Lovely spot serving solid cold brew and lattes. Didn't get a chance to try the food but I enjoyed the coffee. The cold brew had depth and a nice level of bitterness. The Rawaq Latte was delicious with a nice cinnamon flavor. Ambience is quiet. I enjoyed the modern decor with Middle Eastern touches and playful murals. Lots of outdoor seating as well. read more

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If been to this cafe MANY MANY times, and I've never been disappointed with the food, drinks, or atmosphere. I go here to study, hang out "alone", and meet with friends. Whenever someone new is coming to the area, and they ask for a recommendation or a place to meetup, this is my go to suggestion. The cafe is in a great location- right on Jackson Ave and near a I-94 exit. There is a parking lot and additional street parking nearby if needed. The inside of the cafe is very welcoming and cozy, but they also have an outdoor area that is great for the warm days. I highly recommend trying the honeycomb, Shakshuka, or Ful! Also, don't be shy about asking for more pita bread if you think you'll need it - plus it's so tasty and fluffy. Bon Appetit read more

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The service was fantastic! The latte was absolutely delicious. I also tried the grilled cheese, and it was superb! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Rawaq Cafe - Awesome latte! And let me tell you, that grilled cheese was absolutely fantastic! The service was top-notch. We'll definitely be returning. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Friendly and helpful greeting, nice food options for lunch such as the chicken avocado sandwich. The coffee was flavorful. The seating area was roomy and they have a nice area for outdoor seating in warmer weather. Small dessert selection. Plenty of parking at a very reasonable price. read more

Stopped her for a coffee before meeting our friends for brunch. Beautiful little shop. Super clean and beautifully decorated with wood tile floors and jewel toned walls. They offer coffee, tea and food in addition to fresh baked goods. Order at the counter and items are placed at the end of the "bar" for pickup. I had the pistachio latte (half sweet), with skim milk - phenomenal! I love pistachio and rarely ever find it so it was a very happy surprise for my morning. Prices are similar to any coffee shop. Barista and counter lady were kind. They have seating available inside. Check them out if you're in the area. read more

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I stopped in this morning on my way to work. Fabulous place! Their pastries are unbelievable! Definitely get the honeycomb and cheese danishes! I'll try the coffees next time, as they have some very unique offerings which sound amazing. read more

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Wow. Just wow. Rawaq Coffee is a gem that absolutely blew us away. We tried the Sanani coffee, Adeni tea, and the butterscotch latte; each one was mind-blowingly good. The flavors were rich, unique, and clearly crafted with care and tradition. The Sanani coffee in particular was unlike anything we've had before; bold, fragrant, and deeply satisfying. The space itself is warm and beautifully decorated, with an ambiance that feels like a true reflection of Yemen. You can tell this place is a labor of love; the folks who run it are incredibly sweet, and it's family-owned, which makes the experience even more special. We didn't get a chance to try the food this time, but it looked amazing; definitely coming back for that. If you're in A2 and looking for something authentic, welcoming, and out-of-this-world delicious, Rawaq is a must-visit. read more

Great coffee, good music, comfy seating with plugs for work and friendly service staff.

Cute little cafe with quick service. Ambiance inside is nice, there are lots of outlets and it's quiet if you need to do work. The honeycomb was delicious warmed up. The 19's latte was a great balance of cardamom and a slight vanilla flavor. It wasn't too sweet read more

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Stopped here for breakfast/brunch, and we were pleased with the wide range of menu options. Ended up choosing something a bit closer to lunch: a falafel sandwich, with a chilled latte drink. The co-diner got a chicken and avocado sandwich on multigrain bread, with black coffee. Many coffee drinks were on offer, including some Yemeni brews. One would expect an establishment with this kind of cuisine and coffees to be found in Hamtramck or Dearborn - yet here it was, on the west side of Ann Arbor. Service - at the counter - was friendly and helpful. Would definitely make a return visit. read more

