A warm spread of Middle Eastern dishes and fresh drinks at Dahhan's Café, Exeter
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.

★★★★★ 4.9 from 130 Google reviews
100% HalalFamily-RunMade From ScratchDine-In & Delivery
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

Hungry?

Dine in, or have it delivered

Book a table on Western Way, or get Dahhan's brought to your door across Exeter with Deliveroo & Uber Eats.

What guests say
4.9
★★★★★
Based on 130 Google reviews
★★★★★

A beautiful hidden gem — the best chicken shawarma I've had in Exeter.

— Iceland Chung
★★★★★

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

— A happy guest
★★★★★

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

— A happy guest
Find Us

Come and eat with us

Address
Dahhan's Café & Food
Fountain House, Western Way
Exeter, Devon, EX1 2DE
Hours
Open daily · 4:00pm – 9:30pm
Delivery
DeliverooUber Eats
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 through Deliveroo and Uber Eats, dine in, or call to book a table.
How do I book a table? +
Call us on 01392 759192. For larger groups, give us a ring and we'll arrange everything.