Levantine cuisine? You have my attention, Hexenbelle. (Levantine = Region of Levant = Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and Israel. Thanks for teaching me something new, Hexenbelle!) I came for the falafel pita while knowing that there was a couple of options for my spouse, who doesn't enjoy most toppings and sauces found in Levantine cuisine. He chose the breakfast pita. Both were superb. Hats off to that pita itself, which was so soft and thin but could still support all the deliciousness stuffed inside. Just thinking about those handhelds makes me hungry for another round...and there will be another round of Hexenbelle in my future. read more

Sat outside, even on a sunny and hot day, and it was marvelous. The shade and my iced chai latte provided me comfort and my food was decadent. Probably one of the best meals I have ever had. The service was quick and everyone was so friendly. I will be coming back whenever I am in town. Highly recommend the coconut curry rice. read more

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Hexenbelle boasts a cool vibe and is unapologetically Pro Palestinian which I absolutely love and applaud them for. The staff was friendly, but the Palestinian Rice Bowl was grossly overpriced for what you get. This is a soft 4 star review because they deserve closer to 3 stars for food alone, but they stand for justice which is not the norm these days. The rice bowl was $17 for essentially just lentils over rice and the portion of lentils was not enough for the rice. The kafta and shawarma options looked good, so I wish I had a chance to try other things on the menu. read more

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During this summer I went to Traverse City for work purposes and had a day I didn't have any meetings or events to attend, so I decided to look for a cute cafe to work in that would have a good brunch menu. Hexenbelle is a family owned business, with a Palestinian touch as the owner has heritage. It's very bright and cozy, the service is great, you can see in the open kitchen as they interact there. You can tell they're a good family :) I ordered the house made chai with oatmilk and shakshuka. Unfortunately because I'm GF they just gave it to me like that without an option of something GF friendly to replace the pita bread. The food was delicious but because the tomato is strong on its own, I wish I had a Gf friendly carb to go along with it. WiFi was a bit spotty to be honest so that is why I could not stay as long as I wanted to, but it was very lovely. It would be cool if they had stickers of their business, I bet it would be so cute! If you go to TC, I recommend coming here! read more

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This place is amazing! It's very bright and open, and the decor is very tasteful. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was so good, we got the labneh and pita, the potatoes, and the breakfast and falafel pitas. Everything tasted great, the pita was super soft and fresh, the potatoes were well seasoned and the toum on top of the potatoes was strong and garlicky. Only think I'd say is that between the breakfast pita and batatas it can be a lot of potato. We will definitely be back when we come back to Traverse City! read more

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I tried Hexenbelle based on a recommendation from a friend while I was in town for work. Right off the bat I love the interior, as well as the lovely outdoor patio seating. I had an iced latte and the breakfast pita, which was so yummy and filling. I liked this place so much I went back the next day! I tried the Palestinian rice bowl, which was amazing but I wish had a bit more protein. I'd asked to add falafel to it and was told I couldn't - would love that option in the future! Otherwise loved this cafe and would definitely return next time. read more

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Really cute coffee shop downtown traverse! I got the strawberry matcha drink and it was everything I wanted on a summer day. It was sweet & light, tasted a little like strawberry milk. Service was a tad slow but they were busy. There is some seating inside as well as a shaded outdoor area with tables and chairs. The place is decorated beautifully and has a really good vibe. It is a little on the pricey side as well. We were looking for breakfast as well, but they didn't have standard egg sandwiches, but some middle eastern breakfast dishes that we were not adventurous enough to try. read more

Hexenbelle - Matcha strawberry - Bakeries Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

We had the shawarma and the falafel. The flavors were exceptional. I highly recommend this place. Don't miss it.

This was my first time visiting this restaurant. I ordered the Shawarma pita and it was beyond anything I've ever tasted. There were so many flavors in it and it exploded in my mouth and I absolutely loved it. The people working were super friendly and had my order ready for me when expected. I highly recommend Hexenbelle, it is so delicious!! read more

Hexenbelle - Shwarma pita - Bakeries Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

5 stars for food and nice staff. Loved the vibe. The good we had was delicious (foul and falafel). Coffee was great. I have an egg sensitivity but if I didn't, I would have tried the egg sandwich or Labneh bc they both looked delicious. Some of the best pita bread and falafel I've had in my life. PSA: If you have highchair aged kiddos-this will be a tough one for you to dine in. They do not have them. We made it work but it was rough. read more

Tripped across Hexenbelle by happenstance and are SO glad we found them. They are located in the warehouse district in a beautiful light-filled space with both indoor and outdoor seating. Hubby said he had the best matcha latte of his life and you can see the chef and his crew preparing your dish from the open kitchen. The food is UNBELIEVABLY good; we had the shakshuka which they were able to make gluten-free for me by omission of the pita. And the curry bowl was a delicious flavor bomb. For the win, their menu is clearly denoted for vegetarian and gluten-free. We Hexenbelle!!!! read more

The breakfast pita here is my absolute favorite breakfast in Traverse City! But every dish on the menu is equally tasty. And those homemade donuts are ridiculous! I love the open space with the counter, seating and kitchen viewable. Service is outstanding and it is a welcome break from a traditional breakfast and generic atmosphere. I appreciate the love they put into the food and the awareness they raise. read more

