it is definitely more of a café than a bookstore! Not a ton of books selections, but it is a great coffee spot. The sandwiches and bakery items look great, the soup smelled wonderful. I was there, but I would definitely come here for another black and tan. Staff were fast and friendly. It's clean and inviting. read more

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I popped into this super cute hybrid bookstore/cafe on a whim and I'm so glad I did! I was literally driving by and saw the sign and pulled right up front to check it out. It was a little later in the day so I decided to skip the coffee and went with a hot chocolate instead and some potato leek soup to go. The hot chocolate was a little sweeter than I like but it still hit the spot on a frigid winter day and I loved the soup! I'm not sure how often they have that variety but I'd definitely order it again if I saw it offered during future visits. They also do sandwiches (until 5pm) and have a nice selection of Zingerman's pastries to boot. The bookstore selection isn't huge but it's curated to showcase a few noteworthy titles in fiction, non fiction, and children's. There space in general isn't massive but it doesn't feel cramped either, with ample tables and a comfy seating area with couches for working, meeting, or just hanging out and reading a book. Barista was really kind and welcoming and there's a ton of local fliers, meeting info, etc located on a centralized bulletin board by the counter, which shows me they're a community centered space which I love! Looking forward to the opportunity to visit again, and next time I'll definitely be getting some coffee! read more

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I've come here quite a bit I love the vibes here it's beautiful inside the service is amazing and the food and coffee is spectacular. Love the draft oat latte! read more

Kitab Cafe and Bookstore - Brown Sugar Draft - Bookstores Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

I love coming here! This was my first time at the Hamtramak location and it was so nice! The Gallagher sandwich on sourdough is a must! So so good! The oatmilk draft lattes were delicious. I love coming here and hanging out with friends or doing work. Just good vibes and good coffee and even better sandwiches!! read more

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Kitab is my place to go for a good sandwich and drink . So worth it every time the only downside I notice now is the gnats . They never use to have them . I don't like that at all. But great staff , great drinks, and great sandwiches. They even have kid books and sell juices , lemonades . read more

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First time I've ever really been in this area, and when I looked up coffee shops, this one caught my eye. It's an extremely busy and lively spot. There were people doing work and others that filtered in and out constantly. But my drink and sandwich were still prepared fairly quickly. I did an iced caramel macchiato and this coffee was delicious. A bunch of their "on tap" coffee was out so I went with a tried and true classic. There's a brown sugar and 5 spice black and tan on draft that sound very intriguing. I went with the Gallagher sandwich; sounds like a simple deli sandwich but the po boy baguette made it delicious. And there are many others that all sounded really good. This is a worthy spot! read more

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Amazing cafe with warm and welcoming ambiance. Breakfast options are fantastic! I had a Holbrook breakfast sandwich. I was a spicy goodness with jalapeño I was craving for. read more

Kitab Cafe and Bookstore - Bookstores Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Matcha green tea is good. They opened a new location at the DMC on Monday, February 9, 2025, and I joined the loyalty program, but I have yet to receive my $5 reward for joining. The cashier asked me if I wanted to use my reward that same day, and I declined. I said to use it on a day I really need it. When I went back on Friday, the same cashier said she hadn't seen my reward. I paid full price on Monday and again on Friday. Where is my reward? The cashier was apologetic; however, I'm curious because I signed up just like my colleagues, and they all received and used theirs. I just want to be treated fairly. read more

This coffee shop is unlike anything Hamtramck has previously had. The shop has a beautiful front facade and the modern yet cozy elements remain continuous in their design aesthetic. Upon entering, you find a small sitting area before the step up to the main area of the coffee shop, so please note it does not seem to be accessibility compatible. I was also super excited to see they offered a few items from La Colombe, which is my favorite coffee chain so I absolutely had to order the oatmilk draft latte. It tasted exactly as it does straight from their shops. I also tried a specialty iced coffee off Kitab's menu- the 5 spice coffee with oatmilk. It was delightfully delicious, has hints of cardamom, clove, cinnamon, and a few other spices I can't quite put my finger on. All in all, beautiful shop, delicious coffee, and amazing service. Staff were incredibly helpful and answered all my questions and made recommendations based off what I said my preferences were. Service was also great. Will definitely be returning! read more

