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Dahhan's Café
A warm spread of Middle Eastern dishes and fresh drinks at Dahhan's Café, Exeter
Open now · Closes 9:30pm
Halal · Syrian · Lebanese · Exeter

Dahhan's Café & Food

A warm welcome for you.

Family run and made from scratch, the home style flavours of Syria and the Levant, alongside the Western favourites everyone loves. Halal, in the heart of Exeter.

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★★★★★ 4.9 from 130 Google reviews
Loved by Exeter
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“A beautiful hidden gem, the best chicken shawarma I have had in Exeter.”
Iceland Chung · Google review
4.9★ from 130+ Google reviews
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Our Story

A taste of home, in the heart of Exeter

Dahhan's began with a love of Syrian and Lebanese cooking and a wish to share it with our neighbours in Exeter. Every plate is built from scratch with the finest ingredients, generous, warming, and meant to be shared.

Our roots run deep through the Levant, but our table reaches wider: traditional mezze, shawarma and slow cooked stews sit happily beside burgers, paninis and fajitas. Stay for a pot of Arabic coffee or a fresh smoothie, and leave feeling like family.

4.9★
Google rating
130+
Happy reviews
100%
Halal kitchen
Hand-painted Damascene tiled archway inside Dahhan's Café, Exeter
Damascus, at the heart of our dining room.
Guest Favourites

What Exeter keeps ordering

Grilled chicken and lamb shawarma wraps with skin on friesShawarmaMarinated, slow roasted, wrapped fresh Generous sharing platters of Middle Eastern food with dips and drinksSharing PlattersMade to feed the whole table Mixed grill, mezze and fresh smoothies at Dahhan's CaféGrills & MezzeFrom the charcoal, with love Lotus Biscoff cheesecake dessert at Dahhan's Café, ExeterDessertsBaklava, cheesecake & more Guest raising a fresh drink over a table of food at Dahhan's CaféSmoothies & ShakesBlended with the finest fruit Cosy, plant-filled dining room with warm lighting at Dahhan's CaféThe RoomCosy, warm & welcoming
Open now · Closes 9:30pm Hungry?

Dine in, or have it delivered

Book a table on Western Way, or order online for delivery within 3 miles, pay by cash or card on arrival.

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Enter your postcode, we cover within 3 miles of Western Way, Exeter.

Or free collection from Fountain House, Western Way, EX1 2DE

Loved by Exeter
★★★★★
“Fresh, flavourful and so generous.”
Google review
4.9★ from 130+ Google reviews
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The perfect gift

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Treat someone to a Dahhans gift card, delivered instantly by email and redeemable on our food. Perfect for birthdays, Eid, Christmas or just because. Choose any amount; they pick the feast.

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New, the Dahhan’s cookbook

Flavors of the Levant

Our recipes. Finally yours. 53 authentic Syrian & Lebanese recipes from our family kitchen, instant download, cook tonight.

Flavors of the Levant ebook cover
The cover, emerald & gold, like home
A recipe page from inside the book - Hummus bi Tahini
A peek inside, the famous hummus, page 17
  • 🌯 53 recipes: hummus, falafel, shawarma, kibbeh, knafeh & more
  • 📖 One recipe per page, stories, chef’s tips, variations
  • 🇬🇧 UK ingredients · metric & imperial measures
  • 🍽 Make ahead menus, weeknights to a full Eid feast
  • ⚡ Instant download PDF · read on any device
⭐ 4.9★ from 130+ Google reviews: these are the recipes behind them.
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From our kitchen

Articles & guides

Tips for eating well in Exeter, cooking Levantine food at home, and planning feasts, written by the team at Dahhan’s.

Exeter · Halal
Great halal shawarma in Exeter
What to order and why it matters.
Cook at home
Silky hummus at home
Restaurant tricks with pantry staples.
Catering
Offices, Eid & parties
How much food and how to book.
Students
Near Exeter Uni
Wraps, groups, and budget nights.
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Exeter students

Hungry after lectures?

Western Way is easy from campus. Wraps from £12, free collection, delivery within 3 miles.

  • Show student ID for a free soft drink with any wrap (Tue-Thu)
  • Groups of 6 or more? Call us for sharing platter deals
  • Play Catch the Shawarma to win drinks in store
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3-step student night

  1. Order a wrap or platter online
  2. Collect free on Western Way (or delivery if nearby)
  3. Bring friends next time for mezze
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What guests say
4.9
★★★★★
Based on 130 Google reviews
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A beautiful hidden gem, the best chicken shawarma I've had in Exeter.

Iceland Chung · Google review
★★★★★

Fresh, flavourful and so generous. The baklava was perfect.

Google review
★★★★★

Lovely atmosphere and warm, attentive staff. We'll be back.

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Play & win in store

Catch the Shawarma

Catch 24 shawarmas, dodge the chillies, and win a free soft drink to claim on your next visit. Quick, fun, and free to play.

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Find Us

Come and eat with us

Address
Dahhan's Café & Food
Fountain House, Western Way
Exeter, Devon, EX1 2DE
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday · from 4:00pm
Kitchen closes 9:30pm
Restaurant open later for drinks & desserts
Closed Mondays
Phone
01392 759192
Email
hellodahhans@gmail.com
Delivery
Order direct · £5 within 3 miles, or free collection
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Music by Dahhan's · موسيقى دهان

The sound of our kitchen

The playlist we cook to. Press play, pour a coffee, and let the Levant into your living room.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Is Dahhan's Café halal? +
Yes, all meat and dishes at Dahhan's Café are halal.
What kind of food do you serve? +
Authentic Syrian, Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes, shawarma, mezze, grills and home style stews, alongside Western favourites like burgers, paninis and fajitas.
How much does a meal cost? +
Platters are £18-£20, toasted wraps £12, burgers £13.50-£15.50, paninis £9.50, salads £10 and desserts around £8.
Do you offer delivery? +
Yes, order online at dahhanscafe.com/order for delivery within 3 miles of EX1 2DE (£5, pay cash or card on arrival) or free collection. We're also on Deliveroo and Uber Eats.
Are you close to Exeter University? +
Yes, we're on Western Way in central Exeter, a short walk from the city centre and an easy trip from the University of Exeter campuses. Students love our shawarma wraps and sharing platters.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options? +
Plenty, falafel, hummus, mutabal, muhammara, batata harra, fattoush, warak enab and more. Ask our team and we'll guide you through the menu.
How do I book a table? +
Book online at dahhanscafe.com/book or call 01392 759192. For larger groups, give us a ring and we'll arrange everything.
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