By Troy Franklin on June 30, 2026 Verified by Google

Marhabah Cafe brings a wonderfully warm and authentic taste of Yemeni coffee culture straight to Oakland. The cozy, inviting atmosphere is the perfect spot to unwind or catch up with friends. From their richly spiced traditional Qishr to exceptional pastries, every item is crafted with incredible care. I will absolutely be stopping by again soon.

By Lyndsay Brown on May 21, 2026 Verified by Google

Food was great! I ordered the chicken shawarma and substituted salad for rice. Expected to just get a bed of lettuce, but they actually tossed it in some dressing. Hummus and tabbouleh were fresh and tasty. Also got a water melon juice, which was fresh. And the woman working the register was very friendly. Would go again if in Oakland.

By Micah Connelly on May 12, 2026 Verified by Google

Excellent, tasty, high quality food! Loved every bite. I got the combo platter with the potatoes/veggies and hummus. Chicken and lamb were cooked perfectly. Great spot!

By Derek Zender on April 2, 2026 Verified by Google

Tasty Lebanese food + other things like pastries, fruit drinks and coffee in a no-frills setting. I usually get the chicken shawarma plate which is quite filling and delicious in a homemade way. Spicy sauce is tangy and relatively mild. Yogurt sauce is incredible, next time I will ask for extra. Falafels are more soft than crunchy and very flavorful. Staff are respectful and easy to work with. Located in the Oakland City Center plaza.

By Shamil M on January 22, 2026 Verified by Google

Highly recommend Marhabah - food is delicious, price is very fair for the quality and portion size, and the owners are super nice people. Good variety of middle eastern Lebanese and similar foods; also they are now open late which is nice as the food scene in the area is pretty dead otherwise. Also the area is totally safe don’t let oaklands rep scare you.