Aziza Cafe & Lounge
“We ended up going back the next day where Ronnie continued to treat my friend and I like queens.”
“It smoked great, didn't get too harsh at all and he made sure to regularly change the coals so your hookah never died out.”
“One hookah was $15, and they didn't even have a drink minimum, like some hookah bars.”
Aziza Cafe & Lounge
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Smoking: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Typically, I try to avoid leaving negative reviews but my experience here was disappointing after reading all of these great 4 and 5 star reviews.
The only reason why this place gets any stars at all is because the gentleman working here was super nice and super attentive. Coals were always changed, glasses were always filled. However, I feel bad that he has to work at this place.
This place uses synthetic coals and the bathroom is sketchy (not female-friendly). Actually, I don't get the impression the place is very well kept, period.
Two major negatives considering how many other hookah bars in the area use natural, fresh coals and have minimally modern bathrooms. At a place where you are relaxing/drinking/smoking, cleanliness is key! (Especially the bathroom since it's an indicator of how well-managed the place is)
Unfortunately, I do not see myself returning here.
Came here after going to a show at the UCB Theater East. Its a really small place when you walk past it, but it is very cozy on the inside. The hookah was great as well! We got a mango flavored one and it had great flavor, was very smooth and hit great for like 2 hours. The guy running the place was very nice and came over to tend to our coals a few times. They also had some great music playing while we were there. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a chill place to smoke some hookah with a few friends.
Food: Not good
Service: Very good
Ambience: Good
Calling this a cafe is joke they have a really limited menu of appetizers and they are of a store bought microwave variety.
Having said the overall experience was not bad. The gentleman serving us was very polite and attentive and the hookah was not bad either.
This is a small place with benched and plush ottomans to sit on. When I went there there were 4 groups of 2 people sitting having hookahs and chatting.
I will say this is a decent place to have hookah and some drinks while you catch up with someone.
just sort of stumbled across this place and it was pretty good.
The owner and other guy working (the guy manning the hookah) were super nice and accommodating. the space was tight but comfy and i loved the music, lots of throw backs.
the hookahs themselves weren't great- a bit harsh, none of the fresh fruit options, but oh well only $15! the drinks weren't very good either. i hated the sangria and the wine was meh.
however, worth a stop if you're in the area and craving just a lil hookah with a small group in a friendly chill atmosphere.
I came here for the first time with 3 other friends as a pre-dinner meetup.
The atmosphere, while very laid back, seems a little too intimate for a a hangout with friends. It can easily be intimidating.
Aside from that, our hookah was pretty good (we got Peach Mint). I believe the owner of the store took care of us that night, and he was very kind, which I can always appreciate as people in hookah bars are generally not very accommodating.
It's a good place to hang out, but probably ideal to go with a significant other.
Hookah is okay, a little light and not much flavor.
Hookah was fairly priced.
Nice decor, adding to the chill ambiance of the place. Music was good, not too loud and loved the artists.
Ronnie is amazingly accommodating and nice! Worth coming back for the service and the atmosphere.
Right after dinner, we saw this hookah bar conveniently along the way and decided to hop in. It's a small space so don't expect to bring 8 heads deep and get a seat.
The owner isn't really rude; he's actually a really nice guy. The fact is, if you come with 8+ people it's going to be hard to sit you and yes, he will unfortunately have to turn you away.
I have no idea what hookah prices are on average but I paid 17.95 for a mix of mint and pineapple. Apple is a basic flavor so it's $14.95.
The space is nice with Persian cushions and tables. It's dark as hell and it looks like a brothel from Eastern Europe. Especially when you see the faces of some hookah smokers.
But his place has great music and a nice chill spot.