Really amazing cafe that differentiates itself by making their entire pastry case in-house. It was…read morereally hard to select anything to eat because all the pastries were fresh and beautifully baked with toasted with a rich golden brown. I got the savory pie that was stuffed with an unctuous gumbo filling made with creole spices, the holy trinity (onions, peppers, and celery), and a generous portion of chicken. The pie pastry had a perfect flaky crumb that held the filling together. A friend had their breakfast sandwich, which had a rustic and delightful tang from the inclusion of sourdough in the biscuit batter that paired well with the thick slab of egg and crispy bacon. Incredibly savory items. I'm always gravitated towards how well a cafe can do a savory menu and this exceed my expectations. Friends I came in with who got their coffee said that it was very delicious, and the baristas can make a beautiful frothy and rich matcha latte. Its both parts technical skills to pull coffee or whisk matcha and sourcing of high-quality ingredients. Drinks make up a large part of any cafe, so to do it well here in this neighborhood cafe is exceptional. The baristas are running that place like a tight ship! Tip well!

While parking is available in the lot behind the shopping strip this place is in (at the corner of…read morethe strip), it's not for the faint of heart. The spots are close together and the ratio of business to spots isn't good. There is a helpful parking guide on the street side entrance, although you can also access the place in the back from the parking lot. They have entrances on both the street and parking lot sides. Inside is clean and was pretty busy despite it being near closing time. I came for a Too Good To Go bag to try this place out. Overall, the baked items tasted good. However, it's not something I would purposely make a return trip for.

I ordered an iced date latte and the shaghf tart. The tart was sweet, nutty, warm, and chewy like a…read moreless sweet pecan pie. The latte was also just the right amount of sweetness and very satisfying. They have the automated kiosks to order from! I only received a text notification when my order was ready. Perfect for introverts, though there was someone behind the counter if you'd rather order with a person. The decor is spacious with lots of comfy seating. Great place to get a treat and catch up with friends. Was pretty empty on a weekday around noon. The AC is working and keeps out the humidity in the summer.

We've been trying out various coffee shops around us and Shaghf Cafe was a fun find…read more Nice atmosphere and a good selection of coffees and sweets. The coffee was tasty and the brownie bites were very sweet. My only comment is that their self order menu system faces the window and is very difficult to read as a result.

Absolutely amazing. I ordered the spiced Demerara latte which was soo good. Great balanced drink…read morebetween syrup and espresso. I usually like my coffee on the sweeter side but I really didn't need to add anything extra, probably because the espresso is also so smooth and delicious. Also got the cinnamon coffee muffin which was really good and dense. The girl who took my order was extremely sweet and just had great vibes and just offered super great service. Wish I got her name to shoot her out! WILL be coming back. This place was also very quiet when I came in and seems like a pretty good space to get work done and also they had lots of seating inside.

FOOD/DRINK: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5…read moreEXPERIENCE: 4/5 I came here after a doctor's appointment to try to wait out the rain and get caffeinated after hearing so much about this place. The barista helped us out with any questions and was very kind. It was super cozy. The seating was extremely comfortable and I can see myself being here for a while. There was some cute merch too. The place was decorated with colorful posters of the outdoors, which followed the decor of what was in the rock climbing gym upstairs. Speaking of upstairs, you have to use the rock climbing gym's bathroom and the elevator was out of order. It wasn't a short jaunt either to go up the stairs (lol) so this was a bit inconvenient, which made us have to leave earlier than we wanted to. My husband is disabled and it would be difficult for him to use the bathroom upstairs without the elevator working - and there was no ETA on when it'd get fixed. This is an ADA violation to not have an accessible bathroom. FOOD/DRINK: They do have snacks and food to purchase but I did not get some this time around. I got the house special of an iced spiced demerara latte with oatmilk (rich, brown sugar, cinnamon syrup) - it was delightful and delicious. Just the right balance. Hubby got cherry lime espresso fizz (on the summer specials menu). He enjoyed it but I didn't particularly like it (too bitter imho). I couldn't see what brand coffee they used, which I like to know since there are certain brands that bother me. But this place didn't bother me. They do have non-dairy/alternative milk. I would come again if I were in the area but I wouldn't really seek it out. I've had better coffee but I've also had worse. Not sure if the hype lived up.

