“ I tried Damask Rose a couple of months ago with a close friend after having had this place bookmarked for a while. I felt like it had the perfect amount delicious homemade food and cozy, feminine charm. I'm not much of a tea person, but my friend and I LOVED the Kashmiri chai!! Also these flatbreads were so reasonably priced, delicious, and filling. They're made fresh to order, which is a big draw in my book. And, pro tip: you can order the flatbreads to be half and half (split flavors). And I believe it doesn't cost any extra to split, but I could be wrong. If I lived in the east bay, I'd be here much more often! Can't wait for my next outing here. ”

“ I absolutely loved my visit to this woman owned business. I had a rose latte and it reminded me of home. It had so much flavor and the owners were incredibly kind. It had a great ambiance to either study or chat with friends. Overall, amazing vibes and amazing coffee. ”

“ This is one of my favorite coffee & pastry shops of all time. The competition for great food, drinks, coffee and take out in the SF Bay Area is steep. Bay Area Natives get to grow up in a region known for some of the best food in the US. In a competitive field, Damask Rose sets itself apart with fantastic food, coffee, tea, service and atmosphere. Casual enough for a solo stop in, but romantic and cute enough for a date. Don't miss this gem! ”

“ This cafe has such a charming environment. My oat milk latte was good and I tasted my friend's rose latte which was incredible, but too sweet for me. Also we shared some mana'eesh with za'atar which was tasty. The case at the counter is full of sweet treats but if you look on the menu they have savory options such as hummus, lentil soup, flatbreads, etc. The ladies at the counter were friendly and helpful. It was a rainy day and it was kind of cool inside with the front door open, finally once the cafe got full someone closed it. There's also a cooler with cold drinks and hummus to go. Easy street parking. ”

“ Such a lovely little spot! I came by after getting a tattoo nearby and their baklava brought me back to life. It was so delicious, packed with filling and flaky! The birds nest was okay but not nearly as good as the baklava. I wish I got a drink too but I had already had my coffee for the day, but my friend did get a coffee here and loved it. The workers here were sweet and friendly. It truly feels like a gem of a neighborhood spot! ”

“ There is a lot to like about a Damask Rose, but i'd be amiss if I didn't make a special shout out to the folks who work here. A neighborhood gem. I ordered the: Cheese flatbread Turkish delight Kashmiri Chai ”

“ I brought a Lebanese friend with me and she was delighted. "I have driven past and keep meaning to stop. I definitely will make sure to stop from now on." We had amazing chai - Kashmiri and Masala versions - at the Damask Rose Coffee near the Berkeley Bowl on Shattuck. We also sampled date mahwa and nougats, several of which are gluten free. The cafe is owned and run by Syrian women, and their service is warm and on point. We will definitely be back. ”

“ Really enjoyed our visit here! The women running it are friendly, and they have thought of everything - great Wi-Fi, power outlets at every seat, and super comfortable chairs. We saw many folks enjoying a nice latte with their laptops out working. They have a variety of lattes including rose and pistachio as well as many types of Syrian pastries. We went with the rose latte and lamb flatbread. I absolutely loved the rose latte - the rose didn't overpower and it was not too sweet. The lamb flatbread was delicious and filled with meat - the flavor profile was on point! The interior is Instagram worthy! There were gorgeous pink faux-flowers everywhere. They have both outdoor and indoor seating and parking was street parking - wasn't hard for us to find a spot at the time. Overall, loved this spot and can't wait to come back to try the pistachio latte! ”

“ Damask was on our radar after a big lunch, this was just the place for a quaint dessert spot w/ friends and delicious pastries. I wish I remembered all the names of the delicious Syrian desserts we ordered...my most favorite was the biscuit filled w/ dates. It was so buttery and perfect. We loved their Turkish Delights and baklavas and birds nest. All of it were so delectable and satisfying. Service at the counter was very friendly and staff was extremely patient explain their menu. We can't wait to go back and try more scrumptious items! ”