Qaffee House Opened New Baltimore Coffee Shop

The business expanded from a mobile trailer in Columbia to a brick-and-mortar storefront in Baltimore.

Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings

A close-up of a brass espresso machine on a wooden counter, bathed in warm morning light inside a neighborhood cafe. — Qaffee House has expanded its operations from a Columbia-based mobile trailer to a new permanent storefront location in Baltimore’s Highland neighborhood. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Qaffee House has officially opened a new physical coffee shop at 328 S. Highland Ave. in Baltimore. The expansion follows the brand's success as a mobile trailer operation based in Columbia.

Why it matters

The shop was founded to serve coffee to mosque worshippers during their daily fasts. It has grown from a specialized community resource into a brick-and-mortar establishment.

The new storefront is located at 328 S. Highland Ave. following 2.5 years of business growth. The company maintains its original mobile presence at 5840 Banneker Road.

The players

Nabeel Razzak

He is an owner of Qaffee House who served for 15 years in the U.S. Air Force.

Reham Khan

She is an owner of the coffee business.

Shehab Hady

He is an owner of the coffee business.

The details

The shop features a unique menu of espresso, tea, and qroffles, which are croissant dough hybrids pressed in a waffle maker. Owners Nabeel Razzak, Reham Khan, and Shehab Hady designed the space with handmade latticework and a hand-painted mural.

The business was founded 2 1/2 years ago during Ramadan.

Market Landscape

The opening of Qaffee House follows the industry pattern where food trucks transition to brick-and-mortar spaces to establish permanent roots. This move allows the business to scale operations beyond its mobile footprint in Columbia.

Customers can now visit the Highlandtown location to purchase espresso and qroffles. The shop provides a new permanent destination for those previously familiar with the Columbia mobile trailer.

The takeaway

Starting as a specialized service during Ramadan, the business demonstrates the potential for small-scale mobile concepts to achieve permanent retail success. Residents can look for further expansion of this model as the owners pursue additional sites.