Bakelab Counter: Beirut’s Newest Mouthwatering Bakery

Forget dry supermarket loaves and limp pastries. At Bakelab Counter, Beirut’s hottest new bakery, your taste buds are in for a wild ride. We’re talking sourdough so delicious it’ll make your eyes water (in a good way), croissants that are as flakey as they are buttery, and brioche so fluffy it practically floats. Seed loaves, crusty baguettes, sweet pastries, and zaatar pastries round out the drool-worthy selection, ensuring there’s a treat for every craving.

But Bakelab Counter is more than just a bakery with amazing bread (though, let’s be honest, that’s reason enough to visit). With its minimalist Scandi vibes, an adorable blue bicycle permanently parked outside, and a big window perfect for coffee sipping, snacking, and people-watching, it’s the kind of place that instantly feels like home.

But it’s not just all frills, Bakelab Counter is actually the storefront for Bakalian Mills’ Bakelab – a professional haven dedicated to the art (and science!) of baking with local, freshly milled flour. Think of Bakelab as the brains behind the operation, offering baking classes and consultancy. Bakelab Counter is their delightful way of sharing their expertise with the hungry masses.

Bakelab Counter is open Tuesday through Sunday at 8 am, but get there early! These fresh-baked goodies fly off the shelves, and you don’t want to miss out. Grab a coffee and your favorite pastries, find a spot by the window, and embrace Beirut’s bliss.

P.S. Bakelab Counter is in Mar Mikhael, right across the street from The Wooden Cellar and a short stroll from Flat White. But trust us, the aroma of their fresh bread will probably lead you there anyway.