Heyma Yemeni Coffee

Everything from here is fantastic. Their milk cakes- AMAZING, their coffees- RELIABLY GOOD, their seasonal holiday drinks blew me away. This is a great place to sit and study and everyone who works here is very kind and attentive. I will say it again: Please, please, get their milk cakes. Amazing.

I tried the Aden tea, similar to chai. It was filled with warm spices, and came out piping hot which I appreciated. We sat inside and asked "for here" but were served in to go cups. (Not that big of a deal though!) The decor is very pretty and aesthetic! Plenty of seating options from booths to tables. Bathrooms were a little dirty and didn't match the decor outside. There is paid street parking on Univ Ave.

They carry decaf wooo!!!To be frank, at first, I was not impressed by this place. Some initial observations included: One. Ah, another Yemeni coffee place - I wonder how this place will set themselves apart? Two. The barista at the counter did not acknowledge me since I guess they were busy making a drink. Okay, had better, I thought. Since they won't acknowledge me clearly I can't place an order either. I wasn't feeling like working (the reason for visit) and I was hungry (and La Mission is only a couple blocks away). I pondered for a minute before thinking I can ditch out. By this time another staff was at the counter, so I think to myself I will leave if they say no to this - so I ask about decaf options assuming it won't be available.Surprise! They say any decaf espresso drinks are available and not sure if this happens in every instance - I got a dollar discount on my drink. They say it was cause decaf beans are cheaper. I mean, wow that's the first time I heard that cause if anything, other places charge extra! They also assumed I lived upstairs (Berkeley undergrad) so they get extra brownie points, lol.The staff kindly bring out my Heyma Latte (cardamom & cinnamon) in a lovely large cappuccino cup. I was slightly worried when I was told the decaf beans were cheaper but the flavor was strong and lovely with the spices. I also appreciated that I could ask for sugar on the side!Inside, seating is plentiful and outlets are widely available - music level is just right and I love the unique interior, in fact all the Yemeni cafes I've been to are great but each are unique.Will be back for a productive round!

I have been here a few times. I love the overall ambiance of this establishment. The interior is not your typical American cafe. It beautifully captures the Middle Eastern feel. From the colors they use to the food items they serve. The pistachio latte is delicious and creamy. There are a variety of food items and unfortunately, they aren't always fresh. Some of the staff here could be a little more welcoming but the majority of them are nice and add to the overall experience here.

This place was tight across from our hotel, so we walked over for an afternoon treat! From the hotel it looked very small, but there were lots of seating available. It was warm and inviting (loved the cute little nooks) and we each got a latte and shared a baklava. The man who waited on me was friendly and helpful. He steered me toward the one piece baklava as it was freshly made. While the lattes were amazing, the baklava was top notch! There were so many pistachios, and they were not overwhelmed by the honey. I am so glad we came!

Coffee her is amazing. I got the Vanilla latte, with dessert. I like the atmosphere also. It's a must try!

Heyma is a really nice aesthetically pleasing coffee shop located in Berkeley. I may not love this specific area of Berkeley, but you can't deny that there is tons of good coffee shops nearby. Finding street parking can be a bit of a pain as well. Once you walk in though it is really well decorated. Although the layout can be a little strange at first because you have to go around behind their coffee bar area to order at the cashier. Customer service is solid overall.I ordered the hot Heyma Latte ($6.99). Your drink is definitely a lot nicer looking if you order for hear rather than to-go where you get the paper cups instead. The latte may not be cheap, but it is good and has a unique flavor. You can really taste the spices from the cardamom and cinnamon. I can see it being overwhelming for some people although I quite enjoyed it.I wish I got to try their pastries also because they looked really good on their shelves. The environment of this store is also very comfortable to sit in and there is tons of seating available as well. Would definitely recommend trying this place out whenever you are in the area.

I've been seeing a lot of Yemeni coffee shops in the bay lately and have been enjoying trying them out! Heyma has a really nice selection of drinks and both sweet and savory pastries/cakes. I got the Heyma latte, which had a strong cardamom and cinnamon flavor. In retrospect, I probably chose the wrong drink since I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon, and since I got it unsweetened, it tasted extra bitter. However, I really liked the beef sambosa I got! I love savory pastries, and this one was had lots of nice spices and good flavor. I just wish it was bigger for the price. For some reason I thought it looked bigger in the display! Overall, I'd give the food and drinks here 4 stars!I knocked it down a star because of the ambience/cleanliness. I liked how it has a good number of tables for folks to study and hang out. However, I was seated at a table near the bathroom and I could smell the cleaner from the bathroom. I also originally wanted to try the honeycomb pastry, but I saw a huge fly trapped under the lid covering the pastry. :(

After trying to find a Yemeni coffee shop to pass time in on a rainy day, we decided to try Heyma for their great looking menu. It was pretty packed for a rainy Sunday but we got lucky and found a seat. Their food is reasonably priced and so are their drink selections. We ordered the chicken turnover (thick bread with very well seasoned ground chicken and peppers inside), the börek (more cheesey than I'm used to but still good) and the beef sambusa (super flakey and flavorful!). We also ordered the Aden Tea for two. All of that came out to $22! That was a great deal considering how full we got from the food. I'm sure the vibe inside would be much more enjoyable on days when it isn't so packed, but we still enjoyed ourselves nonetheless. I would definitely come back to try more of their affordable food items and smoothies.

I'd go here again to just sit inside and marvel at how beautiful this coffee house is! Coffee is piping hot and the vibe is college with a side of luxury!