El Harissa Market Cafe

"They have Rosewater Baklava Gelato & Tahini Hot Chocolate. I repeat: ROSEWATER BAKLAVA GELATO & TAHINI HOT CHOCOLATE. I don’t think you need any other reason to go. Everything is delicious & the staff are friendly & helpful."

"El Harissa is one of Ann Arbor’s most precious gems. Not only can you pick up uniquely delicious Tunisian/Moroccan cuisine, you can treat yourself to a great selection of GELATO by the scoop! The staff and owners (family owned and managed) consistently have an excellent reputation for genuine kindness and great service. The food is prepared fresh daily and served in various proportions takeout style (refrigerated or hot if specified), but there is limited cozy dining space and table service if you choose to dine there. I love the salads, chicken tagine, everyone loves the spice mushrooms! Try the myriad of fresh accompaniments such as their namesake (harissa!), carrot dip (huriyya?), garlic dip (labneh), and hummus! Need good gifts? The accompanying Market in the cafe is great and has new unique, high quality olive oils as well as unique Tunisian finds that the family personally finds on travel. I bought an awesome collection of wooden spoons and forks that have served me well for years now. I also buy olive oil there. My friends and extended family have been amazed that with only one visit, one of the family owner members remembered their name and profession upon their return. It is that kind of vibe!"

"Visited yesterday after 5 years of planning and it surpassed my expectations. We got toum, muhammara, meatballs, couscous, mashed eggplant, crispy cauliflower with harissa dip, all to-go. Everythibg was delicious, the eggplant dip's flavor was overpowering though. The lovely lady warmed everything up for our picnic. The ice cream offerings were a pleasant surprise and the highlight of my trip to this cute store plus cafe. The flavors I sampled and loved are - apricot peach cardamom, Mexican Chipotle chocolate, spiced hazelnut and fig, medjool dates and baklava. Baklava ice cream is the star. Their lavender honey and pistachio were mild in flavor. They have a restroom for customers at the back of their store. They also sell a variety of items aside from the food."

"Fabulous place. The restaurant is beautiful. They sell North African porcelain artifacts, plates, books, spices, herbs in addition to serve delicious food. The menu includes Moroccan and Tunisian items. The Arab coffee is exquisite. Their fish pies, lasagna, and lentil soup are very tasty and fresh. The tablecloths are cute and reminiscent of Greek and Italian restaurants. The owners are lovely, welcoming, and friendly, adding a personal touch and taking a genuine interest in conversations. The staff is friendly, caring, and helpful. Service is fast and food is friendly. We were new to Ann Arbor and the owners welcomed us and chatted with us. A wonderful experience overall."