We had a great experience from the very beginning. The hostess, Zena, was incredibly hospitable, friendly, and kind--it was truly a pleasure talking with her and she made us feel very welcome. Maher was very professional and helpful in guiding us through the many delicious options on the menu. The ambience is very relaxed and chill. We ended up ordering the karak lattes, the classic kunafa, and the pistachio croissant, and everything was delicious. You can really tell the care and quality that goes into both the drinks and the desserts. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Came to have brunch with some friends and the interior is really cute and cozy. Parking was very full and it was almost impossible to find a spot even though they have a pretty wide lot that goes around in an L Shape around the plaza. The menu was not really appealing to me which was kind of a bummer. I think aside from à la carte, they can do full combos as well with such an overwhelming menu. It was kind of hard to choose what to get. I got a beef bacon pesto sandwich with a side salad. The balsamic dressing was pretty "got your eyes twitching" tart and the sandwich was okay in taste but pretty dry. They need more sauce on the sandwich or should offer a sauce on the side. The most disappointing part of the visit was the waiter was really nice and helpful and kept coming to our table but he kept forgetting my cup of ice water. At least 3x I had reminded him but he forgot each time but eventually I just asked a nearby person cleaning a table and finally got water. I can't say I'll be back, and this falls into the trendy social media restaurant hype for me. I wish them the best of luck on improvements in the future! read more

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So... I saw this place on Insta. It's relatively new and opened up in Duluth. It's spacious and seems to have good food, drinks, and desserts, so it's an easy choice for a bigger group celebrating a birthday. It's not too busy on the weekend around noon either, and we were able to be seated without having our whole party present. Sadly, I'm not the biggest fan of the food, but I do think it's a not bad spot for lunch/brunch although the area def has better options. Out of everything I've tried, I'd only come back for the batata harra (potatoes). They were well seasoned, spicy, and with a hint of acidity from the lemon. They weren't cripsy though, and that seems to be a common issue here because the fatteh eggplant had soggy pita. When the description says crispy and fails to deliver, they might as well drop the keyword. That wasn't my only problem with the dish. There wasn't much eggplant, the fatteh seemed to mostly consist of soggy pita under yogurt garnished with nuts. As for their shakshuka, it was alright. Very tomatoey, can't taste the common spices used to make the dish, and the egg wasn't runny. There's better elsewhere. I was hoping the mana'eesh here would pull through, but I still have not had one I liked, so maybe it's just not for me. I will keep trying though. The desserts and drinks are probably the main reason people come here. I won't lie, I'm still open to the Dubai chocolate craze. It's basically everywhere, but I continue to go out and get it. The Dubai cup here is a good mix of fresh strawberries, kunafa, pistachio butter, and chocolate. It feels worth it compared to another cup I've had elsewhere that was mainly strawberries. The kunafa was small, but I liked that you can add the sweetness yourself. A lovely sweet, slight savory from the cheese and crunchy mix. For sharing, mini pancakes is the way to go though it's not as satisfying of a dessert as some of the other options here. Overall, I probably won't be back for the food unless I'm hungry, but I can be persuaded for dessert here over other places... maybe. read more

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I was really excited to try this restaurant. I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean food- it's on my top 5. I came here around lunch time. I walked in and was greeted by a male employee that brought me to my table. I had about 5-7 mins to look through the menu before my waitress arrived. She was polite but the service was EXTREMELY rushed. I got some things I knew I would like but I wished that she would've given me some time to review the menu more. I had told her I wanted a moment but she still stood there so I definitely felt rushed. Food: I ordered the potatoes and eggs- I loved the simplicity and the taste. I knew it would be hard to mess these up. The plate was large and it was $9. The hummus was my favorite. They only give you two pitas for a large serving of hummus- doesn't seem to match much. The zaatar fries were not good. I felt that they were a tad to soggy for my liking. I only ate two. The latte was delicious. I'm not sure what makes it "Spanish" but it was good. I wanted to get a good mix of items which is why I ordered as much as I did. The restaurant itself was spacious and clean. There were other parties that were seated and all appeared to be here for a longer time. I ended up asking for my bill and I packaged my own items. I asked for the bill and the waitress waited while I packed my items so that I could pay... again this felt so rushed. I had to put a pause on item packaging to pay right then and there. Final Verdict: I don't feel like this was the experience I would've wanted as a first time customer. I would've appreciated some level of customer service other than bringing me my food. It felt very rushed and lackluster. The hummus was my favorite part. I paid $47 with tip so it wasn't horrible. I just hope that the ownership takes a moment to reflect on comments that are made, since this seems to be a common occurrence here. read more

