Crema's Take
“This cozy Kentwood gem punches above its weight with genuinely excellent espresso drinks crafted by Batsi, a barista who has mastered the rare art of making strangers feel like old friends the moment they walk in. Beyond the impressive coffee itself—think punchy espresso and creative signature drinks like the Strawberry Fractal—Mahala offers something increasingly rare: a warm, unhurried space where people actually want to linger, whether catching a futbol match on TV or just soaking in the genuine hospitality. After seven years, it remains a delightful local secret that deserves far more recognition than it gets.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Batsi was amazing! So kind and helpful. Felt like coming in and chatting with a friend. Had a delicious smoothie, Strawberry fractal, and Orangina. What a pleasant surprise of a place. And also got a recommendation for a place to go eat -Albos.
Stopped in here with my girlfriend this morning while we were waiting for Best Buy to open. So glad I checked this place out instead of the going to Starbucks or Biggby etc. Such delicious and strong coffee and surprisingly very cheap! My delicious cappuccino was only $3, so I…
Batis was an absolute legend at the coffee bar the kind of guy who makes you feel like you’ve been friends since childhood even though you just met him while waiting for your latte. He smiled, joked around. Then there’s Arnes…let’s just say if Batis is the sunshine, Arnes is…
Wanted Turkish coffee and google showed me this place instead. It’s nestled in Kentwood and very unassuming. We went on a Sunday and the futbol game was on, which was a nice change of pace. The server seemed upset we wanted to order beverages, not very warm of a interaction…
Excellent espresso and hard to beat their service and friendliness! Though Mahala has been around for 7 years or so, it is not well known. But it should be! The couple times I have been for espresso left me knowing I need to return 👌, and I’m looking forward to trying their…