Why Yemeni Coffee Shops Are Suddenly Everywhere ☕️

Yemeni coffee shops have exploded across New York and major US cities but what we're seeing today isn't the invention of a new space—it's the revival of a very old one.

Have you visited a Yemeni coffee shop in your city? What do you think the future of late-night "third places" looks like? Let’s talk in the comments.

#YemeniCoffee #ThirdPlace #UrbanPlanning #CoffeeCulture #NYC #CoffeeHistory #SoberCurious #AdeniChai

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