Guides

The Best Restaurants and Cafes in Al Shaalan

Al Shaalan has plenty of restaurants and cafes to eat, grab coffee, or get something sweet. From Syrian food and manakish to seafood, pizza, and desserts, there’s something for every craving.

1. Buz Al-Jde

A good spot for Syrian food, especially fatteh and breakfast dishes.

Location: Al Shaalan Market

2. Lebanese Bakery

Stop by for fresh manakish, pastries, sfiha, and falafel. You can also order through Be Order, Yalla Go, and Movo.
Location: Al Shaalan – Haboubi Rabeh

3. Tartar

Craving seafood? Tartar has plenty of seafood dishes to choose from.

Location: Shaalan – opposite Riser Hub Institute

4. Green Apple

A simple choice for sandwiches, pizza, pastries, and other meals.

Location: Shaalan – Dakhlet al-Sabki

5. Mayorca Café

Head here for coffee and a relaxed catch-up. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating.
Location: Al Shaalan – Nora Stop

6. Nora Café

A good option for coffee, Italian dishes, and pizza.

Location: Al Shaalan – Nora Stop

7. Fruit Cup

Get your sweet fix with chocolate, waffles, desserts, or fresh fruit salads.

Location: Al Shaalan – Damascus

8. Wimpi

Wimpi serves pastries and Western-style sweets, including croissants.

Location: Al-Shaalan – Hafez Ibrahim Street

9. Daoud Brothers

A good stop for Arabic sweets. You can also order for delivery.

Location: Al Shaalan

10. Omaya

In the mood for ice cream? Omaya Class is a popular sweet stop in Al Shaalan.

Location: Hafez Ibrahim Street

11. Villa Ward

Villa Ward serves Syrian and Eastern food in a warm setting. It’s a good choice for family meals or dinner with friends.

Location: Al Shaalan – Haboubi Tani – Behind Dar Al-Salam School

From breakfast and seafood to coffee and dessert, Al Shaalan has plenty of places to try. Which one is your favorite?