Sana’a Cafe

Natasha M. Ramay

7 months ago

Finally made it here after countless recommendations, and it totally lived up to the hype. The vibes are immaculate—bright, uplifting, and welcoming. Service was fast and top-notch, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered the chicken musakhan, potato fatayer, pistachio baklava, and adeni chai. While the food was ok, the overall experience and atmosphere really stole the show. So excited to see so many new halal cafés opening up—this one is definitely worth checking out!

Hugo Nunez

8 months ago

Came on Christmas Day without knowing anything about Yemeni coffee or any of their pastries. Their Yemeni latte contains Cardamom and cinnamon and is very good. I love how it’s organic. I also ordered their Kaak and pistachio baklava pastries. Both pastries were really flavorful.

J H

8 months ago

Hands down one of the BEST coffee spots in Lake Forest! Sanaa Cafe absolutely kills it every single time. The baristas are beyond amazing, insanely friendly, welcoming, and genuinely some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. They remember customers, take their time with each order, and make you feel valued from the moment you walk in. The service is flawless, fast, and full of positive energy. You can tell the team truly cares about quality and customer experience. The drinks are always perfect, and the atmosphere is warm, cozy, and inviting. This place sets the standard for what great service should look like. If you’re anywhere near Lake Forest and NOT coming here, you’re seriously missing out. 10/10 across the board highly, highly recommend!

Ruud Noordzij

6 months ago

Fantastic! We are picky coffee drinkers and this place has delivered over a couple of years now. The fact that there is always a cardamom, clove and cinnamon component is a huge bonus. We had the knafeh once again and the nutty flavors definitely were on top on anything else. No need to book a flight to Istanbul for this delicious treat. It's right here.

Adrianna Miller

4 weeks ago

I've been here a few times now and have always had a lovely experience with their staff, every food item I've ordered has been delicious whether savory or sweet, and you can easily see that a lot of thought was put into their atmosphere.

verner so

5 months ago

Great Yemeni coffee and Adeni Chai in the area! The Honeycomb Bread is fresh, warm, and a 10/10. Sana’a Café has a great vibe, plenty of seating, and authentic flavors that stand out from your typical cafe. Highly recommend the Yemeni coffee if you like cardamom. Excellent service and a beautiful interior. Can’t wait to go back!"

Sam Hosein

8 months ago

Cozy Yemeni Cafe with excellent tea and coffee plus lots of yummy bakery items. Located in a large strip mall with a great corner location. The restaurant has plenty of indoor seating. Additionally, there's patio seating area. Unfortunately, it was raining the day we visited. There's plenty of free self parking in private lot. Luckily, we were able to find an indoor table. The super friendly staff were warm and welcoming. We placed our order and everything was prepared freshly and brought out. The hot tea was very flavorful. All the pastry items were top notch and very yummy.

Bob Fang

6 months ago

Lots of delicious food and the desserts are amazing. Came for the first snacks and coffee and pistachio latte. The crew was super helpful and kind giving recommendations and replacing one of our orders. The place is located in a shopping center next to a wing stop. I’d recommend coming back again! Please visit! @ninjaxfang

Jamal Saeed

2 months ago

Great experience at Sana’a Cafe! The Qisher and Adeni Chai were authentic and full of flavor, and the Tiramisu Milk Cake and warm Harisa were both delicious. The atmosphere was cozy, and the service was friendly and fast. A great spot for Yemeni coffee, tea, and desserts. Highly recommend!

Crystal Kamada

month ago

We stopped by to share a pot of creamy Adeni Chai. The notes of cardamom with the black tea really warms our souls. We could see why there were several people set up with their laptops or gathering with friends here. It's such a cozy vibe, we just wanted to sip tea all morning 🤭 Def order some pastries to have with your tea or coffee - they have some of the best freshly baked sweet and savory treats here. Kiddo even got a mango smoothie, so it's a win for all! Bonus - you can download their app and get 20% off, and even earn rewards 😀