"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 which was a bummer but not a deal breaker. Out of the nearly 15 patrons, I was the only woman on the premises. Again not a big deal but something to be aware of if that’s a deal breaker. It seems almost like an unofficial club of sorts. I’ll probably go back because of the comfy chairs, laid back atmosphere and futbol games. Will I be welcome? That’s to be seen."

"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 the cloud that forgot to check the weather forecast. He looked at me like my coffee order personally offended him. Still, I respect the dedication someone’s gotta keep the balance in the universe! All in all, Batis brings the energy, Arnes brings the mystery. 10/10 entertainment with my caffeine fix. ☕😂"

"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 Turkish coffee! Also, they clearly strive to make this a place where slowing down and taking time to socialize is encouraged, and that starts with how they treat you when you walk in the door. Head over there and bring others with you! It may look or feel different from your neighborhood coffee shop, but don’t let that keep you away!"

"I will definitely go again. We only popped in to get take-away iced lattes but we were struck by how friendly the service was. The whole cafe and the environment is amazing. The lattes were wonderful too! And very well priced."

"I got the green smoothie and it was so good! The atmosphere was very cool and the vibes were awesome. Batsi served us and was very kind and personable. He made us the best drinks and made us feel at home. Would definitely come here again!"