☕ Tacoma’s First Yemeni Café Opens Its Doors

If you live in Tacoma and love exploring new coffee spots, there’s a brand-new experience waiting for you. Sana’a Café, a California-based Yemeni coffee shop, has officially opened inside Lincoln Plaza — and it’s already turning heads.

🌍 A Unique Coffee Culture Comes to Tacoma

This isn’t just another coffee shop. Sana’a Café brings the rich flavors and traditions of Yemeni coffee culture to the South Sound. Expect unique drinks that highlight warm spices, bold brews, and a different approach to the café experience than what you’d find at a typical chain.

On the menu you’ll find:

• Cardamom-infused coffee — fragrant, strong, and distinctly Yemeni

• Adeni tea — a spiced milk tea that’s both soothing and flavorful

• Specialty pastries — baked goods that complement the drinks and give a taste of Yemeni traditions

📍 A Familiar Spot with a New Identity

Sana’a Café took over the former Starbucks space on South 38th Street in Lincoln Plaza. The location already has strong visibility and foot traffic, making it a promising fit for a café that blends cultural authenticity with modern café vibes.

🌟 Part of a Growing Trend

Sana’a Café is one of the first Yemeni cafés in Washington State, joining a trend that’s been taking off in major U.S. cities like Chicago, New York, and the Bay Area. Yemeni-owned cafés are becoming known for introducing coffee lovers to rich traditions and expanding the U.S. coffee scene beyond the usual latte-and-espresso framework.

🧭 Why It Matters

For Tacoma, Sana’a Café is more than just a new coffee spot. It represents the continuing growth of cultural diversity in the city’s food and drink scene. Every new café and restaurant like this makes Tacoma a little more vibrant — and gives locals one more reason to stay close to home for unique experiences.

📍 Sana’a Café
Lincoln Plaza, South 38th Street, Tacoma

📨 I’m Aaron Thomas, a local realtor sharing updates on new restaurants, businesses, and community stories across the South Sound. Every Friday, we publish the South Sound Report newsletter so you never miss what’s happening in Tacoma, Olympia, and beyond.

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