In Columbus, we’re very lucky to have a rising listing of Yemenite cafes opening up across the metropolis. It looks as if each different week we hear a brand new one coming. We have already got three places at Qamaria Yemeni Espresso, one at Qahwah Home, one at Shibam Espresso, Finjin Cafe in Hilliard, Matari Espresso on Olentangy River Street, and extra on the best way.
Now let’s check out one of many latest and maybe considered one of our favorites: Marib Espresso in Westerville.
Marib Espresso is owned by the individuals behind the Yemeni restaurant on Cleveland Avenue. It’s positioned within the Park View Heart space at Schrock and Cleveland. Like different cafes in Yemen, it feels luxuriously embellished with distinctive lighting, marbled surfaces and expansive areas.
I like that these areas supply loads of house for learning, hanging out, and assembly pals. Many of those Yemeni cafes keep open late (Marib is open till midnight daily) and function group facilities.
Along with a full espresso bar, Marib affords a full number of pastries.
It is at all times such an exquisite lineup and contains desserts, cheesecakes, tarts, croissants and extra.
Your espresso and pastry tray at all times seems so fairly when it is achieved.
Like different Yemeni cafes, Marib serves a mixture of conventional drinks in addition to Italian-style espresso and fruit-based refreshments.
I typically begin with the primary go to mofawara drink consisting of Yemenite espresso (which tends to be rustic and earthy) with cardamom. I add a little bit sugar and cream; the drink is splendidly wealthy and warming.
Beth ordered considered one of their spiced lattes tiramisu latte.
It has a ladyfinger on it!
I’ve typically been drawn to cafes in Yemen pistachio cake.
The gorgeous desserts are wealthy and moist and flippantly candy.
Marib can also be getting concerned in stylish fruit pastries, so we thought we would attempt one!
This strawberry-shaped model has a tough shell that surrounds strawberry mousse and a contact of sorbet within the center.
We won’t say we have had a nasty expertise at any of the Yemeni cafes in central Ohio – the espresso and meals have at all times been prime notch, the service very pleasant and welcoming – however Marib simply stands out. The standard of the espresso and the meals simply appeared a lot extra linked, the flavors a little bit fuller and extra complicated. When you’ve by no means been to a Yemeni cafe, Marib is a superb place to start out!
Marib Espresso is open daily from 7 am to midnight!
Marib Espresso
610 W. Schrock Rd.
Westerville, OH 43081
(347) 993-9090
Web site: maribcoffee.com
IG: @maribcoffee
