On my hunt to find a new coffee shop every month I came across this gem in Clifton near the Paterson border. This cafe with a beautiful aesthetic inside is a Syrian based Cafe with tons of sandwiches, sweets, and coffee/matcha beverages that will make tij go crazy. The decor alone makes you want to take photos all around and is perfect for your social media curated stories lol The server highly recommend two iced beverages that they have for their special Valentines menu and boy did they hit the spot. The Lotus Love and roses are pink latte are highly recommended and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll have to come back for their savory items but we did order two regular baklava and two chocolate baklava sweets. You can tell that it was freshly made and they really take pride in their items. Tons of seating all around which makes it nice for group outings. They also host several music nights and comedy show nights here. read more

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Halal aperitivo anyone? I definitely enjoyed my personal pairing of meat arayes (sausage and cheese in pressed fresh bread) and my tamarind drink off their Ramadan menu. The inside of the cafe is vibrant and beautiful and the service was kind. Everyone is all smiles and the vibes are up. I shall be back! read more

Damasco Cafe - Meat arayes and tamarind drink off Ramadan menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

The decor here is really good.. very Instagram worthy but outdoor chairs had stains on the seat.. The place is fine for a quick catchup with friends, we got avocado toast and coffee. Not many sugar free options.. coffee is just fine, i didn't like their baklava.. had a specific smell that i didn't like.. i found everything was bit overpriced for the taste n quality read more

Had a great experience! Stopped in for coffee and loved the decor and space. Inquired about hosting book club and they were extremely kind and offered to have us at their location. They reserved a long table for 14 girls, and posted about the event on the social media page. They were polite and were very informative as book club members ordered snacks and drinks. The coffee was delicious! Some of our members purchased Dubai chocolate and really enjoyed it. Can't wait to come back - coffee was wonderful, as was the staff read more

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Great cafe / coffee shop. My sister brought me there and I enjoyed a great latte and some Syrian ice cream with pistachios - I will be back on my next visit to Clifton. read more

Such a cute little shop! Came in early in the morning for a quick breakfast. What I wanted wasn't available, but the worker was so kind and was able to make something else that was similar. I had a delicious blueberry drink. Overall, super cute place with friendly staff! read more

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Asked if food was made with an allergen told no which was incorrect. This can be fatal with allergies, will never return. Screaming kids and over priced as well. Will be closed in a year I'm sure. read more

Terrible Service!! The customer service is not well, and this place not good for Instagram photos. The order taker lacked the patience to wait for the command to be heard. Significant wait times as well the food was not excellent!!!!!!! Bad Service!!!! read more

The drinks and snacks are definitely unique and flavorful. The person working the counter was very nice and attentive. The inside is really nicely decorated. It was much smaller than I anticipated, but very clean and cute. read more

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Updating to 5 stars because this last time, the ice cream had the perfect amount of stretch and was phenomenal. Tamr Hindi was just as good as the first time. Lots of cute board games and a children's play area give the cafe charm. Will certainly be back. Service was wonderful. read more

Damasco Cafe - Tamr Hindi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Came here for the kenafa sandwich but left having the kenafa AND baklava w ice cream. After having some meaty goodness at Kebap lounge I decided to choose the next venue with that kenafa crunch (not Dubai chocolate anything though...because I'm taking a break from that). This place does not disappoint , it's got that floral vibe inside and their assortment of desserts are plenty. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu and made us these recommendations. Seating arrangement is cozy and their outdoor seating was great with an oversized chess board and another group game setup which I couldn't tell what it was. Damasco can be a date spot, a group spot, a family spot and even a solo spot, hidden at the back of the plaza so it feels somewhat exclusive. Didn't get a chance to sample the ice cream but in our next visit it will be on the list. You will find NO disappointments here , only pleasuring the palate. read more

Damasco Cafe - Halfway through the plate then took the pic because the ice cream was melting ! We got the kenafa and baklava w ice cream made with LOVE - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Damasco Cafe was recommended to me. I was pretty satisfied. I got the zaatar croffle and it didn't come with the labneh which was disappointing. The baklava was okay. The real star here is definitely the ice cream. Come for the ice cream not so much the drinks. They were just okay. The refreshers look better than the coffee and tea. Service here is pretty good they'll bring stuff out to you if you sit outside. The hours are great they're open super late and offer a beautiful space full of pink flowers and lots of space to do work and outlets and wifi! read more

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I have to start with the decor -- 10/10. It's so beautifully decorated, with flowers and swings embellishing the entire dining space. The only thing that took away from the ambiance was the giant line to the bathroom. There was only a single stall for both men and women, and people were zigzagging between patrons to wait -- definitely not the most ideal situation. I really appreciated the kids' area -- that was thoughtful and unique. Another thing that slightly disrupted the ambiance was the constant banging from the ice cream server. I believe Syrian ice cream has to be beaten, but the nonstop pounding while we were dining in the main hall took away from the overall experience. It wasn't a huge nuisance, but still noticeable. What was truly not ideal, though, was the food and drinks. I rarely ever send back a drink, but I did -- and somehow, the second version was worse. It ended up in the trash. The knafeh was inedible and rubbery. The service staff could also be better trained. They seemed confused while taking our order. One of us ordered an iced Americano, and the server didn't know how to input it into the system. They had to call over a manager just to plug it in. It was also quite overpriced. We got two desserts, three drinks, and three water bottles -- the total came out to nearly $70. That said, I do think this place has a lot of potential, which is why I'm giving it three stars. I really hope to come back one day and revise this to five stars. read more

