Kitab Cafe & Bookstore
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Kitab Cafe & Bookstore

3990 John R St, Detroit, MI

★★★★★4.7(285 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Kitab Cafe blends serious coffee craft with genuine hospitality in a space that feels like a sanctuary for both solo coffee lovers and groups—their signature drinks like the brown sugar oat milk latte and iced chai latte are thoughtfully made, while the bookstore atmosphere and prayer room create an unusually welcoming environment that honors the whole person. The kitchen keeps things honest with halal options and properly executed breakfast items, and the consistently warm service from staff who actually seem to care makes this the kind of neighborhood spot worth seeking out whether you're stopping by for thirty minutes or settling in for the afternoon.

What to expect

Slow sitSpecialty drinksWifiPastriesFamily friendlySignature drinksCold brewTraditional drinksFull breakfastMeetingsLight food

Google Reviews

Amy Douglas
★★★★2 months ago

It was not a bad sandwich but definitely could've done better at home. Esp for the price. Coffee was 👍 good. Very friendly and efficient service. Atmosphere, a lot of stuffy college students but no problem blending in .

Miranda Stewart
★★★★★6 months ago

A delicious spot for coffee and a quick bite. We enjoyed the chill ambiance and kind employees. The bacon was cooked to perfection, Brava 🥓

Claudine Lee
★★★★11 months ago

Got the avo toast, it was pretty good! Although a little salty but I'm just used to not having salt in my food. The coffee was not bad either. Just made a quick stop on my way to the border. I would probably come back again if I'm ever around the area. There's lots of seating inside and it's nice and quiet to study.

Maham S.
★★★★★a year ago

Stopped by Kitab Cafe after hearing about it on Instagram. We ordered the iced chai latte and the brown sugar oat milk latte—both were delicious and perfectly sweetened. I loved how the cafe blended modern decor with the rustic charm of the city. It was bustling, so we ended up mixing and matching seating in a few different spots. Definitely a must-try cafe!

Muneeb Shaikh
★★★★★a year ago

Great little cafe with excellent coffee. I got the brown sugar latte which was surprisingly good hot. Halal food options. Prayer room was super convenient. Really nice place to sit down and enjoy the ambiance. Free Qurans in the waiting line. Honestly 10/10 can’t be beat.

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