Kitab Cafe and Bookstore

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!

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

Sooo cute this place, small, and quaint . I always get the oat milk latte hot! Sometime I will order the brown sugar latte. They get fresh bread delivered. We order the Gallagher sandwich and my son gets a lemonade. The lemonades are so fresh with only three ingredients ....lemons sugar cane and water delicious. Must stop by . Good service. Located in Hamtramck on Holbrook.

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!

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.

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