Nice friendly little cafe with Hippie and Free Palestine vibes. Open kitchen and you can taste the small batch and fresh preparations. Very cool friendly and most importantly very delicious and fresh!!! read more

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We stopped in Traverse City during a road trip on the way from Mackinac Island to Indianapolis. Hexenbelle had great reviews so we navigated to it. Turns out it was located just one block from the festival site on the shores of Traverse Bay. Great Mediterranean food!! Soft fluffy pita bread, fresh hummus, chicken shawarma (which was more potatoes than chicken but absolutely delicious nevertheless). Friendly service in a bright pleasant room. Highly recommended! read more

Delicious drinks, but don't come here to work. Cafe relies on public WiFi which is unreliable, also no place to charge devices.

The store is very well serviced and I got a nice cup of coffee quickly. I appreciate their cleanliness.

I was about to put 4 stars because the food took a really long time but both plates were better than expected. The latte was the best I've found in Traverse City so far, not to say there aren't close seconds but really good. All in all absolutely incredible. Will be back, highly recommend. read more

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Love this little place inside the Warehouse district! Very vegetarian friendly. You order at the counter and they give you a little stand and will bring you your food. Sometimes a bit of wait but it's worth it! read more

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2 stars for the Baker I like to start off positive by saying whoever the sweet baker is does fantastic work and makes such wonderful donuts and treats. This is the only reason I spend $3 here and because I work 6 weeks out of the year in the neighborhood. For the last 3 years I've walked into this cafe and every year the owner has been less than kind to me for some reason! I have never treated his staff rudely even though last year I was treated rudely by a staff and again the owner because I asked a when the baker would be back (it had been now the third week without baked goods) and I genuinely wanted to know! This year has been no different. The staff has not been rude (yet) however the owner is less than friendly to me (as years past) and he's clearly friendly to others in my presence (super chatty kind to a gentleman in line behind me, but not to me - ever). Maybe this year he finds my questioning facial expression his reason to dislike me (again) this year. He has a large sign up that says, "Cease Fire. Free Palestinians NOW!" Me, mulling over my own contained wondering questions about the obvious bold stated sign, (why else do you make signs and put them up for all to see), does not call for an irritated dead eye stare at me or anyone for that matter! Or the short condescending remarks the owner says under his breathe (some of us can hear you clearly, Sir). So, the feel of this cafe and it's ambiance feels to me like a facade and hypocritical. I know there are others who have had similar experiences here as well. I just want those fresh damn donuts the baker makes! If I only knew if this sweet baker made her treats anywhere else, I would go there. read more

Honest vegetarian fair! The dishes are built around plants from the start. They don't make bad imitations of carnivore fare. NO FAKE MEAT. NO FAKE CHEESE. (Yay!!!) Most dishes are middle eastern, but not standard Lebanese. It might be Turkish or Persian. Some dishes seem to be inspired by East and Southeast Asian cuisine. I ordered the Zahra Pita, and hummus and pita to share. My companion ordered Mapo Tofu. The Zahra Pita was delicious. Fried cauliflower, picked turnips, and a nice sauce served in a fresh pita. The hummus was also very nice. Definitely not the Lebanese style hummus that you get in Detroit area. This one was flavored with Za'atar. The Mapo Tofu might be derived from a Chinese dish. It was too salty for my companion. I have an incredibly high salt tolerance, so it was OK for me, but I can handle many things that are too salty for others. read more

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Such a cute little spot for any meal of the day, great outdoor seating, and exceptionally fresh and flavorful food. The beet plate and matcha latte were beautiful and delicious! read more

Hexenbelle - Matcha latte - Bakeries Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Fantastic vegan donuts! Coffee is good as well :) Really enjoyed the vibe here - walked in to some music that I enjoy and the kitchen staff was dancing and having a fun time (the kitchen is fully visible which is funky, but kinda fun) If I lived in traverse city I could see myself being a regular here read more

Hexenbelle - Oat milk latte and a rose pistachio donut - Bakeries Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Very planty, admirable as I have a black thumb. My appetizer was tasty. Ordered hummus and pita, pita triangles were pleasingly salty. I ordered a coffee drink, too. Latte w/ Damascus blend syrup (cardamom, clove etc etc). Highly recommend, heads up they close at 3pm. read more

Curry fried rice is excellent and my wife's favorite dish ( there and among other entrees in Traverse City). Usually a to go order but that usually excellent. read more

I'm not quite sure why the reviews for this place are not higher! Aesthetically, I felt like I was in a very hip brunch spot in California. The patio is a very decent size and I love that the inside has a very boho / plant loving / natural vibe also. I was very satisfied with the food here! I felt the menu had some unique Mediterranean influences and the pop tart esque pastry was very delicious. The lattes and the dessert options I feel are the stand outs here but you can't go wrong with anything you order! The owner also supports local farms near traverse city which I felt was a nice touch! read more

