In 2024, the buzz surrounding Raha Coffee House felt like a well-kept secret that we couldn’t help but shout from the rooftops. Fast forward to today, and that secret has evolved into a local empire. One cup of coffee at a time, Raha has woven itself into the fabric of the city, recently planting flags on Abbott Road in South Buffalo and Main Street in University Heights.
A new neighborhood hub in South Buffalo
Walking into the new South Buffalo location, you’re immediately struck by a unique unity. On one side of the room, a nurse from Mercy Hospital across the street is ordering a traditional Yemeni coffee to go. On the other side, neighborhood moms swap stories over honey-drizzled pastries and chai teas.
Seeing authentic Yemeni culture find such a home in South Buffalo is a testament to the city’s changing palate. Shop owner and general manager Moe Salem tells me that the new location has absolutely built on the gospel of Yemeni café culture spread by the OG location…