{"id":9859,"date":"2026-11-13T13:06:27","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T13:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/?p=9859"},"modified":"2026-11-13T13:06:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T13:06:38","slug":"spend-a-day-in-bab-touma-where-to-eat-have-coffee-and-grab-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/9859\/spend-a-day-in-bab-touma-where-to-eat-have-coffee-and-grab-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Spend a Day in Bab Touma: Where to Eat, Have Coffee and Grab Dinner"},"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=\"best desserts\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Must try desserts in Damascus!\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\" data-sideconvo-force-init=\"true\">             Must try desserts in Damascus!        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bab Touma is one of the nicest areas to explore in Damascus, with its old streets, traditional houses, restaurants, and coffee shops. From Syrian breakfast to coffee, sweets and dinner, here are 10 places to visit in the area!<\/p>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-1-beit-jabri\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beit.jabri.restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beit Jabri<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9853\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7278624553913885;width:483px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-2.png 682w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-2-182x250.png 182w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-2-437x600.png 437w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start your day with a traditional Syrian breakfast at Beit Jabri. You can enjoy dishes like fatteh and manakish while sitting in a beautiful old Damascene house.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Zuqaq Al-Souf.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-2-station-13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/station.s_13\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Station 13<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:13px\" 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\/DehDHnlsGE7\/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:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Station 13 serves Western breakfast, pizza and sandwiches, with plenty of options to choose from.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Next to Al Assyea Private School<\/p>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-3-kankane\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kankane_cafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kankane<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:13px\" 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\/DVrSJwPjB6q\/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:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stop by Kankane for coffee, tea, or fresh juices. It&#8217;s a nice place to relax, especially on a cold winter day.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Near Al Qishleh Garden.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-4-dandana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dandanasweetcafe\/?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dandana<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:13px\" 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\/DRUxe5-iWke\/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:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dandana is a cosy caf\u00e9 where you can enjoy coffee and sweets. It&#8217;s also a nice spot to meet friends or celebrate a birthday.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Next to Al-Assyea School<\/p>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-5-shawarma-al-burj\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shawrma.albraj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shawarma Al-Burj<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9851\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5000137065160777;width:617px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-1.png 855w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-1-250x167.png 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-1-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-1-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the mood for shawarma? Shawarma Al Burj also serves grilled dishes and pastries, making it a good choice for a quick meal.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: On the way to Al Qassaa.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-6-al-agha-broast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alagha.broast.shawarma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Al-Agha Broast<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:13px\" 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\/DN0r9HJWubU\/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:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al Agha Broast has plenty of chicken options, including whole chicken, crispy chicken, broasted chicken and fajitas.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Bab Touma.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-7-top-burger\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/top____burger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Burger<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:13px\" 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\/DZAnUhFjSaE\/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:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top Burger serves burgers and different sandwiches, perfect for a quick meal with friends.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Al-Soufaniyah, Commercial Bank Building No. 10.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-8-hashi-sushi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hashi_sushi_house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hashi Sushi<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:13px\" 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\/DdJ2G1vlF4_\/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:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sushi and seafood are on the menu at Hashi Sushi, a good option if you&#8217;re craving Japanese food.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Bab Touma Street.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-9-haretna\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/haretna_restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haretna<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:13px\" 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\/DYuT-u5COQr\/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:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located inside a beautiful Damascene house, Haretna serves Syrian, Eastern, and Western dishes. It&#8217;s a nice choice for a family meal.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Next to Oussret Alekha Association<\/p>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-10-selena\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/selenarestaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Selena<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:13px\" 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\/Da_fK0SiCOm\/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:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">End your day at Selena, which serves Syrian and Western dishes in a setting with music, making it a nice spot for dinner.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Al-Dawamneh Square.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>What&#8217;s your favourite restaurant or caf\u00e9 in Bab Touma? 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