Shaghf Café – Where Passion Brews Opportunity
Experience the rich traditions of Arab coffee culture at Shaghf Café in El Cajon. More than just a coffee shop, we’re a welcoming space where passion, community, and exceptional coffee come together.
Since 2018, Shaghf Coffee Company has pioneered the Arab coffee movement, growing to over 65 locations worldwide. Our expertly crafted brews, sourced from premium beans, offer a unique and authentic experience.
Whether you’re working, catching up with friends, or unwinding, Shaghf Café is your home away from home. Join us and savor the perfect cup today!
Shaghf Cafe: Home
Nestled in the heart of El Cajon at 1291 E Main St, Unit 106, CA 92021, our newly opened location invites you to experience the essence of Arab coffee culture …
Sheldon R
Found this place on Yelp and would 100% recommend. Their açaí bowl is one of the best I’ve ever had. I love ice cream texture consistency with açaí and they had that. They also added Nutella topping which I was skeptical at first for fear of being too sweet, but it was perfect. The service was friendly and the ambiance felt upscale and picturesque. The Spanish Latte was very smooth as well. Recommend this place!
Açaí Bowl: 5/5
Spanish Latte Cold Drink: 4.5/5
… moresiri gowtham
Super friendly staff and plenty of parking. I went on a Saturday morning right when they opened, and it wasn’t too busy. I had a latte and a pistachio croissant, which was really good—not overly sweet, just the right balance. The vibe was really cool too. The only thing I’d suggest improving is the cutlery; the plastic knife and fork made it a bit tricky to cut the croissant. Other than that, I’d definitely recommend this spot!
… moreElizabeth Vazquez
Came here today wanting to try something new and I was pleasantly surprised with this spot. I tried their tiramisu late and it was just the right amount of sweet still having a good coffee kick to it. By their drink menu and pastry selection they definitely value quality so everything is reasonably priced in my opinion. The atmosphere is cozy and the music is not too loud you can definitely work, study or talk among your friends. Parking is ample and I would recommend to anyone in the area.
… moreMisbah N
I tried the Dubai crepe at Shagf Cafe — it was good overall. They put chocolate on top, but none inside, which made the crepe a bit dry since it only had kataifi inside. The vibes were great though — nice decor and a really friendly staff. I didn’t get to try the coffee this time, but I’ll definitely come back for it!
… moreThemelis Pelekanos
Very well decorated. Simple, and very comfortable. The music is very Arab, but in a very pleasant way. The vibe is light, and the customer service is very good.
… moreKimberlee Ramirez
Love this cafe, what a gem in El Cajon. Have had the pistachio latte and a matcha latte so far. The service is great and the food looks amazing. Dubai chocolate in every form plus crepes, acai bowls, pastries and more.
My only complaint and desire is that someone please please please fix the music situation. I’ve been here twice for a few hours each time (2 months apart) and same issue that tanks the ambiance—the music keeps cutting in and out like the Bluetooth connection isn’t stable or something. I really hope it gets fixed because it really affects the vibe for me.
Otherwise I love the place, keep up the good work but please get someone techy in there to resolve the music issue. A regular Bluetooth speaker and a phone next to it would be a better short term solution than the current situation. Blessings
Please let me know when this gets resolved and I’ll update the review
… moreMary Ava
I went here to treat my girls. We tried a few sweets, coffee, & matcha! Everything we tried was delicious. Their ambience was perfect & and their service was amazing!very nice & helpful staff! I can’t wait till I have the time to go again soon!! I loved everything about this place.
… moreAyesha Mohammad
Lovely little cafe, perfect for working or relaxing! Plenty of outlets near every table! Lots of options and the crepes are so cute and come out on a little charcuterie board!!! Lara and Marteena were so friendly and fast with their service and made sure my order was made well!
They even have a restroom!
… moreAbbas Rizvi
Ordered the iced date latte and it was great. Unlike other places their medium size has 3 shots of espresso which is great!
Latte itself was awesome, not too sweet or too much ice. The atmosphere and ambience is top notch. I’d recommend this to everyone.
… moreTara Alkhateeb
Absolutely amazing experience! The service was so friendly and welcoming.
I tried the pistachio drink — it was rich, and full of flavor.
And the classic crepe? So soft, fresh, and delicious!
Everything was perfect I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!
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