Golden Roastery is similar to Royal Roastery and located less than 2 miles away from it. They too offer nuts, pastries, spices, cakes, chocolate, ice cream, baklava, Turkish delight, knafeh, coffee and tea beverages. Service is friendly and they offer sampling of their goods. White Dubai chocolate bar - $11 - I think I'll stick to the dark chocolate or milk chocolate varieties as this was a little too sweet for me. It was a good bar, with plenty of pistachio cream and crushed kataifi on the inside. Adeni chai - ($5) - Not as creamy as the Adeni chai I had at Royal Roastery but this was aromatic and had strong cardamom flavors. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, this is a great spot to experience Arab culture and some unique treats and beverages.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a large seating area to socialize.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Coming into the store there is a broad selection of nuts,spices,candy, chips and much more along with pastries towards the back wall and even some viral Japanese ice creams. I ordered a 16oz pistachio Frappuccino, a Turkish baklava and another round pastry. The Frappuccino did have a rich flavor of pistachio that did not taste artificial while still keeping some of the coffee flavor and the sweetness was just right by not being too sweet or the lack there of. The Turkish baklava had a nice crunch to it due to the outer layer and on the inside was a smooth creamy texture both pairing well with each other. The other dessert or pastry, I'm not sure on the name but it was my favorite. It also had the same crunch as the baklava but the center had a sweet nuttiness to it that reminded me of a Mexican dessert, although small the flavors made up for it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is pretty quick as there seems to be about 3 maybe 4 employees behind the counter and the area is very large with a seating area that is just as large.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Great place to purchase roasted nuts and coffee beans and sweets of all kinds. We enjoyed a couple mocha frappuccinos without whipped cream, i liked them better than my wife, too sweet for her. I purchased a pound of whole Golden Coffee beans, ground some of the beans and i'm sipping on a cup right now, a light roast with very nice flavor. They put your coffee beans in a tin can with a pull top....cool! Very friendly people and lots of goodies. Next time we need to try some of their roasted nuts. The can the beans i purchased came in had very generic info....no roast date or specific info...please find a way to fix that. read more

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This place was incredible! Went on a super busy Saturday night and was impressed with how fast the line moved. Got a latte and cheesecake and the cheesecake was probably one of the best I've ever had. Coffee was definitely unique while being strong and bold. read more

Golden Roastery - This was some Dubai chocolate that I sadly didn't get to try as it melted in my purse. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]What an amazing place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Came here to check it out after checking out of our dank hotel room and instantly fell in love and felt so much better about the city.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You walk in and you're transported into this awesome world. Trust me when I say that you are literally transported to a whole new world![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried the famous Dubai chocolate ice cream and a few other desserts. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Got a latte and hung out in their cozy seating area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was just so so nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This place was quite a surprise. My daughter wanted to meet for coffee and this place was out of the way for both of us. But she heard about it with great reviews from her friends. I had to look around the shop for a few minutes before order coffee - a lot to look at with bakery items (many middle eastern specialities), gelato, ice cream, baklava, candies and more. The coffee was excellent - a person brought it to our table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ample seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We sat around for around 45 minutes there. The bakery/café is in the middle of a strip center - very easily overlooked. I would recommend you stop here to pick up some baked goods or even try their Dubia Chocolate ice gelato (or it may be ice cream). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ample parking and friendly people working here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It would be a challenge to leave here without some baked goods! read more

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Rating based on coffee, atmosphere/options & comments about 1 fruit dessert. Coffee: 4.5/5 Great, strong, robust coffee. I usually order a cortado, but the cashier didn't know it -- I got a cappuccino instead. The barista later offered to fix it or add an espresso shot, which was great service. They followed up with staff, too. Oat and almond milk available (no soy). Atmosphere & Offerings: 5/5 Loved the variety! - Nuts: Huge, seasoned selection with free samples at cash register. - Gelato: Nice flavor range. - Mediterranean desserts: Baklava and Dubai chocolates. - Chocolate-covered fruit: Cute social-media trend--looks like fruit, chocolate shell outside, soft filling inside. - Coffee beans: Fresh and customizable blends. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is large with plenty of seating, candy, gifts, and coffee gear.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I almost skipped it thinking it was more of a market than a café, but the coffee, service, and vibe impressed me. Highly recommend.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Only issue was the fruit dessert. Fruit Dessert: 1/5 I tried the mango-shaped dessert--pretty but disappointing. The inside cream wasn't sweet, had tiny fruit chunks, and the chocolate shell lacked flavor & crunch. I've had them before at Suzie's pastry shop in Houston & it was fantastic. Even my family disliked this one. It actually was so unpleasant that I might retry it next time to see if something was just wrong. Overall, Excellent coffee, great service, cool atmosphere. I'll be back for more coffee and to sample other foods to see how they taste vs looking good. read more

