
Damascena Coffee House Moseley
Quick info
About Damascena Coffee House Moseley
Damascena Coffee House Moseley is a cafe at 133 Alcester Rd in Birmingham, serving classic Lebanese meals alongside espresso drinks, tea and coffee. The kitchen sends out hummus and flatbread and a chicken shawarma bowl, and vegan mains are available to share. Arabic sweets are served alongside the coffee for anyone who wants a dessert with their drink. The menu also includes Syrian dishes next to the Lebanese plates. A courtyard sits out the back of the building, giving the cafe a second space beyond the interior.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shawarma bowl, hummus and flatbread, Arabic sweets and coffee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shawarma bowl, hummus and flatbread, Arabic sweets and coffee.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the staff, describing friendly, welcoming service and one server who won back a diner who had nearly stopped returning after earlier bad experiences. Close behind is the food: a shared spread of lahm bi'ajeen, beef salami and cheese manakeesh, chicken shawarma, grilled halloumi and a falafel platter with garlic and chilli dip, along with vegan mains and Arabic sweets alongside coffee. Reviewers also praise the tea, including iced tea and rose lemonade, and describe a relaxing, cozy atmosphere with a courtyard out back. The caveats are consistent in kind. One diner found the chicken shawarma bowl not very filling unless ordered with a side, another called the beef dry and bitty with a small portion, and one visitor had to nearly get up from the table to have an order taken and to pay the bill. Even so, a returning diner after more than ten years calls the Syrian dishes still fantastic.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the staff, describing friendly, welcoming service and one server who won back a diner who had nearly stopped returning after earlier bad experiences. Close behind is the food: a shared spread of lahm bi'ajeen, beef salami and cheese manakeesh, chicken shawarma, grilled halloumi and a falafel platter with garlic and chilli dip, along with vegan mains and Arabic sweets alongside coffee. Reviewers also praise the tea, including iced tea and rose lemonade, and describe a relaxing, cozy atmosphere with a courtyard out back. The caveats are consistent in kind. One diner found the chicken shawarma bowl not very filling unless ordered with a side, another called the beef dry and bitty with a small portion, and one visitor had to nearly get up from the table to have an order taken and to pay the bill. Even so, a returning diner after more than ten years calls the Syrian dishes still fantastic.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“What a lovely place this is. My first visit with a friend. We went for an entirely vegan option. Chose a variety of different mains to share. Will definitely be visiting again........they also serve a good quality coffee”
- Google user
“Popped in for some tea, it has a great atmosphere and their tea was really good, did not try their food but it seems nice.”
- Google user
“Used to come here when I lived in Birmingham over 10 years ago. Upon my return I find that the food is still fantastic just as it used to be. Authentic Syrian dishes superbly tasty, can't go wrong.”
- Google user
“Always visit before the Mostly Jazz Festival for coffee and snacks. Very pleasant surroundings and a nice courtyard out the back. Service, while courteous and friendly, lacks oomph and awareness and we had to almost get up from the table to ask for our order to be taken and to pay the bill. Staff just need to be more aware and attentive and it would be a 5 🌟 venue.”
- Google user
“I had a wonderful experience at this café (Damascena Moseley) . The General manager, Zina, and the rest of the staff: Mohammad, Freddy, Hajar, Maria and two more girls are absolutely excellent — friendly, welcoming, and very professional. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the ambiance was warm and relaxing. You can really feel the care and attention they put into everything. Highly recommended, and I’ll definitely be coming back again! ~ Nate”
Highlights
“Popular cafe featuring espresso drinks, classic Lebanese meals & desserts in a comfortable setting.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Offerings· 5
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Planning· 1
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Paid parking lot
Location
Cafes near Damascena Coffee House Moseley
- TenTen Café & Restaurant4.81,1110 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
complimentary hot chocolate shots, cheesy bandari toastie, complimentary fresh fruit bowl
- Chris's Cafe4.62382 miVegetarian options
full English breakfast, vegetarian breakfast, breakfast sandwiches and wraps
- Billsedge Cafe4.52482.2 mi£1–10Reservations
large english breakfast, veggie breakfast, excellent value for money
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascena Coffee House MoseleyOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.52,872 | — | £10–20 | chicken shawarma bowl, hummus and flatbread, Arabic sweets |
| TenTen Café & RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.81,111 | 0 mi | — | complimentary hot chocolate shots, cheesy bandari toastie, complimentary fresh fruit bowl |
| Chris's CafeVegetarian options | 4.6238 | 2 mi | — | full English breakfast, vegetarian breakfast, breakfast sandwiches and wraps |
| Billsedge CafeReservations | 4.5248 | 2.2 mi | £1–10 | large english breakfast, veggie breakfast, excellent value for money |
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