The Grinders - Ziyouna, — Restaurant in Baghdad

Aug 2022

Teens probably makes 90% of customers in this place, unfortunately most of them are just loud 😕

Jul 2022

I've been visiting this place for a hundred times now, usually at the early morning, which is the only time you can find peace of mind. Other times it's like a high-school, full of loudly teens who can't keep their noise low.

Other than that, it's still my favorite, the beautiful and professional staff is really the heart of this place. All of them are amazing.

Unfortunately, the management decided to update the interior design to add a hanging bright white lighting in the 2nd floor, that really ruined the lighting theme they had, now it's like a regular Iraqi cafe 😑😑😑😑 for that, I'm taking out 2 stars down.

May 2021

I had my first visit yesterday morning, after it's been recommended by a friend.

At aprox 8am, the place was almost empty and quiet, staff members have a nice morning smile on their faces, which I very liked.

I ordered a double espresso and water, the taste was good, but not special.

Fair prices.

Their all-black decoration theme is so favorable to my taste.

I parked at their entrance gate, without blocking the street, but I asked them politely if it's okay to block the entrance, or if they're expecting a supply delivery or something. But their reaction was very rapid and told me to move it away NOW, so I rushed back to the car, and moved it away and assuming they needed the entrance cleared urgently.

Just to find out later, that they were not in rush, the only need it clear for takeaway orders!!!

I would happily move my car in either way, but I wish they wear a smiley face and explain why next time, or just put a simple...

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Overall, Grinders in Ziyouna is a great spot for anyone looking for good food, quality coffee, and a comfortable place to relax or...

To start off, the service was excellent. I was not bothered nor was I pressured to order, and I took my time before doing so. And there were amazing, diverse choices that would make anyone feel indecisive. The food was just as good as it looked, and I deeply enjoyed the soft interior and crunchy exterior of the brownie. The drinks aswell, and the choice for drinks is very lovely and widespread. It's often tiring seeing the same few drinks on the menu, but the diversity of this specific café was splendid. The atmosphere and aesthetic were very calming and homey and I enjoyed how the place wasn't too loud, aswell as very clean, and the workers were very sweet. I'd greatly recommend any students artists and writers come here, as the quietness in the morning is very easy to work in, I got a good amount of writing done...