Hookah

In Los Angeles, CA, there is a small village named Westwood. Westwood Village is most popularly home to UCLA, and it is also home to many Iranian-Americans, who immigrated to the states in 1979 after the Iranian Islamic revolution. The street is filled with Persian shops from antique stores to grocery stores to Persian restaurants. In the last 10 years, hookah has become very popular amongst the younger generation, so a lot of cafes in the village have changed their business model to serve hookahs.

One of the first hookah bars that opened in Westwood is Gypsy Cafe. What once started as a family business to serve Mediterranean Food has evolved into a very popular hang out spot for college students and locals alike. Directly across the street from Gypsy Cafe is home to Habibi Cafe. Though they both serve hookah, there clientele is quite different. Each hookah bar serves its own unique blend of shisha. Each menu has different flavors and brands of tobacco to cater to each individual’s preference. Furthermore, just south of the Westwood Village on the Westwood Blvd nestles about 5 other small hookah bars. In closing, if you are ever visiting Los Angeles, definitely stop at one of these hookah bars and enjoy the atmosphere. 

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