“Our quote is ‘a taste of paradise,’ I want to live up to that; I want them [customers] to actually feel like they had a taste of paradise,” says the owner of Ajwa Coffee and Ice Cream shop.
Since opening in July 2024, Ajwa Coffee and Ice Cream has become Hilliard’s sweet and luxury indulgence destination.
The specialty coffee shop takes the simple coffee and ice cream pairing to a whole new level of delight, offering its customers of all ages, “a taste of paradise.”
Owner Soha Faisal and her mother spent nearly a year studying, training and constructing before opening.
“We’ve never done a food business, this is our first time,” says Faisal “My mom went to California and New Jersey for coffee school, our ice cream vendors came here to provide training and we all; all of our employees got coffee training as well.”
According to Faisal, what makes their coffee different and unique than other local shops lies in “the coffee bean.” They use the Peruvian coffee bean known for its hints of fruity and floral aroma; making it the perfect selection for Ajwa.
“Everything happened step-by-step, we didn’t plan anything-- it slowly happened. We never expected to open a coffee shop, in the beginning we wanted to open just an ice cream shop, slowly we added coffee. Then we went to a bean tasting and tried all types of espressos—from different countries, different beans. We liked the Peruvian [bean] the best.”
The menu features a wide variety of rich and tasty options---from lattes to crepes, bubble waffles filled with creamy ice cream to the viral pistachio kanafa filled desserts.
Check out their extensive list of preparations here: https://www.ajwacoffeeandicecream.com/menu/
The rich indulgence goes beyond just the menu. Each visitor is treated with exceptional service, something Soha says is key to her success. She makes sure each customer knows they are a welcomed guest. As she takes a moment from our meeting to say thank you to the visitors leaving. Beautifully decorated with exquisite décor, the warm and cozy ambiance allows you savor each sip, scoop and bite in a rich and peaceful setting.
The café is located in the future site of The Well at 4311 Cosgray Rd., providing the perfect place to meet, work or treat yourself to something sweet.
“We like this location a lot because of the community. Our regular customers are from the nearby neighborhood and schools.”
Ajwa Coffee and Ice Cream is open 7 days a week from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast or just have a sweet tooth to satisfy a visit to Ajwa Coffee and Ice Cream promises to be a truly memorable visit.
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