{"id":9664,"date":"2026-10-08T08:43:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/?p=9664"},"modified":"2026-10-08T08:43:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:43:36","slug":"the-best-restaurants-and-cafes-in-al-shaalan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/9664\/the-best-restaurants-and-cafes-in-al-shaalan\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Restaurants and Cafes in Al Shaalan"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"\u0643\u0627\u0641\u064a\u0647\u0627\u062a \u0628\u0644\u0627 \u0623\u0631\u0627\u0643\u064a\u0644\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"SPEAK\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Caf\u00e9s Without Shisha\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\">             Caf\u00e9s Without Shisha        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019s something for every craving.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-1-buz-al-jde\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/buzaljde_alshalan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Buz Al-Jde<\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DaR5gVagF7N\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good spot for Syrian food, especially fatteh and breakfast dishes.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Al Shaalan Market<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-2-lebanese-bakery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lebanese.bakery.sy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lebanese Bakery<\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWFDhNHCMv7\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stop by for fresh manakish, pastries, sfiha, and falafel. You can also order through Be Order, Yalla Go, and Movo.<br>Location<strong>:<\/strong> Al Shaalan \u2013 Haboubi Rabeh <\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-3-tartar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tartar_restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tartar<\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLj_w4jswXf\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Craving seafood? Tartar has plenty of seafood dishes to choose from.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Shaalan \u2013 opposite Riser Hub Institute<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-4-green-apple\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/green.apple.sy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Apple<\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-12.png 586w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-12-210x250.png 210w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-12-504x600.png 504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple choice for sandwiches, pizza, pastries, and other meals.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Shaalan \u2013 Dakhlet al-Sabki<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-5-mayorca-cafe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mayorcacaffe.sy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mayorca Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DTSmXoPjBcR\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head here for coffee and a relaxed catch-up. There\u2019s both indoor and outdoor seating.<br>Location: Al Shaalan \u2013 Nora Stop<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-6-nora-cafe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nora_cafe_and_more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Nora Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DXhVH_tDXfh\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good option for coffee, Italian dishes, and pizza.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Al Shaalan \u2013 Nora Stop<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-7-fruit-cup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fruit.cup.juice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fruit Cup<\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYht_ovCOZf\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get your sweet fix with chocolate, waffles, desserts, or fresh fruit salads.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Al Shaalan \u2013 Damascus<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-8-wimpi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wimpy.pati\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wimpi<\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRu53dzDaIU\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wimpi serves pastries and Western-style sweets, including croissants.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Al-Shaalan \u2013 Hafez Ibrahim Street<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-9-daoud-brothers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/daoudbrothers.sy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daoud Brothers<\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNbPTAAtfQf\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good stop for Arabic sweets. You can also order for delivery.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Al Shaalan<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-10-omaya\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/omaya__shaalan1954\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Omaya <\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CuVFfRirEKX\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the mood for ice cream? Omaya Class is a popular sweet stop in Al Shaalan.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Hafez Ibrahim Street<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-11-villa-ward\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">11.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/villaward_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Villa Ward<\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTQYSajDAIn\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villa Ward serves Syrian and Eastern food in a warm setting. It\u2019s a good choice for family meals or dinner with friends.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Al Shaalan \u2013 Haboubi Tani \u2013 Behind Dar Al-Salam School<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From breakfast and seafood to coffee and dessert, Al Shaalan has plenty of places to try. 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From Syrian food and manakish to seafood, pizza, and desserts, there\u2019s something for every craving. 1. Buz Al-Jde A good spot for Syrian food, especially fatteh and breakfast dishes. Location: Al Shaalan Market 2. 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