Shibam Coffee — Restaurant in Alpharetta

#WillComeBack

Before I dive into the details, let me clarify something:

The hashtag you see at the top of this post is part of a new practice I’m starting in my reviews. It’s a clear signal that I came to this place and had an amazing experience and would like to come back again. It doesn’t mean I am regular or plan specifically to come to this place, but it’s just depicts that I really like the place for all the 5 Star reasons (that I put in my every review) and it’s worth coming back.

Let’s get to the review now:

Yameni Coffee culture is getting popular in Georgia and so far I have been to MOTW and 967 Coffee. Both of them turned out good places for me.

I picked above names so I have something similar to compare. I came here with family on a weekend but gladly there were not a lot of people.

I really like the ambiance of place and they also have quite good space to sit 50-80 people I believe.

I ordered Dragonfruit drink which I really liked, Son ordered Caramel Mocha and it was good, better that MOTW and 967. Daughter got Caramel Latte and it was also better than both those.

Honeycomb bread was also very moist and flavorful.

Overall, the food, location and ambiance was good enough for us to come back.

Pros:

Good Location Nice Yameni Ambiance Good Tasty Products Good Spacious Seating Space

Cons:

Place need little bit more outside lights

Food Ratings:

Dragonfruit Drink: 8 / 10 Caramel Latte: 8 / 10 Caramel Mocha: 8 / 10 Honeycomb Bread: 8.5 / 10

Star Ratings:

Flavor: 8.5 / 10 - Star Authenticity of Flavor: 8.5 / 10 - Star Cleanliness: 8 / 10 - Star Service: 7 / 10 - Star Value for Money: 8 / 10 -...

This was my first visit to a Yemeni coffee shop, and Shibam Coffee offered a really interesting and pleasant experience, even for a non-coffee drinker like myself.

The moment you step inside, the ambiance transports you; it genuinely has a lovely Middle Eastern feel, reminiscent of cafes you might find in Dubai. It's clear they've put thought into creating an authentic atmosphere. The staff were welcoming and friendly, and our service was impressively quick.

While my friends opted for tea, and I didn't try the coffee, the group consensus was that the tea was a bit on the strong side, which might be perfect for some but good to know if you prefer a milder brew.

The real highlights for me were the desserts. We tried the Rose Milk Cake, and it was an absolute delight. It immediately brought back fond memories of Rooh Afza, a sweet rose-flavored drink popular in India during my childhood – a wonderful, nostalgic connection! We also sampled the Honeycomb Bread. This was an interesting dish; it wasn't distinctly sweet nor savory, making it a unique flavor profile that was intriguing, though I couldn't quite decide if it was to my personal taste.

A particularly lovely touch was as they were nearing closing time, the staff generously gave us two extra desserts, which was incredibly sweet of them, both literally and figuratively! It really added to the positive impression.

Overall, we had a great time at Shibam Coffee. It's a wonderful spot with a unique vibe and friendly service. Just a heads-up for future visitors: I've been told that finding parking in the area can be challenging, even on weekdays, so it’s a good idea to plan...

Shibam is a very aesthetic place to go but not only that the coffee and cake is really good. I got the shibam iced latte and my friend got the pistachio iced latte and we also got the oreo milk cake. I loved the shibam latte I would compare it to a traditional chai but iced and really good spices. The pistachio latte is also good you can really taste the pistachio which isn't my favorite but my friend loved it so if you like pistachio flavored drinks I definitely recommend. The oreo milk cake is also good I will say that i've had better desserts but the drinks definitely made up for it. We also got to try the Dubai Chocolate Honey Comb and it was really good, the texture is more interesting than any dessert I have had before and the flavor was really good, definetly recommend. The service is great, when we arrived there was no line and they were also very patient though I needed a minute to look over the menu. They even offered to help me with my order, to take it to my table after I looked at it like I was going to drop it, which was really nice. The wait time between ordering and getting the order is pretty fast but I couldn't say for when it's really busy it probably was about 5 minutes for us. We came to study and sit and I would definitely come again to do that. I will say it will get louder but that is expected with how busy it gets. If you want more quietness I recommend coming earlier in the day as it picks up further into the day. Definitely try this...