Damascena Coffee House in Birmingham

¡Muy mala experiencia! Decidimos tomar café y el pastel de dátiles. ¡La torta de dátiles se había vuelto verde desde abajo! Empecé a sospechar sobre el pastel cuando noté manchas blancas en la base del pastel y todo estaba verde. Terrible, terrible servir pasteles y comida que se ha disparado! ¡Me molestó mucho no haber tomado fotos!

Pedí el té más popular. Me dieron menta fresca y té negro refrescante y delicioso. También tenía una rebanada de pastel de Basbousa (Semolina) que era delicioso y no demasiado dulce.

La comida se ve genial. Tenía el bagel con queso crema y salmón, muy bonito. Mi esposa tenía pan plano haluomi que disfrutaba. También tenía un buen café blanco plano. Servicio muy lento, aunque en un momento tranquilo. Vale la pena intentarlo.

Limpio, bien cuidado, un servicio amable y atento sin ser demasiado soportando de todos modos... . nuestra primera visita, pero volveremos! Menú completo... y grandes bebidas.

Fab place for a delicious lunch with friendly and attentive service. Have visited many times and will definitely return.

Popped in as we had seen it advertised on Instagram and was not disappointed. Lovely fresh food. Great atmosphere and very pleasant service. Recommended.

Delicious food and a good atmosphere. Meal was beautifully presented and the juice I had was a taste sensation! Would definitely return!

Damascena Coffee House in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter is a delightful discovery. The café's Middle Eastern decor blends tradition with a modern flair, creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The coffee here is exceptional, offering a rich, full-bodied experience. But it's not just about the coffee; the Middle Eastern dishes are a culinary delight. From savory bites to sweet treats like baklava, each dish is a flavor adventure. The staff's friendliness and expertise add to the experience, making every visit memorable. Damascena is more than just a coffee house; it's a gateway to experiencing the heart of Middle Eastern cuisine and hospitality.

Excellent coffee and mixture of nice things to eat. Very nice chilled atmosphere in here, staff friendly and helpful. A must if you are in the area.

Heard about this place from the hotel staff and some friends, so we figured we'd give it a shot – and I'm glad we did! We're not dealing with any allergies, but it was nice to see a bunch of alternatives on the menu. The waiter was real attentive, double-checking about any food sensitivities. Service was as quick as a Texas two-step – our food and drinks were on the table before we knew it. Everything was top-notch, especially the Fateh – you can't miss out on that. Plus, they've got Wifi and places to plug in, perfect for sipping coffee and getting some work done. The atmosphere was as lively as a rodeo, but the service didn't miss a beat. I'd tip my hat to this place any day, and we'll be sure to drop by again next time we're in town.

This cafe feels quite upmarket, more like a restaurant really and has restaurant quality service. You are shown to a seat, and orders taken at the table. We had mixed meze, but there's loads of choices - food is fresh and delicious and the coffee is excellent - strong but not bitter at all - and amazing baklava to finish. Nice mix of people in there and has a friendly atmosphere.

Poor service and they gave Free baclava and £3 off the bill pathetic They thought that was satisfactory . They were not even busy !!

Beautiful food, attentive service. Something a little different. Really enjoyed this. Would recommend.

We are regular visitors of Damascena in the JQ and I cannot recommended it enough. The food is always fresh and delicious. They have a huge variety of drinks to cater to all tastes. The service is quick and efficient. The whole team is extremely friendly especially Mhd Mayar who has always got a smile on his face. If you are near the JQ and looking for a place to eat / have a coffee don't miss Damascena.

Excellent place for a hot drink or juice. I absolutely loved the manakeesh and the kibbeh. Only downside was the seating arrangements but then again it was only a small space. Food did take a while too but was worth the wait!

Very poor service. I have waited for 15 minutes for the waiter then been told that the food will take another 40. Absolute joke.

This was recommended to us by the hotel and by friends, so we gave it a go and it did not disappointment. We don't have any allergies but there were many alternatives and the waiter did also ask and check. Service was good, food and drinks came quickly, it was delicious and fresh, the Fatteh was delicious. They had Wifi and plug points, so you can enjoy a coffee and work. Love the atmosphere, it was busy but service was good. Definitely recommend and we would visit again if we're in the area again.

Have been to Damascena in Moseley numerous times. Always great food, lovely coffee and brilliant service. Good value too. Perfect coffee house with lovely Middle Eastern food,

Great selection of mezze dishes at reasonable prices served by very friendly staff. Always seems very busy which is a good sign

First impressions of Damascena were not great. We had to wait to be seated, and then another long wait until the overworked waiting staff were able to come to our table. We explained my wife's rapeseed/palm oil allergy to the friendly waiter who tried to...

