Arwa Yemeni Coffee

The scoop

Arwa Yemeni Coffee is a family-founded coffee shop concept built around traditional Yemeni coffee and tea culture, with Austin-area locations including North Lamar Boulevard in Austin and West Parmer Lane in Cedar Park. The menu centers on Yemeni-inspired espresso drinks like the Yemeni Latte and a chai-style Adeni Tea, alongside pastries and snacks. Interiors lean into Yemeni design elements such as arches, mosaics, and traditional communal jalsa seating.

Arwa was founded by four family members -- Yazan Soofi, his wife Susan Shihab, his sister Nora Soofi, and her husband Faris Almatrahi -- who opened the original location in Richardson, Texas in December 2022 after Yazan spent years experimenting with traditional Yemeni roasting techniques and family recipes at home. The concept later expanded from the Dallas area into the Austin market, with a location on North Lamar Boulevard and a second in Cedar Park that opened in spring 2025.