I first visited during the cafe's soft opening, when it was already bustling thanks to word of mouth, and I've returned for the chai and desserts. Photo: Shafaq Patel/Axios
Dig in: Arwa Yemeni Coffee opened its first Houston location this year, serving classic Yemeni drinks and alongside trendy sips and desserts, including fruit-shaped desserts that are almost too pretty to eat.
Driving the news: Like several Yemeni cafes that have popped up across Houston in the past couple of years, it's a hotspot year-round — but especially during Ramadan, when late-night cafe and dining culture thrives.
During the holy month, Arwa stays open until midnight on weekdays and 2am on weekends.
What to order: Start with the sampler tea ($15) to figure out your favorite blend. But you can't go wrong with an Adeni tea.
The Yemeni latte ($7.50) comes topped with a beautiful camel design, but the date latte is my personal favorite.
Like other Yemeni cafes, milk cake is a must. I tried the rasmalai version ($8) for a cardamon-forward tres leches, and I also enjoyed the pistachio twist on the cinnamon roll ($8.50).