Great spot to work (free wifi) with plenty of food & coffee options! They sell cookies and snacks as well, including $10 pistachio chocolate. Our cashier was new so he had to ask other staff some questions and needed help ringing us up, but everyone was friendly. Two single-stall bathrooms but one was out of order. I got the cold brew with gingerbread cold foam and it was delicious! My brother tried the sana'ni and it tasted like a mix between coffee and tea (also very yummy). We ordered the mutabbaq and it was alright (definitely recommend having it with the hot sauce that comes with it); it took half an hour to come out as apparently they needed to grab some ingredients for it. read more

Nice option for Yemeni coffee, tea, pastries, and food items (including full meals!) on the West Side! Super conveniently located right off 94. 5 star staff - everyone I interacted with there was super nice. I wasn't sure what to get (also had a little difficulty reading the small text on the screen menu - a menu on the checkout counter could be helpful!) so I asked for a recommendation that was decaf. They told me they could make all their coffee drinks decaf! Forgot to ask if they had non-dairy milk options, as that's usually my preference - that's on me. They have free WiFi and outlets, which made this cafe nice for a couple hours of work this afternoon. (WiFi did cut out briefly, but came back quickly.) It's not large, but never was more full than capacity. There was a mix of people there on their laptops and just chatting and catching up with friends over food and beverages. Self serve water station as well, which was nice. Easy parking on site. I was too full today to try food while I was there, but want to come back to try their pastries! Particularly the honeycomb bread :). read more

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A cute Yemeni coffee shop located on a corner off of Jackson on the west side of Ann Arbor. They offer some delicious Yemeni pastries, like honeycomb bread, which is my favorite, and delicious Yemeni tea, which is my personal preference over coffee. The interior space of 19 Drips is pretty large, so it can hold a lot of different parties and is a great place for coworking. There is wifi available to all paying customers, so my friend and I worked from here for an hour or two without any issues except for one point where the internet cut out for a couple minutes, which wasn't a big deal. The bathroom area is a bit of a contrast to how open and clean the cafe space is. They are dark and feel a bit jarring in how much dirtier they are compared to the open areas. Ultimately wasn't anything too terrible that I couldn't use the bathroom, but it was a big enough difference for me to make a note of it. All in all, a great option for working from a coffee shop and just trying out a more unique coffee shop than your standard run-of-the-mill ones that you can find all over Ann Arbor. Plus, this has the added benefit of being further from campus, so the crowd here is a lot less on the student-front and more locals/young working adults. It was a good vibe! read more

Rawaq Cafe - 19 Drips interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

We love coming here for their rich spiced coffee and their nice lunch options. I feel like there aren't many gems like this in Ann Arbor anymore, where you can order a quick bite to eat that is flavorful and satisfying. I also love that it is a great work from home atmosphere but still offers the option of lunch if you really have to work through a meal. Everyone has been kind and welcoming visit after visit. we look forward to trying out the patio next time we're there. read more

Loved our coffee! We got three to taste test. We got the Rawaq latte, brown sugar latte, and a salted caramel iced latte. All of them were incredible. The brown sugar latte is perhaps the best latte i've ever had. Didn't get to try the food but it looks great. The customer service was 10/10! read more

The best experience ever! The staff was so friendly and accommodating. The Samosas are delightful and so flavorful. I recommend getting multiple as they are about 3 bites. The hazelnut coffee was so delicious. I definitely recommend!!! read more

Came here for lunch and am not a big coffee person so I can only speak for the food. We were excited to try Yemeni food, some dishes for the first time. The staff at the counter insisted on hummus and I'm glad they did because it is incredible. We also got labneh, also good, tastes like a cream cheese spread (it's yogurt!). The generous olive oil on both dips definitely makes them very enjoyable. The mutabbaq was thin and crispy, and fresh lime definitely improved the flavor. We were a bit confused by the shakshuka because it was basically an egg scramble and not a tomatoey stew kind of thing like we expected. We enjoyed it, though. This amount of food (it was a lot of pita) left two of us very full. Looking forward to coming again for drinks and trying some of their rice bowls or other dishes! read more