If I could give 10 stars, I would!…read more The service is impeccable--friendly, professional staff who are quick, efficient, and genuinely welcoming. The coffee is consistently delicious and always well made. I only wish more coffee shops operated like Ralph's.

It's an experience. In the immediate area there are just not many places where you can get coffee…read morelike having a coffee date and then go shopping for clothes within the same room. It's quite fun for the first time. The offering and taste of coffee is okay. The service is a bit slow and there tends to be a line. However, if you want something a bit different then this is something quite fun to try. The seating area in front belongs to them, but I have always seen them full of people.

Haraz is a beautifully decorated, large Middle Eastern-inspired coffee house where couples and…read morelarge groups come in to relax and chat while sipping on strong, delicious coffees and eating comforting pastries. I saw Haraz on Instagram right around the time they opened, and the photos and videos of the interior and the food are spot on. The designers knew exactly what they were doing with the color pallet, lighting, and furniture to design an open, welcoming, and relaxing space reminiscent of the Middle East. You order at the counter either through a tablet or with an employee, and if there is a line you get a few extra moments to gaze into their pastry display that also features my favorite pistachio milk cake. It makes a lovely, light dessert or midday treat. Another pastry-specific highlight is their bee bites. It looks like a bubble waffle but is a toasted bread with cream cheese and honey. They are busy pretty much at all times of day and on the weekends especially. Morning coffee, early afternoon, and even late at night with large groups hanging out and enjoying coffee. Haraz is a chain/franchise, but they know what they're doing to make it feel local and like something special. They employees are always polite, patient, and helpful.

I stopped in around 9:00 a.m. yesterday and ordered an almond croissant and a latte to go for about…read more$16. The coffee was good, and the interior is beautiful, but the croissant was extremely disappointing. It had very little filling, and what little was there barely tasted like almond. I might stop in again if I happened to be in the neighborhood, but otherwise, there wasn't anything particularly memorable about the experience beyond the lovely space.

Such a wonderful coffee shop! The coffee is absolutely delicious (Iced banana latte, Pistachio…read morelatte,) the breakfast sandwiches are fresh and flavorful, and the latte art is beautiful. The atmosphere is cozy, clean, and welcoming, with fun dog-themed merchandise throughout. A special shoutout to Erin, who manages the café. She does an amazing job creating such a friendly, inviting experience. You can tell she truly cares about the customers and the quality of everything they serve. I'll definitely be back!

I came here for my first time yesterday and I am absolutely in love and upset that it took me this…read morelong to stop by! I guess I was hesitant about the amount of foot traffic but I was able to secure a seat with a charging port underneath as I worked on job applications. The staff were friendly, the environment was clean and full of vibes! I got the tiramisu latte and the Madeline cookie it comes with added the sweetness I was missing! 8.5/10 I also got a sausage egg and cheese on a croissant and MMMMMM that was cooked to perfection! 10/10 in my book. All in all, I am so coming back and bringing my pup with me next time when I'm locking in. Grateful this is so close to home!

Very disappointing experience particularly with communication. As of today I still don't know where…read morethey are located and I understand they were a mobile coffee shop. I tried messaging the owner on her business page on Instagram but multiple times she has ignored my DMs asking her where her mobile cafe would be popping up. This is unprofessional to be ignoring customers like this and her schedule just seems very random and sporadic. They were on Uber Eats for 2 weeks then went off the platform pretty quickly. It just seems rather difficult to get coffee from here. Though the coffee is good, the one time I tried it was at a pop up at an exercise studio and she didn't fill the iced latte up all the way, which I found was a bit odd. The latte was on the pricey side, I've never paid $8+ for an iced latte before. Really think they need to consistently let people know if they have a location cause based on the unprofessional nonresponse it seems like there is no way to know where they are located even if their coffee is good. I was told they were in Alexandria before but they don't seem to have a real physical location in northern VA so it may be hard getting your coffee fix from here.

Welcome to NoVA, Bloom & Brew!…read more This mobile cafe offers teas, espresso, and specialty lattes - we tried the Banana Pudding latte and the Caramel Apple latte. I'd like to try the Biscoff Cookie Latte and the Cinnamon Bun latte next time. Even though it was opening day and the line was long, the staff worked efficiently and the line moved along! Service was friendly! Located in the strip plaza, right off of Howard, there's a small lot park your vehicle. +tasty specialty lattes +friendly service +parking available