Andala Cafe

I could never recommend Andala more highly. As a Harvard grad student in 09' this was the late night study and hookah spot for myself and Iraqi Assyrian best friend. I was so happy it was still there and as wonderful. Fantastic Arabic and Turkish coffee, great meat and spinach pies and Jerusalem sandwich. Very reasonable hookah. No place like home. Andala is a warm blanket of Arabic love.

So truthfully, the food here is really good. I've been a bunch of times and always appreciate what's served in front of me. Collectively, I find my issues revolving around the service and overall timeliness of the staff. They quite often take a long time to see to you and process what you're saying, and a few different times, I have gotten my food order wrong. That being said, I keep going back, partly for the food, partly for the outdoor seating and hookah but certainly not for the service...

Wonderful food, drinks, teas, and coffees. Pastries / desserts are rich, subtle, not overwhelming, yet invigorating and delightful. The meals are wonderfully prepared, generous portion sizes - delicious choices for both vegetarian and meat diets. The ambiance is serene, authentic decoration, comfortable and spacious seating indoors. Outdoor seating is wonderful in spring and summer, especially under the canopy of trees whose leaves provide an awning of live beauty accompanied by the Cambridge / Boston breeze. A wonderful experience and a treat.for all who enjoy the finer experiences - without breaking the bank. In a word - exquisite.