"Stopped by Qatra Cafe during their soft opening! This newly opened Afghan cafe already feels like a wonderful third space addition for Pleasanton. The space is large, comfortable, and welcoming, with plenty of seating plus a ping pong table and pool table. Great for studying, working, or just hanging out. Qatra offers many coffee and chai options with unique flavors: saffron and rose matcha, pink sheer chai, qaimogh chai, saffron latte, orange blossom latte, and pistachio latte. There’s also some light food and sweets available, like sandwiches and samosas. The fig latte I tried was sweet but didn’t taste too much like fig. The qaimogh chai was interesting - a pink chai with clotted cream, with a strong cardamom taste but not too much spice complexity. Fun fact! The pink color is a result of chlorophyl in tea reacting with baking soda that’s added to boiling tea leaves. The vibe lands somewhere between calm and social, with modern decor that pays homage to Afghan roots. Staff were friendly and warm for the soft opening, albeit a little overwhelmed. With cafes like Delah Coffee and Qamaria Coffee opening in the past few months within Dublin and Pleasanton, Qatra is absolutely a strong new contender! I’ll definitely be back to try more items."

"I visited Qatra Café today and had a wonderful experience. Their traditional pastries were absolutely delicious and made with great quality. The coffee was good, but the pastries truly stood out. The atmosphere is cozy and charming, with a very welcoming team that makes you feel at home. I also loved the cute setup and the outdoor seating. I can’t wait to come back and try all of their pastries again!"

"Wow! This place is truly an amazing gem! Upon walking in, one is greeted by a warm display of antique goods from Afghanistan. In combination with the warm environment, well lit seating, and the pool and ping-pong tables, this place from a decor perspective is absolutely outstanding. Very tastefully done. As far as drinks and other food items, all I can say is that no other cafe in the greater Bay Area has anywhere near this type of selection. It is abundantly clear that all ingredients are fresh and painstakingly hand-picked. The sheer chai is a personal favorite of mine, as is the mint lemonade. The matcha is also excellent. Food item wise, the samosa is absolutely delicious, as is the white sauce it comes with. Menu items such as the tacogak are new to me, but my family ordered and enjoyed it very much. All in all, this is a must try spot in the greater Bay Area, and a sorely needed diverse addition to the late-night cafe scene."

"The absolute best of the best!! I’ve tried a lot of their drinks and they are all amazing especially the biscoff latte! The quality and service everything was a 100000/10. We have had a great experience and I feel at home the service is top tier. Sama was super friendly and made us feel welcome right away. They were easygoing, helpful with the menu, and checked in just the right amount. As an Afghan, I love that we have a perfect representation of our culture here at Qatra. Big shoutout to Sama for making the visit smooth and enjoyable!"

"Amazing!! I went here with my family and was immediately welcomed by the staff. The atmosphere and ambiance was awesome and the pastries and drinks were sooo good!! It's also nice to play pool, ping-pong, and karam-board after eating. The decor is stunning and really has authentic Afghan pieces. Will definitely go again!"