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Jafra Café · CambridgeArabic table · coffee · lounge
The Table
Made for sharing
Mezze, grills, and generous plates — the heart of an evening at Jafra.
Beverages
Tea & house drinks
Matcha cloud lattes, iced hibiscus, Moroccan tea, and espresso classics — the pour between plates.
The Fire
From our kitchen
PrepFirePlate
A Look Inside
House iced drinks
Poured over ice
Iced matcha
The JAFRA sign
From the kitchenShared tableThe Patio
Dinner, then shisha
Round off the meal on the patio — shisha packed fresh over glowing coals. Valid US ID or passport required.
Open 7 daysPatio seatingShisha with dinner
An evening at Jafra
مائدة تجمعنا
A table that moves from shared plates to slow coffee to late-night conversation.
طعام وضيافةThree reasons to stay
Mezze, coffee & lounge
A restaurant-first table with coffee, tea, and a patio that ends the night right.
Good to know
Dine-in & patio policy
A few house rules that keep the room fair, comfortable, and moving for everyone.
Dining Hours
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Guests may visit Jafra as a café and may order hookah, drinks, desserts, light bites, or full meals.
- 5:00 PM – 9:45 PM — Peak Dinner Hours
- Food is mandatory during these hours. For groups, at least two out of every three guests must order a food item. Desserts and beverages do not count as food purchases.
- After 9:45 PM
- Food is no longer required. Guests may order hookah, tea, beverages, or desserts.
Large Groups
- Groups of five or more are subject to the following:
- A minimum expected spend of $35 per person
- An automatic 20% gratuity
Hookah Policy
- Guests must be 21 years of age or older to order or use hookah.
- One hookah is required for every two guests.
- Groups of up to five guests must order at least two hookahs.
- A hookah head has a maximum service time of 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- After 1 hour and 15 minutes, a refill is required to continue using the hookah. Otherwise, the hookah may be removed from the table.
Table Time Limit
- The maximum table time is 2 hours and 15 minutes when there is a waitlist. Additional hookah orders or refills do not extend the table time. Guests may remain longer when there is no waitlist, at management’s discretion.
Children
- Children are welcome, but they must be old enough to remain seated and must not run around the restaurant or patio. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children at all times.
Outside Food and Beverages
- Outside food and beverages are not permitted while dining at Jafra.
Management Discretion
- Management reserves the right to enforce or adjust these policies as necessary to maintain a fair, safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all guests.
Find us
موقعنا
Location & Hours
Visit Us
187 Hampshire StreetCambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 576-0280
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |