Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Arwa Yemeni Coffee in Houston, TX
9719 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77042
Arwa Yemeni Coffee is a renovation/alteration project at 9719 Westheimer Rd, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $250K across about 2,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $250K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $125/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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146 days after the preceding date shown.
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183 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Arwa Yemeni Coffee
Arwa Yemeni Coffee is undergoing a renovation at 9719 Westheimer Rd in the Westchase area of Houston. The project involves the interior remodeling of a 2,000 sq ft space into a restaurant. The TDLR filing lists the estimated cost at $250,000, which equates to $125 per square foot. TDLR completed plan review in November 2025 and construction is scheduled to finish in September 2026, with work starting March 2026.
Project Details and Ownership
The owner of record is DML Westchase Plaza LP, a private entity that has previously registered two other projects in Houston, including a VCA Animal Hospital and a Johnie Bleu location. The design firm of record is TN Associates inc, which has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is David M Dante. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
According to TDLR data for Harris County renovation and alteration filings, this project's cost is close to the county median of $250,000. However, the scheduled build window of 183 days is longer than the county median of 92 days. The cost per square foot of $125 is above the county median of $80.
City of Houston permit records show one building permit on file at this street address, issued between January 2026 and January 2026. The permit description notes the conversion to a coffee shop under the 2021 IBC. Nearby businesses in the area include Kasra Persian Grill, Pappas Bar-B-Q, and Courtyard by Marriott Houston Westchase. A Facebook post by thehalaalfoodie highlighted the aesthetic interior and traditional Yemeni-inspired menu of Arwa Yemeni Coffee in Houston.
Local Context
The surrounding ZIP code 77042 has a population of about 40,725 people, with a median household income of $57,745 according to U.S. Census estimates. The area contains 21,252 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $371,300. Housing in this area is predominantly renter-occupied. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in June 2026, which is higher than a year earlier. This project fits within the broader pattern of commercial renovations in the Westchase corridor.
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Arwa Yemeni Coffee is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 9719 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $250K covering 2,000 sq ft. DML Westchase Plaza LP is the property owner and TN Associates inc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 5, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Arwa Yemeni Coffee renovation scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in September 2026, with work starting in March 2026. TDLR completed plan review in November 2025.
Who is the owner of the Arwa Yemeni Coffee project?
The owner of record is DML Westchase Plaza LP. The design firm is TN Associates inc, and the accessibility specialist is David M Dante.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $250,000 for a 2,000 sq ft interior remodel. This amounts to $125 per square foot, which is above the Harris County median.
Is the Arwa Yemeni Coffee location open?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in September 2026. A Facebook post by thehalaalfoodie described the interior, but the official status is pending completion.
Where is the Arwa Yemeni Coffee renovation located?
The project is at 9719 Westheimer Rd in the Westchase area of Houston, Harris County. It is outside the FEMA floodplain zone X.
What is Arwa Yemeni Coffee?
Arwa Yemeni Coffee is a renovation/alteration project at 9719 Westheimer Rd in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: This is an interior remodeled into a Restaurant of 2,000 sf.
Is Arwa Yemeni Coffee open in Houston?
Arwa Yemeni Coffee was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Arwa Yemeni Coffee located?
Arwa Yemeni Coffee is located at 9719 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77042, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Arwa Yemeni Coffee?
DML Westchase Plaza LP is the property owner/developer of record for Arwa Yemeni Coffee, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Arwa Yemeni Coffee?
TN Associates inc is the design firm of record for Arwa Yemeni Coffee, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Arwa Yemeni Coffee cost and how big is it?
Arwa Yemeni Coffee has an estimated construction value of $250K and approximately 2,000 square feet (about $125/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
This is an interior remodeled into a Restaurant of 2,000 sf.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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9719 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77042
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