The new Haraz Coffee House, filling the previous location of Starbucks in Flourtown, sparks curiosity among both the Mount and other local communities with its recent opening on January 22, 2026.
Upon entering Haraz on a frigid Sunday morning in early February, Mount students found the new coffee place to be buzzing with customer activity. Friends were catching up over coffee at tables near the door, while others made a quick stop and picked up a drink before leaving.
Whether Flourtown locals, students or people simply looking for quality coffee, Haraz has already attracted a wide range of customers within a few weeks of opening. Among the student customers, Mounties have shared their opinions on the newest business along Bethlehem Pike.
“I tried the matcha latte with oat milk and I honestly thought this one was excellent,” Evie Lauinger ’27 said. After visiting Haraz for the first time, her overall rating of her experience was an 8 out of 10.
Haraz Coffee House stands out with its unique flavors stemming from Yemeni roots. This quality draws in a variety of people brought together to share the culture.
Customers dining in say that it has a strong Middle Eastern flair. This is because Haraz incorporates spices such as saffron and cardamom, as well as its own “Haraz Spice,” a blend of five Yemeni spices.
This unique quality has drawn many people to step out of their comfort zones and try new things.
“The first couple times I went, I just got the basic drinks that you could get pretty much everywhere,” Lily Friel ’26 said. “But then, once I started going more, I decided to branch out and try their more Yemeni culture drinks, so I tried those, and they were really good.”
The Haraz style of coffee is very different from other coffee shops like Starbucks and Dunkin’. Many people have decided to embrace this, causing Haraz to be consistently filled with new customers.
“I believe they did really well in advertising for this opening. For example, I’ve seen a lot of people who have had coupons and a lot of free stuff that has been mailed out,” Haraz employee Celine Baptiste said.
In addition to their menu, Haraz also provides a hospitable and traditional environment, Baptiste said, “Working here, I got to see the Turkish and Yemeni culture when I was serving the Turkish coffee. It comes in a silver or gold pot, and then we pour it in.”
Their coffee is “more authentic and it’s more unique” than just a regular coffee spot, according to Friel.
Mount students believe that Haraz is a great space for students to hang out and study, but many wish it were open before school. Haraz Flourtown is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., which allows students to spend time there after school but limits their ability to stop for a quick coffee beforehand.
This doesn’t stop students from finding time to visit Haraz, though. Many enjoy ordering some of the most popular drinks on the menu. Baptiste said the most well-liked drink is “the pistachio latte. It is a fan favorite right now.” Customers also tend to gravitate toward traditional drinks such as “the Turkish coffee, especially for dining in, because it comes in a coffee dining set.”
