I loved the African pudding - it was a vanilla cake with vanilla ice cream. Not too sweet at all. Inside, there was plenty of seating for people to hang out & study. Note: there is street parking and some retail parking garages within walking distance read more

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Great cafe that is open late night Awesome coffee and desserts Love the ambiance for catching up with friends or doing homework read more

I ordered an iced date latte and the shaghf tart. The tart was sweet, nutty, warm, and chewy like a less sweet pecan pie. The latte was also just the right amount of sweetness and very satisfying. They have the automated kiosks to order from! I only received a text notification when my order was ready. Perfect for introverts, though there was someone behind the counter if you'd rather order with a person. The decor is spacious with lots of comfy seating. Great place to get a treat and catch up with friends. Was pretty empty on a weekday around noon. The AC is working and keeps out the humidity in the summer. read more

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Ordered an Iced Oat Milk Latte and a slice of the Shaghf African Pudding which was like a slice of vanilla type cake with a sweet syrup distributed throughout the slice) served warm, which came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Service was very polite and friendly. Atmosphere is elegant and relaxing. I linked up to the available wifi, however- unfortunately it did not work for myself and 2 other ppl. Great shop in the neighborhood. I will return. read more

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Incredible interior design. Great for spending time with friends or for getting work done. The service is quick with online kiosks to order from as well. I tried their popular, iced pistachio latte. I loved how they added actual pistachio pieces and the pistachio paste was a little creamy. Definitely in one of the top 2-3 best pistachio lattes I've had. The menu is big so there's a lot more to try! read more

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Very cute cafe with incredible looking croffles. Ended up getting the tart and African pudding named after the cafe and they were very tasty. We went late at night so staff were relatively laid back and left us alone. They unfortunately didn't exactly know what had nuts and what didn't but we made do. read more

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Beautiful interior! I went at a recommendation online. If I lived closer, I'd love to sit and work in the peaceful, modern ambiance. I got the pistachio frappe and wanted a crossoint too, but two small items at a cafe for $18 was more than I could justify. The $9 frappe was good, but tiny and not quite the value I'd repeat order. I'm sure the other menu items are good too, albeit pricy! read more

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This cute cafe is located in Halstead Square in Fairfax, near the Mosaic District and Dunn Loring Station. They have a great selection of lattes and desserts to choose from. I ordered the pistachio latte . it was sweet with a subtle nutty flavor My friend got the Nutella croffle and a date latte, and she enjoyed both. There's street parking and a garage nearby, which makes it easy to visit. Prices are a bit on the higher side for the portion sizes, but the cafe is clean and inviting. read more

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We've been trying out various coffee shops around us and Shaghf Cafe was a fun find. Nice atmosphere and a good selection of coffees and sweets. The coffee was tasty and the brownie bites were very sweet. My only comment is that their self order menu system faces the window and is very difficult to read as a result. read more

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Delicious coffee and pastries! I had the Karak coffee, it was on point and Pistachio Croissant had a sweet, creamy pistachio filling. Nice ambiance and plenty of seating. read more

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I got the Biscoff croffle and I also got a Mexican latte and both were so good. I felt like I ate the Craffle so fast because it was so good. I felt like these kind of desserts you only get in Europe, so it was very nice to see that these existed near my house. It was a very cute coffee shop and it was really quiet and there's so much seating in there. I've been here a few times now to meet friends and it's a really nice place to come even to study because it's so quiet. The service is also very good. They always have something free whether that be samples or dates during Ramadan read more

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Come prepared with a sweet tooth, because you're about to consume a lot of sugar! I got the African pudding based on recommendations I saw online and I wasn't sure how sweet it was going to be so I ended up getting karak tea to mitigate some of the sweetness. It paid off because the dessert comes with ice cream and if I had gotten one of the sweet lattes it would have been way too sweet for me. My husband got the shaghf tart and a pistachio latte and they were both individually good, but the tart had a level of sweetness that I couldn't handle. He has a big sweet tooth and enjoyed it. They also have a fruit tart that is not in the display box, I might try that next time and probably pair it with a less sweet drink again. You order up front and they call your name, it was just one person working so things took a while, but it wasn't his fault. The inside decorations were similar to an upscale hotel vibe with Arabic music playing in the background and I really liked it. The seats were also comfortable which was nice. read more