I would not recommend this restaurant. We used to go there every week but oh my goodness this place has gone down big time. The waiter was surly and indifferent. The food seemed tasty and coffee very authentic but within an hour my friend was...

Visited today for lunch during a visit to the jewellery quarter and absolutely loved it. It was busy but they found us a table and took our order quickly. Coffees came out shortly after ordering and food within half an hour (we were advised it...

We were only going to have a coffee, killing time whilst waiting to collect something from a store but the atmosphere and food lured us to eat. What a fabulous find! I wanted to try everything on the menu and I loved the food so...

After buying our wedding rings at the Jewellery Quarter, my partner and I were after a spot to eat. We stumbled across Damascena and thought the menu looked nice so we decided to try it out. We’re so glad we did! Greeted by really friendly...

I have been going to this place for many years, since the first branch opened in the city centre. It was truly a unique experience to anything else in the market. The food was good and staff were lovely. In recent years, every time we...

Sat waiting over twenty minutes to order and ended up just going up to the counter where the waiter knew nothing about the cakes on display. The servers weren't much more friendly than those at Karen's Diner. Such a shame as this place used to...

In a hurry for a snack lunch on Sunday and our usual cafe - Coffee Tales - next door was full so we popped into Damascena which was completely unknown to us. This is when we realised the fare is middle eastern. We picked a...

The first time I have eaten here and I am stunned! We had Damescena lamb shawarma arabica and the same in chicken and it's was superb! The cafe is a really nice venue and the staff were really attentive. An absolute revelation. I know where...

Loved the coffee and general atmosphere - just a quick stop for cardamom scented Turkish coffee … and some baklava to take home!

The food was tasty but the wait was very long indeed, even mid-week. None of this is food that should take so long. Meals are basically combinations of the same pickles and dips with flatbreads. The cafe has a steady turnover so it's not like...

We visited on the offchance for some lunch - the place was really busy but the waitress showed us straight to a table. We ordered the fatayer platter which came with our choice of 3 pastries - we had the spicy tomato and onion, the...

We know this branch and others very well. The food is always excellent, terrific value, but the service on our visit today was terrible. The credit card reader was apparently breaking down intermittently, and the waitress interrupted our meal several times to ask if we...

The food and coffee is amazing, we shared kofta and fava bean salad with an amazing tahini yogurt dip with flat breads. Beautiful aromatic coffee. And very polite staff, the only problem is we are now stilling here for 20 mins waiting to order dessert...

The food is so good and very well done. I recommend this restaurant as the vibe and service are also amazing. 10 stars

100% suggest that anyone and everyone should try this place. An interesting cuisine that I hadn’t tried before and really good food.

Freshly made, good prices, good service, a lot of different meals, multi storey car park about 100 yards away. we both really enjoyed our meals and experience. They seem to be doing their best with social distancing, staff all good, but maybe one or two...

I really enjoy this place and often visit at lunch times, very good value, really good helpings with a friendly vibe

The food was nice and there was a good selection of dishes, including lots of vegetarian options. The only issue was that we received quite a cold reception from a member of staff when we arrived with a baby in a pram.

Me and my husband came across this beautiful place thinking its only a coffee shop but were stunned to find a huge menu variety of drinks, meals and desserts. Beautiful music, decor and to top it off the customer service was incredible. Apologies for the...

I like the cardamom tea they make here, always friendly staff. Like the international flavour they bring to coffee and tea.

Damascena is by far my favourite place to eat in Birmingham. Since it was a small coffee shop in Mosely in 2014 I have been a regular visitor, watching it expanding and yet keeping the excellent quality of both food and service. This time it...

There was quite a queue when we went in for lunch, but this was quickly and efficiently dealt with. I had a wrap filled with chicken and a very tangy, tasy sauce with pickles on the side and my lunch partner had lentil soup. We...

Visiting family nearby I had the pleasure of visiting Damascena three times in one day. Firstly for breakfast pastries, then lunch (fabulous lentil soup) and finally for tea and cake late in the afternoon. The staff were helpful, service excellent and the food delicious. Good...

I had a lunch today, fried halloumi and tea with ginger and Lemon. The tea was amazing with actual pieces of ginger, very tastefull and the food was my first turkish thype of meal and left me wanting to try more. The potates were with...

I had left a review on Google reviews but it seems to have been removed. Any way I want to commend the staff and the service and quality of food at this branch. We have been 3 times already and all dishes are made to...