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November 2025 by Matt Campbell
Really chill spot. Good suggestions for flavor mixes and really friendly staff.
Bonus points for the TV flipping around to catch two different NBA game endings during halftime of MNF.
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November 2025 by G G
All the men left us alone, which I really appreciated. No notes.
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October 2025 by Momin Khawaja
Best hookah spot in the bay hands down, ambience is unbeatable in aesthetics, hookah is always packed attentively (owner/staff is very attentive and always makes custom bowls to our exact liking), I’ve tried probably 15+ different flavor combinations here and they’re always amazing. Have a nice variety music selection but the music volume is perfect where you can still have a conversation with your friends without having to talk too loud. Attracts a nice, young crowd which is refreshing since most spots in the bay are unc hangout spots. Price is unbeatable too, you can always expect a nice relaxing ambience and great bowl of shisha here.
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October 2025 by L Collins
Nice place. Warm, welcoming atmosphere. Works for groups, dates, or solo visits. Great service, cozy and photo-worthy vibe, music was chill with a nice variety. Absolutely loved the tea!!
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September 2025 by Ayman Alghaithi
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Hayat Tea & Berkeley Hookah Spot are top-notch! The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is always on point, and the quality speaks for itself. Whether you’re stopping by for tea, food, or to relax with hookah, you’ll feel right at home. Everything is handled professionally, and you can tell they truly care about their customers. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great experience in Berkeley!
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September 2025 by Chef C
Very chill spot.
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September 2025 by dj abu
This is the best hookah spot in the Bay. The flavors are top-tier—smooth, long-lasting, and always producing thick smoke without ever burning. The service is unmatched; staff consistently check in and switch out coals without you even asking. The atmosphere is perfect, with Afro beats setting the mood for a laid-back, chill experience. The owner truly connects with customers, making the lounge feel like a second home
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September 2025 by Sherafghan Iftikhar
One rude employee can ruin an otherwise good place, and for me, that’s the tall guy with a beard who always wears his cap backwards.
I’ve been a regular customer here, and most of the staff are friendly. But this particular person seems to have a problem with brown people. Today he came up to me about my knees slightly touching the table (after I had even taken my shoes off to sit more comfortably because of the tiny sofas). There’s no sign anywhere saying customers can’t sit that way, and other staff have told me before that it was fine.
What makes it worse is the double standard. Just yesterday I saw a girl literally put her shoe on the table and he completely ignored it. But when it came to me, suddenly he claimed “three people complained” — something I highly doubt. He speaks nicely to others, especially girls, but when it comes to me his tone is rude, condescending, and disrespectful.
It feels targeted and discriminatory, and it makes the whole place uncomfortable. Management should seriously reconsider having someone like that representing them.
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August 2025 by Rokia Sharifi
Really chill! Great service! My bowl was 🔥🔥🔥
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August 2025 by Rokia S.
Really clean and great service! Loved the vibes and comfy seat. My bowl was hitting for dayss
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August 2025 by sara legesse
This is the best hookah in the bay hands down. The hookah is not only amazing, with great flavor that last but also thick smoke and never burns. The service is impeccable, they constantly come around and change out their coals. The vibes are unmatched. Complete vibe with Afro beat to just chill to. The owner knows his customers. This place is like a second home!!
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August 2025 by yonas tesfamichael
Perfect to chill around with friends
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May 2025 by Tara Brown
Very chill spot to spend time with someone. Lovely staff and good recommendation on flavors if you're unsure on what you want. An easy recommendation if you're looking for a hookah lounge.
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May 2025 by l b.
Love this spot for some good music and hookah. Their service is excellent and the staff is welcoming.
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May 2025 by Adrienne H.
Stopped by on a wednesday night. Sat down and was welcomed and thought the menu. ordered the orange mint and a tea. service was great. they played reggae and rap which was a plus. probably a good place on the weekend. they had the game playing as well. cute place cute vibe.