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Books and coffee is the perfect combo!! This bookstore and cafe opened just couple days ago. The decor is so beautiful and has the coziest vibes. They have many amazing Islamic/spirtual books for all ages. They have some seating and free wifi which makes it a great place to read, study and work. I was so excited when I found out they serve La Colombe coffee!!! I love their Oatmilk Draft Latte and was so happy to see it on the menu. They didn't have it when I came in and was told they'll have it by next week. I got an Iced Caramel Macchiato which was really good and smooth. I'd recommend if you like sweeter drinks. They also carry a variety of pastries and sandwiches. From the menu it looks like you can ask to sub any meat for halal/zabiha meat. read more

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Their ice coffee and Yemeni draft are my favorite drinks.. The thought of naming their sandwiches after main streets is a cool idea and they are all tasty. My favorite is Holbrook They have books to read as you are dinning in to read... It's near work and it's my go too almost everyday morning read more

Kitab Cafe and Bookstore - Bookstores Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

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Breaking News: the first time my Spicy Mocha was actually spicy! Kitab Cafe and Bookstore is a cute neighborhood spot that has a quiet, studious environment. I ordered the Spicy Mocha, and was pleasantly surprised that it actually had a kick. Usually when I order this drink at other cafes, it has a few extra spices, but no punch. This drink was great, and left a short lingering spice in my throat, which was really lovely. Milk was steamed great, and the chocolate was not too rich. One thing I noticed (not sure if it's like this everyday) is that orders are one-by-one. Someone orders a drink, it's made while others wait, the drink is put out, and then the barista returns to take another order. Leaves people waiting in line for a while, but if you're not in a rush, then that's alright. read more

Kitab Cafe and Bookstore - Bookstores Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

What a cute and cozy atmosphere in the outskirts of Detroit! Who would have thunk that?! I was pleasantly surprised when I saw reviews of this place and had to stop by while I was in town. I was even more surprised at how great the sandwiches were, and how great the baked goods were as well. Thr brownies and scones are delicious! I especially liked the coffee, I had one there and got another to take with me. I pretty much ordered another of each thing I tried just to take home with me. The children books on the shelves were the cutest, as an author, I love to see it. There was a great selection of books for adults as well. I wish them much success and I will definitely stop by when I am in the area again! read more

What a nice new coffee shop in Hamtramck! I loved all the wood interiors. They serve an array of coffee drinks, pastries and sandwiches. There's also shelves with books, mostly Islamic books for adults and kids, but also some non-secular motivational/self help books. They are able to serve decaf espresso drinks, which is great, so I was able to get my usual decaf oat milk mocha. They also have some specialty drinks. "The Hamtramck" apparently includes a little kick to it -- I think the barista said with a little cayenne. I'll probably try that next time. I was happy to see they had a huge spread of pastries mostly flavored scones, cookies and bars. I got the coconut dark chocolate scone and demolished it. The staff were really friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Recommended to me by a friend. She said it was really chill and I saw the reviews on Google which 99% were great. Came on a Saturday morning to get a few admin things done. Had an amazing breakfast sandwich on a croissant and the Golden Grandma tea something something. So delicious. Patrons were diverse and chill. Bathroom was pretty clean. Loved the vibe and the bookstore itself. I had to adjust my computer bag before I headed out and said hi to one of the other patrons. He was an older gentleman and he was effusive about how much he loved this place. Said the owners were the nicest people and always ask how he was doing. Two thumbs up! read more

this used to be my favorite coffee shop, but i've had to dump out the past 3 coffees. are they burning the espresso? did they change their oatmilk or vanilla? i don't know, all i can say is it's bitter and tastes like burnt hair now. read more

