Shibam Coffee in Glendale Heights is an absolute hidden gem. From the moment we walked in, the place felt incredibly warm, welcoming, and homey. The decor is beautiful and thoughtfully done--it honestly makes you want to just sit back and relax for a while. The owner was super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers. We ordered a dragon fruit refresher, a mocha coffee, a lemon fruit pastry, and the Dubai chocolate cheesecake--and everything was amazing. The drinks were fresh and flavorful, and the desserts were on another level. The Dubai chocolate cheesecake especially was rich, unique, and seriously one of the best desserts I've had. Overall, this place checks every box: great vibes, great service, and incredible food and drinks. Definitely coming back again soon. Highly recommend! read more

Visited Shibam on two separate occasions, October 3rd and the 13th, 2025. Both times myself and my spouse on the 3rd and colleague on the 13th had a wonderful experience. I fell in love with Turkish coffee in Dubai several years ago when I was there on business. Unfortunately, there were few if any coffee houses in the Western Suburbs that served real Turkish coffee, until NOW! Shibam, brought back pleasant memories of my time in the UAE. From the moment we walked into the coffee house, it was spotless, and beautifully decorated similar to ones in Dubai. On both occasions I ordered the small pot Turkish coffee with a savory beef croissant and our absolute favorite Honeycomb bread. Needless to say, Shibam is now my go to coffee house, forget Starbucks! read more

Been to Shibam Coffee multiple times and usually never have any issues, which is why this visit was disappointing. The place itself has a beautiful aesthetic and is honestly really nice to sit in. The drinks and food are normally good and everything usually tastes fresh. This time I ordered a matcha, but the worker heard mocha instead. When I asked if they could remake it, he flat out said no and blamed me for the misunderstanding. Even if there was confusion on my end, I still feel like the situation could've been handled better. Customer service goes a long way, especially for returning customers. read more

I came in today excited to try Shibam. I initially tried it first at a convention 3 years ago in Chicago. I loved the Adeni chai and told them then that they should come to Chicago. I ordered the adeni chai, Abrar's Chocolate PB smoothie and Chicken puff. First, the adeni chai. The chai was good for the most part but lacked a bit more spice. It was a bit bland. Overall, I think if they added a bit more spice it would add that touch that makes them stand out amongst the thousands of adeni chai in this city. It was missing something compared to when I tried it originally. The staff was nice and answered all questions. The ambiance was very aesthetic and welcoming. The Abrars smoothie was good, I asked what elements went into the smoothie and loved that they used fresh ingredients like real banana, pb, dates and whey protein with less additives. Keep that up. The chicken puff was not good at all. First, it was $6.99, which I did not mind paying but the quality of the product was below average. They heated it up but it seemed old and the chicken inside was like a paste. It seemed like it had been sitting for a while and it was just a big glob of mush altogether. I wish it was more dry, and lacks flavor. This needs to be better. At this point, I don't know if I would ever try any other food here. read more

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We loved visiting Shibam Coffee! It's the cleanest coffee shop we've ever been to, and the design is just luxurious and beautiful, plus the service is top, they clearly have an eye for visual taste. The desserts are out of this world; we tried the tiramisu cup and I can't even explain how delicious it was. The coffee itself is also excellent. If we lived nearby, this would absolutely be our go-to every morning. read more

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We tried Shibam while visiting and we are happy we did! We were in the mood for pistachio and loved what Shibam has to offer. We had a pistachio iced latte which was great and a pistachio crème brûlée in a chocolate cup, which was also amazing. They also had a ton of choices for other food so you won't be dissapointed. The service was also good. Everything came out super fast and the staff were friendly. The interior of the store itself is super nice and luxurious. Awesome place to work probably and it's just comfy overall. Will definitely be back! read more

