8 Book and Coffee Shops You Should Know About in Lebanon

Bookworms and coffee lovers, this one’s for you! We’ve rounded up a bunch of charming book and coffee shops across Lebanon that deserve a spot on your list.

In Beirut

1. Barzakh, Hamra

The Hamra gem we all know and love, Barzakh transformed from a simple secondhand book and coffee shop to a cultural space for all. They host band nights, film screenings, book signings, and more to keep patrons entertained.

2. Curl, Badaro

The beloved Badaro bookshop has some of the rarest collectible hardcover books you’ll find. So if you’re looking to stock up on some aesthetic-looking classics, this is where you’ll find them. And the best part is that it’s a pet-friendly spot, so you can enjoy your coffee and treat your furry friend to some yummy pet-safe bites.

3. Hook, Furn El Chebbak

This engaging cultural space is for city dwellers who don’t want to stray too far from Beirut, but still want to uncover something new. Hook is pet-friendly, with a great crowd that you’ll find yourself easily getting along with, and they have a great collection of books for you to browse through.

Outside Beirut

4. Book A Coffee, Beit Meri

The newest edition to the scene in Beit Meri, this adorable book and coffeeshop for anyone seeking a cozy escape from the chaos. They offer a range of comforting bites along with their selection of creamy lattes and coffees to keep you busy while you flip through your latest read.

5. Beit Set El Kel, Hammana

A resto-café, art zone, and entertainment destination all wrapped into one, and the best part about this is their book corner! Whether you choose to get your serotonin from flipping through the pages of a young adult read or nibble on their signature bites, you’ll find it easy to love this place.

6. The Coffee Book, Jbeil

It’s as cozy as it is charming, appealing to every book lover with its minimalistic decor and loaded bookshelves. This book café used to be one of Jbeil’s oldest libraries before it was completely transformed into what it is today!

7. Dreamers Bookshop Café, Jdeideh

This adorable spot serves you anything from creamy lattes to lemon cakes to literary classics. You can do some book shopping while you wait for them to prepare your caffeine fix before you a seat and get lost between the pages while you sip on your coffee order.

8. Mayli Library & Café, Baalbek

This is a women’s library and café in the heart of Baalbek, offering a peaceful space for visitors to relax, study, and read. They’re always filling their shelves with new additions, so make sure you pay them more than one visit to see what new books they have to offer.

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