Yaba Java Cafe

3935 S Lake Forest Dr, McKinney
(972) 369-7237

Recent Reviews

Sal R

My kiddos and nephew took me out for a Mother’s Day late lunch at Yaba Java. The cafe has a very nice ambiance and the owner is very pleasant to meet with. We were told the order might take more than 25 minutes so I ordered a coffee , but the food came out quickly. The taste was good and fresh.This was my second visit , the first time I went the cafe was closed although it was a usual business day for them. Other than that it’s a great place to enjoy a nice cup of coffee or a light meal.

Abdur Rahman Bashir (Imam ARB)

Came here for coffee and breakfast. Very warm and calming atmosphere. Service with a smile and amazing service. Hard working family owned and operated business.Had the flatbread (half ground beef and half Halloumi cheese) from oven to plate hands down delicious.Will definitely be back here with my laptop and AirPods to type away.Also had the steak and Gouda frittata and the Yaba Bites chicken roll.

Aya E.

I've tried the flatbread and pizza , Delicious food and great service! Definitely will be going back!

AJ Chambers

I like trying different coffee places on my travels. Yaba Java Cafe was clean and presentable. I ordered, as always, a mocha latte with whip cream. It was nice not to have an overwhelming chocolate taste.

Maya A.

Very nice people good and delicious food We really enjoyed quite and clean Very recommended

Madeeha B.

This place is a hidden gem. Adorable coffee shop with great Vibes with a huge surprise of great food including middle eastern appetizers which were light and delicious. We ordered zaatar and cheese flat breads and given I am middle eastern I have high standards and they were delicious. My kids also enjoyed their seasoned fries and pepperoni pizza. Great place overall and super friendly

Max P.

Food was amazing everything came out fantastic and fast and it's a family owned business so everyone was happy and just all-around friendly. Service was so good we talked to everyone there and everything was so nice. Ambiance was fantastic but from the outside it looks like a little old cafe but once you open the doors, it makes it self. Everything looks like the movies they had couches for your tea and the booths. There were amazingCEO of DTBG

Sunil Kumar Mysore

I am surprised how I missed this little piece of gem. We drive by the same road every day.ServiceAwesome. Smiling friendly people behind the counter. Ready to accommodate all requests.Food. Made fresh from scratch, and I can vouch for it personally given my allergies. Every time I have been there I have come out with a smiling face and a happy tummy.I thank the owners for their hard work and congratulations for having such an awesome decadence of a boutique restaurant.Good luck and wish you all the best. I would recommend your place to all my friends and anyone reading this , please give them a try you will not be disappointed.Vegetarian options: Lots of themDietary restrictions: Allergies to Garlic and mushrooms.

Katlyn E.

The food here is exquisite. It's made from scratch to order and fresh. What a beautiful ambience and amazing menu!

Krystial Cebe

Absolutely an exceptional little cafe! The ambiance is peaceful and modern. The service is so friendly without being intrusive to your private space or time. The Owner is such a happy, kind and generous lady!The Turkish coffee is something you can’t miss! I can say this place will be on my regular places to go!

Lifestyle Coach

Ordered vegetarian panini and lentil soup - and they hit the spot, it was such a delightful way to indulge my taste buds!!!If you're looking for an authentic Mediterranean dining experience with fresh food and friendly service, this IS the place!!!Kid-friendliness: The atmosphere is definitely family- friendly, the interior space is clean, open, and inviting. I appreciate the owner for being available to check on the customer's order and listen to concerns. There's a flat-screen TV mounted on one the corners, where a little girl was watching My Little Pony... There's a few couches for lounging and tables for 2/4/6 or more guests. Really like the café vibe!

Jonathan Hau

What an incredibly cute cafe! I met up with a friend here today and enjoyed a got tea and chicken wrap. It’s a Middle Eastern sandwich with shredded chicken, wrapped in a crepe like wrap. It was very tasty and came with a cream savory dipping sauce.I can tell this place is run very well and I will definitely be back to try their homemade pizzas!!! They have a custom built brick oven and make their own dough. Plenty of seating and very clean too!

Kristin Whitaker

I've been to Jaba twice now and both times the food was consistently good. I was excited that they had the pies. I'm used to Arab pies but it was understood going in that this was a fusion and the flavor profile would be different. One of the meat pies tasted like sloppy joe sauce on a pizza but I love sloppy joes so it worked. The second time I visited I had one of the Frittatas. It was also very good. My son enjoyed his food too. The service the first time was average at the counter and delivered pretty quick but the second time was a disappointment. My mom and I ordered the Frittatas and my son a sandwich. We paid and sat down to wait. The girl at the counter brought our coffees and my son's food and explained that our frittatas take longer to make. We were in a bit of a hurry but we had enough time to wait. About 20 minutes later, she brought mine and said to my mom, let me go check on yours. She then came back and proceeded to tell us that my mom didn't order one and that she didn't pay so if she wanted one she'd have to come up and pay. I was standing right next to her when she ordered and heard her. If the girl didn't know she ordered one, then why did she tell mention my mom's Frittata being a little longer both times she brought the other food. Now I don't have an issue with someone making a mistake and certainly was not looking for a free meal, I do have issues with not taking responsibility. What happened was while we were ordering a friend of hers came in and then a young man with a dog came in that apparently was a customer, she was talking over us to talk to her friend and then to him, and wasn't paying attention to what she was doing. She failed to ring in our order in a rush to go sit on the floor with the dog only getting up to grab our food. She wasn't paying attention, messed up and then blamed us. As I said we had to be somewhere so instead of waiting another 30 minutes, I just gave my mom half of mine. She was disappointed because she had different one ordered but the Frittatas are a good size so we left full and had a great day. Normally I would dock a review more based on this service but I blended it with the first time and the food was good enough to give them another chance. I just hope the next time they pay attention to their current customer or take responsibility when they screw up.

Umm Safiyah

This Cafe has the cutest ambience- loved the vibe. Good Coffee, Delicious Food (The Waffle Chicken & Peaches were amazing- great combo of flavors) The Spinch Pie & Chicken rolls were really good as well. The food is Halal. The staff is friendly and with three different seating arrangements- its perfect spot for a brunch date, quick chat, study spot, or hangout. Looking forward to revisiting for Lunch

Bashar D.

Great food and excellent customer service , the food was so tasty . I like the vibe , I will definitely come back again .

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