Hidden Cafe

Hello Yelp! :)

When it comes to Hidden Cafe, the name definitely does not lie. This place is really hidden in the corner of a little shopping area. You can't even see the building sign unless you view it at a certain angle. I find that funny. Anyways, on to the review.

I am a hookah enthusiast. I have a good understanding on what makes a good hookah and what does not. I like to go to hookah lounges quite often to enjoy a relaxing session either by myself or with a group of friends. Most hookah lounges out here in Southern California have a clubbing vibe with loud music, completely dark setting, and illuminated with colorful lasers which I do enjoy when I am with a group of friends. However, when I seek out to go to a hookah lounge to have a relaxing session by myself with my laptop, I go to the Hidden Cafe here in Anaheim (not Anaheim Hills).
Not many hookah lounges have a relaxing atmosphere and it's nice to find a place where people can just come in, smoke hookah, chill, study or some shit, and actually hear each other talk without having to yell at each others' ear.

The place is pretty roomy equipped with couches, tables, chairs, and 3 flat screen LCD TVs. It's decorated well enough to have a warm, welcoming ambiance. It is well ventilated so you don't walk into a foggy room with a strong scent of exhaled hookah. The lighting is perfectly dimmed to where you can read the menu without having to use a phone light.

The service is satisfying. They are quite attentive when it comes to coal rotation on slow days. When it comes to busy days, they tend to lag a bit on coals but not to a point where they completely neglect it.

The menu selection is quite vast. They don't have a load of hookah flavors but they do have a handful with a variety of flavors which is well enough for me. They also serve a variety of Mediterranean/ Indian style entrees to grub on and different kinds of beverages to sip on which is a huge plus. The price is decent compared to other hookah lounges. You'll usually end up spending around $14 for a hookah unless you purchase the other things they have.

The hookah quality is decent. They supply the basic Khalil Mamoon hookah to smoke from which is a good quality hookah. The hoses are fairly standard although some hoses are pretty battered up. They use natural coconut coals so for those of you who don't like quick light coals like myself, then you're in the clear.

Overall, the Hidden Cafe is a great hookah lounge among others to relax and chill in if you're looking for that kind of place. It just radiates a relaxing time which I enjoy very much. It's not perfection but I do recommend any hookah smoker to come check this place out if you're in the area.

No thanks, I've been to better hookah bars and this one was seriously lacking.

Came here with a friend on a Thursday night, not much people here which I expected.  Seeing how there wasn't that many people here, I expected the service to be decent at least.  I was wrong.  Took about 10 mins to flag someone to take our stinkin' order.  The dude was flirting with some customer so he obviously can't get his crap together.  Another 10 mins to get our crap.  

The whole time we were there (2 1/2 hours) they only replaced the coals twice and never once asked us how we are or check to see how it was.  Again, too busy being social .  Pathetic.

This place doesn't even come with freakin' mouth pieces. Gross!

I'll admit that the flavors are good and they have good music and tv, but service reeks.  Go somewhere else.

You've gotta love this place. I have been coming here for years... YEARS! My parents house is right down the street and my sister and i would come here (still do) for refuge, socializing and girl talk.

Every night before 8 pm they have happy hour... Alkies take a seat! They don't serve alcohol here :)  Happy hour here is discount hookah and a refill. If you're feeling really wild you can order their special for $15.99: Hookah, refill, sandwich and a drink. Its a great deal and you don't have to remind them about your refill... They are all over it replacing your hookah head with a fresh one in an hour.

Every Tuesday is movie night. Some movies are good and some movies are bad. Everyone's a critic... And when there is a game on it will usually be on there too.

The combination of friendly staff, happy hour, and plenty of parking makes Hidden an irresistible place to hang out!