Damascena Coffee House Edgbaston Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Damascena Coffee House Edgbaston, a delightful gem nestled in Birmingham, renowned for its authentic Middle Eastern flavors and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The menu features a tantalizing array of dishes that cater to all tastes. Start with the Zingy Turkish Salad, bursting with fresh ingredients like walnuts, garlic, and pomegranate, or savor the hearty Lentil Soup, paired with crisp flatbread. For brunch, indulge in the Cheese and Mint Manakeesh, a delightful flatbread topped with creamy feta and mint. Don’t forget to save room for tempting desserts like the rich affogato or enchanting Kanafeh ice cream. The exceptional service at Damascena elevates your dining experience, with staff that genuinely care. Whether you're seeking comfort food or a cozy spot to relax, Damascena promises an unforgettable culinary journey. Come and experience it for yourself at Lyndon House, 62 Hagley Rd!
Wraps and Sandwiches
Classic Falafel Wrap (V) (S)
(Make me vegan hummus replaces yoghurt tahina) Fresh falafel, tahini, bright parsley, pickled turnips, and tomatoes
Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (V) (S)
(Make me vegan hummus replaces yoghurt tahina) Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips, and tahini yoghurt sauce
Lahm Bi Ajeen Flatbread Wrap
Freshley baked flatbread wrapped over spiced lamb mince, fresh parsley, and red onions. Dressed with mixed herbs and pomegranate molasses.
Makali Flatbread Wrap (V) ( Make me vegan)
Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato, courgette, and cauliflower. Topped with cheese tomato and pickled gherkins.
Lamb and Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of lamb and beef, homemade garlic dressing, and gherkins.
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Marinated strips of chicken, homemade garlic dressing, and gherkins.
Smoked Salmon & Soft Cheese Bagel
Smoked Salmon, rocket and soft cheese.
Tuna Ciabatta
Tuna mayonnaise, sweet bell pepper, red onion and olives.
Grilled Halloumi Flatbread (V)
Grilled halloumi, fresh mint, sweet bell pepper, and a pomegranate molasses dressing. Recommended with: Crisp Falafel 1.50
Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
Tangy chicken dressed in paprika, chilli flakes, and lemon zest accompanied by red cabbage, red opnion, pickles, and garlic dressing.
Damascena Lamb and Beef Shawarma Arabiya
Shawarma seasoned lamb and beef , homemade garlic sauce, and gherkins. All folded up in flatbread and served with sides of batata harra potatoes, and crunchy salad. Option: Hot chilli sauce 0.45
Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
Shawarma seasoned chicken, homemade garlic sauce, and gherkins. All folded up in flatbread and served with a side of batata harra potatoes, and crunchy salad. Option: Hot chilli sauce 0.45
Hummus Shawara (GF) (S)
Hummus topped with lamb and beef or chicken shawarma. Recommended with: flatbread 0.15 or gluten-free bread 0.65
House Specialities
Straight Out of the Oven
Zatar Manakeesh (VGN) (S)
A fragrant blend of sesame, thyme and sumac. Drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil.
Cheese and Mint Manakeesh (V)
Feta, mixed cheese and mint, baked to perfection on our traditional flatbread.
Zatar and Cheese Manakeesh (V) (S)
Zatar-spiced flatbread topped with the feta, mixed cheeses, and fresh mint.
Zatar and Halloumi Manakeesh (V) (S)
Savoury zatar and rich, creamy halloumi cheese.
Aubergine, Mixed Cheese and Mint Manakeesh (V)
Flatbread with tender slices of aubergine, a delicious blend of cheeses, and a sprinkle of sumac
M'hamara Flatbread (VGN)
A spicy red spread made from roasted red peppers and tomato mix on flatbread.
M'hamara and Halloumi Flatbread (V)
A spicy red spread made of roasted red peppers and tomatoes and onions topped with halloumi cheese on flatbread
Smoked Salmon and Soft Cheese Fatayer (2 pieces)
Smoked salmon and soft cheese, this dish is perfect as an appetiser
Lahm Bi Ajeen Platter (Flabread)
Two freshly baked Lahm Bi Ajeen flatbreads with spiced lamb m ince, pomegranateb molasses and aromatic herbs, sevred with fattuush salad, pickles, olives and you choice of dip.
Plain Gluten-Free Flatbread (V) (GF)
Damascena baked gluten free plain flatbread
Stuffed Vine Leaves (VGN) (GF)
Delicate vine leaves stuffed with herbaceous rice
M'sakhin Rolls (N) (Make me nut-free)
Three mini grilled tortilla wraps filled in a traditional musakhan mix of onions, chicken. roased almonds. Served with Damascena pink sauce.
