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University Drive · Yemeni coffee, specialty tea & Middle Eastern pastries · $$

Qahwtea Coffee & Bakery

4721 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816

QUICK LOOK

Come for the Coffee, Stay for the Pastry Case

  • Quick visit
  • Takeout
  • Under $25
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WHAT TO KNOW

Useful before you go

HOURS
Daily: 7 AM–11 PM
PARKING
parking lot
NOISE
Low
LIGHTING
cozy and light
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THE STORY

Why this place matters

4721 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816 Qahwtea, a Yemeni-style café and bakery that opened earlier this year, feels like the kind of place built for slowing down a little. Warm lighting, layered spices in the air, pastries tucked behind glass cases, people lingering over drinks instead of rushing back to their cars. The whole atmosphere feels soft around the edges in a way that’s increasingly rare. The drink menu leans both comforting and refreshing, with options like the Qahwtea latte, traditional Qishr coffee, and colorful flavored mojitos from the cold-drink side of the menu. Food-wise, theres a rainbow of stunning sweet treats behind the glass case just begging to sit beside your caffeinated delight - plus amply savory options too.

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