Welcome to Cafe Habibi
At Cafe Habibi, located in Houston's vibrant South Asian community, a culinary journey awaits. This charming eatery specializes in authentic Pakistani halal cuisine, offering a delightful array of dishes, from the aromatic Chicken Karahi to succulent Chicken Boti, all at remarkably reasonable prices. The warm hospitality of the friendly owners elevates the experience, making for a welcoming atmosphere. Customers rave about the rich flavors and freshness of each dish, along with the must-try chai. Open late into the night, Cafe Habibi is a hidden gem for those craving hearty late-night meals, capturing the essence of home-cooked Pakistani comfort food.
- 6802 Bintliff Dr, Houston, TX 77074 Hotline: (832) 366-6645
Welcome to Cafe Habibi, a hidden gem nestled in Houston, Texas, at 6802 Bintliff Dr. This charming eatery specializes in authentic Pakistani cuisine, offering a delightful Halal menu that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. From succulent burgers to flavorful traditional dishes, Cafe Habibi has carved a niche for itself in the bustling culinary landscape of this vibrant city.
As you step inside, you're greeted not only by the delicious aromas wafting from the kitchen but also by the warm hospitality of the owners, who have garnered numerous rave reviews from patrons. Many, like Sheila G., describe their experience as "super good," with special mentions of the "best chai" they’ve ever had. This friendly atmosphere adds a personal touch that makes each visit memorable.
The menu at Cafe Habibi is extensive, featuring mouthwatering items, including:
- Kaleji Bhunna - $9.99
- Bun Kabab (Beef or Chicken) - $3.99
- Dahi Puri (Gol gappay) - $4.99
- Chicken Tikka Burger with French fries - $4.99
- Kebab Roll (Beef or Chicken) - $5.49
- Chicken Karahi - delightful and oh-so-tasty, perfect for spice lovers!
- Double Cheeseburger - fulfilling and packed with flavor.
Umair C., a satisfied customer, highlights that the food here tastes "better than most bigger Pakistani restaurants," noting the reasonable prices and late-night availability—open till 1 or 2 AM daily, catering to the night owls of Houston. This timely service is a game changer for anyone craving authentic Indo-Pak food after hours.
Those who venture into Cafe Habibi will discover that every dish embodies care and tradition. From the spiced Chicken Aaloo to the crispy Samosay, each bite is a journey that transports you to the heart of Pakistan. The restaurant's specialty, the Chicken Qorma, is not to be missed—rich, creamy, and a perfect harmony of flavors that exemplifies Pakistani culinary expertise.
The warmth doesn't stop at the food. The service is impeccable, fostering an inviting environment that makes guests feel at home—Xavier K. recalls feeling as if he "was back in Pakistan." Such reviews emphasize the welcoming atmosphere that sets Cafe Habibi apart from the rest.
In conclusion, Cafe Habibi is not just a dining destination; it's an experience that delights the senses and satisfies the soul. Whether you're stopping by for late-night snacks or a comforting meal, this restaurant has something for everyone at exceptional prices. Don't just take my word for it; visit and taste the difference for yourself!

Super good food! Best chai I've ever had! Owners are super nice and friendly! Was hesitant about trying it, but i'm glad I did!

Simply, the best. The food tastes better than most of the bigger Pakistani restaurants and is cooked perfectly. The prices are very, very reasonable. And it's open super late at night. The owner is the friendliest of people. It doesn't get any better than this little gem.

Came here last night after my flight from Boston with my father. The place was absolutely incredible. If there is a reason for me to move to Houston from Boston, this would be it. Damn good food, and phenomenal service. It felt like I was back in Pakistan. Will definitely be back, and will recommend to everyone.