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This place was previously a bank that has now been turned into a beautiful Yemeni coffee shop. Newly opened as of June 2025 and has lots of potential for being 5 stars. The space was designed well thought out. There are large windows that allow for the natural light to show case how gorgeous it is. Service lacked - I think with time they will get their kinks worked out, I hope haha. My friend and I stopped in at 830am on a Saturday. After ordering it took about 25-30 mins for our 2 drinks to be prepared. We noticed that people who ordered after us were receiving their items before us. I tried the pistachio latte and thought it was standard. I wasn't blown away with it and thought it was just fine. The pistachio flavoring was on the subtle side for me. Kind of nutty but not really. I did taste the coffee component of it. I'll come back to try other items and *fingers crossed* I'll up the stars. I personally think they may need a little more time. read more

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Another yemeni coffee spot opened up and I love it. I'm happy to see so many of these coffee shops opening up. They're always so elegantly decorated and clean on the inside. I went to their soft opening and a handful of times after that. They're new so I understand they're working on some things. Little minor things hot vs iced. For here or to go. And they did fix my order when they made it incorrectly. So far I've had the iced pistachio latte, iced brown sugar shak'n, and honeycomb. All great choices it's so hard to choose. I've seen it so busy at night. I'm hoping this place sticks around. They have great drinks and friendly service. I'm sure I'll be back frequently since it's so close. Definitely stop in and grab a drink especially to beat this heat! read more

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Obsessed with the vibes here. First of all, the interior is gorgeous. Second of all their sweet and savoury pastries are all delicious. Especially love the puff pastries. We also tried the haleem and it was so good. Loved the drinks - adeni chai was great and I also really enjoyed the mango dragonfruit refresher. read more

We tried their adeni tea and it's good. I coukd definitely taste the cardamom. Not too sweet and taste healthy. My friend said it did not spike his sugar. The place looks really fancy. You could rent the room of you want privacy. The only negative i could comment is they used those small paper cups instead of ceramic cups. The waiter said it's only at night since they do not have washer at night. read more

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Pretty good coffee shop! Plenty of indoor seating and beautiful decor. A great spot to do some work or chat with friends. Service was quick and easy. We got the iced pistachio latte and pistachio tiramisu cake. Both were tasty! Prices are slightly higher here but overall good experience. read more

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The pistachio latte was the best I've ever tried. The atmosphere is brilliant. The cheesecake was great. ( My review is for the Kedzie Ave cafe ~ Chicago ) read more

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Paid a top price (around $11 including Sales Tax) for a small milk cake except the cake didn't have any milk in it! Notified the person at the cash register. The on-duty manager came over and told me they would notify the vendor! Yep, that's it! Not even a dry "Sorry" in his insincere dry response! Because, owning up a mistake and saying a sincere "SORRY" is forbidden and totally HARAM in most Halal businesses! They think they're only selling Halal here, not the quality of products and services! read more

Shibam Coffee - Milk Cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale Heights, Illinois

I've visited this coffee house a few times -- three times with my family and once with our management team for a meeting/get-together. I've tried different drinks each time, but unfortunately, the flavors just haven't been to my taste. The food and pastries are decent, though. The décor is beautiful, and the staff at both the register and handoff area have always been friendly and welcoming. read more

Shibam Coffee - Kashmir Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale Heights, Illinois

They do have a variety of options for coffee/tea and salty/sweet dessert. I ordered a Adani Chai and a Pistachio tart, and sit in studying for a while. The tea tasted thick and flavorful with their specialty spices, and the pistachio tart was just perfectly sweetened. However, it seemed that their service was not fast enough for their customers. One had to wait for almost ten minutes in line to order and get their order even ten minutes later. I would recommend it as a place for chatting with friends or spending time with family, but it might not be a good place for a quick to-go choice. read more