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Love the staff. Love the espresso. Love the food. Love the decor. My only qualm is lack of wi-fi but that's only an issue if you're trying to stay and work read more

Hexenbelle - Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

I ordered a drink here two years ago that's no longer on the menu, and when I came back today, they were happy to make it for me. I am so grateful because I've thought about this drink every day for the last two years, haha. May or may not have even planned our vacation to traverse city specifically for this drink ;). Management, if you're reading this, your strawberry mocha is phenomenal! Thanks for making my dreams come true. read more

Yogurt Parfait, Hummus & Pita. The parfait was unique and delicious. The pita was pillowy and soft. I don't live nearby, but next time I visit I will definitely eat here again. read more

Hexenbelle - Fruit Parfait, Hummus & Pita - Bakeries Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Coffee was great and staff was friendly! Didn't have a chance to try the food, but it smelled so delicious I'm excited to come back!

Lovely ambiance, great books to peruse on the little bookshelf (some of my favorites, whoever's collection it is has taste) great service. I ordered the Palestinian Bowl & a chai latte and both were very tasty. read more

Great food and service! Every time we go up north we make sure to stop to this place, food is delicious clean and fresh. read more

Update that I received an email from the "owner" after contacting through website. Unfortunately, it did not impact my feeling about their service, but at least I know it is learned or maybe taught behavior. Have been here twice. First experience was good, but definitely on the high side which is fine with great service...that's the problem with the second visit! I went in earlier this morning and was met with a lack of customer service that leaves me not wanting to return or recommend to others. This was only my second time in and I was excited to take my mother who is visiting from out of town. Sadly, we ended up leaving and eating elsewhere. Here is what happened: We parked and had no change. We waited in line. When I finally reached the counter, I asked if I could get change for the meter and was told simply "no" then I asked "really" and was told "nope". At this point we decided our business wasn't valued and left. Maybe the $30 - $40 (including tip) isn't needed? As a person who has worked in retail, sales and service my entire life I feel it is offensive to be dismissed without even a small attempt at a solution. I have emailed them and will await a reply to see whether this is a one off or if i will simply disregard this as an option for me or anyone els who asks for reccomended local spots. My first 1 star ever on Yelp fyi...yes, service matters!!! read more

I wish we went else were. There are to many coffee shops in the area to go to this one. The 2 workers were overwhelmed with our latte & cappuccino order. It took forever. We are the only ones here. read more

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Great coffee drinks. Great food. Probably the best pita bread I've ever had. My husband loves the breakfast pita and I love the bayd bil labneh. read more

This is right out the back door (east) of the Indigo Hotel in a funky, formerly industrial area. They serve great coffee, pastries and middle eastern breakfast bowls. Their menu is unique and all the items we tried were delicious! read more

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If you are vegan & hu... look no further!!! Hexenbelle was the perfect lunch stop for us. Not only can you get a really good cup of coffee, but most of their dishes are vegan and are carefully curated. Our family shared the Maftoul, Mapo Tofu, & the Coconut Curried Fried Rice. They were all super delicious, the rice being our favorite dish. Definitely stop here if you get the chance. read more

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The owner is one of the rudest people in the world. The restaurant is chaotic with the young servers having little chance of success. We were brought food for other tables twice, and my wife's meal came twenty minutes before I finally asked where mine was. That is a pretty big gap for a couple who came in together and wanted to eat together. I finally asked about it. The owner came over, accused me of causing a scene and being rude to the young waiter (I wasn't). He explained that it was a cafe, not a restaurant, and the food comes out when it comes out. Rather than apologize for the wait, he chastised me in front of other customers, made it a point to embarrass my wife in front of others as we left, telling those in line "we had some rude customers today," and made a point of banning me - again for an audience. I miss Blk Market, a simple enjoyable and kind coffee shop. My wife's ten dollar salad was very small, and so salty she couldn't eat it. We observed kitchen staff eating from plates, ungloved. Ordering was difficult, with no printed menu provided. The cinnamon pastry we ordered was good. The coffee was good. The salad was bad and my chick pea dish was nothing special. I see lots of good reviews about finally having a Mideast restaurant in Traverse City, but this isn't a great one. It's run poorly, with staff put under a lot of stress, and customer service by the owner is the rudest and most hostile I have ever encountered. read more

This place is absolutely fantastic. Their food options are absolutely superb. This town is seriously lacking in middle eastern flavor and I must say, this food brings me back to my time in the Middle East. Their Palestinian rice bowl is my new favorite thing and their Labneh is ON POINT. The flavors are vast and every bite leaves you wanting more. Their hummus is also probably the best in town. Not to mention, their coffee drinks are some of the best in town as well. Go there. You won't regret it. read more

11/10 This food is delicious and the atmosphere is equally great. A vegan & vegetarian godsend. The coconut curry fried rice literally had me craving more the whole next week. And their homemade chai is perfection for brusque late summer mornings. read more

Hexenbelle - Coconut Curry Fried Rice - Bakeries Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Amazing atmosphere, stellar artwork, coffee, and food. The service has been perfect every time I've been here, and there are some nice books to read. The Palestinian dishes are ridiculously tasty here too! read more