We recently visited Qahwah Palace downtown and felt like we were walking into a first-class airport lounge in Dubai (not that we’ve ever had that actual experience). We were really impressed by this unique new establishment in Greenville – from the luxurious decor to the tasty drinks and treats to the expansive extra seating and work spaces. Read more about our full experience below.
Qahwah Palace: Ambiance, Seating & Work Spaces
What surprised us the most about this place was its luxurious feel and the extra spaces that you don’t immediately see from the entrance. There is definitely more to this coffee shop than meets the eye! When you walk through the door, you are greeted with elegant Arabic decor – large white marble counters, green velvet seats, and gold accents. Keep walking toward the back to find a separate room with more tables, benches, and chairs, bringing the total to over 100 seats (according to their website). Walk even further back, and you will find a cozy space with six oversized lounge-style chairs and coffee tables. They call some of this “Moroccan seating”.
The additional basement study spaces are such a bonus for working and collaborating. Downstairs, you will find three first-come-first-serve group study rooms with tables, outlets, free WiFi, and private glass doors. There is also one large conference room that can be reserved for bigger team meetings. If the spaces aren’t already full, it’s the perfect place to take your laptop to work remotely.
Food and Drink Offerings
Beverage options include timeless Middle Eastern classics like Turkish coffee and large pots of Chai, along with modern and seasonal offerings like banana matcha and pumpkin lattes. Their website mentions that they pride themselves in sourcing coffee beans directly from terraced farms in Yemen, making the coffee rich and complex. With branded wooden trays, gold forks, and clear teapots on top of candle warmers, the fancy decor mentioned earlier carries all the way through to what you are served.
Finally, staring at you from a large display case, just calling your name, are their unique sweet treats as well. It’s hard to pass up something like a pistachio danish or rose milk cake when they look so indulgent.
Other Information
More than just coffee, Qahwah Palace considers itself a cultural gathering spot. Its doors opened in September of 2025 in Greenville (106 N Main St, right next to Coffee Underground), and it’s already slated to open three more locations soon: Columbia, SC, Charleston, SC, and Charlotte, NC.
