight from Turkey for sale (the staff are true salespeople as they really wanted me to purchase something. They were beautiful but I didn't see anything that I HAD to have). In the back. the wisteria hanging from the ceiling and the middle eastern sofa for lounging and maybe for some snacks and hookah made it seem so cozy. I loved all the decor.

The first thing we got was the Turkish Coffee that was heated in hot sand. The guy serving us, I wasn't sure if he was the owner or not was really great. He warned us not to ingest the coffee grind/powder/sludge on the bottom but that we'd really enjoy the taste. That was perhaps the best tasting coffee I've ever had not to mention it was nuclear hot.

We got the Charcuterie for 2 which had lebna or lebneh, cheddar, gyro meat which I thought was shawarma but it wasn't, grape leaves, hummus, fruits and crackers with a side of honey and pita bread slices. I don't remember having lebna before but I loved it. There were some extras we got like the mozzarella balls, the ful medames, olives, and I believe some kind of date cakes. Trust me. We were good after eating all of this. My fiance also had Lentil soup which he said was nice and simple.

Definitely had a wonderful experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board

great place , excellent food , owner so great , highly recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baklava, Hummus Plate, Charcuterie Board, Falafel, Alfakher Starbuzz Flavors

We are new to the area and were looking for a good Mediterranean restaurant. The ambiance is relaxing and beautiful! We had the chicken shawarma platter and the gyro platter both were excellent! I also really enjoyed the coffee!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was quite delicious. There are gluten free items on the menu, though not marked. The owner was educated though and able to let me know what is gluten free. I had the falafel and grape leaves. The Turkish coffee is fantastic! Portions are more like apps so good for tapas kind of style.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Staff was very friendly and the cafe itself is very cute. We tried the coffee, baklava, lemonade, and hummus plate with gyro meat. Everything tasted very authentic and fresh 👌🏼

Great spot, coffee is on point and the baklava is amazing. We tried the chicken shawarma plate today and it did not disappoint!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place, great food and beverages. Cool things to buy. Great energy, great ownership.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were told to leave the table because there was a $25 minimum to order. We had ordered $20—in a restaurant that was completely empty at 4:30pm, mind you. This policy is not posted anywhere, it felt very much made up on the spot. My friend has stage 4 cancer and just wanted to have a quick lunch after a long work day and this was the attitude we received. We left out of principal and the owner had no problem watching her limp out of the restaurant. Safe to say we won't be back here and won't recommend it to anyone. A shame, too, I absolutely love middle eastern food and culture but this treatment did not reflect anything I've ever encountered in the middle east (or in the US for that matter). سلام

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

My boyfriend and I went there for lunch for the first time and we were absolutely blown away!! We enjoyed the Gyro platter and I got the chicken schwarma. Best Mediterranean food we have ever had!! We were served by the owner Husham who couldn’t have been nicer. The food, atmosphere and tiny boutique at the front were so unique and we had an incredible time. Husham also mixes his own perfumes which he has for sale at the front and they are INCREDIBLE. 10/10 experience we will 100% be back!!! 🙏❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hummus Plate, Chicken Shawarma Platter

The guy that served me, older gentleman yet very kind with kind eyes and gave service with a smile. He enjoys what he does and very hospitable. Shalom to you and much blessings to this establishment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baklava

My kids love the cakes and of course coffee for
Me

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious!!
We started with a Moroccan Mint Tea (which was plentiful and refreshing).
Then we shared a charcuterie board filled with Hummus, Yogurt and A third dip (that I can’t remember the name of - I think it was called Foul Something) that was soooo good.
It also had olives, cheeses, gyro meat, stuffed grape leave, pita, crackers, grapes and apple slices.
We also shared a bowl of the mostly delicious lentil soup! Fresh and Delicious!!

Authentic Mediterranean in a peaceful and friendly environment.
We will definitely be back! 🙂

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was interested in trying Turkish Coffee and I’m so glad that I found this place. Everything was absolutely wonderful. The service was fantastic. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was beautiful. I can’t wait to go back to try other things.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baklava, Falafel