
7710 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA
Part of the MOTW Coffee & Pastries chain — see all 25 locationsMOTW Coffee & Pastries is a mission-driven coffee shop chain that evolved from the viral "Muslims of the World" Instagram initiative to build physical community spaces celebrating culture and connection. Founded by Sajjad Shah, the "Muslims of the World" page started during a time of high anti-Muslim sentiment to share humanizing personal stories. The entire food menu is certified halal, featuring savory items like butter chicken or beef empanadas and sweet Arabic pastries like baklava and pistachio birdnests.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. MOTW Coffee & Pastries operates as a fully halal cafe chain where the entire menu of specialty drinks, pastries, and savory food is 100% halal.
MOTW San Diego opened its doors Saturday June 6th with an international array of middle eastern, and Parisian eats, sweets and delights! Cozy wooden and leathered decor to keep you coming back for more! Loved the -mango and raspberry dessert creations -halal empanadas, -almond pastries -manaqeesh (middle eastern pizza) -tub of Dubai chocolate -decadent chocolate and pistachio cakes -bird's nest treat -baklava What a selection! And the amazing drinks: -karaq tea -mango matcha iced latte (my fave!) -cardamom coffee, -pistachio iced latte And more! Warm and welcoming staff and owner. Centrally located on Balboa and Ruffner ave (7710 Balboa ave, suite 129) with lots of parking available!