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We were fortunate enough to try Shibam a couple days after it's soft opening. Apparently it used to be a bank, so it's large inside and there's plenty of outdoor seating. The parking lot is in okay shape; there's extra parking in the adjacent lot. The decor inside is nice, as is the case with most Yemeni coffee shops. However, it was really loud, perhaps because the sound reverberates. Also, some of the chairs were oversized, making it a bit challenging to navigate the shop with a tray of food and drinks because my wife picked the furthest possible table. The menu was very similar to other Yemeni spots. We ordered a Shibam latte, and iced cocoa, and pistachio milk cake. The latte was excellent; tasty and not overpowering. The milk cake was also really good; plenty of milk to keep the cake moist, although the whipped cream wasn't the best quality. My wife and son seemed to enjoy the iced cocoa, which my wife described as chocolate milk. Pricing was on par with other Yemeni spots, but I felt the iced cocoa (which was from the kids menu) was overpriced at $6. It's a $1 drink that should be priced at $4. Service was excellent. read more

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I have been wanting to check this place out every since I saw it being built. I am a huge fan of Turkish coffee & their sweets & boy oh boy this place gets a 10/10 from me. There's so many choices on their menu that I have to go back. I also checked with one of the employees & they are working on having a drive-thru! It's also a beautiful place to sit back & relax. read more

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Great Service! I'd been waiting for this place to open, and I'm so glad it's finally here! The pastries and the pistachio cheesecake were delicious! Love that this place stays open late which makes it a great spot to grab coffee and desserts with friends. Dain came to our table and checked in on us. Great service! Definitely coming back! read more

Shibam Coffee - Pistachio cheesecake. Strawberry Acai refresher. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale Heights, Illinois

My husband and I were in the area and I am so glad we decided to stop by Shibam Coffee. The coffee was great and the desserts were phenomenal, with beautiful presentation! I highly recommend trying it! read more

Very clean and unique space. Coffee was ok I tried the signature shibam lightly sweetened. Staff was friendly. I tried the mango cheesecake was fluffy but very sweet. The plain crossaint was just ok. I'd come back and try other baked goods. read more

Shibam Coffee - Prayer room - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale Heights, Illinois

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What a great place to be!! Lots of goodies and coffee and teas! Loved the service as well. I have to try one of those desserts next time! read more

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I love this place! For a few weeks my boyfriend and I were here almost every day even if it was real late at night, which we appreciate how late it stays open. And it feels great to say there isn't a thing we got from here that we didn't enjoy, every item has been great! And don't get me started on the service. This place has some of the sweetest people ever! Multiple times I have wanted to tip and they tell me not to worry about it (I ended up putting cash in the jar anyway, I think they deserve it.) I will say the prices are a little higher but I don't mind it much just because for everything I think it makes sense. The place itself is so beautiful I love just being there and looking at the decor on the walls and how clean everything is. I also chalk that up to the fact that the food is just really good and from my understanding it's higher quality and much cleaner than the majority of places, so yeah, I totally understand. In conclusion, I understand why it becomes so packed sometimes. Such lovely sweet treats, Great food, High quality drinks, Very clean and just in general it's beautiful and very well put together. And of course, ran by wonderful people! Much love & many blessings to Shibam! read more

Shibam Coffee - Samosas (bottom) Adeni pumpkin chai (drink) Honeycomb & honey (top right) espresso milk cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale Heights, Illinois

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beautifully decorated, feels like an upscale restaurant. Tea and pastries were outstanding as well as friendly staff.

What an amazing atmosphere. The decor and the details for the walls and decorations is amazing. Very clean and the staff was very polite. We had the iced pistachio latte and the Dubai chocolate cake. The pistachio latte was delicious and refreshing. The Dubai chocolate cake was a little on the bland side, so that's probably something I will not get next time. All in all highly recommend to hang out with friends and family. read more

Shibam Coffee - Outside patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale Heights, Illinois

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I got a large iced latte. It was good but... Large Iced Latte.............. $8 Add Oat Milk................... $0.75 Add Sugar Free Vanilla...$0.50 Total $9.25 before taxes Effing insane. I went I experienced it but I cannot rationally spend that much money on an iced coffee and I won't again. read more

