This place is my favorite. I don't ask for much when it comes to a cafe. Reasonable wifi. Enough space that I don't have to get too intimate with the Harvard kids. Open hours that make sense who the hell is working in a cafe in the morning?? Andala is all that and a bag of basbousa. It's a great little location as well during the summer it has an excellent (if noisy) outdoor area. Assuming you don't sit next to a hookah it's very nice. The food isn't spectacular but it's different from a lot of the offerings around. Their teas and Turkish coffee are dynamite and their cakes are great. Honestly this is just a great place to hang out, get cozy and maybe work a bit in between coffees. Oddly European in this very American intersection.

I've been here twice now for dinner, and it's quickly become a favorite spot for Middle Eastern food. The restaurant is spacious, with a large outdoor dining area, an indoor space, a side dining area, and even a downstairs level, making it great for both intimate meals and larger groups. Their Mango & Orange and Banana, Milk & Honey smoothies are both delicious, with just the right balance of flavors and are not too sweet. The Eggplant Mtabal Salad is a standout! Despite its name, I'd consider it more of an eggplant dip, served with Arabic bread. It comes with fresh cucumber, carrots, onion, and tahini sauce, making for a cool and refreshing appetizer. I also highly recommend the Merguez Hummus. it's easily one of the best hummus I've ever had as it was incredibly fresh and packed with flavor. For mains, the Thyme Garlic Chicken is absolutely amazing! The chicken is so tender, falling right off the bone, and is served with a sauce and yogurt that create the perfect blend of savory flavors. I often find myself craving it! If you're a fan of tomatoes, the Shrimp Ma'ali is also worth trying. The service, however, was just okay. They didn't check on us much, and the food came out a bit slower than expected. The vibe of the place is casual, making it a great spot for coffee or catching up with friends and loved ones.

(4.5/5) This was almost exactly what I wanted for my meal: flavorful falafel that's not too dry, salad, and bread that was a little sweet. I just wish the portion was a bit bigger but the flavor was all there. Highly recommend the falafel. The interior has beautiful decorations and definitely had a mix of people either working or talking but it wasn't loud at all. The workers were friendly and the whole place felt cozy. Highly recommend as a work space or just as a warm meal.

Saw good reviews, and finally this is my first time trying this cafe. Ordered grab and go. The service was okay. They recommended several dishes, following the menu. The chicken kebab was decent. The chicken breast wasn't dry, and pretty flavorful. You can tell they marinated with yogurt and other seasonings. The sauce and side salad was meh.... I was hoping for more fiber and greens for this meal to be balanced, but the salad that came with it was very little (as shown in the picture), and quite lots of oil, which made it too heavy to eat as a side for a kebab. The ambience was decent, I saw people working there, some others chatting. Pretty like a cafe that opens all day long.

Spacious, friendly cafe with plenty of seating and delicious food and tea! Service was lovely as well. Highly recommend!

Was in the area and had to do some work so I found this adorable coffee shop! Upon entering, if you plan on staying, you can seat yourself at any empty spot -- and there's plenty of seating options. You can scan the QR codes scattered around the shop to view their full menu. Since it's a sunny September day, I opted for the iced Turtle latte with almond milk and it totally hit the spot! The drink itself was so delicious and creamy that I wouldn't have noticed that I ordered it with almond milk. The staff was also extremely friendly and made the space feel very welcoming. There were lots of other patrons that were either just doing work, reading, or enjoying a drink. The wifi was quick and not laggy at all. The decor of the shop was also to die for! Overall LOVED my experience at Andala and this is one of the places I would definitely go out if my way to stop by.

Came here with some friends on a Monday night. There were lots of places to sit, both indoor and outdoor. The ambiance was great - very cozy, different places to sit with different vibes. It has a lot of character. Service was friendly. I ordered the spinach pie plate, which comes with two spinach pies and a salad. The salad was tasty, with tomatoes, pickles, and cucumbers. The dressing was not too heavy on the vinegar, which I always appreciate. The spinach pies were not my favorite but certainly not bad either. The dough they were wrapped in was not crispy like I was expecting, but soft and bready. I loved that part. The spinach mixture inside had a sourness that I didn't love. That being said, for the vibes alone I would come back here, and there's a lot on the menu that looks good, so this certainly won't be my last visit.

I would walk by Andala every single week and was always so curious as to what was inside and I finally did it! It says Coffee House but it also has tons of food options! The upper floor of the restaurant is definitely more cafe-like with people studying, seats by the windows, and the front where you can order coffee and desserts. Downstairs, on the other hand, offers more seating and cozy seats. Because it is a more casual place, the service is a bit inconsistent. We had multiple people come and take our order and didn't really have one server. For food, we ordered the Falafel Plate and Chicken Shawarma Sandwich. The falafel was extremely crispy and crunchy on the outside. The inside was a beautiful green color and full of flavor. The hummus and sauce it came with was also a delight. The star of the show was the shawarma sandwich. Every single bite had me verbally saying "Oh my gosh this is so good." The flavor profiles on the chicken were ridiculously delicious and the tumeric came out wonderfully without being overpowering. It was also so juicy that I could legitimately drink some out of the sandwich (even though yes, that's gross). The pita on the outside was the perfect level of chewy and the pickles in the sandwich cut each bite with acidity. I will definitely be back to try other dishes, or just for the Chicken Shawarma sandwich!

This is such a cozy spot to work or meet up with friends. There are tables and mini couches throughout. I've only sat on the main level, but I think they have a downstairs as well. They have a bunch of seating, but it does get pretty busy on the weekends. While they're a coffee/café type place, they still have plenty of regular menu items. I also love that you can order an entire pot of tea. I've stayed here for a few hours at a time, so don't worry if you're looking for a place to stick around for a while. Perfect spot to hang out at on a cold winter day!