Coffee is life. But not all coffee is created equal. At Alwadi Coffee in Plymouth, Michigan, they’re doing things the way Yemen’s been since the 15th century—no shortcuts, fancy machines, just really good coffee.

Location: No Camels Required

You’ll find Alwadi at 44601 Five Mile Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170. It’s the spot where locals ditch the drive-thru sludge for something that actually tastes like coffee. Open 7 AM to 8 PM daily because sleep is overrated, but caffeine isn’t.

The Menu: Not Your Basic Bean Water

Forget pumpkin spice. Alwadi’s menu reads like a love letter to Yemeni tradition:

• Yemeni Latte: Creamy, spiced, and topped with a honeycomb crunch. It’s like a dessert that moonlights as coffee.
• Mufawar: A cardamom-kissed coffee that’ll make your taste buds double-take.
• Pistachio Latte: Made with real pistachios. Because sprinkles are for cupcakes.
• Honeycomb Bread: Sweet, sticky, and perfect for dunking.

They’ve also got wraps, salads, and platters if you’re hungry enough to eat a camel (figuratively, of course).

Beans With a Backstory

Yemeni coffee isn’t just coffee—it’s history in a cup. Alwadi uses beans grown on terraced mountainsides, dried on rooftops, and roasted the old-school way. No chemicals, no shortcuts, just 500 years of know-how. The result? Coffee that’s earthy, bold, and tastes like it’s got stories to tell.

Pro tip: Try their qishr, a ginger-spiced coffee husk drink that’s been waking people up since before alarm clocks existed.

Brewed the Hard Way (Because Easy is Boring)

Alwadi doesn’t own a single drip machine. Instead, they use a jebena—a traditional Yemeni clay pot that brews coffee low and slow. It’s the antithesis of instant gratification and 100% worth the wait.

Why You’ll Actually Want to Stay

This isn’t a “grab-and-go” joint. The vibe is chill-but-alive: think exposed brick, warm lighting, and the hum of conversation. Grab a seat, sip your latte, and pretend you’re in a Sana’a café (minus the 8-hour flight).

Experience the Aroma

Alwadi Coffee is where you go when you’re done with mediocre brews. It’s coffee that’s stubbornly authentic, served by folks who know their beans. So swing by, grab a cup, and remember: life’s too short for bad coffee

Sources: clover.com, Alwadi Coffee Facebook Page, Alwadi Coffee Instagram Page
Header Image Source: Alwadi Coffee Facebook Page