Ahmed Mahmood

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Yemeni coffee and bakery C'Yool opens in Boston's South End

As of September 2026: Opened C'Yool in the South End, September 2026

Harrison Avenue in Boston's South End has long been defined by European wine bars and brunch spots. This month it gains something different: a Yemeni coffee house and bakery serving qishr, a spiced drink made from coffee husks, and breads baked in a wood-fired oven.

Updated Sep 18

Notable Quotes

C'Yool is rooted in authentic Yemeni coffee culture — a lived tradition shaped by patience, craft, and origin. — C'Yool's opening statement

from Yemeni coffee and bakery C'Yool opens in Boston's South End · Updated Sep 18

Deep respect for both Yemeni heritage and the city's food culture. — Mahmood, to Boston Magazine

from Yemeni coffee and bakery C'Yool opens in Boston's South End · Updated Sep 18