Rawaq Cafe - Shakshuka, hummus, and an order of bread (forget the name) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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This is a cute little coffee shop with tasty food. Their chicken especially is well seasoned. Their coffee is high quality and they spend time making it correctly. The staff are kind and helpful. Great spot to get work done and there's free onsite parking. read more

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This is the second location of 19 Drips which replaced Songbird Cafe. My coffee snob friend likes coming here to get work done and drink good coffee. I really liked that the menu had a lot of snobby black coffee options like Chemex, Aeropress, Clever Dripper, etc. Next time, I'll have to try these out, but this time, I went with the mocha with oat milk. For 12 oz, it was $5.72 after tax which isn't too bad. It is 80 cents up charge for a milk alternative. I found that the mocha wasn't too sweet which was nice. I could tell this wasn't just hot chocolate (could taste the espresso). Overall, it was very pleasant. My friend and I had a good time catching up here and drinking the mocha. They also have a bunch of breakfast/brunch food options here that I'd like to try next time. Great new spot in Ann Arbor, but sad to see Songbird go. read more

Rawaq Cafe - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I popped in here briefly to grab a snack to go. My husband and I had just finished lunch and I wanted something sweet to top myself off. Other reviews had mentioned gluten-free options, so I was eager to check the place out. The w ployer helping me was knowledgeable about their gluten-free selection, and I ended up choosing a cherry oat bar. It was delicious and filling! I'll look forward to returning soon for a longer visit and to try something new! read more

This 19 Drips location is a really great addition to the west side community. I've tried a few things on their food menu - and nothing I've had has blown my mind EXCEPT the pictured honeycomb bread. They warm it and top it with honey - it's divine. Their chai is good, though not my favorite in town since I prefer a pretty spicy chai. But it's not too sweet and is at least my favorite chai on this side of town! Service is always friendly and their space is great (though it's popular and often pretty packed). read more

Rawaq Cafe - Honeycomb bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Their new location is a huge improvement!!! (And trust me I liked their old location! It was so cozy!) Their new location is in the old west side Songbird Cafe. This place has way more seating and parking. It also seems like they expanded their menu since the last time I visited. Can't wait to try it! Also a water jug looks like was added to if you're thirsty! Overall great vibes and happy to be here. Like always, their atmosphere is 100% on point. So relaxing and happy that I DONT want to put in headphones. The perfect coffee shop vibe with awesome jazz music. My only comment is that their menu above the cash register is a bit hard to read with the small font. But for someone who's incredibly nearsighted I appreciated the handheld menu available at the register. Great improvement 19 Drips! Happy to support your business! read more

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Surprised this didn't have any reviews yet but wow I was super excited to hear 19 Drips would be opening a new location over the summer! This location is located where Songbird cafe used to be and features all the original spot's delicious drinks as well as an expanded breakfast and lunch menu. The couple of times I've been here I've gotten a matcha latte and it is absolute perfection! So silky smooth with such a delightful flavor. The interior is nice and spacious with plenty of seating as well as some outdoor tables. The customer service here (and at the og location) is beyond compare. They are always super friendly and welcoming. I'm excited to try some of their breakfast items! read more

Rawaq Cafe - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The cardamom coffee is super good, the bakery was great (honeycomb). Also I don't remember the name of it but the scrambled egg wrap thing with veggies is really really good. And they're super nice. Has an outdoor patio too. read more

4/21/2025 RAWAQ Cafe 19 drips ?? 2891 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 I just had a delicious late lunch at the Rawaq Café; a lovely Yemeni café just outside of downtown, Ann Arbor. The menu offers a variety of Yemeni dishes and pastries. I ordered Mutabbaq; a delicate egg dish that could be eaten by hand or with a fork. Mutabbaq is a combination of sauteed green onions, spinach and eggs folded into a thin pastry, served with lemon wedge and hot sauce. The coffee was hot and delicious; full flavored but not overbearing; rivals other favorite coffee places in town; comes with lovely petite ceramic cups and a small thermos of steaming hot coffee. Completely satisfied after finishing my meal I still wanted to try a pastry. I chose a delicately flavored cinnamon roll. Maybe the best I've ever had. Why? Because it wasn't dripping in icing. The café is clean and has large windows offering tons of natural light. I enjoyed my lunch to the sound of soft Arabic music and the pleasant conversation of fellow diners. The furnishings were tasteful and contemporary. The service was gracious and friendly. There was a short wait since food is made to order which offered me more time to enjoy the whole experience. There are also "grab and go" offerings. Looking for a delightful, easy dining experience? Give Rawaq Café a try. You'll be glad you did. read more