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First of all, I absolutely love the aesthetic in the cafe, it feels very chill and a good place to catch up with friends. There is plenty of seating available too! We ordered on the kiosk, and got our drinks probably after 5 minutes. I loved how the drink came in a soda can, I thought that was really cute. I got the Lotus Frappe and I thought it was pretty good. It was the perfect amount of creaminess, yet I could taste the coffee and the Biscoff sauce inside was yummy. Would definitely visit again if I am in the area! read more

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Intro: So I been on a cafe trend where I have been trying all the middle eastern cafe and this one has been on the list, happy to say it was great! Decor: this the probably the strongest part of this place, it's so warm and comfortable yet trendy. I would come here just to chill and vibe. Food Breakdown: So it's drinks and dessert. Sadly I got here at closing so I didn't get a drink otherwise I would be up for hours Lmaoo. But I got the brownie bites and mannnnn it was so good. Don't get me wrong it's veryyyyy sweet and I am glad I shared it with someone but totally worth the price and would get it again. Portion Size: really happy with this size and price. Especially since after eating it I felt very content. However I do wish they made it little less sweet. Service: nothing bad to say as I ordered on the tablet and they just called my name 5 min later to tell me it's ready. But text notifications system they have is really nice plus. Price: These cafe at typically all priced similarly so I think it's fine. Would I go Back: For sure, I am really excited to try the drinks and love the containers they come in. read more

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The Shaghf tart was divine! It was like a warm pecan pie with melted cookie butter on top. It was perfectly sweet and the crumbly texture was great! I also got the white matcha crack, which is supposed to mimic the viral crackle coffee, but mine sadly did not crackle like it's supposed to. I wish the chocolate wasn't hardened at the bottom, but the matcha tasted great and I could tell the ingredients are high-quality. The pistachio latte tasted good, but I didn't care for the large pistachio chunks. Street parking right outside the cafe is hard to find, unless you park at a garage a bit further away. Not a huge issue, but something to keep in mind. The interior was elegant and posh and the service was pretty quick. The prices are a bit steep, but I would come back for the tart and enjoyed my time here! read more

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The only 2 hot drinks without caffeine: pistachio latte and hot chocolate. Pistachio latte: taste like thick pistachio milk. It does taste authentic and nutty, not like the fake flavored type. Comes out very hot and I did not get the extra hot option. I would get this again although it is pricy. Tiramisu latte: very pretty but very sweet. read more

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Coffee was delightful, I was here for a while studying because they have a lot of seating and outlets available to study at. Cotton candy energy was a redbull with flavoring btw. They were so kind and gave us a free croissant!!! read more

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Really cool new coffee shop! We came to the grand opening of the Fairfax/Merrifield location of Shaghf cafe because they were giving out free Dubai chocolate to the first 200 customers and was impressed by the food and drink that we got. The grand opening was very hectic, but the employees did a good job of keeping the lines moving as fast as they could. Inside of the shop, there were two kiosks and one cashier that customers could order from. Inside of the shop, there was a good amount of seating. On a different day where there aren't so many people, this would a be a good place to get some work done or hang out with friends! The menu has a large variety of unique drinks and desserts. We got the ocean blue drink and carrot cake. The ocean blue was pretty tasty and had a refreshing lime and mint flavor. The carrot cake was not too sweet and very light and fluffy. We did have to wait quite a while for our order, but I think part of it was because it was very crowded due to then grand opening. Hopefully the service will be better on a non-grand opening day. The employees were nice and helped me get find my order when I asked. I would definitely come back to this shop! read more

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Newly opened Cafe in Dunn Loring (with another location in falls church but different owner). There are two self-serve kiosks to order from - drink descriptors are not overly helpful and you cannot customize (i.e. sweetness level). There was one order ahead of us but it took almost 15 minutes to receive our order of two drinks. The drinks were just ok - tasted like normal coffee shop drinks, nothing special. My Habibi latte had no spices whatsoever, which was expected to have. The date latte was too syrupy sweet. This is a perfectly fine coffee shop if regular coffee is what you are seeking. Haraz in Fairfax has a more authentic taste. There's plenty of free parking in the close by retail garages. read more

