This place has been under different management three times in the past 2 years. I originally avoided it because of the poor atmosphere, with the second set of management it started off good and declined quickly. Finally with the current management things are looking up and I come here very frequently, at least 4 times a week if not more. The shisha selection is good for the most part, I do wish flavors like Cherry or brands like Haze, Ugly Tobacco, and Trifecta were more in stock but that's not a huge problem. If you don't know what you want, the servers will make you what you want based on their experience. The staff here is very friendly. I usually come to The Shisha Lounge very frequently. One of the employees, Adil, plays chess with me when he is off work and makes sure I have everything I need or want when he is working. All of the employees there seem passionate about providing a high quality of service. The shisha lounge is always clean when you come in on any day now as well. As for the place, they don't sell food but you're allowed to bring your own in and eat it there. No alcohol sold or able to be brought in. $14 hookah during happy hour from Sunday-Thursday. They recently made a time change of when the place opens which I'm a little sad about but I believe happy hour is in between 4 and 7PM and all you have to do is order before 7. If you bring your own shisha it's also $14 as if it were happy hour. Regular hookah is $20 and I believe fruit bowls are $25. Repacks are $8 which is super cheap so you could keep smoking forever. They have plenty of board games or cards for you to play with your friends such as Monopoly, Jenga, Sorry, and Scrabble. Parking is free and there are plenty of food places around the area. I believe the place is still going through progressive changes so I'm sure they'll be even more positive things to write about in the future. read more

This was my first time visiting this hookah lounge. It's located to the right of the Planet Fitness, so if you can't find the actual hookah lounge sign, look for the Planet Fitness sign, you cant miss it. There's plenty of parking available, which i might add is free of charge. I will agree with others that this lounge has plenty of space, however, it lacks staff. The layout of the seating is well thought out, but service was be horribly slow and when I visited there was maybe 30 customers. It seemed that there was maybe 2 servers, and no hands in the back to prepare hookahs so the servers would have to take the time to do both take orders and prep hookahs. Also, it seemed as if there were either close friends or employees who were off the clock that would walk to the back and prep themselves hookahs which then caused for more traffic for the 2 only servers to work around. It took almost 20minutes to have our server take our order, then another 20minutes to actually receive our order and finally 20minutes to get our check paid for with card. The hookah itself was only "okay," I'm certain that the packing of the shisha could be significantly better because i've been smoking and prepping my own hookahs for over a decade now. I will say that the selection of shisha is pretty basic, but if you just want a place to sit and chill and aren't too picky about flavor, this lounge should suffice. If management could either add some helping hands for prep and service, I feel like it definitely change the experience. The wait times were way too long for something that would not take a more crammed lounge to work with similar occupancy. Overall, the lounge itself is solid, but the service and experience was sub par. read more

My favorite hookah place in the area. Amazing African music. The tunes are always on spot. The vibes are always good. The owner is very friendly. Be careful they take only cash. Slow days perfect to relax. Crowded days great to enjoy and dance. Great customer service and wonderful hospitality. read more

Shisha : 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Customer Service : 5/5 Good cost: 5/5 Location: 5/5 Tips: - Tell the staff what flavors you like, and they will help you find something exceptional. - BYO food friendly. Best in MD! Hands down! New Improved management makes the difference! Before this place used to be a lounge with lots of high school and college kids playing video games turning it into a make shift night club.... Fast forward... Now it's a nice lounge that has festive game of thrones watch parties, belly dancing nights, calm and chill vibe. The staff take great pride in knowing their product and serving the customer which is a huge plus for most Shisha lounges. They go above and beyond to give you new coals, to prevent burning, and to make sure you're having a top notch experience. The owner is friendly and nice and will introduce himself to all customers to make sure they have the best experience yet. The cost of the hookah is only $20, and you get premium flavors. The repacks only cost $8. These guys know their flavors and can help you find a good flavor. They even let you test a flavor out to see if you like it. The ambiance is chill and fun depending on the day. It is no longer overly crowded with young kids. The decorations and look is a work in progress, but understandable since it's under new management. There is new management which causes the whole shift in company culture. The price you pay to chill here is a great value deal. Watch out this place is up and coming. read more

Service and all was good but damn it was hot as hell in there. Who knows maybe the AC was broke.

