The Best Coffee Shops in Beirut when Starbucks Gets Boring!
Beirut is a haven for coffee shops. Yes you can find Starbucks and name brands splattered all over the city, but in every street in beirut is a local coffee shop that offers you a blend and a seat to suit your mood!
And sinceLebanese people enjoy coffee so much, and the capital Beirut is as diverse as it gets. What you get is a place where you can enjoy all different types of coffee from Arabic, Italian, American, French, and much more!
Beyt Café
Beyt Café is a lovely and very welcoming coffee shop in the heart of Mar Mikhael. In addition to its cultural environment and splendid traditional architecture, it’s a great place to grab a cup of coffee and a book and relax while enjoying its indoor and outdoor beauty.
It’s also a place for work and small gatherings and offers good Lebanese homemade breakfast, desserts, and fresh orange juice.
Caffeine 1922
Since 1922 this coffee shop has offered hand selected coffees from the finest growers in the world to bring you the ultimate fresh coffee experience. Found in the busy street of Mar Elias Beirut. You can have a fresh Lebanese coffee with an authentic sidewalk experience before you have a full day of shopping in the famous Mar Elias Shopping Street!
B.hive
B.hive is one of the most popular coffee shops in Hamra, known for being a great place to read and also to work and gather in a tranquil ambiance. In a crowded location like Hamra, this place represents a peaceful and relaxing oasis.
Gold Monks
Gold Monks in Mar Mikhael serves delicious coffee and specialty tea that you can enjoy while reading your book in a quiet environment. It is also sought for small business meetings and people who want a quiet corner to work.
Cafe Younes
Cafe Younes is another iconic Lebanese brewery. It was established in 1935 and has branches all over the country as well as everywhere you go in Beirut.
There you can enjoy a cozy break of soothing drinks, a high quality range of homemade desserts, pastries, salads and gourmet sandwiches and burgers along with specialty teas and juices.
Backburner
Located in the heart of Saifi Village, Backburner offers its guests artisanal coffee made with freshly roasted beans with a great food menu to match.
Aaliya’s Books
This bookshop that sells new and second-hand English books in Gemmayze offers a coffee area, a bar, and an outdoor setting. Whether you opt for its indoor or outdoor space, Aaliya’s Books is a great place to enjoy reading while having a coffee or a drink.
Barzakh Bookshop
A used bookshop in Hamra that provides a quiet escape during the day and an events space in the evening.
Barzakh is a hidden gem in Hamra. A first floor renovated library during the day and a chill event spot for music, poetry, and comedy at night with drinks from coffee to cocktails and everything in between!
BRU CAFE
A warm and cozy coffee shop, with a touch of understated glamor, Bru will feed your senses with its delectable menu of exceptional coffees.
Kalei
Serving good food, desserts, drinks, and coffee, this home coffee shop in Mar Mikhael has a stunning eco-friendly outdoor space and also an amazing indoor space. It’s a great place to read, work, and enjoy some quiet time.
CAFFEINE BEIRUT
Caffeine is a specialty coffee franchise that serves more than 40 coffee-based drinks, with a selection of bites that will satisfy your cravings.
RIWAQ
This casual café is a favorite among Beirut’s artsy crowd. Expect a cool vibe, cozy work area and delicious coffee in the heart of Mar Mikhael.
Riwaq has a downstairs area for all kinds of local art events you can enjoy throughout the year!
SIP
With exposed stone walls, a charming interior and a lovely terrace, Sip is a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy a cup of specialty coffee. Their breakfasts are also legendary!
THE SLOW BEIRUT
Enjoy a slower pace of life while sipping on a delicious hot drink at The Slow Beirut, an elegant yet chilled-out coffee shop in Mar Mikhael. Make sure you take a look at the items on sale by Lebanese designers, including fragrances, candles and unique clothing.