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Sally Howell, Professor of History, University of Michigan-Dearborn

The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond

A barista prepares drinks at Qahwah House in Dearborn, Mich. Valaurian Waller for The Conversation

The mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, Abdullah Hammoud, declared the city the “Coffee Capital of America” in November 2025.

Hammoud’s declaration was inspired by the recent cultural phenomenon of Yemeni coffeehouses. Yemen is where coffee was first brewed as a beverage, and these local coffeehouses reflect that rich cultural heritage.

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