We're moving to the neighborhood on Saturday. After a final walk-through of our house, we decided to take a quick ride through the neighborhood before heading home. We pulled into a non-descript shopping center and to our surprise, tucked in a little corner next to the gym, was a simple neon sign that read, "Shisha". A hookah bar right up the street from us!? I love my new neighborhood already. We stepped into the quiet and cozy café and were greeted by a cheerful and charming hostess that invited us to make ourselves comfortable wherever we liked. She offered us drinks and told us that we were welcome to grab food from any of the nearby restaurants since they don't sell any. All the other hookah bars I've been to either don't sell (and don't allow) food, or you have to order from the limited menu they offer. Since hookah bars are often small and staffed by a few people, I've always had reservations about eating at a place that barely has enough room in the back for the shisha, much less for sanitary food prep. I like being able to eat what I want, smoke what I want, and not have to worry about a run-in with e-coli in the process. Big points for that! Our hostess answered all of our questions and offered some really great recommendations. We took her advice on the grapefruit and mint blend with grenadine (pomegranate). It was smooth, refreshing and delightful. Different than anything I've had before. She told us she was "obsessed" with that flavor. I could totally see why. The night of our visit was also the umpteenth anniversary of the Notorious B.I.G.'s death. The café was live streaming a broadcast of Hot 97's Biggie tribute mix. They played ALL his old hits and it took me back to junior high/high school! Loved it! They played some newer rap songs later in the evening... a little too hood for me, but the college kids in there seemed to be feelin it. *shrug* The café itself is dim, clean, comfy and spacious. Everyone was doing their own thing, but the vibe still remained mellow. It's definitely the kind of place you could hang at for hours by yourself or with friends. I saw about a dozen or so board games in there, and a group of guys beside us were playing cards. There are also 6 flat screen TVs in there: The channel that is on in front of you is also the channel playing on the TV above your head. This allows you to watch whatever you're watching with an unimpeded view and without straining to hear. I also saw a projector, some turntables and a set of congas, so I can only imagine how it goes down in here on the weekends! The staff was hanging out among the patrons, so at first it was kinda hard to tell who was who, but they made their rounds often, brought fresh coals without being asked and checked on everyone regularly to make sure we didn't need anything. Great atmosphere and great service...No doubt this is the best hookah bar I've ever been to. Any place that has me hanging out until midnight on a Monday like I don't have to take my ass to work in the morning is alright with me! read more

This place is horrible. We walked in, and there was no one in there, except for two people at 10:30 PM. And then we had someone greet us at the door and asked if we had cash, and when we told him no and then he asked if we had cash app. We asked him why and he said it was a long story and we're not taking credit cards right now. It sound extremely sketchy and made it seem like he was doing some illegal stuff. This place was extremely unprofessional and not worth the time do not go. read more

My friend and I were bored at home and wanted to go out on a Sunday at 12:30am instead of sleeping like normal people do. Yelp suggested this Shisha lounge and said it was open late, (3am). I was disappointed that they didn't sell alcohol because then I would not have taken an uber, instead I would have driven there. I tried calling ahead but nobody answered probably because they couldn't hear over the DJ spinning. The DJ played really good music and the atmosphere was good and chill. Very pretty place, I was surprised that it looked just like the pictures on Yelp. I didn't think it was expensive so that was a plus! Will go back. read more

The Shisha Lounge - Hookah Bars Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

They don't serve alcohol or food. Literally just hookah. Definitely need to invest in a liquor license and kitchen.

Never been more happy with a lounge ever. Best one I've been to ever. Best people and best hookah. Also THE ONLY place with ROLLED ICE CREAM read more

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My boyfriend and I just moved to the area and decided to stop in. The lounge has a great atmosphere and Kamal and the other young lady provided great customer service and were very attentive. Ordered hot tea and hookah and was impressed! Came back the weekend after and intend to make this my new staple. read more

This place is great and the owner is seriously such a good guy. The hookah is really good and always hits smooth and they offer a lot of flavors. It is a great place both to study and party. They have a dj on Friday nights and a bellydancer on Saturday nights. They also offer coco nara which is crucial for me. Everything is perfect about this place and they even have these nice portable desks for you if you want to get some work done on a laptop. One of my top spots currently. read more

Came here on a weeknight and received the best service. The New owner Swaiz and his staff know how to pack the best hookah I've had in a long time. We got blue mist kiwi mint. Professional staff, everything is clean about this spot from the couches to a great Dj mix playing all hot tracks. Nothing less than 5 on this spot. read more

