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Elise Daoud

7 Hidden Cafes You Should Know About In Lebanon

If you’re a café hopper who is looking for a new spot to uncover or you just want to kickstart your week on the right foot, we found 7 hidden cafes around Lebanon that are worth visiting.

1. The Coffee Book, Jbeil

The Coffee Book joins our two favorite things: coffee and literature. This old library-turned-cafe in Jbeil will welcome you for a serene morning of sipping delicious coffee and getting lost between the pages.

2. Paradise Café, Tripoli

Visiting this beautifully vibrant destination is the best way to brighten up a gloomy week, whether you cheer yourself up with a signature milkshake or go for a few rounds of your favorite boardgames with your friends.

3. Oakura, Ain Aar

A pet-friendly repair café where you can have meaningful conversations and freshly brewed coffee. This hidden gem doubles as a creative hub for artists and art lovers who want to disconnect with themed musical nights.

4. 11:11, Tripoli

This Tripoli gem is a coffee haven, hangout spot, and work/study destination all wrapped into one. With great staff to ease you into your morning (and fresh bakes to boost your serotonin), you’ll love visiting this Mar Elias spot.

5. Dreamers Bookshop Café, Jdeideh

Another book lover’s paradise in Jdeideh! Enjoy delicious pastries and desserts, sip on your favorite drinks, and shop for your next read all while making friends with like-minded people.

6. Salomé Sweet Shop, Broumana

A destination that will sweeten up any sour day, this spot serves yummy treats that will impress anyone with a sweet tooth. Pancakes drowned in syrup, delicious cookie and coffee combinations, and the softest muffins.

7. Little Byblos, Jbeil

Little Byblos is a café trottoir that is just too cute to miss. If you’re looking to experience the historic Jbeil charm while sampling freshly brewed coffee in the morning and perfect wine blends in the afternoon, then look no further.

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