"Arwa Yemeni Cafe offers a beautifully authentic and culturally rich atmosphere that truly stands out. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the customer service was exceptional—friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. While I really appreciated the traditional Yemeni concept and presentation, the food and coffee didn’t quite meet expectations. The flavors were milder than expected and lacked the depth and richness I was hoping for. That said, the overall experience was still enjoyable thanks to the environment and service. With a bit more focus on enhancing the flavors, this place has the potential to be truly outstanding."

"11/22/25 update: This is my second time at this location. We came at night on a Saturday. Surprisingly, it wasn’t busy. However, my favorite spot to sit in was taken up by this huge Filipino family that looked like they'd been sitting there for hours and hours. All of the kids were jumping on all of the seats. I would suggest coming here in the day time when there are no kids, that way you can see the cleaned look. Also, the customer service was fine. I believe the negative reviews are from Karen’s that only know American culture. We ordered pistachio cheesecake, royal halwa, sand dunes latte, and pistachio matcha. I didn’t care too much about the royal halwa. It was a bit too sweet. However, I enjoyed the pistachio cheesecake and the matcha. The matcha selections you can find on that advertising screen that cycles through images. —————————————— I’ve been to so many Middle Eastern cafes in the West Chicago burbs and I’ve been to the Arwa location in Naperville. Arwa in Bolingbrook is definitely the most aesthetic inside. I saw they had a mango fruit cake but I wished they had more fruit cakes. I went to Pistachio Sweets in Morton Grove and they had a big selection of fruit cakes. I ordered the mango fruit cake here, honey cake, and red tea. I liked the mango fruit cake here because it’s creamier than the other one. The honey cake was not sweet and had a nice texture. The red tea was good, it came out. The two ladies that worked 10/28/25 in the morning after 9 am were very pleasant. The price for the tea was reasonable. The prices for the two cakes are on the expensive side like $10 each."

"My sister discovered this place and told me about it! This beats any cafe I've ever been to and it was such an unexpected find! I mean just wow, I am amazed by the beautiful design of this cafe. The drinks are so rich, authentic, and delicious. I love their chai latte! I also tried their strawberry matcha. As a wedding cake designer, this is my go to place for consulting my wedding couples to fully immerse themselves in a beautiful setting with an incredible selection of drinks and pastries! Looking forward to making this part of my regular schedule! 😍"

"Good Adeni tea, but I still prefer how Qahwah House in Lombard brews their chai. FYI - The pot size is equal to about 2 large to-go cups but the price is 3 times that. So if you want the experience, get a pot for 2 ppl and pay extra. Otherwise, better to have each person get their own cup. The pastries are yummy and you can get them heated up."

"Arawa Coffee is fantastic! The shop is very clean and welcoming, with a relaxing atmosphere that makes it easy to stay awhile. I tried both the Sand Dune and the Yemeni coffee, and they were excellent—rich, flavorful, and clearly crafted with care. Highly recommend stopping in if you’re in the area!"