Yafa Cafe welcomes you to a world of infinite discovery, experimentation, and surprise through the universal language of food. Our specialty is Arabic street food, a testament to the richness of Arabic culture and hospitality. We invite you to share stories over spiced meals, culminating in a satisfying experience accompanied by specialty coffee or tea.
The origins of street food can be traced back to early versions of restaurants, where people gathered to enjoy great food prepared with care, technique, and the best ingredients. At Yafa Cafe, we uphold this tradition by offering an innovative, satisfying, and personalized experience that connects you to the pride of Arabic hospitality. In Arab culture, the worth of a person is measured by their generosity towards family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances when dining at an Arabic table. At Yafa Cafe, we extend this generosity to you, our valued guest.
Our homestyle cuisine is served with unpretentious abundance, reflecting the spirit of sharing that is so integral to Arabic culture. The richness of our dishes lies in their flavors, textures, and the stories they tell. From small plates and dips to grilled kabobs and delightful sweets, our menu is perfect for any occasion.
Catering Services
Yafa Cafe is proud to offer catering services for your next special occasion. Whether it's a corporate event, graduation, wedding, or a birthday party, our catering menu is suited to make any event memorable. Arabic cuisine, with its variety of small plates and dips, grilled kabobs, and sweets, is ideal for catering. Let us help you stir up conversations with your friends over delicious tabouleh, hummos, shawarma, kabobs, spinach pies, manakeesh, baklava, and more.
To place a catering order, please email us at info@yafacafe.com or call us at 204-221-1636. We kindly ask for a minimum delay of 24 hours to prepare your catering order.
Customer Testimonials
"We've been driving by this place for a month and finally had a chance to stop in. Incredible. Food is delicious (hot and fresh, hasn't been sitting under a heat lamp for an hour). Not being experts in Middle Eastern cuisine, we had a lot of questions, all of which were answered with care and patience. They are still working out the kinks but the service was so good, and the whole vibe is warm and fantastic. Support this new local business!" - Dez Daniels
"Delicious, fresh, and reasonably priced food. Six of us sampled approximately 12 items on the menu and loved everything from salads to entrees to desserts. Excellent attentive service. The owners were patient in answering all of our questions and directing us to order the right amount and variety of food. And WOW, with tip the final bill was under $20 each. Great night. We will all return soon." - Priti Shah
"Yafa Cafe is simply amazing! I was in Winnipeg for a work trip and had seen a friend's recommendation. Everything about this place is lovely--from the food to the decor to the staff. Every time I come through Winnipeg in the future I'll be cajoling my friends to come here!" - Alan Epp Weaver
"Family run and family-friendly restaurant. We tried the yafa spicy chicken, the kabab kofte, the zaatar with vegetables, lentil soup, and for dessert yafa Qishta. Everything was fresh, homemade, and delicious. The service is amazing and the Turkish coffee and fresh mint tea were great too. Highly recommend." - Ana Marmara
"Delicious and reasonably priced. The staff were very welcoming. I can't wait to return to try the coffee and a honey cardamom latte! Great new place to have a quick and delicious meal, or stay for some backgammon and a warm beverage. A must-try!" - Bobby Lund
"Food is fresh, delicious, the place makes you feel like home. Very artistic and warm, owner are very friendly and nice. It is definitely one of my favourite places in the city." - Sara Jarrar
Ambience and Decor
The restaurant's ambience and decor have received high praise from customers, with many commenting on the unique and authentic Middle Eastern atmosphere. The colorful decor and art on the walls have been particularly noted as adding to the overall ambiance.
Food Quality
Several customers have raved about the delicious food, particularly the Koshary, Musakhan, Basbousa, and Om Ali. The lamb skewer, shakshuka, and falafel have also received high praise. However, some customers have reported issues with the quality of certain dishes, such as the beef Shawarma being dry and having beef bone marrow in it.
Service
While some customers have reported excellent service, others have experienced issues with orders being prepared slowly, and in some cases, incorrectly. There have been reports of long wait times and orders being brought out at different times.
Beverages
The Hibiscus tea and hot chocolate have been praised for their rich and creamy texture, while the chai karak dallah and honey cardamon latte have also received high praise.
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