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As a coffee lover, I'm drawn to places that skillfully roast their own beans. However, the Golden Roastery is so much more than a coffee shop. It's a market place that offers so many different items that I found intriguing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store is large and packed various chocolates, wraps, nuts and desserts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The coffee drinks are very good but not robust in flavor. My favorite latte was very well balanced with milk, coffee and chocolate. I purchased roasted beans from some of my favorite parts of the world and now loving coffee at home. read more

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The best kunafe and crepe I ever ate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful cafe with authentic decoration.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly suggest. Parking is right in front of the cafe. read more

Golden Roastery - Kunafa crepe - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wow! I can't believe I've waited this long to come here! It's a must visit for Middle Eastern desserts and goods! I had seen several mentions of this place online, and I knew I wanted to visit. There's a lot going on here. They offer coffee here, crafted with their in house roasted coffee beans. The ice cream and chocolates, as well as other desserts are made from scratch here. Various spices and roasted nuts can be bought in bulk. Plenty of imported packaged items can be found here as well like the TikTok famous Chinese fruit shaped ice cream. If you enjoy chocolate, you're in for a treat. Not only do they carry a great assortment of individually wrapped chocolate, but they offer several variations of the viral Dubai chocolate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]To the side of this establishment is a good sized seating area for you to enjoy your tasty sweets and freshly brewed espresso.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Here's your chance to try the knafeh. It's absolutely delicious! The staff is very attentive and friendly. Can't wait for a return visit! read more

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First time stopping in Houston. I will Absolutely return on my next trip out here. The Dubai chocolate and strawberries was simply heaven! There's plenty of spices, herbs, nuts candy, baklava treats for anyone. I do suggest if you don't know what you are doing, like me, come it's someone that knows what they are doing, or ask for help. I bought some baklava and it was amazing, I wish I would have gotten more. read more

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Omg this place is legit! It has all kinds of stuff from around the world but especially like middle eastern/Mediterranean desserts. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is spacious and has a large variety of things to choose from-nuts, chocolate, chips, ice cream, even their own cooked/baked kitchen things.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Dubai chocolate if you really want some this is another place you can get it from. The employees seem friendly and I can see this place being packed on the weekend. I just found the viral chicken ice cream and they had the other viral ice creams in the freezer. read more

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Golden Roastery was worth my 30 minute drive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon entering, i was as totally overwhelmed. It's huge with an assortment of pastries, candies, spices, nuts, ice cream and more.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It took me a while to settle on a pot of turkish coffee, a few turkish delights, and a cup of Dubai chocolate ingredients. One could easily spend half their paycheck here. Service was quick and helpful as I had many questions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also have a really nice large dining area where you can enjoy your treats and listen to some relaxing music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely check this place out! read more

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We were hunting down Dubai Chocolate in Houston area, and saw Golden Roastery has a great review. We stopped by and tried the original Dubai Chocolate and the Strawberry one. Overall, it's a very nice place to explore. They have tons of different kinds of snacks, chocolates, sweets etc for you to choose. However, the Dubai Chocolate was OK for me. 3/5. It has a spice blend that I'm not too fond of. Or maybe that's the real Dubai Chocolate Go try it. Let me know what you think! read more

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I visited Golden Roastery to try the Dubai style chocolate. Upon walking in, there is so much more! There are lots of spices, specialty nuts, ice cream, and a bakery. Tim is the gentleman who greeted me and gave me the option to try a few things, including the Dubai style cookie bar! It is delicious and I actually preferred it over the chocolate bar. We purchased the chocolate. Golden Roastery is also known for their specialty drinks. I didn't get to try any on this visit but when I'm in the area, I'll stop by again. They are open until midnight! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Of all the ethnic roasteries I've tried in Houston, I like Golden Roastery's layout the best![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The refreshers and coffee and amazing and the baklava, chocolate, and any dessert doesn't disappoint. They are fast in service and willing to give out samples (I saw them giving out samples for anyone who asked). They aren't overly nice and pretentious but very attentive if that makes sense. Spices are AMAZING and way more pungent than grocery store bought ones. Wish I love closer... read more