I used to come here when it was 19 Drips, but the rebrand has been great too. The coffee and food are always perfect! The staff is really sweet too:) read more

As always this remains my favorite coffee place, with a number of good eats for brunch. My personal favorite is Ful Mudamas with pita bread and olive oil. Great conversation with the staff. read more

This coffee shop has a great variety of coffees, teas, and food items. Really enjoyed the Yemeni inspired items. The 19s latte is really good and has a strong cardamom flavor. The 19s tea, which I think is Adeni tea, was ok but did not have as much flavor as I would have liked. I really liked the honeycomb bread. The space inside is clean, and they have plenty of seating. The service is very friendly. read more

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The workers were friendly and answered my questions about various items on the menu. The iced matcha with was a solid 4.5/5 and one of the best I've had in Ann Arbor. It was fairly strong and the perfect amount of sweet. My sister got a chocolate chip cookie and said it was great. The cafe had a lot of seating inside as well. read more

Rawaq Cafe - Iced Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Love the new expanded location! Super friendly staff and the chai I had was so delicious and spicy! read more

Rawaq Cafe - a cup of coffee on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Having been to both locations, it seems like a lot of people prefer this one, reading reviews of both. I found the old one pretty nice itself, simple and cozy and of course had a great aroma inside. This one lacked the aroma but had a lot more space to sit and more bakery options as well. So I guess depends on what you're looking for but I liked both. Wasn't a huge fan of their latte but did like their muffins! read more

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Interesting food choices, good coffee and very pleasant service in a well-decorated space.

A very nice coffee shop and cafe with a nice menu. Everything we tried here was yummy and I would definitely come back (B)

Hands down the best coffee shop I've been to in Ann Arbor. The service was great they brought my order right to my table! They had plenty of coffee and tea options along with Italian sodas which made for a great menu. The food was fantastic! I ordered a basic plate and then also had the chicken bowl. They have a plethora of healthy food options as well as gluten free menu items. I tried a matcha latte for the first time and it did not disappoint. If I could recommend anything it would be the matcha latte with vanilla and the chicken bowl. Great experience overall. 10/10 read more

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Stopped in on a whim, so glad we did! Our hot coffee drinks were delicious! We will definitely stop here again.

Today I stopped in and felt so welcome! The baristas were joking around with each other and I love seeing this energy! Enjoyed a chia latte and honey comb while I read a book! Everything I could have ever hoped of from both parts! It was quiter cafe without a lot of distractions which I live for my reading time! read more

Rawaq Cafe - a plate of buns and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Excellent coffee and staff. I enjoyed a "19 Latte" which is a latte with cardamom and vanilla. Also got a large coffee with cream. Great place to have conversation or bring a computer and enjoy some expresso. read more

19 Drips continues to be great at their new location. The staff are really nice (I believe it is owned and run by two brothers). The coffee is really done well - probably the best chai latte we've ever had. The 19s latte was excellent too. The cherry pecan crumble bar was outstanding. Everything was the perfect amount of sweetness. I am glad they moved here because it looks like they are thriving in the larger space and larger parking lot. I definitely want to come back and try the breakfast. read more

Rawaq Cafe - Chai latte and cherry pecan crumble bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Wonderful Yemeni food and coffee.Great service. Bright airy location. Can't wait to return

Great service. Authentic coffees and food but also great typical cafe drinks and food as well. All around great place to sip and chat.