Named for home.
Al-dar means "the house" in Arabic — and that's the idea. Aldar Cafe opened its doors on Summer Avenue in January 2024, joining Memphis's Summer Avenue International District, a stretch of the city known for its density of family-run restaurants from around the world.
The menu draws on Yemen, where coffee cultivation began centuries ago in the port city of Mocha — the reason "mocha" means coffee to the whole world. Alongside Yemeni coffee and tea, Aldar serves Arabic breakfast, Levantine flatbreads, and a matcha bar for regulars chasing something cooler and sweeter.
Word has traveled fast: Aldar has built a loyal following among Memphians looking for something outside the usual drive-through coffee run, and among the international community that calls Summer Avenue home.