My favorite place to go study at between classes. Their brown sugar oatmilk is so good and if I'm ever hungry I can always order myself one of their sandwiches. The Gallagher and Holbrook are amazing. Staff is always very welcoming and I love browsing the books whenever I get the chance. I love that they have children's books too and entertainment. I definitely recommend checking out this gem read more

Kitab Cafe and Bookstore - iced white chocolate mocha and iced brown sugar oatmilk latte - Bookstores Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

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Great interior and atmosphere! very chill and cozy! Coffee is delicious!! and service was fast perfect match with the dessert places around! lattes were great and beans were just perfect- not too bitter but strong! read more

Great service, and ambiance. Staff wonderful and welcoming. Caramel macchiato was delicious and pastry that was recommended was great as well! read more

Heck yeah!!!! Yemini coffee with amazing vibes. Gotta start taking pictures. You've got to see it to believe it.

came in and ordered I asked the lady working how long it'll take and she just started giving me an attitude for no reason I told her all i asked was a simple question and couldn't hear her cuz she was talking low and had AirPods in her ears. Honestly this is the first time I seen this worker and the first time ive Experienced something like this kitab need too hire someone that will treat the customers with respect. The worker Was a black female who looked like she was in her twenties. read more

Outstanding. I tried the honey cinnamon latte. It was beautifully made and not too sweet. The pastry case has a huge variety. I tried a chocolate almond croissant and it sent me to bliss! I love the big front windows that let in the light on a dreary MI day. I've heard good things about the Adeni tea, so I'll be back to try it with a sandwich. Very happy for a habgout, coffee and sweet shop that's open after 4 in Hamtramck! read more

Kitab Cafe and Bookstore - Sandwich menu - Bookstores Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Very different pastries. The coffee was good and the staff very friendly. I like the idea of an Islamic bookstore and cafe.

Second try at this place. It's cute but not much seating. Got the sea salt chocolate chip cookie, they warmed it up and it was delicious. The adeni tea though tasted heavily perfumed. Would not recommend it. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

Kitab Cafe and Bookstore - Sea salt chocolate chip cookie - Bookstores Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Amazing vibe, coffee, lemonade, must visit. Great staff and service. Hidden gem. Highly recommended.

It was great! Gallagher sandwich was really good as well, they have coffee as well, great vibe. read more

Kitab Cafe and Bookstore - Gallagher Sandwich was delicious! - Bookstores Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Kitab is the first of its kind in Hamtramck or surrounding cities so I was very excited to try it. The sandwiches are amazing and pretty fairly priced, there's a good selection of books, both Islamic and non Islamic. The ambience is great, even thought it's a tight space-- I think it adds to the charm of cafe. I think the reason this cafe just didn't do it all for me is that it's a bit ironic to me its a Muslim-owned cafe and known to be an Islamic bookstore, even with the Quran on the shelves, yet they serve non-halal meat by default. I unintentionally consumed haram meat from here a few times now due to the lack of transparency on their menu and it's definitely quite a large pill to swallow considering how strictly halal I eat. I happen to know several others that also faced the same issue here. To the owners, please work on changing this asap Or implementing a solution. keep up the rest of the good work! read more

I really loved this café. But one of your food workers is constantly doing disgusting things while making food. The first time, she had on food gloves and was finger combing her hair into a ponytail and then went back to making food. The second time was her eating deliberately over the surface you make and cut your sandwiches on. Rubbing her nose on the back of her gloves was another rough one.. She's got long brown hair and is always working with the food... I'm so bummed read more

It was awesome we had the caniff sandwich with coffee and they were both delicious what a great place to spot I definitely will be going back read more

Excellent selection of coffee, sandwiches, and deserts. Nice customer service. Very chill vibe and nice aesthetic, thoughtful seating arrangement.They even had a section of books highlighting black history month, really enjoyed the inclusivity because they didn't have to do that. read more