Yemeni coffeehouse boom brings late-night culture to US
By The BriefBrief
Yemeni-style coffee cafes are expanding nationwide, offering late hours and social spaces for non-drinkers.
WHO:Yemeni coffeehouse operators and major cafe chains serving Yemeni-style drinks; Technomic; Gallup; Arab American Institute
WHAT:Rapid growth of Yemeni-style coffeehouses and imported Yemeni coffee culture in the U.S.
WHEN:May 2, 2026 at 9:50 AM ET
WHERE:Falls Church, VA
WHY:The cafes’ popularity is driven by late-night social hours (often past 3 a.m.) and demand from Americans who don’t drink alcohol, alongside growth in the Arab American population.
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