Kitab Cafe and Bookstore

Was in town for an extended weekend and ended up coming here each of the five days of our trip. Coffee and espresso drinks are great. They use La Colombe beans which is solid. Each morning we paired our coffees with a sandwich and a sweet treat, working through their sandwich menu almost entirely. The Holbrook was delicious, especially if you like a (very) spicy kick. We also had the Caniff, the Gallagher, the Breakfast Sandwich, and the Holbrook again the last day (asked to sub mayo for the fiery sauce which tamed the spice). Each sandwich was excellent. Beyond the food and drinks, the team there were amazingly hospitable. We were immediately recognized on just the second day back. And by the third day, she knew our names. The vibes were so welcoming. Clientele are a great representation of the community that is Hamtramck. We shared the space with everyone from students working on laptops, to businesspeople in suits, to a group of Bangladeshi ladies on a weekday coffee hangout. This place won me over. Looking forward to coming back. If you made it this far, then I hope you enjoy your upcoming visit to Kitab Cafe and Bookstore!

🔥Google Guide Review 🤤: I was in the area after returning an item close by. I was looking for a place to get some work done while being able to get food and Kitab was perfect. I ordered the Caprese on Sourdough and their Spinach Lentil Soup w/ Sourdough bread. Both were greatly flavorful and tasted amazing. There was no empty room on the sandwich where you were left with bread with no toppings. The soup pad tons of spinach, lentils, and veggies with seasoned broth that hit the soul. The atmosphere was great for coworking and fellowship surrounded by Middle Eastern decor and sounds. I will definitely be visiting again 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I usually love coming here. The coffee is great, and I wanted to try some food today, but I am disappointed in the service today. I made an online order and it seemed like it was never even looked at. The barista working seemed so deep in convo with someone that after 15 minutes of waiting, I decided I needed to interrupt the conversation she was having and just cancel my order. I’ll try again if I’m in town, though!

The coffee here is ACTUALLY really good ☕️ Top notch coffee. Me, a caffeine fiend, was sufficiently caffeinated after enjoying a nice cup of coffee. Also, there were some free Quran’s which I happily grabbed one to enrich myself ☪️ my only complaint….. they use so much plastic, it hurts my little green soul 🥲💚 drinking from glass or ceramic would be so much more enjoyable, especially when dining in. But that’s okay!! They still get 5 stars because good coffee can sometimes be hard to find and the service is great and the atmosphere is great!

I’ve come here several times, nothing ever disappoints. The cookie butter iced latte is amazing and today I got the salted caramel oat draft latte, also amazing. Customer service is always pleasant and the bookstore is so cute. Definitely a must try for Hamtramck. Also, they’re EMS friendly.

I love Kitab. May Allah provide them more barakah! Their Holbrook sandwich is delicious and their drinks are consistently amazing. Jodie and Bri are so kind and generous, two of my favorite baristas there.

I’ve gotten the salted caramel draft latte here twice. The first time a guy made it and it was just okay. He didn’t blend my drink correctly so everything just sat at the bottom 🫤 The second time Sonya made it for me and it was way better! She mixed it really well and the drink was super delicious. Plus she introduced herself and we had a nice little convo. She made my overall experience great! 🤗

Some of the best coffee anywhere. Delicious sandwiches like the Caprese on sourdough with fresh mozzarella, spinach, lathered with bail pesto. The ingredients are extremely fresh and tasty. Prices are like any other similar place.

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

Amazing vibe, coffee, lemonade, must visit. Great staff and service. Hidden gem. Highly recommended.

My favorite place to go study at between classes. Their brown sugar oatmilk is so good and if I'm ever hungry I can always order myself one of their sandwiches. The Gallagher and Holbrook are amazing. Staff is always very welcoming and I love browsing the books whenever I get the chance. I love that they have children's books too and entertainment. I definitely recommend checking out this gem

Great interior and atmosphere! very chill and cozy! Coffee is delicious!! and service was fast perfect match with the dessert places around! lattes were great and beans were just perfect- not too bitter but strong!

Very different pastries. The coffee was good and the staff very friendly. I like the idea of an Islamic bookstore and cafe.

Outstanding. I tried the honey cinnamon latte. It was beautifully made and not too sweet. The pastry case has a huge variety. I tried a chocolate almond croissant and it sent me to bliss! I love the big front windows that let in the light on a dreary MI day. I've heard good things about the Adeni tea, so I'll be back to try it with a sandwich. Very happy for a habgout, coffee and sweet shop that's open after 4 in Hamtramck!

Second try at this place. It's cute but not much seating. Got the sea salt chocolate chip cookie, they warmed it up and it was delicious. The adeni tea though tasted heavily perfumed. Would not recommend it. Probably wouldn't go back.

I really loved this café. But one of your food workers is constantly doing disgusting things while making food. The first time, she had on food gloves and was finger combing her hair into a ponytail and then went back to making food. The second time was her eating deliberately over the surface you make and cut your sandwiches on. Rubbing her nose on the back of her gloves was another rough one.. She's got long brown hair and is always working with the food... I'm so bummed

Kitab is the first of its kind in Hamtramck or surrounding cities so I was very excited to try it. The sandwiches are amazing and pretty fairly priced, there's a good selection of books, both Islamic and non Islamic. The ambience is great, even thought it's a tight space-- I think it adds to the charm of cafe. I think the reason this cafe just didn't do it all for me is that it's a bit ironic to me its a Muslim-owned cafe and known to be an Islamic bookstore, even with the Quran on the shelves, yet they serve non-halal meat by default. I unintentionally consumed haram meat from here a few times now due to the lack of transparency on their menu and it's definitely quite a large pill to swallow considering how strictly halal I eat. I happen to know several others that also faced the same issue here. To the owners, please work on changing this asap Or implementing a solution. keep up the rest of the good work!

Great service, and ambiance. Staff wonderful and welcoming. Caramel macchiato was delicious and pastry that was recommended was great as well!

It was awesome we had the caniff sandwich with coffee and they were both delicious what a great place to spot I definitely will be going back

Excellent selection of coffee, sandwiches, and deserts. Nice customer service. Very chill vibe and nice aesthetic, thoughtful seating arrangement.They even had a section of books highlighting black history month, really enjoyed the inclusivity because they didn't have to do that.