Yafa Golden Coffee

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I was so excited to see this on a short list of places that had the viral Dubai chocolate bar in-stock locally! I went over recently and was happy to see a "coffee shop" (even though they're more than a coffee shop) open late and packed. The very reason more coffee shops should have later hours! However, this seems to be a spot popular with local kids so it was VERY loud compared to most coffee shops, which would be tricky if you needed a place to work. I ordered a slice to-go of the Dubai chocolate cheesecake ($9) and a Dubai bar ($6 or 2/$10 currently). The Dubai strawberries were sold out, as I've seen reviews elsewhere say these are almost always sold out (I wish they were able to make more). The bar ended up being very small with hardly anything inside. The chocolate is also extremely bitter. I wish it was clear that it's not made with the traditional milk chocolate. The cheesecake was a bit frozen so I let it sit out for an hour. The cheesecake itself had an odd flavor (and more of a soft ricotta texture) that I tried to get past but after a couple bites could not enjoy. I pulled the chocolate/pistachio part off the top and loved it SO much! If this was what the chocolate bar tasted like, it would be SO much better!After saving half of the little chocolate bar for the next day, I saw that it was gray in color. Typically chocolate looks like this when it's old so it ended up getting thrown out since I couldn't get past the bitter flavor anyways. Overall a cute place and while it could be a bit better, it was fun to check out once.

This is a hot spot on weekend nights attracting folks of all ages for a place to get together with friends and family for a dessert, coffee or just a place to hang out and socialize. The interior is warmly decorated and spacious with plenty of chairs, tables and complimentary board games. They even have a prayer room to cater to the Muslim community. The dubai chocolate cheesecake was delicious but not made well from a texture standpoint. The top was a thick layer of chocolate that was hard to pierce through with a fork and this smashed the delicate pistachio cream cheese filling that was light and fluffy. Crust was your standard base. We ended up deconstructing the cheesecake to enjoy it. Would i get it again? Heck yeah. Is there room for improvement? Absolutely. Also tried the coffee bun - it was super dense, dry, and hard - would pass on this. Well definitely be back to try the coffee next time!

After seeing a slew of raving reviews, I had to give Yafa Golden Coffee a try. I arrived at about 12:30 PM on a Saturday and found a small table for two where I was able to set up my laptop and get some work done in their peaceful, warm, and stimulating atmosphere. They offer the convenience of complimentary Wi-Fi and parking. It looks like the owner was highly present in the dining area, constantly straightening chairs and wiping down tables as people left. He was pleasantly friendly and very hospitable. I did notice that when I left at around 1:30 PM, all the tables were full of chatting and studious folks so keep in mind that this is a highly desirable mingling destination where seating may be limited during high traffic times.As a coffee lover, I was torn in my choice as they offer an abundance of coffee and non-coffee beverages. I went with their seasonal pumpkin spice latte, and was not disappointed! Seriously, this is probably the best PSL that I have ever had. The espresso is perfectly roasted and not overly acidic like the kind found at the popular chain coffee houses. It was creamy and had a perfect balance of cinnamon and pumpkin. And what a pastry selection! The pictures do not do their beautifully assembled sweets any justice. The colors are vibrant, the pastries are flaky, and their presentation is stunning. I'm not well-versed in international desserts, but this is absolutely a go-to place to sample both nontraditional and traditional sweets. My pumpkin muffin was wonderfully moist and flavorful.My only gripe was the state of the bathroom. I appreciate that they are gender neutral and well stocked, but they looked like they had not been wiped down in a few days. Stains and dust were abundant on all the surfaces, and I hate to think that the people preparing my food touch those same surfaces. With as much business as Yafa pulls in, I would suggest an hourly bathroom check to simply wipe down everything. Maintaining a sanitary environment is key to any dining establishment.

Yafa Golden Coffee was delicious and so cute! We enjoyed an iced vanilla latte and the honeycomb warmed up with honey on the side ~ a must have! They had various sitting areas to enjoy a cup of coffee and socialize with friends or hunker down for some work. I loved the decoration and the creative energy especially shown on their tik tok was evident! I've heard the trending Dubai chocolate is hard to come by and it was in stock! Service was quick and the honeycomb was warmed up perfectly. I'd highly recommend this place to all those coffee shop lovers!

Saw this spot on instragram and was super excited to try it due to the hype. The atmosphere is super great and a great place to work from or meet up with friends. I got the aden breeze which was fantastic - tangy flavors and super refreshing. I also got the honeycomb pastry which was interesting. It is not sweet and even with the filling and honey drizzle I found it a little dry - definitely best enjoyed with a beverage. I am also not an expert on Yemeni baked goods though so do not come for me and form your own option. They have a wide variety of pastries so I am excited to try more. I will absolutely be back though to try some of the other beverages and baked goods.

If you haven't visited this coffee shop yet, you need to! Stopped in for a little afternoon treat and this place was busy. It's nice and big inside with plenty of seating thankfully we got a table to sit and chat and enjoy our hot beverage. I decided to try their chai and it was delicious. Smooth, sweet and creamy. A little different than a traditional chai tea but in all the right ways! I took the cinnamon roll to go and warmed it in the microwave for just a few seconds the morning, mmmmm it was amazing! I'm looking forward to my next stop in and try some of their coffee. And maybe a different baked goods

Amazing coffee house highly recommended by our good Palestinian friend. We met him there for coffee, tea and pastries- he recommended their traditional honeycomb sweetbread (pictured). Not overly sweet, stuffed w dollops of cream cheese-like dots and topped with honey, it was definitely my favorite dessert. Also had saffron cake and a crepe confection similar to an American pancake filled with a mildly sweet cream cheese like filling. I had a sesame seed-flavored coffee. My BF had chai which had turmeric notes- I enjoyed his drink more than my coffee! Would definitely come back to try other specialties. Items are prepared as you order them, don't come if you're pressed for time. Nice ambiance and many areas for seating.

10/10 vibes!! This is such a unique place in Indy and the decor was so fancy and detailed. They have so many cool options on the menu - from authentic Yemen tea to the trendy Dubai chocolate cheesecake. I tried the honeycomb dessert which was this soft and fluffy bread topped with some honey, and their specialty coffee and both were the perfect level of sweetness without being overwhelming. They have games you can play too which makes it a fun place to hang out. Can't wait to come back and try more things!

Over a very nice environment with a good atmosphere. I would say that it is rather loud with all the tables full. Nice that with a busy time they have numbers that buzz when your order is ready. The options of the pastries is beautiful and excited to have more items the next time I'm in the shop.