Fantastic service and ambience. I had the tiramisu and the milk cake. Both were amazing. My chai latte was so good too. I can't wait to rent the rooms available for parties. If you haven't checked this place out go now! You will not be disappointed. read more

Shibam Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale Heights, Illinois

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Service was wonderful and the drinks and pastries were delicious! I went with a friend to catch up on a coffee date and we felt free to sit as long as we liked. The staff checked on us, but weren't overbearing and there were several families there as well. It is a beautiful environment. read more

Walking into this coffee shop was like walking into another world, another time. The interior is gorgeous. They even have a separate room for prayer. I was impressed before tasting anything. Our group had a latte, a Turkish coffee and a strawberry dessert that was heaven. Coffee came quickly once it was ready and the people behind the bar were very nice. We will be back! read more

Beautiful space, average service... found my Iced Mocha (lrg 20ox) to be both sour and tart... tossed it immedately.

Absolutely blown away by Shibam Coffee! From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by a beautiful space that feels intentional and elegant. The marble tables, teal-and-gold color palette, and leafy design elements give it a fresh, upscale vibe. It's clear that every detail--from the branding to the décor--was thoughtfully curated. There's even a designated prayer area, which I deeply appreciated. The menu is equally impressive. The adheni chai? Easily one of the best I've had. Rich, flavorful, and brewed to perfection. I also loved that their refreshers aren't outrageously priced (finally, not paying $10 for flavored ice!). Their desserts looked stunning and unique--I didn't get one this time but definitely will next visit. The brown sugar milk tea especially caught my eye. They also have a great outdoor seating area, perfect for summer evenings. And here's a fun fact: the building used to be a Chase Bank! You can still see remnants of the old layout, like where customers used to line up to make deposits--brilliantly repurposed into a vibrant, welcoming café. This is hands-down one of the best new spots I've discovered in a while. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back! read more

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I can't believe this used to be the old Chase bank! The sweets were amazing and so well done. Presentation / you can tell they care a lot about what they're putting out and even though it's geared towards evening guests, they're so helpful early in the morning and make great suggestions if you're not really sure what to order. It is SO clean inside. It feels very high end but still welcoming! read more

If you are into coffees give it a try otherwise it would be a waste of time. Don't get me wrong but if you are expecting to be able to have another type of beverage while your friends want coffee Starbucks is a better compromise. Sorry this isn't my cup of tea or coffee. read more

Very kind staff all around. Beautiful interior and a ton of outdoor seating. The drinks were made well and the pastries were delicious. Definitely try the cheese cake slices. read more

Shibam Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale Heights, Illinois

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The owner has no respect for my kids and the manager yelled at my kids for using the bathroom and started yelling at the other kids for existing and saying dont do this and yelled at my husband read more

This is a new bakery and it has amazing food, I ordered, the Dubai chocolate cake, the people were really nice and the wait was not long at all! read more

Went to this new place opened in Illinois , nice decor inside , food was good we orderd chicken puffs and honey comb with Adini tea , we paid $5 for chicken puff and $6 for honey comb Adini tea small pot is $10 , if you compare with Qawah house I think both places are nice, this place gives you more Muslim vibes and they also have a prayer room. read more

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Love this new place! Excellent service, no complaints at all! Food is very good, first time trying it and definitely will come back! Totally recommend it! read more

Shibam Coffee - Puffs and mojitos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale Heights, Illinois

Food was excellent, decor was one of the best I've seen and ambiance was welcoming. It was my first time and the staff provided detailed information on their menu. read more

The food, the service the ambience just the vibes in total. Excellent people are very nice very knowledgeable of everything that they serve very they are very patient and it was a great experience and I definitely will recommend calling ahead of time and renting out their private space so we just have personal conversations or even business meetings. You can have up to an hour and a half to 2 to 3 hours. All you have to do is just talk to the desk upfront. And they'll let you know how much time you can be in the private space highly recommended . read more

Beautiful place and decor. Slow service and too expensive for their so, so pastries.