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Shami Café

Restaurant · Mt. Scott-Arleta ·

Shami Café

Restaurant · Mt. Scott-Arleta ·
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"A Palestinian-Syrian, queer-owned counter-service cafe in the former Arleta Library Cafe space that opened in May, quickly becoming a fast friend to the neighborhood; pull up for street food favorites like shawarma and falafel sandwiches, plus Arabic coffee." - Paolo Bicchieri

https://pdx.eater.com/restaurant-news/106320/portland-restaurant-bar-openings-september-2025

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Syrian street food, sandwiches, bowls, beer, wine, tea, Arabic coffee

hummus
friendly staff
delicious food
great food
falafel
kufta bowl
d'jaj
cozy atmosphere
Google Rating
4.9 (117)
Yelp Rating
4.9
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5513 SE 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206 Get directions

$10–20

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
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Information

Syrian street food, sandwiches, bowls, beer, wine, tea, Arabic coffee

hummus
friendly staff
delicious food
great food
falafel
kufta bowl
d'jaj
cozy atmosphere
Google Rating
4.9 (117)
Yelp Rating
4.9
Featured in Eater
Featured in

5513 SE 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206 Get directions

$10–20

Order delivery
See Menu
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
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