Love the hookah! Great atmosphere. Not a big lounge but not a hole in the wall. Love to go here for a quick smoke. I can be in and out in flash no fuss! The location is very accessible and safe. Just not that place to go if your smoking incognito.. Very public shopping center and lots of activity. read more

The Shisha Lounge - Hookah Bars Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

A fantastic place in Germantown, MD. Very friendly owner and staff, and customers. A cool and chill place. Feel like home. Highly recommended. I stop by a few times a week. Great prices too, better than any other local places I have been to. Service is excellent and they know their hookah. I have even started buying hookah stuff from them bc of great prices and the convenience. Thank you Shisha Lounge folks!! read more

I came here last weekend, and it was a pretty chill spot. (I'm not from this side of Maryland) The place was very spacious, the couches were comfy, the hookah was on point, the music they were playing was great! Literally everything was great about this place! The place also has bowls (for hookah) and flavor that they i believe sell here. The service is excellent! Our server was really nice and made sure we were doing okay as we were just hanging out and having a good time. We got the mango & mint hookah. It did take some time for them to bring out the hookah, however it was perfect when they brought it out. The flavor had a nice even balance of mango and mint. The smoke was smooth and milky. Perfect! I'm a regular hookah smoker, so I'm usually pretty picky on how some places make their hookah and whatnot. But this place is one of the few places I really like, cause they know what they're doing, and they're doing it very well! I would HIGHLY recommend this place :) *The only thing is they don't serve alcohol! read more

Under NEW management and i'm genuinely pleased with my overall experience. New couches, new hookahs, new decor, brand new large TV's, laid back environment, clean and renovated bathrooms and great music selection. Not to mention, service is great. Attentive and friendly. Will surely be back and can't say anymore great things. Highly recommended. read more

First time trying this laid back late night hookah spot. They don't have alcohol which was disappointing but the service was really good. Our hostess was really attentive and knowledgeable. The hookah was fresh and the concoction she made us based off of what we described our palate preferences was really good. We sat back listened to the music and enjoyed our conversation. I'd come back! read more

Let's see where to begin? When you walk in. It's ok. Sit where you want... order your hookah... that's fine.... Cons of this place. Just about anyone is aloud in the back where they prepare the hookah... No security cameras in the establishment other then near the front door.... It's pretty clear that the staff are short handed . Need more staff. .... Where's the owner of the establishment? Does he ever come in? And for a while the bathroom sink was broken.. I haven't been back to see if it was or is fixed -Stacey read more

Love this place! We came here for 4th of July and had a really nice time. It was a very chill environment. When we got there, it was pretty much empty. I'm sure everyone was out enjoying fireworks or something. We got a table fairly quickly. The server was uber helpful. He didn't even fuss when we decided not to go with the specialty hose and asked him to change it back. Best part about this place... it's affordable AND it's so close to my house. I hear it's a big party atmosphere on the weekends, so I'm looking forward to coming back then. read more

This is my favourite hookah lounge. They have plenty of nice hookah mixes, the staff always recommends best mixes. Staff is friendly and respectful. Owner(Kamal) is just awesome. I never need to wait for a new coal as the staff puts a new one just on the right time. Service is excellent. They have belly dance event every Saturday, which is quite good. Overall: Exceptionally outstanding! read more

Went here with my friend after a wedding (yea it was needed!) Every other hookah place I've visited had food and at least alcohol but this was completely different. They have TVs, comfy seats and hookah. That's it! No food, but possibly canned sodas, bottles of water and candy/chips. Looks to be run by a group of young guys who were pleasant but smoked hookah with friends the entire time. One guy mentioned I could bring outside food, but everything in shopping center was closed. Had to find someone in group of friends mentioned earlier to fix hookah because it did not seem to be pulling. Not too much to review because there's so little in the establishment. I would recommend if you do not care for food or alcohol while doing hookah. Good idea for pre or post dessert after dinner. read more

This is my new love! This place has a very chill environment and they do allow outside food/beverages (considering they have none - not cool). Music selection was nice. The staff was friendly and had in depth knowledge on hookah. Would definitely go again! P.S. Only reason for 4 is bc they have no SNACKS or Drinks!! read more

5 stars hands down. I was here about a month and a half ago and it was a great time. Definitely planning on making a trip down soon. Need a rematch on that fifa. read more

This place is Amazing , hookah is on point. Amazing staff ! Great Customer service, play great music for all Nations

