About Us

​From the lush mountains of Yemen to the bustling streets of Brooklyn, Yafa set out to bridge together our homelands through coffee in 2019. We’re a family-owned, small-batch roaster that pride themself on ethically sourcing and serving specialty coffee — without the gimmicks.

Built upon a culture of care, hard work, and friendliness, Yafa is proud to continue serving our community of Sunset Park for over 25 years.

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Press & Media Coverage

  • Shelf with various packaged coffee products at a store, including green, blue, purple, black, and orange labels.

    This Coffee Shop in Sunset Park Has Big Dreams

    Emma Orlow, Eater NY.

  • Person pouring a dark beverage from a glass measuring cup into a glass.

    World's Oldest Coffee Culture Takes on a Delicious New Life in Brooklyn's Sunset Park

    Khushbu Shah, Food & Wine.

  • Two young men in black t-shirts with 'Yafa' logo standing inside a modern cafe or restaurant, smiling for the camera.

    At a Brooklyn Cafe, Two Cousins Aim to Put Yemeni Coffee Back in the Spotlight

    Pelin Liu, Eater NY.

  • Inside a cozy cafe, an employee in a purple patterned shirt is smiling and taking an order from a customer at the counter. The customer is looking at his phone. Behind the counter, a barista is preparing drinks, and another customer is at the coffee bar. The cafe decor features hanging wicker lights, brick walls, and a menu board listing coffee and tea options.

    Where Avocado Toast Shares a Menu with Yemeni Favorites

    Ligaya Mishan, The New York Times.

  • A man wearing a protective face covering and a white shirt works with a large machine in a factory or industrial setting, holding a tablet.

    Yemenis in Brooklyn Reclaim High-End Coffee

    Saki Knafo, The New York Times

  • A white ceramic cup of latte with latte art on top, sitting on a saucer with a spoon, on a table with sunlight casting a shadow.

    Best Coffee Shops in NYC

    Eater NY.

  • Terraced green farmland on a rocky hillside with mountains in the background.

    Revitalizing Yemeni Coffee

    Marianne Dhenin, Atmos.

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View fullsize our Espresso Logo t-shirt is back in stock! 🍵 made with 100% ring-spun cotton for a relaxed, true-to-size fit. Unisex sizing. Printed by our good friends @donothing.nyc available in-store and on our website 🫆
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View fullsize dark & fruity ☕️🌴 our Mokha Java is a reunion of the rich fruit flavors of the Yemeni Mokha and the earthy undertones of the Indonesian Java. Smooth dark chocolate meets bright acidity in every cup 🇾🇪🇮🇩 available online or at both cafes 🗺️
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View fullsize the World Tour Tee 🌎 proudly featuring every country we source our coffees from 🇾🇪🇲🇽🇬🇹🇪🇹🇧🇷🇨🇴🇮🇩🇨🇷 made with 100% ring-spun cotton for a relaxed unisex fit that runs true-to-size. printed locally by @donothing.nyc 🗽 design by @halal.h
View fullsize Saturday, June 14 📍🎬 Join us for an unforgettable evening at Yafa Cafe for the premiere of The Fine Line. A film that takes you on a journey starting in the heart of the Bangladeshi community in Brooklyn; on Church and McDonald Ave. A light hearted
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View fullsize 🆕☕️🥂 new paper cups, same great coffee. www.yafabrooklyn.com
View fullsize Tuesday, April 29! 5-7pm! 🪡🇵🇸 Join us for a unique, hands-on beginner’s Tatreez workshop—celebrating the traditional Palestinian art of embroidery. Rooted in centuries of cultural expression and storytelling, this two-hour, beginner-fr