Love love loooovvvveeee this place. As I fan of chocolate how can I not. I spent a ridiculous amount of money and everything with the exception of a few of the pastries where delicious. I will say that's a personal thing, nothing wrong with the pastries. The chocolate covered strawberries, delicious. The Nutella bubble waffle, delicious. The Dubai cheesecake, delicious. The insane amount of chocolate candy i took home.. yep, delicious. It was a long way from my house but so worth the drive. I would definitely recommend. read more

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The place is very nice they used to have the best knafa but unfortunately they messed up with the cheese they are using. The 1960 location used ricotta cheese and the other location used cheese that tasted like goat read more

So very nice amazing my husband and son love this place to Dubai chocolate is to die for. Excellent highly recommended. Great service wonderful staff. It's a must try. Great Chocolate read more

Fast and friendly service from staff! So many things inside to browse and purchase. From tea sets, to nuts, to pastries! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of sweating area to hang out with friends or get work done while drinking a beverage.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Very nice staff! It was my first time here and they showed me around and let me know of everything they offer which is a wide variety. They have peanuts, ice cream, homemade chocolate, Dubai chocolate, kanafa and more! I got to try their coffee, kanafa, and Dubai chocolate! While the kanafa was not my favorite, everything else was amazing read more

It was Sunday and I had some time to kill, and I wanted to see what this place was all about. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's plenty of parking, and it wasn't super crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a decent selection of spices, nuts and chocolate. They also have Dubai Chocolate, which, let's face it. Was the main reason why I was there. I ended up filling up a bag with chocolates, got a cute bear chocolate, and a flavored coffee. I dont remember the flavor, but it was too sweet for me, so I gave it to my Husband. He loved it. Hes more of a little bit of coffee with his sugar and flavored creamer person. I'm more of a tiny bit of sugar with my espresso kind of person. After you pick what you want, or if you want coffee or certain pastries you order at the counter. There was plenty of people working so the wait time wasn't very long at all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was also nice and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So far, of all the different kinds of chocolate that I purchased its all tastes very good. It seems to be extra creamy, and all of it is wrapped beautifully. Its a great place to go for pretty individual wrapped chocolates. They also sell coffee/tea pots and really pretty cups. All and all, it was a good experience and when I need some more chocolates, I'll be back. read more

Spotlessly clean with a beautifully appointed interior featuring roasted nuts and imported gourmet items from the Middle East. Golden Roastery is a Houston treasure. Come for coffee, ice cream, crêpes, waffles, roasted nuts, and to restock your kitchen shelves. Highly recommended. The owner is passionate about, respect to his roasted nuts and halvah options. read more

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Amazing food, beverage and excellent customer service. Every time I go here, I find something new to love! read more

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An amazing coffee shop, Turkish & Middle Eastern sweets shop, and brunch spot, especially for those with a sweet tooth. They serve a variety of dessert coffees like Frappuccinos, mocha lattes, etc. There are dozens of varieties of homemade individually-wrapped chocolates. There is a bakery case full of baklava & flaky pastries, a handmade gelato case, a dessert case with cakes, brownies, and Dubai chocolate sweets, and an aisle of international potato chips & crisps. You can even purchase a Turkish tea set. Finally, you can order stuffed sweet crepes, croissants, or loaded waffles. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a seating area off to the side with tables and chairs to enjoy your treats there or take them to-go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was friendly and busy. Houston is so amazing because of so many diverse & authentic culinary experiences. I'm glad I visited and picked up coffee and a large assortment of chocolates. read more

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We've been here several times. They are the perfect spot for Dubai Chocolate. Be sure to come with patients as this place is typically busy. It's worth standing in line and people watching. The staff is always kind and patient at offering samples of their delectable sweets. My go to favorites are of course their infamous Dubai chocolate bars, Dubai chocolate ice cream and Kunafah. The vibe here is worth the wait especially with such a welcoming staff. read more