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FRAUD!!!!!!! The food quality was average while the prices felt quite high!!! Our order took longer than expected and the service was not very attentive. Overall, the experience did not meet expectations. Bad Service!!!! read more

I like this cafe for a daily drink and chill but we been calling to ask if they will be open on the holiday but no one answered. I waited 4hours and tried it again, but still, no one answered. So basically if u wanna ask a question u have to go there and ask. read more

Gorgeous ambiance and an adorable spot for kids to play while you enjoy your meal. Great selection of pastries and sweets, personal size Kunefe and slices of baklava and other specialty desserts. The space also has some beautiful wood carving features. 4 dessert items for $35 read more

A very beautiful restaurant however not worth the drive to get a drink. Came from Pennsylvania to see the restaurant, it was absolutely disgusting. The baklava was the only good thing but still not worth the money. read more

One Star -- A Masterclass in How to Mess Everything Up I walked in wanting something simple: two lemon mint drinks and one latte. That's it. Somehow, that order turned into a full-blown lesson in human incompetence. Instead, I was handed two lattes and one so-called "lemon mint" that was literally just lemonade. No mint. Zero. Not a leaf. Not a hint. Just vibes and lies. When I pointed out the mistake, instead of apologizing or fixing it properly, I was told: "Oh just keep the second latte and I'll make you another lemon mint." Great, right? Wrong. Then he casually tells me I have to PAY for the second lemon mint -- even though HE messed up the order. Like... what?? In what universe does the customer pay for your mistake? At that point I was exhausted and just said whatever and sat back down. Then he hands me two "lemon mint" drinks. I look at them. Again. No mint. At all. So I ask, "Where is the mint?" And he says -- with zero shame -- "We don't have anymore!!!!!" EXCUSE ME??? So you: Took my order knowing you don't have mint Made fake lemon mint TWICE Charged me for your mistake And only told me you were out of mint after everything was done You could've told me before making it. You could've told me before charging me. You could've told me at literally any helpful moment. This wasn't a mistake -- it was a complete lack of communication, accountability, and basic human logic. If you don't have an ingredient, SAY IT. If you mess up, OWN IT. If someone orders lemon mint, maybe include the mint. I didn't leave with what I ordered -- I left with confusion, frustration, and the strong urge to never come back!!!! read more

Damasco Café is an absolutely beautiful and peaceful place. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, and the customer service is excellent, everyone is friendly and attentive. I tried the Syrian ice cream, and it was amazing! The unique rose petal flavor is truly one of a kind, so creamy and delicious. I also had the pumpkin spice ice cream, and it was just as wonderful. The café is spotless and well-kept, which makes the whole experience even better. I loved everything about this place and can't wait to come back! read more

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Despite the social media buzz, my experience fell far short of expectations. Upon entering, I received no greeting or acknowledgment--despite only one customer ahead of me. As more patrons arrived, the lack of engagement continued. I waited patiently for 15 minutes without so much as a "hello" or "thank you for your patience!!! The employee appeared in no rush, taking an unusually long time to serve a single order of ice cream--without any sense of urgency or professionalism. If he had no interest in providing even basic customer service, one has to wonder why he was there at all!! read more

Place is beautiful decor is 10/10 Little kids play area ? Great idea Bathroom clean But staff ?! Rude and extremely careless Had to send back my drink twice and it only got worse Salty items we ordered were stale Wouldn't come again So unfortunate because the place has so much potential otherwise read more

My Lady and I went to Damasco Cafe around 11:30am on a Tuesday and I would highly recommend going in the morning during the weekdays as it is quiet and peaceful. The food came out hot and well presented and everything was delicious. No shortcuts were taken in preparing our meal and the man behind the counter was very nice. Highly recommend during the week before it gets busy. read more

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The food, drinks and service weren't good, and the staff was rude. I ordered the tea and then baklava which was dry.

Despite the social media buzz, my experience fell far short of expectations. Upon entering, I received no greeting or acknowledgment--despite only one customer ahead of me. As more patrons arrived, the lack of engagement continued. I waited patiently for 15 minutes without so much as a "hello" or "thank you for your patience." The employee appeared in no rush, taking an unusually long time to serving pot of tea and order of ice cream--without any sense of urgency or professionalism. If she had no interest in providing even basic customer service, one has to wonder why she was there at all. read more

Extremely rude staff left me waiting for 15 minutes but when a man came in served him imedately I left without buying anything. They need to retrain all their staff. read more

Service and ambiance is great but food is not . Coffee tasted burned sadly and strawberry short cake was really dry . It is a nice place with an aesthetic design but food is not the best read more

Ambiance nice. Fresh and artificial flowers everywhere. Small place for after dinner desserts. Desserts not that great! Service is slow. Tables are very close together and a lot noise. I won't go back. Syrian ice cream has a lot of rose water. read more

Great food. Nothing left. Good mix of sweet and savory food. Nice decor. Friendly staff

Terrible service and the selection was extremely disappointing. So many better options in the area.

The food was very good. We had some ice cream and refreshers and we really liked it. The person at the counter was also very nice. She made me feel very welcome and made helped make the experience really positive. Also the atmosphere was also really cool. One of the most visually pleasing restaurants I've been to. An amazing experience I really recommend you try it out. read more