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This was my first time trying out this chain and it's great! I came in on a Saturday afternoon because I was in the area and it wasn't busy. There are two kiosks to order from, as well as a cashier at the front, so everything is pretty straightforward. There's a ton of seating with room for large and small parties. I ordered the Iced Spanish Latte and enjoyed it through and through! Maybe a bit pricey for how much you get, but it's on par with similar places in NOVA. I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but this one was just smooth. It was sweet and had enough coffee flavor that I think would satisfy anyone who's more in it for the vibe than the caffeine or coffee itself. read more

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This place is really so nice! Amazing drinks, delicious snacks and a wonderful ambiance! The service is also incredibly friendly. My only constructive feedback is that the internet is a bit too slow for this to be a remote work spot, but otherwise it's amazing! read more

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Ambiance was nice! Unfortunately I think we came on an off day because their heat was broken, they tried their best and brought out space heaters. The decor was elevated and had beautiful arches and gold accents. We tried the date latte and pistachio latte - both very good but both over priced as well. $9 for a latte not including tax or tip. Tiramisu was kind of dry. I hope to go back and try a different pastry. read more

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I was so thrilled to see another location open in VA, but this time right across the street from me!!! I enjoyed the Falls Church location so I had high expectations, and they were met. Afternoons are less busy than night (after dinner) usually. You can order at the 2 self kiosks, but I wasn't able to order with oat milk? Not sure if there's even a decaf option for coffee. I had to ask for oat milk with a cashier. The staff is friendly and even attentive. Drinks do take longer than pastries, so be patient with them when it's busy! An employee came over to our table multiple times to make sure we got everything we ordered! My favorite is the iced Date Latte! Pistachio is also very solid. LOVED the Shaghf Tart omg. They will even warm it up for you. The drinks can get quite sweet so I wonder if we could ask for less syrup/sweet. I've also enjoyed their iced Coconut Matcha and Crack Matcha (white chocolate)! read more

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Had a wonderful experience at Shaghf Café, and will absolutely be coming back. I ordered a pistachio croissant with a latte, and it was honestly one of the best I've had so far. The croissant was perfectly flaky with a rich pistachio flavor, and the latte paired with it beautifully. You can tell there's real care put into both the pastries and the coffee. The location itself is great and easy to get to, and the café had a lively, welcoming energy throughout my visit. There was a steady flow of people coming and going, but it never felt chaotic, just vibrant and full of life. It's the kind of place that feels comfortable whether you're stopping in briefly or staying a while. This is definitely a spot I'd visit again and again whenever I'm in the area. Highly recommend if you're looking for excellent coffee, standout pastries, and a great overall atmosphere. read more

What a beautiful cafe. I love the touches of olive trees all around the cafe; they are fake but it gives the cafe a warm feeling. Additionally, the staff greet you in when you walk into the door. There are two options to order either through their touch screen ordering machine or with them at the counter. There are pastries and sandwiches on display. I ordered the Shaghf tart and pistachio croissant. I ordered a turkey croffle for someone else. For drinks, I ordered the iced date latte, iced red velvet latte, and iced pistachio latte. The Shaghf tart was my favorite sweet treat. The mashed dates sitting on top of the tart pastry was just done sooo well. I thought I would hate it because of the Lotus cream on top but it added a nice touch of sweetness to the tart. It wasn't too sweet overall. I was hoping it'd pair well with my date latte. Unfortunately, my date latte was only pretty. I didn't feel like I got much date flavor; I kept stirring and stirring but the flavor never seemed to want to show up. I also did not get much of a wake up kick from my coffee, which I was hoping for. So it wasn't strong enough for me; I'd probably add another shot of espresso next time. I felt the same way about the red velvet latte; didn't get much of a red velvet taste. It was a sweet taste but did not remind me of red velvet. The pistachio latte was probably the only one true to its flavor. But my opinion about the coffee not being strong enough remains the same. Overall, really cute vibe here and wouldn't mind lounging around. However, I would need to customize my coffee to make it stronger. read more