Favorite food Kunafa, Dubai Strawberries, Dubai Chocolate. Pistachio Latte is the TOP TIER ITEM. Come during the week for faster service. . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of nice cultural things here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Oh my goodness! 5/5 40 minute drive was worth it! we got thr large cup of Dubai chocolate covered strawberries, deliciousness in a cup! Golden Roastery really knows how to layer this up! They have so many other items! We went home with a jar (so excited) and grabbed a milk chocolate bar. They had options of dark chocolate, cake pops, gelato, bubble waffles, etc. Don't forget a cup of water to go with all the yumminess! Let me know if this post was helpful. Show your girl some love. read more

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Love the Dubai chocolate strawberry cups, also taste tested the crepes and those are bomb aswell

As exciting as it can be, I really like this location for Golden Roastery. Fondren is the corridor from Farm to Market Road 1093 to Hillcroft SE Asian area. I drove by here many times but never noticed this restaurant. Inside looks like a fancy palace. Everything was shiny. No wonder it has the name of "Golden". Thanks to my foodie friend Sara introducing this restaurant for some kanafeh. Since I can't have cheese, they offered the one with chocolate. Man, that weighs like a brick. The actual kanafeh was very tiny compared to the amount of chocolate. I also ordered a blackberry tea because someone at the table was drinking it. It looked amazing. And I like the taste. Except it was too sweet for me. I'll be sure to ask for no sugar next time. read more

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I returned to try the viral Dubai strawberry cup. It was incredibly rich and creamy--definitely more than I could finish in one sitting. I wish they had informed me about the smaller size options, as I wasn't aware they existed. Oh well... leftovers! read more

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This place takes all my money every time i walk through the doors. All the people here are very friendly and helpful. They have a vast amount of items made in house and shipped from overseas. Some items are a bit pricey, but good enough to try once. They have many varieties of sweets, nuts, desserts, coffees. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a place where you can sit, chat and enjoy your drink/snacks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My favorite item to is the Karak Chai, a bit different from Indian chai as it has a creamier texture. It also has tea pots and other med style kitchen items for sale. They are opening a second location on 1960. Glad I found this place, my wallet not so much. read more

After discovering this place just a few days ago, I went here for the first time last night after dinner picking up a Dubai Dark Chocolate Heart and 2 chocolate coins. I've had Dubai chocolate in some form from 3-4 places already and this one at Golden Roastery was my favorite of these for sure. The dark chocolate heart I got was really delicious, rich, creamy, crunchy and had just the right amount of pistachio vibes too. The dark chocolate outer layer was so tasty, full of cocoa punch and certainly solid in texture. The middle was runnier and creamy with some pistachio filling and that pistachio drizzle on top was great too. The middle was also crunchy with a cookie base to it. Multiple flavors and feels all came out superb. Best of all imo, the dark chocolate really stood out most with just enough good pistachio to not cover it up, but add something uniquely tasty at the same time. Pistachios are pretty much the only nuts I like by themselves. Personally speaking, you can never have too much dark chocolate in a dessert, bc it's so addictive. The coins were for someone else, but I took a bite and really liked that too. These are more on the sweeter, softer and creamier side. The service was very friendly and welcoming. I need to try their crepe version of what I got next time as well. read more

Golden Roastery - Fantastic Dubai Dark Chocolate Heart n Coins too !!! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It was the first time visiting this place. I have Rose Tea , the Palestinians Delights they were delicious. The place is big and the lady who helped me was courteous. Overall great experience and I will be back soon. read more

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Beautiful space and very friendly staff. We came specifically for the Dubai chocolate kanafeh but tried several other treats! There was sooo much to choose from but we ended up getting the biscoff kanafeh, macrons, a few other random chocolates and a turkish coffee. Everything was delicious and I enjoyed the biscoff kanafeh, definitely a different profile than the traditional but it was light and very crunchy which I enjoyed! read more

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Admittedly I only came here for the viral Dubai chocolate lol. However my cousin and I decided to order some coffee while we were here and really enjoyed the flavor. It was super strong but the quality was superb. It took about 30 minutes to come out but it being made on sand so I guess that's the reason why. Unfortunately, I didn't really care for the taste of the chocolate. I ordered 4 pieces and it cost $30 which is kind of expensive for what it was. I felt like there was no pistachio in the chocolate-I give it a 6/10. The place is beautifully decorated; there's a lot of spices, nuts, Turkish delights, tea sets, etc to choose from. Definitely a place to check out if you're in the area! read more