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This cafe and restaurant is next level!!! The interior is absolutely stunning and the menu items are one-of-a-kind for the area. You wait at the front for them to seat you, but the cafe is quite extensive so there are tons of tables. They asked if we were here for food or for dessert, so I assume many come just for dessert. I appreciated how it felt pretty quiet and private inside, so you could hear your friends but it doesn't feel like other tables can clearly hear your conversations. It did take a while for the appetizers to come out, that could've been faster. It was complimentary bread (which you can continue to ask for refills of) with a few seasonings like oil on the side. The pita bread is warm and soo good. We ordered: - Classic hummus - very good, tasted fresh! - Yoghurt Fatteh - very good, would recommend! Good balance of flavors, it's basically a dish with pita pieces at the bottom with yogurt, pomegranate seeds, and nuts - Za'atar fries - this was the only thing we felt missed the mark, the seasoning doesn't add much flavor - Falafel sandwich - huge and great price!! Definitely get if you want something filling. - Fine Kunafa - has cheese at the bottom and honey on the side. I think I would prefer the classic kunafa better. Overall, the perfect spot for a date or even to work on your laptop! read more

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I was really excited to try this place after seeing it on Instagram. I met a girlfriend here Saturday before Christmas. There's parking in the shopping strip, but it was really busy. Stepping in, it is a large open space with plenty of seating. There were many large parties and a line to wait to be seated. I was not too pleased when the hostess took the couple behind me for a take out order before even greeting me. It seems like if you are friends with them, you get special treatments. I was seated in a table in the middle and our waitress wasn't really helpful with the menu. We ordered falafel, fries and the kunafa classic for food. I got a Turkish coffee. It's an unfiltered coffee, but the taste of the coffee itself was not that fragrant. I wouldn't order it again. The falafel crust was too hard and it wasn't that flavorful. The thin sauce that it came with wasn't anything impressive. We didn't even eat another one after the first. The fries are fine but no sauce (aioli) other than ketchup. The kunafa takes a while to make, but I think she forgot. I almost cancelled it, but glad I didn't. It was good with the crunch and the saltiness of the cheese. Overall, not a great first experience and probably won't be back. There were large parties that made lots of noise too. Not a good place to just relax and hang out like a coffee shop. read more

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Beautiful cafe with so many yummy options to choose from. Savory, Sweet, everything you need in one spot! They also have lots of drinks to choose from too! I had a table of 4 and did not need a reservation. There is plenty of seating here. The staff were so helpful and very attentive. We ordered the Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Shakshuka, Za'atar fries, and a Dubai Crepe. Everything was so beautifully plated. The shakshuka was delicious and satisfying. The hummus was rich and creamy and the baba ghanoush was smoky and the pomegranate seeds added some brightness that I really enjoyed. The Dubai chocolate crepe was the perfect dessert to end the meal. Great spot that you should 1000% try!! read more

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Everything here deserves a A+. My third time at the cafe earlier today. First couple of times was brunch and today lunch. Every item ordered was savored and the star today was the Dubai Volcano dessert. The wait is very friendly, and the ambience is lovely. This is place to enjoy by yourself or with a group. read more

