"This place is a new favorite of mine! The baked goods I've had so far are very tasty and always leave me wanting more. It's always a pleasure to speak to the owner, she's always so wonderful to talk to. In addition to this, the space is very accommodating. I've had the Karak Tea (milk tea with cardamom) which was very good. When it comes to their baked goods I've had their baklava, milk baklava, Znoud El Sit, orange cake, and the date balls! Everything was amazing, but (in my opinion) the milk baklava is 100% the star of the show! I will be a frequent flyer to be sure!!"

"I hate to be the one to disturb a wall of five-star enthusiasm, but it feels necessary to say this plainly. Asa Al-Furat has earned its reputation for warmth. The staff were authentic, kind, and welcoming in a way that cannot be manufactured. One senses immediately that hospitality here is cultural rather than commercial, and that counts for a great deal. Most of the praise one encounters, however, centers on the desserts and pastries—items we did not partake in, and therefore cannot fairly judge. Our visit was for the drinks, and it is here that the experience faltered. We ordered the Iraqi Jeqlitiya Coffee and the Karak Tea. The spices were unmistakably of the Arab world—fragrant, confident, and beautifully layered. Unfortunately, the coffee beneath them was not worthy of their company. The drink tasted thin and diluted, with the unmistakable character of something derived from powder or a machine rather than freshly prepared espresso or even proper drip. This impression was strengthened by the absence of any visible espresso or coffee equipment in the shop; the drinks were prepared in the back, entirely out of sight. The result was a disappointment not because the flavors were wrong, but because they were held up by weak foundations. The spices carried the drink as far as they could, but no amount of cardamom can redeem bad coffee. Asa Al-Furat succeeds admirably in atmosphere and hospitality. If the same care were applied to the coffee itself, it would deserve every star it currently enjoys. As it stands, the kindness remains memorable; the coffee does not."

"My boyfriend and I have been here twice now. The first time we got a sample plate of their baklava, the kunafa and the Jeqlitiya coffee. The coffee alone is worth going for! Their chocolate baklava was my personal favorite. The second time around we also tried the toast sandwich and the dates in sesame seeds. Im not the biggest date lover, but i would definitely eat those again. The sandwich was very simple, but good. I really enjoyed the bread they use. We will definitely be regulars here."

"Such a cute little coffee shop! The workers here are so friendly and everything we tried was sooooo good! The toast sandwich and milk baklava are especially delicious! I loved my iced coffee too!!! So glad we have a fun place like this downtown!!"

"This place is very cute and authentic. We got the red jelly slush, iced hibiscus, and the baklava. I do recommend getting the jelly slush if you want something more sweet! 😋 Can’t wait to come back and try more items!"