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I came here on a lazy Sunday to enjoy coffee and conversations with friends. There's a couple of roasteries like this in town, the other one being slightly more popular and on social media. I liked this one specifically for the chill atmosphere. Though they had a steady stream of customers, it never felt busy or crowded. Golden Roastery is located in a strip center shared with other businesses and has lots of parking available. Customer service was excellent. I had lots of questions about the coffee and sweets and their staff pointed me in the right direction and did it with a smile. I came for the coffee and sweets, but walking in I realized GR is much more than that. First off the place is alot bigger than I expected. I felt like I was in a market in the Middle East as I walked in. The place was very clean and well organized. They have the bakery and coffee on the back wall, but they also have aisles of candy, snacks, nuts and spices. It was nice to browse the aisles and see all the amazing things they had in stock. I had a few plans afterwards and didn't want anything to spoil in the heat outside so I decided to come back for snacks and spices for the house. They also have beautiful serving trays and coffee and tea sets for sale. The main thing I was looking for was the viral Dubai chocolate that kept popping up all over social media. What I ended up getting was the kunafah chocolate bar. It was a little hybrid of the chocolate bar and and kunafah. It was a very pretty brick of chocolate and inside there was cookie butter and shredded phyllo dough. I underestimated the size of this thing and thought I could put one away by myself, but the richness of it only allowed me to barely put a dent in it. It's definitely shareable. You can tell they use quality ingredients in every aspect of the sweet treat. I wanted something not overly sweet and cold to drink and settled on the Golden Ice Cream Pistachio Coffee. This was a a delicious drink. At first glance I thought it would be a straight sugar rush, but looks were deceiving. After properly mixing it, I got a hint of the pistachio flavor mixed with very good quality coffee. It went well with my chocolate. I also tried a bite of a friend's kunafah. It's an Arabic dessert that is mostly sweet dough, with a layer of cheese. It was very tasty and I will be getting that next time to go with my coffee. Overall, I really liked this place for the looks, the variety and quality products. I will definitely be back. read more

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Very clean, spacious interior with generous seating. I like to come here for the gelato but I will admit it's quite expensive for about $5 a scoop! The lotus gelato is my favorite because of its unique aromatic flavor. The pistachio and mint chocolate are solid as well! read more

Golden Roastery - Pistachio, mint chocolate, lotus gelato - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Houston, Texas

TLDR; Golden Roastery is what dreams are made of if you love sweet, salty and caffeine. On a whim, while getting a car repair done we stopped into golden Roastery to kill time. Little did we know, we were about to discover an absolute GEM that all of Houston needs to know about. Let's start with the important things first... this place is family owned but they treated us truly like cousins. Iyad took his time to explain not only how Golden Roastery came to be but also each dish we tried and why they have it on their menu. We ended up trying so many AMAZING things we probably would have never eaten. The food and snacks - There are lines of amazing sweet salty and savory snacks. We got to a point where we were just grabbing stuff to try it because everything was so good. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEIR FRESH NUTS AND KNAFEH NA'AMEH! It was like if sweet cornbread and cheesecake made a warm baby. Oh and also they have the viral Dubai chocolate in multiple forms! Drinks- They roast all of their own coffee beans and have multiple different drinks to choose from. I was incredibly excited to be able to watch them make Turkish Coffee using hot sand (a true art form). The interior was so clean and comfy, and such a great place to work from. They also said they are adding more cozy seating as well so I can't wait for that! I can't wait to go back, not just because everything was fantastic but because I don't think I've had better customer service from any place in Houston. read more

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This is an open place to order snacks, sweets , and drinks . It's a cute place to go and study. The ice coffee was weak/meh so I'll have to try their traditional one next time. Too hot for Houston summer at the moment. The Kunafa was decent. It was warm but not as sweet. I felt the price was too much for its quality but if it's been imported , that makes sense. The staff were quick and nice. They also have prayer rugs in the corner if you need it. Furniture is quite cute and the owner really does focus on how comfortable they should be. My chair was able to bend back so that was really interesting. Def, a good place to study here as a student and lose track of time. Parking is free and in front. read more