Layali coffee house

Layali Coffee House, Rochester’s first Yemeni coffee house, has quickly become a high-impact cultural and community destination by blending authentic Yemeni coffee traditions with upscale, welcoming design and a late-night third-space atmosphere. Opened in early 2025 with high-grade, single-origin Yemeni beans roasted locally, it draws consistent traffic from students, professionals, and coffee aficionados while earning strong reviews and a loyal following for its specialty drinks and pastries. The business earned formal recognition with a New York State Empire Award for excellence, underscoring its early commercial and community success. Demand has driven expansion plans, with a second location underway on Park Avenue just months after launch, signaling growth beyond a single store.

View All work