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I've enjoyed all my visits to this Shagf location. The ambiance is a comfortable setting with Earth tones and green plants. The coffee and food is delicious. Shagf Cafe, like its location in Falls Church, specializes in unique, North African and Dubai-inspired flavors. Without customizations or extra shots, the coffee isn't necessarily caffeine-driven, but still delicious. My favorite is the Lotus Latte. The African Pudding is absolutely delicious and served warm. The customer service has always been OK. This location, being newer than the location in Falls Church, has a self-service kiosk for ordering, conspicuous WiFi information, and ample seating. The parking situation is not ideal as the street parking is limited and too competitive, serving multiple businesses on this street. There is parking around the corner, which I have yet to locate, however, it is in the vicinity. NOTE: the adjacent apartment building has conspicuous signage warning against retail parking. The enforcement seems to be pretty serious as there is signage on the Shagf storefront reiterating this. I've encountered a resident who also echoed this warning. Overall, a good experience. read more

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DELICIOUS Shaghf African pudding. Think decadent sticky toffee bread pudding with a scoop of ice cream. Heaven. Along with their pistachio latte? Double heaven. Their chai is also amazing. Luscious and smooth and silky creaminess on the tongue. Warmly spiced and perfectly hot for the chilly weather. Service was friendly and the decor was chic and inviting. Would come back to do work and enjoy more of their offerings. Side street parking or garage is available as well. read more

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The café seems nice so I came to do homework here one afternoon. I walked in and wasn't greeted so I was unsure of whether or not we had to use the kiosk to order yourself or if i could order at the front counter which is what i prefered to do. I lingered near the front counter, looking over the menu hoping someone would address me but there were a couple people behind the counter staring & pretending to be busy. I started ordering using the kiosk near the front counter but was turned off by how noisy the café was & there was a rude family next to me that kept hitting me with their bags & being loud (not blaming the business for that) so i ended up leaving w out buying anything. Maybe I'll give them another try to redeem themselves. read more

Unfortunately, I had a bad experience. I came in really excited to try the kunafa because it's been advertised a lot on Instagram and it looked amazing in the videos and photos. But what I got was a complete disappointment. The kunafa was extremely dry and tasted like it wasn't freshly made, and the cheese didn't taste fresh either, it had that "been sitting" flavor. The texture was off, not warm or soft the way kunafa should be, and it honestly tasted stale. On top of that, the coffee portions are very small for the price. For what you're charging, I expected a bigger cup and better quality overall. The experience didn't match the hype or the pricing, and I left feeling like I wasted my money. I'm not happy with this visit and I won't be coming back. read more

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When you walk in, the inside is beautiful! I was impressed. I've been to Dubai so it was nice to see a Dubai based coffee shop. The weather is getting nicer so there is also seating outside if preferred. The pastries looked yummy at the front. I shall have to go back for that. You are supposed to order at the kiosk, which is easy to use. I ordered an iced coconut matcha latte with espresso and two cappuccinos. The added espresso was forgotten for the matcha latte but they added it in once I let them know. I appreciated the service and will come back to try other drinks and pastries. read more

