Mohka House - Oakland, California

Cinde S.

Been here twice in the last week for pot service.

First time was during the day on a Saturday. Although busy, we managed to find a table to enjoy our 18 oz Yemeni tea, which was delicious! It was infused with cardamom and nutmeg. We also had the veggie quiche (no pic), a little runny in the center, but the overall taste was very good.

The second visit was tonight, a Thursday evening around 7:45p. We ordered the 18 oz Qishir, a coffee husk tea and caffeine free. Quite interesting, dark and on the bitter side. My friend did not like it, so I ended up enjoying it on my own.

On both occasions, the gentleman behind the counter was very helpful with all of our questions regarding the drinks and pastries. It gave him great pleasure to ensure our experience was positive! Looking forward to going back and trying more of their menu!!

sam I.

We decided to visit Mohka House after a friend visited, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! The coffee was outstanding-full of flavor and perfectly brewed. The desserts were fresh and delicious, adding a sweet touch to the visit. I also loved how clean and inviting the space was, with a relaxed vibe that made it easy to enjoy the atmosphere. The service was excellent too, with friendly staff who made us feel welcome. I'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend Mohka House for anyone looking for a great café experience!

Andy N.

This cute neighborhood Yemeni coffee shop is really a gem here in Oakland. I came here to grab some coffee and pastries for friends and it was definitely a treat dropping by.

Their Mohka House Latte was a fragrant blend of cardamon and cinnamon. They offer non-dairy options such as oat milk which was perfect for me. The latte was made very well and I don't think coffee very often, and even I was able to really enjoy the drink.

I loved seeing so many vegan friendly options as well. Their chocolate chip cookie was divine with sea salt and sesame, and easily sharable too. They had a very other vegan friendly options that were also clearly marked.

I'd love to drop by again to really enjoy the space. It is gorgeous inside and one I think they should be very proud of for doing.

Amy R.

Nourishing food and nourishing people wonderful atmosphere delightful staff. A great go to place for the neighborhood and anybody else that is lucky enough to get a parking place. Come in and have some delicious food and delicious hot drinks or cold drinks.

Karen S.

The coffee is amazing-you’ll never experience coffee like this in a typical cafe-and the people are lovely. Love that they have pot service options. Yes they have WiFi, yes they have outlets. Great ambiance, people chatting and working on laptops, cozy and lively. For me music was a bit loud, but ofc that’s personal preference. Highly recommend this little gem spot. PS I couldn’t try the desserts but they look *to die for*.

Laurie H.

What a beautiful space this is and so welcoming! Stopped in Tuesday morning 9am-ish and was in awe of all the flavor choices for both coffee and food. There is tea and many, many options, but I didn't have any on this visit. The flavors are all right up my alley, so it was a no-brainer for me to get the Pot Service of Mofawar - cardamom and cream. Convinced hubby to share the 18oz pot with me. It was absolutely perfect...it stays warm in it's glass serving pot, and one can add sugar to their cup or not. While hubby enjoyed it, he's not as passionate about cardamom as I am, so I drank 3 cups to his 1 cup. Don't get me wrong - he liked it very much, but he would choose a different flavor profile next time. So just for reference, the 18oz pot handily serves 2 and you could possibly squeeze a 3rd person into sharing it...but you won't find ME doing that lol.

Additionally we each ordered a slice of Khaliat Alnahl (Honeycomb Bread), with additional honey drizzled on top. Also amazing. The sizes were really big and we thought we'd be taking some home....but nope. We each had no problem finishing our own. The whole space is beautiful with quiet music playing in the background...we sat in the window facing in towards the restaurant and just enjoyed the calming decor, music, and amazing food and drink. As we were leaving both of the young men working in the front were sure to say goodbye and thank us for coming.

There are so many great options here that I will absolutely be making this my regular place when I want to treat myself to coffee outside my home.What a beautiful space this is and so welcoming! Stopped in Tuesday morning 9am-ish and was in awe of all the flavor choices for both coffee and food. There is tea and many, many options, but I didn't have any on this visit. The flavors are all right up my alley, so it was a no-brainer for me to get the Pot Service of Mofawar - cardamom and cream. Convinced hubby to share the 18oz pot with me. It was absolutely perfect...it stays warm in it's glass serving pot, and one can add sugar to their cup or not. While hubby enjoyed it, he's not as passionate about cardamom as I am, so I drank 3 cups to his 1 cup. Don't get me wrong - he liked it very much, but he would choose a different flavor profile next time. So just for reference, the 18oz pot handily serves 2 and you could possibly squeeze a 3rd person into sharing it...but you won't find ME doing that lol.

Additionally we each ordered a slice of Khaliat Alnahl (Honeycomb Bread), with additional honey drizzled on top. Also amazing. The sizes were really big and we thought we'd be taking some home....but nope. We each had no problem finishing our own. The whole space is beautiful with quiet music playing in the background...we sat in the window facing in towards the restaurant and just enjoyed the calming decor, music, and amazing food and drink. As we were leaving both of the young men working in the front were sure to say goodbye and thank us for coming.

There are so many great options here that I will absolutely be making this my regular place when I want to treat myself to coffee outside my home.

Abbos V.

Super boost of energy for your morning. Had to try everything. I wanna stay here all day, drink coffee with my friends and talk about art on the wall!!!

Nader K.

Here’s a revised 5-star review:

It was my first time visiting Mohka House, and I was blown away! They have so many options for pastries and sweets, I didn’t know where to start. I decided to try the Adeni tea, and it was absolutely perfect. The peaceful atmosphere, especially with the Quran playing in the morning, made the experience even more special. I’m already looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommend!