Absolute best coffee spot in the area. I love their seasonal selections, and their Salted Camel is…read morea personal favorite. They have tons of Palestinian and Lebanese olive oil as well. Tons of specialty chocolate and snacks. Definitely ideal for gifts.

I saw Hashems on Instagram, and thought it would be an interesting place to check out. They are…read moreboth a specially bulk foods section, candy, tea, and coffee, that is much nicer than any other I've been to, and coffee shop. There is also a beautiful seating area, this was the highlight, and we enjoyed. I love Ube, and they have an Ube latte that was great. My chocolate croissant was not, it was disappointing, I wouldn't order it again. The other negative was that we didn't really like their Turkish coffee, theirs was different (my reference point is from having it in Turkey). When my friend said something, the barista seemed to be annoyed with her. Additionally, my coffee was not as hot as I'd like.

Coffee is life! If I see a café, you know I will be stopping in for a good cup of joe. Now, going…read moreback, that is the true determination. I must say, Evana's café was remarkably pleasant, and the staff member did provide a warm, attentive service. I would ask a question, and she was able to answer them. Now, it did some time to make my drink, but the result was worth the wait. This café has a wide variety of items, not only coffee and pastries. I ordered a White Mocha Latte on the rocks, the flavor and sweetness worked together perfectly. Overall, I will came back to try other items on the menu and recommend all to check this place out if you're in the area.

Truly awesome desserts place with incredible shakes/smoothies (got the strawberry and banana one),…read morerolled ice cream (got the strawberry variety), and those Chinese ice cream figurines shaped like fruit - one as a lemon, the other as a mango. Very prompt and effective service (after ordering from a kiosk) and the interior dining environs are very spacious as well as accommodating, with plenty of tables and chairs. Highly recommended!

The service was horrible. These ladies stood in front of me and spent over 10 minutes ordering mind…read moreyou I had to be at work in less than 20 minutes and I had about five minutes to order my coffee and leave. Nobody had to care in the world of the line of people waiting to order while these two ladies were standing at the register, just talking as if there's nobody behind them.. I ended up walking out without coffee. I came here to try their new cloud drinks. Honestly, I don't think I'm coming back, but I will definitely check out another location.

Adorable coffee house located in a shopping center. We were greeted warmly when we arrived. My…read morefriend really enjoys Turkish coffee and ordered a cup. I opted for the caramel frappe which was delicious. We ordered for dine in however the coffee was served in a to go cup. According to my friend the presentation of Turkish coffee is special and she was disappointed with how it came. Others were served coffee in cups so I'm not sure where the disconnect was. The chocolate pistachio croissant was delicious. Served warm with chocolate drizzle and a pistachio cream center. The prices were a little high but overall I would recommend it.

Favorite coffee in the area! So many flavors. They also have great little grocery staples and…read moresnacks! Great indoor and outdoor seating

I want to like this place so badly as it is less than a quarter mile from my house. Unfortunately,…read moreevery time they are so backed up beyond imaginable. You should not accept online orders with a set pickup time if you can't come within 20 min of meeting that timeframe. And this is not just a one-time circumstance. Every single time they are backed up. The employees make excuses that they have a small kitchen. If that's the case, change your business model so you can accommodate your customers and the timeframes your own website publishes. Absolutely ridiculous and disappointing every single time I come here.

Cute shop been there twice but unfortunately wouldn't go back . Got an iced matcha and it was not…read moregood at all , then tried a frappe and it had no taste. Only thing I did enjoy was the sandwich. However at the price point I need everything to be good. Service was good as the owner is really nice, I just like my coffee strong and sweet and this didn't do the job.

Must stop coffee shop! Highly recommend this location. Very clean, great coffee and great space…read more Nice meeting room in the back. Outlet at every table if you want to work on your laptop. Owner is extremely friendly.

Their House Special crepe is huge, enough for 3. The Gelato was good too. Nicely lit venue. Will…read morecome back!

Decadent, indulgent and expensive? Yep! Absolutely worth it? Yep!…read more I ordered the pistachio waffle and it was my first try of this Dubai Chocolate fad. It was not too sweet which was wonderful. The mint lemonade did not miss with the mint. Perfect balance of minty and tart. . The menu is expansive. Once you narrow it down to a selection, or two, it's worth the expense but my only recommendation would be half orders because the portions are huge and Gelato is hard to box up.

My experience here was extremely uncomfortable…read more As I walked through the store, I noticed various items on the floor throughout the space. While most of the products were bagged food items, it still gave the store a disorganized appearance. Since this was my first time visiting, I wasn't familiar with how the shopping process worked and there was no clear guidance available. After being in the store for a couple of minutes, I called out for assistance. A worker approached, and I asked how the process worked--whether it was self-service or if staff retrieved items for customers, since I didn't see any pre-packaged bags available. His response was, "I'll get what you need. That's not happening, my man. It's a wrap for self-serve." I said okay and started looking through my list. Within seconds, he asked, "Do you know what you want?" The interaction felt rushed from the beginning, and his demeanor came across as dismissive and unwelcoming. I've spent a lot of time in the Eastern Market area over the years before relocating to another part of downtown, so I'm familiar with the neighborhood and its businesses. However, the way I was approached made me feel like I wasn't welcome there as a customer. Whether intentional or not, the interaction left a very negative impression. Based on my experience, I won't be returning. There are at least two other spice stores on Russell Street that offer similar products with much friendlier customer service and a more welcoming atmosphere.

Great food requires great herbs and spices. A friendly pair of twin brothers (hence the name Twinn…read moreSpice and Nut) sell a great selection of spices, herbs, nuts, and some candy. A few additional items can be found in the store like hot sauce or other surprises. However, the main draw of the business is spices. I have had the pleasure of buying whole vanilla beans, saffron, cadamon pods, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and spice rubs. When I shared I was a first time customer, he upgraded me to Vietnamese cinnamon for the price of regular cinnamon. I absolutely love this place.

Honestly, if you could grab a little piece of heaven, drizzle some honey on it and put it in a…read moresmoothie cup. That's what this tasted like. I got the mango smoothie and he was so nice at the register and 10 out of 10 experience. If I could've licked my cup clean, I would've

Amazing place with great options (including the tastiest mango ice cream), but service is…read moredefinitely a bit on the slower side. We entered in on Mother's Day expecting a full house, but found ourselves confused when there was no one in the store. We ended up saying hello repeatedly in the store until someone came out of the back a couple of minutes later. While this came as a confusion, it wasn't the first time it's happened in the establishment when I've entered in. However, I must say I absolutely love the aesthetics and delicious goodies themselves! A very cozy and modern atmosphere with specialty drinks, such as an avocado-based shake, or mango ice cream with real honeycomb on top.