Google review
My experience at Brooklyn Cafe in Makkah left much to be desired. My group, in Ihraam and fatigued from our journey from Madinah, stumbled upon this cafe hoping for a familiar and comforting atmosphere, reminiscent of our New York roots. Unfortunately, our encounter took an unpleasant turn.
Given our sleep-deprived and hungry state, we reluctantly consumed small sandwiches our group had provided since we hadn't had access to food for a while. Our intention was to quickly finish the outside food and then order coffee and dessert from the cafe.
To our surprise, the cafe workers appeared agitated from the moment we entered. They escalated the situation by summoning their boss, who approached us with blatant rudeness and promptly instructed us to leave. Despite our attempts to explain our intention to order from the cafe, he remained unyielding. He even went so far as to inquire about the potential size of our order, a bewildering question considering the cafe was practically empty, and our outside sandwiches were just a few bites.
As pilgrims seeking a moment of respite, we were taken aback by the lack of respect shown by the owner. In the end, the only thing "Brooklyn" about this place is the advice to forget about it and avoid visiting altogether.