Great experience. The staff was very accommodating. We wanted to watch Playoff Hockey and they nicely turned it on the huge projector and turned on the sound so we could listen to the broadcast. Best priced hookah bar in the DMV. read more

Love the music and the hookah! You will never have a dull moment here. The staff is friendly and welcoming and they have Cain mint which alot of the hookah lounges don't carry now which is one of the reasons I come here. Belly dancing rotates Saturdays and Thursdays which are awesome! read more

Can you please change up the playlist. And I heard y'all let go of the DJ for Friday and Saturday night. Too many changes not enough adaptation. The hookah is nice but getting rid of the DJ and not having events kinda blows the weekend vibe. I understand it's a lounge but you can't hope to change 6+ years of Yousef and swaiz in just one summer. That was the after hour spot to chill and dance a little. read more

(REVISED) The hookah is good but the guy refuse to switch up with the music the place is nice with a decent crowd but they have to cater to everyone (I'm not saying play ratchet music just a lil rnb).. I still had a gd time read more

Great ambience, great service, great shisha! I'm definitely going back there, but I'd ask the guys to rotate their music every now and then. read more

The Shisha Lounge - Happening Friday night - Hookah Bars Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

The crowd was relaxed and unpretentious. The owner was friendly and helpful. Our hookah was smooth, smokey, and lasted for a good long while. The highlight was the DJ. The mix was on it! Go-smoke up. Its a strip mall highlight that you should try at least once. read more

After an awesome July 4th with the girls we decided to end our night here. Being shisha lovers we wanted to try something new so we had the host mix us up something special. It was really good. He added this special hose that had an ice cube dispenser in it. It was really good but not worth the extra money so we had them return it. The ambiance was good and the music was mello. It's a chill after hours spot and definitely worth a return visit. Everytime I go to the gym I want to stop in instead. The only thing is that I wish they had a bar. That would be awesome! read more

The place is very nice inside but I think the age limit should be raised to at least 21 in over after a certain time. Also I believe they should get better security who search people thoroughly before entering. Went there on may 2, 2015 and the owner was very rude to me and my friends who I told to come because I had been there the week before and thought the place was nice. I also believe if the owner is going to charge patrons to enter he should make sure he collects the money at the door don't let them sit down first. Their should also be some type of pricing list available so you could be clear about what exactly your paying for. The other guys who work there were very nice but based on the owners attitude me and my girlfriends decided to leave and never will be returning . If this business wants to survive in Germantown they better tighten up read more

This place deserves a zero they have the dumbest incoherent workers , they tried to charge me and my friends $40 for two hookahs when I can go someone better and pay $16 for one , I immediately left and came to elite hookah in Gaithersburg , with 10 times better service read more

I'm sorry to give this a one star.. The host was very nice but this place I thought was a lounge where I could have some drinks but not that place. Its a nice place for ages 17- 19 years old. read more

This place is liiittt. Although, they could use one more bathroom because you have to wait forever because there is a lot of people drinking and taking forever to pee. Second, its kind of expensive for groups of 4-5 compared to other places, but the servers and owner are pretty chill. Good music, they should put some food in there and maybe alcohol..they would make bank. Music is good too, hookah is strong always read more

Hands down the best hookah bar in the area. Having smoked at hookah bars in Vegas, NY, philly, DC, this hookah is clean, smooth and the atmosphere is very chill. Nice decor and the owner takes pride in providing great service. read more

friendly staff, nice looking place and hookah are decent but little over priced. I have smoked at some of best hookah lounges in nyc so i didn't really find hookah here out of the ordinary. Good music but the thing i didn't like was the most was that there were too many teenagers, it wasn't really my type of vibe. i giving this place 3 star only i been they twice. read more

Good atmosphere, cool place to chill, cool and friendly manager, especially the new one. His name is Kamal and actually we became friends after few months he came into this business to take care and manage this place. Great staff, They care and friendly. If you go in happy hour from 4pm-7pm, you will pay less. Anyways, everything is OK here, but they have a long way to hit the success and all customer satisfaction toward their business. Recommend for all hookah fans. Great DJ named: DJ EXPRESS which is spinning on Fridays. Come there you will enjoy and be their everyday customer! Good job to Shisha lounge family. read more

Recently renovated, hookahs are always clean and super friendly staff! Have a GREAT selection of flavors to buy as well.