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    Shams Cafe

    4.4 (55 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Arlene B.

    Have been here a few times now and tried different drinks and I have to say all of them have been really good! I love that this place is so close to home and I can come by walking. It's a little hard to find from the street, it's tucked away to the side. Shopping plaza has parking spots and usually easy to get in and out. Service is amazing, staff is welcoming and warm and they are fast in preparing drinks. There are tables inside and a few outside. My favorite drink so far has been the baklava latte with shredded phyllo.

    Nina P.

    My new favorite coffee place!! The banana matcha is unmatched! They use no artificial sweeteners and the banana syrup is made in house with real bananas and only with organic ingredients. The owner was there and super sweet, and I can't wait to go back and try the baklava latte. They also have a large variety of pastries and specialty drinks that looked incredible.

    One of our group members makes custom cookies and did these for Shams as a thank you for hosting!

    We had our Chamber of Commerce monthly group meeting here, because what is better than starting your morning with great coffee and matcha! Thank you again to Shams for always being open and welcoming!

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    Blaise H.

    Came by yesterday afternoon and had such a great experience! Fast, friendly service and great options. I had an iced americano and their espresso was balanced and fresh. Very cute, cozy interior and a parking lot which takes the stress out of finding parking. Looking forward to going back and trying some of their food items!

    Pamela S.

    I love this place. Super cute and fresh inside. Amazing coffee selections - if you want a yummy speciality coffee, I highly recommend! My faves are the salty caramel and nana loaf. Their pastries - omg! So good. I've had the chocolate croissant and spinach / cheese croissant and they are super tasty. I love coming here when I need a nice treat or after a good workout. Thanks Shams!

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    Healthy ingredients, good quality matcha and coffee! Homemade syrups are tasty and clean

    Front sitting area, and they even have plugs for laptops :)
    Damaris S.

    Shams cafe Absolutely loved Matcha banana! Since I'm a matcha connoisseur. The matcha banana is fresh, delicious, and made with care. The location is perfect with a ton of parking, and the ambiance is ideal for studying or taking a coffee break. What really stood out was the exceptional customer service. The young woman working there was incredibly kind and thoughtful, she even offered my daughter a complimentary strawberry milk cup, which completely made her day. That small gesture meant so much and showed how much they care about their customers. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend Matcha banana to anyone looking for great drinks and outstanding service! I highly recommend this cute coffee shop.

    Strawberry matcha and baklava latte
    Amber G.

    It was amazing! The drinks were perfect, not too sweet and not too bitter. It was so good. I had the strawberry matcha and it tasted so real. The service was so nice as he greeting kindly and recommended different item. The ambience was so cozy, very clean, and aesthetically pleasing!

    Amazing service, great coffee and fresh yummy pastries I think this is also a Turkish/ middle eastern owned which is a plus for me personally! I did see a Tel Aviv place next to it soooo I have my doubts but I don't think shams is anyway affiliated with them! I got Dubai latte and two pastries!!! Very very good

    Coconut & Strawberry Matcha
    Stephanie V.

    Loved this spot! Found them on Yelp while on a roadtrip and the owner was so kind, matcha tasted so good perfectly fresh not overly sweet and the food was warm and delicious

    Such a cute cafe! The decorations were so warm and inviting, and the whole place had such a nice atmosphere. The staff member, who I believe is the owner, was seriously so sweet and kind. He made sure everyone was taken care of and made us feel really welcome. We got the iced Baklava Latte, Dots Sprinkle Matcha, and an Iced Americano, and everything was delicious! We also got two of the sand coffees, and they were absolutely unique and delicious. Such an amazing experience. They also have sweet and savory croissants and desserts, which were amazing too. Overall, we had such a great experience and will definitely be coming back. 10/10 recommend!

    Baklava latte
    Andrew D.

    Beautiful new place in Tarzana. The ambiance inside is peaceful. I ordered the baklava latte, which was delicious.

    Paulina G.

    Their saffron latte is delicious! It's a small business and the workers are so kind & it's fairly new so the shop wasn't too busy. I do wish they had a bigger array of pastries.

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    Great food, coffee, and vibe. Staff was very friendly and the burrito is genuinely one of the best I've ever had.

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    The matcha banana drink was tasty and the quesadilla bread was great. The service was great as well.

