Café Zarah sits at 46 Gulou Dongdajie in Dongcheng District, just steps from the historic Drum and Bell Towers and the well-known Nanluoguxiang alley. The space functions as a cafe, restaurant, small bar, and art gallery all at once, known for a varied Western-style breakfast and brunch menu that includes vegetarian options, alongside homemade pastries and gelato, plus a relaxed outdoor terrace for al-fresco seating. The cafe is open most days from around 10am until close to midnight (closed on Mondays), and over the years it has become a regular meeting spot for both neighborhood residents and visitors in this historic corner of Beijing. As a Western-style cafe, Zarah's menu is not inherently halal, so Muslim visitors are best served treating it as a coffee stop or sightseeing break while exploring the Gulou area, and seeking out one of the halal hand-pulled noodle restaurants scattered through the surrounding hutongs for main meals.