Eleva Cafe - Dubai Volcano and the Pista Kunafa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Very rude and unwelcoming. I live in the area and saw that this place had opened and had been wanting to try it especially since it was an ethnic/middle eastern cafe. I brought my son with me just this morning and when I entered it was busy so we waited for those that came before us to be served which of course is not a problem because they were there first so they were rightfully served. The hostess (possibly the owner I'm not sure because she never acknowledged us) came back to the stand didn't acknowledge my son and I at all. She immediately addressed the party that walked in after us and even when a member of the party acknowledged that we were there first and suggested we go ahead of them the hostess still did not acknowledge us. I do not appreciate being treated that way especially as a first time customer. I'm sure this place is not hurting for customers which is fine because it serves a demographic of people that are able to be fully immersed in their culture. However, this place will never see a dime of my money I'll happily go somewhere else that respects me as much as I respect them and their culture. read more

Beautifully decorated and spacious dining area! Once we were seated, our server gave us time to review the menus and served warm, soft naan with toppings. The service was a bit slow, but the food is a different story. My large group and I ordered Muhammara, Fatteh with crispy eggplant, Batata Harra, and Shashuka for lunch. All of these items were delicious! The Muhammara was served as almost a pizza style dish (large naan(?) and dip spread on top) which was confusing (our server did give us a heads up) because we normally get this as a dip at other places. Nonetheless, I loved the spicy, smoky flavor! The Fatteh was described as "Mediterranean Nachos" and I would agree with this description. Unfortunately, the crackers got very soggy before I tried it. I liked this dish as well and found the combination of yogurt and cheese (I think feta or any other strong cheese) is interesting, it's definitely an acquired taste. The Shashuka is a classic Mediterranean breakfast! I would recommend it if you've never had Mediterranean breakfast. The star of the show for me was Batata Harra, which was spiced (& slightly sour) potatoes. This was a last minute pick and turned out to be a group favorite!!! Overall, had a great time and will definitely be visiting again to try some of the other dishes! read more

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Eleva delivers a terrific Middle Eastern brunch experience, with shakshuka that's hearty and flavorful, a fresh halloumi cheese fattoush salad, and soothing mint tea--all served in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, the service was great and friendly. read more

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The food was great, and the desserts were amazing! The service, however, was slow. We had to ask for water refills and had to go to the counter to ask for our check. read more

Eleva Cafe - Halloumi Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Very pretty and cute cafe. Service is ok, they don't wait on you. The desserts were great portions and very fresh. It's great to go with a group and share items. It's spacious on the inside too so not too cramped and plenty of seating. read more

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We visited on a Monday morning around 12, and everything about this place was lovely. The cafe has a very luxury, upscale feel, the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, and the food came out surprisingly fast. Everything we ordered was 10/10 -- absolutely delicious. Such a great experience overall. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Service dogs not welcomed. I clarified that we had a service dog, not emotional support dog but wasn't allowed in the establishment. Was told it was for religious reasons, but regardless I wanted to write this for anyone that may be thinking of going. It looks nice inside and they were apologetic but it felt awful to be turned away over something that is unavoidable on our end. read more

Such a beautiful café with an amazing atmosphere. The place is cozy, clean, and welcoming, and the service was excellent. The coffee was rich and flavorful, and the food was absolutely delicious -- everything tasted fresh and well made. It's the perfect spot for brunch, coffee with friends, or just relaxing. You can really feel the care they put into every detail. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend Eleva Cafe read more

Amazing food. We had the lamb hummus and the knaffe and it was ridiculous. Service was great. Our server Salvi was lovely and we were glad we took her recommendation. All their stuff is fresh and made in house including the pastries. Last but not least, the place is beautiful and spotless. We will be back! read more

Their Affogato is the most delicious. also their Fateh eggplant is one of the best I've ever had. Must go place. Service was OK. The girl who took our order did not know English too well and we had to repeat ourselves several times and at some point I found myself talking to her in sign language just so she understands although she was very sweet and trying her best to understand us and get the correct order. The ambience was pretty cool. It was a spacious place. read more

Best cafe ever, we got the shakshuka, fried cheese, chicken sandwhich, crepe, and kinder roll and was all amazing with great service. Decor is beautiful! read more

The best lamb hummus I have had in the states. The falafel sandwich I delicious. The inside is cute and cozy. Desserts to die for, lovely staff as well. Run don't walk read more