The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond

Yemeni coffeehouses have gained culinary prominence in recent years, offering brews of coffee and tea seasoned with cardamom, ginger, cloves and other ingredients.

By: Sally Howell, University of Michigan-Dearborn, The Conversation

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Published: July 20, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Sally Howell, University of Michigan-Dearborn

The mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, Abdullah Hammoud, declared the city the “Coffee Capital of America” in November 2025.

Hammoud’s declaration was inspired by the recent cultural phenomenon of Yemeni coffeehouses. Yemen is where coffee was first brewed as a beverage, and these local coffeehouses reflect that rich cultural heritage.

Three businesses headquartered in Dearborn — Qahwah House, Qamaria Coffee and Haraz Coffee House — now …

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