What a delight! The food is delectable, the coffee drinks are creative and the proprietors are kind and conscientious. I greatly appreciate the variety in coffee drinks that rely on nuanced flavors rather than over-sweet, syrupy concoctions. The same is true of the food. Well-thought-out and meaningful recipes that are a pleasure to experience. Love the vibe of the space as well!
This place is AMAZING. From the ambience to the food and coffee. I cannot recommend it enough. My regret is that we are from out of town, and dont have the chance to get it again. We shared several different food items, and they were all wonderful. They recommend ordering online and then picking up your order. We walked in as they were wrapping up the order, so everything was perfectly hot and ready to go. They even use eco-conscious to-go containers which I love and appreciate. This is the kind of place I happily put my money behind and support.
One of my favorite restaurants in TC, honestly. Unique, thoughtful, & well-crafted food, plus a modern yet cozy atmosphere. After hitting the farmers market its practically a requirement for us to stop for brunch, but we also love getting dinner to-go & have yet to be disappointed by any dish, drink, or baked good!
Found this gem outside our hotel . We were planning to go to another cafe and while waiting for our valet car saw a lot of traffic going in and out of the place. Decided to give it a try and we are super happy we did. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. Definitely this place should be on your list.Sorry no photos since we ate everything so fast.
Came in for lunch. Was told they are a cafe not a restaurant and the item I wanted would probably take 45 minutes and that there was no guarantee that the person I was dining with would get her food any time close to mine. This seemed like a strange reason. Could have accepted it more if they had just said they were short staffed.. Wound up getting coffee and a scone. Seems if you have items on your menu the expectation would be they could be prepared in a timely manner. If you want coffee and quick pastry its fine, but dont come for a meal unless you have the time.
They’re black coffee was divine!! Lattes and cappuccinos looked amazing! Have some seating inside and a decent size patio. Looking forward to the next visit!
Christian and Heather are passionate, kind, and knowledgeable about food and coffee. The best vegan options in traverse and the best middle eastern food I’ve ever had. Hexenbelle continues to make traverse city a more inclusive and delicious place. Definitely more than just a cafe.
The best chai I’ve ever had. The individual spices stand out, it’s not too sweet, and lacks that artificial flavor in so many typical chai lattes.My partners cappuccino was incredible as well. It was so flavorful with barely a touch of creamy sweetness from the milk and the way they pull the espresso.Highly recommend!
Great Damascus Lattes (make sure to bring your own cups, we brought some Mason Jars). The hummus and home made pita bread are delicious. The Shakshuka is full of flavor.
Wonderful spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee and/or a pastry! I continue to be impressed by the amount of flavor packed into every dish. Traverse City is so lucky to have this hidden gem!
The space, the service, and most importantly, the food brilliantly reflect the care and intention that has been invested by the folks at Hexenbelle. You will feel the warm hug of hospitality from the moment you peek through the door, and each bite will feed not only your body but also you spirit. Highly recommend.
Absolutely amazing. I never write reviews but this spot is a true gem worth knowing about. Kind people, cool people, great vibes. I feel accomplished for finding it but thats all the credit I can take. Tell your date its a well kept secret and you will impress her with your food finding abilities.
Best place to get a quick bite in TC. Easy in and out with Parking right in front. Online ordering is quick and easy. All their food is awesome flavor with a reasonable price to match.
The food is incredible. My husband and I ordered dinner and it was so flavorful. Highly recommend! We even tried the chocolate cake (which I was skeptical it would just be another chocolate cake) and you could tell the ingredients were high quality... so good! We will absolutely be coming back to try more!
Best coffee in TC, which is not to be taken lightly given the stiff competition. Awesome atmosphere, friendly service. Shakshuka was absolutely out of this world!
Delicious coffee made with beans roasted by BLK/MKT located in the same building.
Outstanding flavors - this place brings the real ethnic flavors, not a dumbed-down version. Shakshuka has a warmth of authenticity, not gratuitous spice. Chickpeas have a great chew to them - more like an al dente pasta, not a mush.The hummus is elegantly smooth and creamy and the pita is light, delicately crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, like you always knew pita was supposed to be.Even the sticky bun gets a rave from my very selective spouse.Highly recommended.
The owner is one of the rudest people in the world. The restaurant is chaotic with the young servers having little chance of success. We were brought food for other tables twice, and my wife’s meal came twenty minutes before I finally asked where mine was. That is a pretty big gap for a couple who came in together and wanted to eat together. I finally asked about it. The owner came over, accused me of causing a scene and being rude to the young waiter (I wasn’t). He explained that it was a cafe, not a restaurant, and the food comes out when it comes out. Rather than apologize for the wait, he chastised me in front of other customers, made it a point to embarrass my wife in front of others as we left, telling those in line “we had some rude customers today,” and made a point of banning me - again for an audience.I miss Blk Market, a simple enjoyable and kind coffee shop.My wife’s ten dollar salad was very small, and so salty she couldn’t eat it.We observed kitchen staff eating from plates, ungloved.Ordering was difficult, with no printed menu provided.The cinnamon pastry we ordered was good. The coffee was good. The salad was bad and my chick pea dish was nothing special.I see lots of good reviews about finally having a Mideast restaurant in Traverse City, but this isn’t a great one. It’s run poorly, with staff put under a lot of stress, and customer service by the owner is the rudest and most hostile I have ever encountered.
New favorite place in TC! Coffee, pastries, and shakshuka were all incredible. This place is a MUST try when youre in town!
Wow - this cafe is amazing!!! Looked up a place to eat near TVC due to a flight delay and found this in eater. Shockingly only open for breakfast ans lunch - we just made the cutoff in timing. Food was spectacular - tried bibimbap, curry rice, chanterelles, hummus and pita, side of lebnae and the hibiscus tea. It was all truly Spectacular! Will come back next time in TVC. Please consider evening dining!!!
Came here early on a gorgeous Traverse City early morning- had the Shakshuka which was just amazing! The owner couldn’t be nicer. Worth a stop for the coffee or the food!
If you havent eaten here yet do yourself a favor and try literally anything. Amazing baked goods and breakfast items in the day, and incredible dinners on the weekend. Its healthy, delicious and filling. Stop reading this and order already.
Best coffe shop in town.
Excellent lentil dish! Would love to learn the secrets of this!
Best food in traverse city hands down. Everything is incredible, it will blow your mind.
Beautiful seating in an awesome location. Excellent parking in the area and cyclist friendly.
Good selection of treats to have with your coffee
Our first visit for impromptu brunch was fantastic! Creamy mocha was delicious and the breakfast sandwich was spot on. Wife raved about the Vegan Beets. Wonderful cookies for dessert - so worth it. :-)
This is my absolute favorite spot to eat in Traverse City. The service is fantastic. The drinks are delicious, and the food continues to amaze me with every new thing I try. I’ve had a lot from this menu and haven’t been disappointed yet. We are so lucky to have them in TC!
This place is awesome!! It’s rare to go into a shop and be amazed by everything in the menu. I’ve tried their, baklava, muhamara, maftoul, hummus, cookies desserts, coffee. Everything is exceptional, made with fresh and delicious ingredients, add the authentic Customer service and it’s a wrap. I can eat here 7 days a week and not get tired of it.
Delicious takeout 2 entree dinner last Saturday and look forward to,our next one. So convenient and great service
It was ok but not as great as the coffee shop next door.
Good coffee. Good treats.
Always fantastic!
Truly my happy place :)
Great food and people!
Love everything about this place!