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    Danielle and Lauren were absolutely amazing ! Very cute place to get delicious coffee and pastries. Everything is home made

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    My family was in the area for Labor Day weekend, so we had to give this place a try, and their…read moredrinks definitely wowed us! They were on the pricier side, but I think the quality was there and they were worth it. Everyone in our group enjoyed their drinks! The cafe has an entrance from the street and also connects directly to a parking garage, which was super convenient since it was raining when we visited. The interior is clean and minimal, with an open-space aesthetic. There's a large shared platform seating area in the middle, along with smaller tables along the walls, so there's a decent amount of space to sit and hang out. Service was pretty straightforward, not particularly warm or friendly, but our drinks came out in a timely manner. Overall, we had a good experience and would definitely come back to try more of their drinks!

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    We were trying to get to Laidrey when I remembered a cute little shop in a plaza a minute north. I…read moreconvinced my husband to check out this spot since we hadn't been here before. The shop is located in a plaza with decent parking spots. I can imagine on a busy day it can be hard to park here! Which was already a good start to our experience since Laidrey has terrible parking (no offense). I love Laidrey but wanted to give a chance to a place I haven't tried before. Upon entrance, we were greeted with a warm and pleasant "good morning!" The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. The cashier/barista was the sweetest girl who gave me helpful tips on what to get. There was an older gentlemen who walked us through on the different pastries. He told us what to get warmed up and what would taste good with the coffee. I'm so glad the staff had actual good tips because man was everything DELICIOUS. The potato croquette I had was mind blowing! It was savory with hints of cumin and a little bit of spice which you can't really get something like this at regular coffee shops. My FAVORITE! The sweetened puff pastry with cheese felt decadent and good with the coffee but boy did it fill me up immediately! The savory feta pastry was something my husband ordered which he seemed to really like but wasn't a personal favorite of mine. The Spiced Mexican Mocha was smooth and creamy. My husband ordered this and it was perfectly up to his speed! I ordered "The Sam" which is a salted vanilla oat latte. I was so excited because it already had oat milk in it! This latte was absolutely incredible and she even added the aesthetic foam art heart to it. Overall, the environment was wholesome and it's a very spacious shop. Not too loud or crowded for me. I would definitely come back and maybe even do some office work here while enjoying my potato croquette!!

    I've suspected this was coming for a while. The owners of Enigma have sold the Tarzana location…read more It's now known as Flavorite Cafe. The new owner, Leon, seems to be a nice gentleman who's trying to get a grasp on both his clientele and the business and make it a smooth transition. He's increased the selection of pastries and food that's available. Service does seem to be a little slower so far. But since the same morning shift barista was working there today, my latte was as good as always.

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    I visited Polina Cafe recently and had a very pleasant experience overall. The place has a really…read morenice and calm atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your time, especially in the morning. It feels quiet, welcoming, and comfortable, which is something I really appreciate when going out for breakfast. The cafe is a great spot for breakfast or a light meal. The seating is comfortable, the place is clean and well organized, and everything feels taken care of. You can tell they put effort into keeping the space neat and inviting. The prices are reasonable for the quality and the experience, which is always a plus. It feels like a good value and not overpriced, especially considering the atmosphere and cleanliness. Overall, this is a very nice cafe with a good vibe, fair prices, and a relaxed setting. I would definitely come back again, especially for breakfast or a quiet coffee. Four stars well deserved.

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    We originally planned to go to Leo & Lily for breakfast, but our wait time kept getting pushed…read moreback. Tang and Java was actually where I originally wanted to grab coffee, so we decided to come here instead and I am SO happy our day worked out that way. This was genuinely some of the best coffee I've had since moving to California. I originally ordered one drink, and then realized they had a coffee flight. They were so nice and let me just pay the difference to switch to the flight, and THANK GOD because every single flavor I chose was amazing. The Toasted Tiramisu was TO DIE FOR. My friend also got the brown sugar coffee, which was incredible, so between the flight and hers I got to try five different flavors.. and every single one was so good. I'm honestly sad I live all the way in Santa Barbara because I will absolutely be going out of my way to come back here just for the coffee. And I say that as a coffee snob who grinds my own beans and makes my own espresso at home. This place is AMAZING. We also got the avocado toast, which was fresh and refreshing and exactly what I wanted with my coffee. But seriously... I will be thinking about this coffee until I can come back. 10/10.

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