Fresh hummus bowl with pita chips at Yafa Hummus
✨ Since 1951

Hummus Made From Scratch
Every Single Day

Our grandpa's recipe from 1951. Soaked, cooked, cooled, and blended fresh. Smooth, creamy, and perfect — every single time.

The Original Recipe

This is the hummus we grew up eating

Hummus is in our name for a reason. It's not a side dish for us — it's the foundation. It's what our grandpa made. It's what our parents made. And it's what we make every single day, the same way it's been done since 1951.

There's no shortcut to good hummus. You can't open a can of chickpeas, throw them in a blender, and call it authentic. We soak our garbanzo beans from dry. We cook them ourselves. We cool them. Then we blend them until they're perfectly smooth. Every batch. No powder, no pre-made base, no can opener.

The result is hummus that's creamy, smooth, and full of flavor. The kind that makes you go back for one more scoop. And then one more after that.

Our Process

How We Make It

01

Soak

Whole dried garbanzo beans soaked until they're perfectly hydrated and ready to cook.

02

Cook

Cooked until tender — not from a can, not from a jar. Cooked by us, in our kitchen.

03

Cool

Cooled properly before blending. Patience matters. We don't rush the process.

04

Blend

Blended to perfection with tahini, lemon, garlic, and our family's seasoning. Smooth every time.

Ways to Enjoy It

Scoop, Dip, Repeat

Falafel sandwich at Yafa Hummus

Falafel Sliders

Fan Favorite

Fresh falafel on warm pita with our hummus, veggies, and tahini — two handmade classics in one

Loaded fries at Yafa Hummus

Loaded Fries

Add Hummus

Our seasoned fries topped with protein and house-made sauces — add a side of hummus for dipping

Hummus and falafel plate at Yafa Hummus

Hummus & Falafel Plate

Since 1951

The classic — a generous spread of grandpa's hummus with fresh-made falafel and warm pita bread

Not Like Store-Bought

This is what hummus is supposed to taste like

Store-bought hummus has preservatives, stabilizers, and usually comes from chickpeas that were canned months ago. It's designed to sit on a shelf. Our hummus is designed to be eaten today — because it was made today.

You'll notice it the moment you taste it. It's smoother. It's creamier. The flavors are clean and balanced — not sour, not chalky, not loaded with oil to cover up bad texture. Just honest, well-made hummus from a recipe that's been perfected over 70 years.

This is what hummus is supposed to taste like.

Hummus Catering

Hummus Platters for Your Next Event

Our grandpa's hummus, served in generous platters with warm pita and fresh falafel. Perfect for corporate lunches, parties, and gatherings of any size.

Three Locations

Serving the Central Valley & East Bay

Three locations open daily. Tracy · Dublin · Lodi