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Okay... there is a lot to unpack here. I first have to start by saying that I have been to Shaghf Cafe before in Falls Church and I love getting their lattes and have gotten their drinks several times. After hearing of their new location in Fairfax by Mosaic District with a larger more extensive menu I was excited to try out this spot knowing and expecting it to deliver the same quality experience as their other location. With this expectation in mind, my group ordered a variety of drinks and desserts to try and overall left the cafe disappointed. For pros, the location is spacious and beautiful with a lot of seating despite it being quite busy at the cafe. Their self service screens make ordering easy. Desserts are actually quite delicious but it also depends what you choose. Now for cons- When ordering there isn't really an option to do drink customizations (select sweetness or ice level) but there are options to change the milk for a $1 up charge and lactose free. The menu is large but like the desserts what you choose to drink will be a hit or miss. Unfortunately it seems like we chose a bunch of misses. Drinks: 2/5 - Lotus Frappe - As mentioned, you can't customize the sweetness of your drinks and this was just a tad too sweet. 3.5/5 - Kinder Frappe - The best drink we ordered. Not overly sweet with blended textures of the Kinder chocolate and overall balanced. 1/5 - White Matcha Crack - Would give this a negative score if it was possible out of 5. Looks like they have the white chocolate already added and frozen to their cups ready to pour in matcha when ordered. The concept is there but the execution is terrible because the drink is almost un-drinkable. Matcha is a little grainy and low quality not the brightest green like ceremonial matcha which is fine but combined with the white chocolate shell concept it made the drink worse. The white chocolate shell was what made the matcha have its sweetness but it was so difficult to get through a straw. It also did not "crack" in the cup properly and from my pictures and videos you can see the bottom of the cup took up unnecessary space by this solidified chunk of white chocolate. Desserts: 4.5/5 - San Sebastian White Cheesecake with Lotus Sauce - This was delicious. Cheesecake is super soft and pairs well with the lotus sauce we picked. This is a dessert I would order again and come back for 2/5 - Pistachio Croissant - Difficult to eat not flaky, buttery, soft. Have to use a fork and knife to cut through this and it was even hard to cut this croissant into pieces. Honestly tasted like it was stale. Overall, I don't normally write negative reviews like this especially for cafes but if I am paying a higher price point for drinks and pastries I would expect higher quality or at least my drink to be "drink-able". We paid $50 for 4 drinks and 2 desserts and left the cafe disappointed and made our stomachs hurt. read more

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Shaghf Cafe has a cozy vibe and a decent menu, but overall, the experience felt a bit underwhelming. The staff were polite, though service was very slow during my visit. I tried the coconut latte and tiramisu tart which was nicely presented and refreshing. The interior has a laid-back, artsy charm, and it's a good place to sit and chat or work for a bit. Prices were fair for the area. With a few tweaks -- particularly around service speed -- it could become a regular go-to. They don't have a parking of their own so you will have to find street parking or a parking lot. read more

Two self service kiosk for the ease of grabbing your order. I got an iced pistachio latte and it exceeded my expectations. I love a decently sweet coffee and this hit the spot. The interior is also beautiful and so much room to do work or chill with friends. Will be going back to try some of their other drinks. read more

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I came here for my first time just recently and I had a date iced latte, and the date latte actually comes with a real dried date around the straw! This is all I had, but judging by the menu, they have a lot of interesting coffee drinks. Anything from a regular cappuccino or coffee to all sorts of creative lattes, as well as desserts. The decor of the place was nice as well, the staff were great, and I anticipate coming back eventually to try some different latte flavors! read more

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I came back to enjoy the tiramisu latte once again. I like that they put a small piece of tiramisu on top of the latte, which makes this place quite unique. I came in on a rainy Saturday morning and it was very calm and peaceful. Inside the dining area has couches and comfortable chairs with beautiful lighting. This is a nice spot to grab some aesthetic photos. The service staff was pretty nice. I highly recommend trying the tiramisu latte once your first visit! read more

We tried the hot pistachio drink, Shaghf tart, and a bar of Dubai chocolate. The interior was very clean and peaceful with plenty of seating when we arrived on a weekday late afternoon, staff was helpful, and street parking wasn't too difficult. We enjoyed the Shaghf tart but the hot pistachio drink wasn't very good - it didn't taste like pistachio - just sweet with a vaguely nutty flavor, and the Dubai chocolate had a nice texture to it, but way too much chocolate compared to filling so it really just tasted like a bar of plain chocolate. Given the price point and the hype from the other location, I was disappointed. Would I return for the Shaghf tart? If I was in the area I might, but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

What a place! Walked in half shagh, ordered the ice pistachio latte. After I finished the drink, I was full shagh and can't wait to come back!! read more

Stopped by this cute cafe ...it has plenty of space and a welcoming atmosphere, friendly baristas who can customize anything on the menu. I got an iced matcha w coconut was very flavorful . 4 stars bc it was a bit pricey ...def worth a visit! read more

Best tiramisu latte, iced matcha, pesto mozzarella coffee, and nutella coffee with ice cream. Great service and beautiful seating read more

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Can we please understand why you are charging $8 dollars for this small can. All your drinks are $7-9 for SMALL size drinks that's so crazy!! Shotted drinks are bigger and actually worth it and I promise you I don't even like going there like that! read more

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