FOLSOM — The Folsom community came together Saturday morning to celebrate the opening of a new locally operated business as Haraz Coffee House marked its grand opening with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Community members and local leaders gathered for the event, which featured remarks from Folsom Mayor Justin Raithel, City Council Member Barbara Leary, City Commissioner Hla Elkhatib and State Deputy Controller Hasib Emran as the café formally opened its doors to the public. The event also welcomed the former mayor of Bethlehem, who addressed attendees during the celebration.
The Folsom location is locally operated by Assad Al-Baijat and Mohammed Al-Baijat, who brought the rapidly growing coffee concept to the city as part of Haraz Coffee House’s continued expansion. The opening reflects a focus on creating a welcoming neighborhood space rooted in tradition while contributing to Folsom’s local business community.
Haraz Coffee House is a fast-growing franchise with deep ties to Yemeni coffee history. The concept was founded in 2021 by Hamzah Nasser, who opened the first Haraz Coffee House in Dearborn, Michigan, with a mission to share Yemeni coffee culture and heritage through an elevated café experience that quickly resonated with coffee lovers.
Since its launch, Haraz Coffee House has grown to 31 locations across metro Detroit and other cities, with 185 additional locations currently in development. By blending traditional Yemeni coffee practices with modern flavors and presentation, the brand has positioned itself as both a cultural ambassador and a rising name in the specialty coffee industry.
Nasser, now widely recognized as “The Face of Coffee,” is known for his dedication to elevating Yemeni coffee on a global scale. Under his vision, Haraz Coffee House has become a place where history, craftsmanship and community intersect.
The café offers authentic Yemeni coffee made from beans sourced from Yemen alongside handcrafted espresso drinks. Menu offerings include qishr, a traditional spiced coffee made from coffee husks, honey-infused lattes, Adeni chai and a selection of desserts.
Saturday’s ribbon-cutting celebration reflected the café’s emphasis on community, marking not just the opening of a new coffee shop, but the arrival of a gathering place designed to bring people together over shared stories and shared cups.
Haraz Coffee House is open daily at 194 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 12, in Folsom. Learn more at www.harazcoffeehouse.com.
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