These Bay Area Cafes Have You Set For Ramadan This Year

Delah Coffee in San Francisco and Oakland is just one of the cafes ideal for breaking fast this Ramadan. | Patricia Chang

Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area coffee shops and pastry dealers keep those observing the holiday well-fed

Driving in the Bay Area at night during Ramadan, it’s not unusual to see cafes filled with people. Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of worship and fasting, is a time for individual spiritual commitment, but it’s also an opportunity to be in community. Ramadan runs from Friday, February 28 to Saturday, March 29 this year. Some businesses extend their hours of operation during Ramadan to accommodate those breaking their fast. It’s reassuring to know we can find warmth and energy in our local cafes. And I’ve heard more than once: you might run into a family member while grabbing a post-Iftar pick-me-up.

An invigorating new wave of Arab, South Asian, and Muslim-owned cafes are emerging across the Bay Area. At a community destination like Jaffa Coffee Roasters in Berkeley, co-owned by three Palestinian brothers, I feel comfortable skipping my usual coffee shop nickname. In addition to serving culturally-forward beverages, these cafes often collaborate with community groups and mosques to host events. Organizers, artists, and coffee lovers alike come together to uplift causes close to their hearts.

Samia Abbasi Fare at Berkeley’s Jaffa Coffee Roasters. Samia Abbasi A spread at Qamaria Yemeni Coffee.

As an Indian American Muslim woman living in the South Bay, I’m especially excited to see new late-night, non-alcohol-focused third spaces. Friends gather over cardamom lattes to share nascent ideas and nurture creativity together.

Add these six cafes across the Bay Area to your list for delicious Yemeni, Palestinian, and Pakistani caffeinated fare.

Delah Coffee

Patricia Chang

If you open a Bay Area Muslim group chat, there’s a good possibility you’ll see, “Let’s go to Delah,” texted back and forth. Delah Coffee has become a popular neighborhood spot for late-night work sessions and catch-ups with friends. Delah first started in San Francisco in 2022, expanding to Downtown Oakland and Berkeley. When you step inside Delah, you feel at home with its warm decor and cozy seating. The strong, sweet, and spiced Yemeni Latte pairs well with its cream cheese honey Bee Bites. Or, get a slab of the rose milk cake, a balanced treat you’ll want to order again right away.

Delah Coffee’s Fourth Street San Francisco and Oakland locations will extend its hours to midnight for Ramadan. For regular hours of operation by location, check out Delah’s website.

Jerusalem Coffee House

Jerusalem Coffee House

Nestled on Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, Jerusalem Coffee House is a vibrant cafe rooted in community and revolution. Jerusalem incorporates intentionality and quality, organic ingredients into its menu — from in-house crafted lattes to fresh focaccia baked daily. The date tahini latte is synonymous with Jerusalem Coffee House: a thoughtful drink that embodies its creativity and focuses on indigenous Palestinian flavors. Melding flavor with fortitude, it regularly creates programs with organizations and artists to tangibly serve the community. With an orange blossom latte in hand, Jerusalem Coffee House is where imagination and action have no limitations beyond what we can see.

Jerusalem Coffee House (5443 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland) is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday to Sunday and on Fridays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Elaichi Co.

Elaichi

Elaichi Co. is a next-generation, buzzy chai spot that opened near the UC Berkeley campus in January 2024. The shop fuses great chai with an energizing community space for local students and working professionals alike. Creamy karak chai and plant-based oat chai are the perfect introduction to the Elaichi Co experience. The team doesn’t shy away from innovation; they craft fusion beverages and food items like the newly added chickpea chaat and samosa salad bowls. Elaichi Co. is known for uplifting South Asian small businesses and artists through pop-up events and markets widely circulated on its delightful Instagram.

Elaichi Co (2161 Allston Way, Suite C, Berkeley) is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Kenz Coffee Roasters & Coffee Bar

Kenz Coffee Roasters

What started as a family’s passion for coffee transformed into a beloved local business. Kenz Coffee Roasters began in 2018 as a hobby, micro-roasting and packaging beans for friends and family. Today, Kenz roasts beans from around the world and sells them through an online ordering system in Saratoga. In 2021, Kenz Coffee Bar at Bamrec opened in Los Gatos. Keep an eye out for its pistachio latte brewed with Kenz, ceremonial pistachio matcha, and rose chai, all favorite ingredients among community members. Kenz partners with local food vendors for nighttime Ramadan events, serving specialty beverages and meals.

Kenz Coffee Bar at Bamrec (445 Hershner Drive, Los Gatos) is open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee

At nighttime in Fremont, you’re bound to see a line out the door at Qamaria. This powerhouse Yemeni coffee shop began in Dearborn, Michigan, and expanded to Fremont and Sacramento in 2024. It serves smooth coffee, adeni chai, and eye-catching cakes like the decadent knafeh cheesecake. Qamaria’s iced pistachio latte layers espresso, milk, and sweet, nutty pistachio for a refreshing treat. For savory cravings, try the crispy chicken fatayer. The cafe’s soft, archway-studded interior features a striking focal art of a Yemeni woman. With plenty of seating, it’s perfect for solo night owls or friends gathering for a pre-Taraweeh refuel.

Qamaria’s Fremont location (4193 Cushing Parkway) will extend its hours to Sunday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to midnight and Thursday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Sana’a Cafe

Samia Abbasi

South Bay coffee lovers have a new go-to spot for late nights. Sana’a Cafe opened in Downtown Mountain View in February 2025, following the success of its original San Francisco location and expanding across the Bay Area. The business’s signature Sana’a Latte is brewed with cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger. Order your coffee or chai in a pot, and it will be served in an ornate teapot with accompanying teacups. For those who enjoy desserts that aren’t too sweet, Sana’a’s pistachio cheesecake is rich and lightly drizzled with pistachio sauce. The Mountain View location shares space with Mediterranean Grill House, making it a great one-stop shop for Iftar this Ramadan.

Sana’a Cafe’s Mountain View location (650 Castro St, Suit 110) will extend its hours to 2 a.m. for Ramadan. For regular hours of operation by location, check out the Sana’a website.