text: Founded in 1999, in Baghdad Iraq, Al Reef Corpoation was launched by a retired government worker by the name of Mr. Abdulillah Rassam. Mr. Rassam had dreamed of opening a small coffee shop and roastery after his retirement. His dream was realized when he opened a small 90 m2 store. The shop was named Al Reef Coffee Shop. The coffee shop was started as a hobby and as a means for Mr. Rassam to spend his time. The Al Reef Coffee and Roastery shop also included a hookah lounge. The hookah lounge was the first of its kind in Iraq. The shop instantly became a hit catering to young students at a nearby university as well as young people that lived nearby. (OSM data version: 2016-06-01T10:03:02Z) #mapsme