I had delicious tea at this place. They make fresh tea and snacks Its all delicious and fresh I will return to this place

When it comes to good food, I get pretty NEEDY I drive through parts of town that are dark and SEEDY But I won't go in places that are smoky or WEEDY Or anywhere in general, that gives me HEEBIE JEEBIES When it comes to yummy meals, I get kind of GREEDY I eat a lot because my body isn't DWEEBY I don't mention Yelp because I don't want a FREEBIE When food arrives I squeal like Rachel, Monica or PHOEBE If it tastes amazing, then I give the chef my CD Then I whip off my pants, so everyone can SEE ME I say, here it is, from the movies, but in 3D And anyone is welcome because I'm so AC/DC But I belong to Barbie, because she is the QUEEN BEE She loves to share the BBC and I don't mean the TV And you'll need her permission if you ever need to SEE ME And you can find us eating perfect curry at HABIBI! WHAT! Simply the best late night food in Houston. Better than all the rest. Better than anyone. Even Ike Turner. And tell Ike that if he wants late night food, he can't beat Habibi. And he shouldn't be beating anyone for that matter. Even if that sort of ugly violence is in his DNA. Or his TINA. What to get: Chicken Karahi, Chicken Boti, and play pool and table football (foozball) while you eat so that you throw up curry all over yourself, especially if you're wearing white What not to get: Puke stains on your outfit But you just s...: Shut up If you bring all your girls here, including your side b****es, then it's Cafe Harembibi. I'm very proud of this discovery in the middle of nowhere, close to Hillcroft and the Sub-continental South Asian communities. In my experience most continents are sub-continents. That's why Barbie makes so much money. When Barbie wears her sexy pink tops here and guys say "which brand is that?" while pointing at her boobs as if that's not the point of the point, she says "Ha, Bebe." I looked up places that had Boti and Karahi and this came up, with almost no reviews. We went here on a whim, which is weird because I thought we went in a car, and I have no idea what a whim is, or whose whim we borrowed because neither of us owns one. But it worked out amazingly. This is Pakistani food at its very best. It really Pak's a punch. Ha. Ha. Incomparable value and taste. Oily delicious karahi and wonderful chicken booty. I mean Boti (apparently predictive text is horny). When Misses Rexha, Buell, and Neuwirth give up their day jobs to become stand up comics, they perform here at Cafe HaBebe. Everything they serve is delicious and the prices are bargain-basement. They also have the most wonderful owner, and really friendly service and very cheap pool and table football. We like that no matter what meal we get, no matter what drinks we get, whether it should add up to $20 or $25 or $30, we always go up to pay and he always says "twenty dollars." I get the feeling if I asked to buy the entire store and the pool table too, he'd say "twenty dollars." It's become an in-joke. Sort of like Barbie's less-endowed clients are in-jokes. For about 30 seconds and $300. If Barbie is here slipping off her shoes and turning on the other diners (and believe me, she does, and she does), then it's Cafe Hateaseme. It gets better. It gets so much better. Because if you're looking for Houston food at midnight or 1am, now you finally have a delicious destination right off I-69 (known in Houston as 59) because this place is open till 12 or 1 or 2 every single night of the week (they don't seem to know their closing time, it varies depending on how busy it is, but we've never found them closed anytime before 2am). It's an absolute godsend for people who want late night delicious, authentic, Indo-Pak food. It's extremely cheap as well. Not exactly healthy but then neither is your relationship with your father. When Barbie pretends she's going home with me after curry, and then leaves with some other big dude, you could say she Cafe Haleadsme on. It should also be noted that the prices for playing the awesome, fun games is basically nothing. It's essentially free. You can't get much better than that. I mean nothing costs only $0.25 or $0.50 anymore - but these games do. And you'll get a lot of joy out of them like we do. If you're very lucky you might even get to watch Barbie playing them. If not, just catch her movies on pay per view. And if they charged $100 per curry, they'd he Cafe Hagreedy. Or if they were zero dollars, it'd be Cafe Hafreebie. If they sold marijuana they'd be Cafe Haweedy. And when I take Barbie here, it's Cafe High-heeli. I was gonna make another bad joke but that'd make this review even more Cafe Hacheesy.

I come here quite often.. somethings I just swing by for their $1 milk tea Double Cheeseburger and fries was really good.. extremely filling..

The food here is so delicious! The staff is nice and helpful if there's a question about the menu items. The tea is strong and delicious and the dish that I got was spicy but not overwhelming so I was able to enjoy ALL of it. There was a patron there who was eating some type of pastry, I forgot the name but I asked him what it was and he just bought one for me so even the customers are super cool! The pastry was yummy btw. This is just a must go lunch spot.