Haraz Coffee House opens Saturday on Frontier Parkway with Yemeni coffee and spiced chai

Haraz Coffee House, a coffee shop built around beans from Yemen, holds a soft opening on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2720 W. Frontier Parkway, Suite 100. Doors are open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The shop's address is in Prosper, on Frontier Parkway near the Celina line, and its owners call it Haraz Coffee House Celina. It is run by franchisees Azeem and Syed, who opened their first Haraz Coffee House in Irving. The Frontier Parkway shop is their second and the first Haraz in Collin County, they said.

Why Frontier Parkway

The owners said in an email that they chose the spot because it sits between two fast-growing towns.

"Celina is one of the fastest-growing communities in Texas, and we feel the people here deserve a coffee house that brings something truly special to the neighborhood," they wrote. They said they wanted "a warm, welcoming place where families, students and professionals can sit down, connect and enjoy great coffee together."

What's on the menu

All of the shop's coffee comes from Yemen, the owners said. Drinks are made with spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and saffron.

For a first visit, they suggest the Adeni, a karak chai, or the Saffron Adeni. Coffee drinkers can try the Jubani or the Sana'ani.

The dining room has round marble-topped tables, upholstered chairs and booths, carved wood screens over the counter, and a lit world map on one wall, according to a photo the shop provided.

Opening and jobs

Saturday's soft opening comes before a grand opening that has not been scheduled yet. The owners said they will announce that date, and any opening specials, on the shop's Instagram account, @hrzcoffeehouse.celina.

The shop has hired 18 employees and is still taking applications, the owners said.