Damask Rose

TLDR: Overall: Adorable, vibey rose-themed cafe with unique drinks and sweets. My Order: Pistachio Latte (Hot) & Rose Latte (Hot) Price Breakdown: $15 total for both drinks (large) Halal/Vegetarian Friendly: N/A, but Palestinian owned! Would get again: Likely, especially their colder drinks and desserts just because I love roses and rose-flavored things so much. A very cute place in Rockridge! The cafe is beautifully decorated (perfect for the insta pics iykwim), and smells phenomenal. I discovered this place in my attempts to go cafe hopping, as was drawn in by the roses! I constantly forget I am not the biggest fan of coffee however, but even then I did enjoy the drinks (they were a bit pricey, but at this point most drinks seem to be around this price range unfortunately). The rose latte had a strong rose syrup underlying the coffee, though I almost wish there was just a bit more sweetness to it. I loved how light and fluffy the pistachio latte was - very cozy!

Cute floral coffee shop emblematic of pre-war Syria, the romanticized days of Pax Romana at bay for a more modern retelling. What this means is the coffee is great and there are fresh pastries - baklava and birds nest made fresh. Pistachio lovers dream. I got the zesty mocha which has orange zest in it. It’s not an LGBTQ reference. But the double entendre stands. Plenty of locals and mellow vibes, with Arabic crooners outplaying pop songs overhead. Street parking wasn’t hard to find on a Sunday. 5/5 Will come again.

Of you like cafés then you have to try this place for the ambiance alone. I've never seen a place decorated with so many flowers. White tables seats and benches all over the place. It was really incredible to see. The coffee and tea isn't bad either. There isn't a single picture which means somebody wants to keep this place a secret and I don't blame them.

After I dropped my Vespa off for repair at Rockridge Two Wheels, my daughter and I walked down to Damask Rose for a coffee. What a pleasant surprise to find this shop! I love all the roses inside and the place feels comfortable and cozy. Both the pastries and coffees were excellent and I ate my food so fast, I forgot to take a photo of it first. Oops. My daughter had a chai something and although it made me gag, she said it was fabulous. Five stars!! Michael Delehanty Compass Real Estate

Wow!!! What a jewel Damask Rose is. If you like cozy coffee shops this is a truly great experience. The coffee is middle eastern so it's strong and rich in flavor. The delicacies set it off. The baklava is awesome amongst other Turkish delights. The floral setting is amazing for chats with friends. The ladies working there are lovely and kind bring a bit of the Turkish culture inside the place. Visit and share your experience with me. Not made for large groups. It's a place for you to come alone or with one or two friends at most.