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    Shams Cafe

    4.3 (49 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Arlene B.

    Have been here a few times now and tried different drinks and I have to say all of them have been really good! I love that this place is so close to home and I can come by walking. It's a little hard to find from the street, it's tucked away to the side. Shopping plaza has parking spots and usually easy to get in and out. Service is amazing, staff is welcoming and warm and they are fast in preparing drinks. There are tables inside and a few outside. My favorite drink so far has been the baklava latte with shredded phyllo.

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    Blaise H.

    Came by yesterday afternoon and had such a great experience! Fast, friendly service and great options. I had an iced americano and their espresso was balanced and fresh. Very cute, cozy interior and a parking lot which takes the stress out of finding parking. Looking forward to going back and trying some of their food items!

    Baklava latte
    Andrew D.

    Beautiful new place in Tarzana. The ambiance inside is peaceful. I ordered the baklava latte, which was delicious.

    Front sitting area, and they even have plugs for laptops :)
    Damaris S.

    Shams cafe Absolutely loved Matcha banana! Since I'm a matcha connoisseur. The matcha banana is fresh, delicious, and made with care. The location is perfect with a ton of parking, and the ambiance is ideal for studying or taking a coffee break. What really stood out was the exceptional customer service. The young woman working there was incredibly kind and thoughtful, she even offered my daughter a complimentary strawberry milk cup, which completely made her day. That small gesture meant so much and showed how much they care about their customers. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend Matcha banana to anyone looking for great drinks and outstanding service! I highly recommend this cute coffee shop.

    Such a cute cafe! The decorations were so warm and inviting, and the whole place had such a nice atmosphere. The staff member, who I believe is the owner, was seriously so sweet and kind. He made sure everyone was taken care of and made us feel really welcome. We got the iced Baklava Latte, Dots Sprinkle Matcha, and an Iced Americano, and everything was delicious! We also got two of the sand coffees, and they were absolutely unique and delicious. Such an amazing experience. They also have sweet and savory croissants and desserts, which were amazing too. Overall, we had such a great experience and will definitely be coming back. 10/10 recommend!

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    Stephanie V.

    Loved this spot! Found them on Yelp while on a roadtrip and the owner was so kind, matcha tasted so good perfectly fresh not overly sweet and the food was warm and delicious

    Great drinks and friendly staff. The decor is really cute and plenty of outlets to boot.

    Paulina G.

    Their saffron latte is delicious! It's a small business and the workers are so kind & it's fairly new so the shop wasn't too busy. I do wish they had a bigger array of pastries.

    Matcha Banana $8, saffron rose Latte $8
    Hannah L.

    This place is GORGEOUSSS. It's a clean aesthetic, whilst incorporating middle eastern influence (turkish/armenian sand heater barrel for coffee) and old school classics (check out the tiny TV on the bookcase!) Drinks are a little pricier but worth a try! We especially liked the signature saffron rose latte $8, while the matcha banana $8 was okay. I definitely think the matcha lacked in earthiness and overall flavor, but the banana really shined through. I liked that the banana was still chunky and not completely blended like other places. The person working was kind, and you can tell hoe dedicated he is to his craft - he put together our drinks like it was art! Def coming here to study. Super spacious, and confirmed with the barista that there's wifi. Easy parking in the plaza on a Friday at 4:30pm.

    SOOOOOOO GOOD. My boyfriend and I went and we loved everything about it. We got three matchas and they all tasted good. If you like bitter get the regular and if you like sweeter get the dot or banana!

    Iced matcha with cold foam. Yumm

    I came back for another matcha today, iced this time. So good and the woman working (my apologies for forgetting your name!) was so sweet and wonderful.

    Matcha banana

    I was at La La land yesterday and got the same exact order a banana matcha but the one I had here is 100x better!! She prepared the matcha fresh when I ordered so it's not a batch and the banana flavor also tastes so fresh. Can't wait to try other drinks!

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    The matcha banana drink was tasty and the quesadilla bread was great. The service was great as well.

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    Danielle and Lauren were absolutely amazing ! Very cute place to get delicious coffee and pastries. Everything is home made

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    Went there for the first time tried the Dubai Chocolate latte ( iced) loved it! Will be going back again for sure!

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    The cafe has a lovely, clean interior with chairs and booth seating! The booths offer pillows and…read morecushions to make yourself comfortable, which is perfect for study sessions or a beverage date with your partner or friend. The cashier was super friendly, offered detailed descriptions of the drinks, and can definitely help you decide on your order if you are unsure of what to get. The parking is street parking with a meter, but you can definitely park at a nearby public lot and walk a bit! My reason for deducting a star is because the drinks themselves were a bit bland. We ordered the iced Aurora Latte and the Raspberry Hibiscus Tea. The Aurora Latte had too much milk and I couldn't really taste the coffee itself, and the Raspberry Hibiscus Tea was watered down. I would come back for the ambiance, but not necessarily for the beverages themselves (it's possible that other items on the menu are good and we just got unlucky with our order!).

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    We were trying to get to Laidrey when I remembered a cute little shop in a plaza a minute north. I…read moreconvinced my husband to check out this spot since we hadn't been here before. The shop is located in a plaza with decent parking spots. I can imagine on a busy day it can be hard to park here! Which was already a good start to our experience since Laidrey has terrible parking (no offense). I love Laidrey but wanted to give a chance to a place I haven't tried before. Upon entrance, we were greeted with a warm and pleasant "good morning!" The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. The cashier/barista was the sweetest girl who gave me helpful tips on what to get. There was an older gentlemen who walked us through on the different pastries. He told us what to get warmed up and what would taste good with the coffee. I'm so glad the staff had actual good tips because man was everything DELICIOUS. The potato croquette I had was mind blowing! It was savory with hints of cumin and a little bit of spice which you can't really get something like this at regular coffee shops. My FAVORITE! The sweetened puff pastry with cheese felt decadent and good with the coffee but boy did it fill me up immediately! The savory feta pastry was something my husband ordered which he seemed to really like but wasn't a personal favorite of mine. The Spiced Mexican Mocha was smooth and creamy. My husband ordered this and it was perfectly up to his speed! I ordered "The Sam" which is a salted vanilla oat latte. I was so excited because it already had oat milk in it! This latte was absolutely incredible and she even added the aesthetic foam art heart to it. Overall, the environment was wholesome and it's a very spacious shop. Not too loud or crowded for me. I would definitely come back and maybe even do some office work here while enjoying my potato croquette!!

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    I visited Polina Cafe recently and had a very pleasant experience overall. The place has a really…read morenice and calm atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your time, especially in the morning. It feels quiet, welcoming, and comfortable, which is something I really appreciate when going out for breakfast. The cafe is a great spot for breakfast or a light meal. The seating is comfortable, the place is clean and well organized, and everything feels taken care of. You can tell they put effort into keeping the space neat and inviting. The prices are reasonable for the quality and the experience, which is always a plus. It feels like a good value and not overpriced, especially considering the atmosphere and cleanliness. Overall, this is a very nice cafe with a good vibe, fair prices, and a relaxed setting. I would definitely come back again, especially for breakfast or a quiet coffee. Four stars well deserved.

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