Looks like the fall season is in full gear now, so we’re all craving deliciously hot breakfasts to kickstart a rainy day. Here are 9 comforting Lebanese breakfasts for you to enjoy around Beirut that are perfect for this weather.
Though you can opt for a traditional Zaatar manouche straight out of the oven, this shakshouka from Baked in Beirut looks like the best way to fight off the morning blues on a rainy day. With steaming eggs and a spicy kick, this would make for an excellent breakfast to help you make it through the day.
This distinct eatery loves serving up authentic Lebanese cuisine with a modern twist. Though they cook up some of the yummiest traditional Lebanese breakfasts, we have our eyes set on their keshek platters for our keshek-loving readers. Have you ever tried keshek b awarma or lahme?
Nothing says “comforting Lebanese breakfast” quite like a traditional plate of foul mdammas. Hot, filling, and absolutely delicious, those who love a hearty traditional breakfast should head over to Abou Abdallah for more of their authentic Lebanese flavors.
Known for their incredible breakfast and brunch bites, Al Falamanki will bring back memories of the days you spend enjoying a comforting breakfast with your teta and jeddo bel day3a. Sizzling servings of fried eggs bel fokhar with a platter of fresh veggies, the breakfast of champions.
Another hearty breakfast to enjoy in the city! If you love the classic fried eggs dish to kickstart your morning, how about you have a taste of the delicious beid b awarma at Foul Baytouti? You can also opt for their specialty beid b sojouk if you’re up for something new.
How about a traditional breakfast saj from Saj Beirut? A great spot for traditionalists and risk-takers alike, this spot serves both traditional saj options, as well as a Saj Beirut twist to their delectable bites. We think you might come back for lunch to try their saj pizza.
When it comes to flavor-packed meat pies, look no further than Lakkis Farm. Home to what is known as the yummiest sfee7a in the country, you’ll find yourself eating them by the dozen (and coming back the next morning for more).
Spend your morning at Kaak Station with one of their cheesy delights, from their delectable akkawi to their savory halloum. This spot has mastered the art of kaak making, so it’s safe to say that all kaak lovers are in good hands at this Beirut spot.
A more humble breakfast for those who love a traditional drink of sahlab in the morning. Al Shami offers simmering servings of freshly made sahlab to accompany you on a rainy morning, paired with frangeh bread or a few bites of crunchy kaak.