Falafel platter (VGN) (GF) (S)
Fresh crispy falafels and a choice of dip (see dips) Recommended with: Flatbread 0.15 or Gluten Free 0.65
Fatt'eh (Make me gluten-free) (Make me nut-free) (S)
Lamb mince and pine nuts piled on top of crispy flatbtread croutons, chickpeas, tahini yoghurt, garlic, clarified butter, and lemon. Recommended with: flatbread 0.15 or gluten free bread 0.65
Kibbeh Maklieh (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettas stuffed with lamb mince, pomegranate molasses, sumac, walnuts, and a delicious herb mix. Served with mint yogurt. Option: Hot chilli sauce 0.45
Mushroom Kibbeh Makliya (VGN) (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettas stuffed with a special mushroom mix, chilli flakes, walnuts and herbs.
Tahini Kofta (Make me gluten-free) (S)
Minced lamb, fresh parsley, and mixed herbs stone baked in a pstry lid and topped with a tahini yoghurt sauce. (Option to serve without tahini yoghurt sauce.) Recommended with: Flatbread 0.15 or gluten free bread bread 0.65
Batata Harra (VGN) (GF)
Chilli potatoes with a hint of paprika
Fried Halloumi Platter (V) (GF)
Fried Halloumi, batta harra potatoes, and rocket salad. Recommended with: flatbread 0.15 or gluten-free bread 0.65
Grilled Halloumi Platter (V) (GF)
Grilled halloumi, batata harra potatoes, rocket salad. Recommended with: flatbread 0.15 or gluten free bread 0.65
Appetiser Meze (VGN) (GF) (S)
Choice of any three dips (see dips), batata harra, and vine leaves Recommended with: flatbread 0.15 or gluten-free bread 0.65
Mixed Meze (V) (Make me vegan) (Make me gluten-free) (S)
Crunchy falafels, choice of fuul (see fuuls), choice of dip (see dips), a fattoush salad. Served with bread. Extra: flatbread 0.15 or gluten-free bread.
Individual and Meze Dishes
Warming Fuuls
Fuul Medames (V) (GF) (S)
Fava beans, chickpeas, tomato, parsley, tahini yoghurt sauce, garlic, lemon, and extra-virgin olive oil Recommended with: flatbread 0.15 gluten-free bread 0.65
Damascena Fuul (VGN) (GF)
Slow cooked fava beans with tomatoes, onions, garlic and fresh chillies. Topped with extra-virgin olive oil. Recommended with: flatbread 0.15 gluten-free bread 0.65
Fuul Mahroos (VGN) (GF)
Fava beans with sweet bell peppers, fresh chillies, tomatoes, and garlic. Topped with extra-virgin olive oil Recommended with: flatbread 0.15 gluten-free bread 0.65
Harira Soup
Mildly spicy lamb soup made with tomatoes, chickpeas, coriander, and mixed herbs Recommended with: Boiled egg 0.50
Lentil Soup
Lentil soup served with homemade crispy flatbread croutons and a lemon slice.
Hearty Soups
Salads
Tabbouleh (VGN)
Parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and tangy herb dressing
Fattoush (V) (Make me vegan without feta cheese) (Make me gluten-free)
Syrian salad dressed with pomegranate molasses, feta cheese, crunchy croutons and extra virgin olive oil.
Makali (V) (Make me vegan) (Make me gluten-free)
Aubergine, courgette, potato, green pepper, parsley, pomegrante, and spring onion. Served with paprika, lemon, and garlic dressing
Zingy Turkish Salad (VGN) (GF) (N)
Walnut, garlic, tomato, green pepper, parsley, pomegranate, and spring onion. Served with a paprika, lemon and garlic dressing.
Classic Hummus (VGN) (GF) (S)
Freshly made in-house Recommended with: Flatbread 0.15 or gluten-free bread 0.65
Avocado Hummus (VGN) (GF) (S)
A creamy twist on our classic hummus dish with avocados blended through. Recommended with: flatbread 0.15 gluten free bread 0.65
Baba Ganoush (VGN) (GF) (S)
Roasted aubergine dip delicately blednded with lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, and garlic. Recommended with: flatbread 0.15 or gluten-free bread 0.65
Harissa Hummus (VGN) (GF) (S)
Our signature hummus with a hint of of harissa for a subtle spicy taste Recommended with: flatbread 0.15 gluten free 0.65
Hummus Trio (VGN) (GF) (S)
A choice of any three taster mini dips from above Recommended with: flatbread 0.15 gluten-free bread 0.65