For a relaxed cup of coffee while sitting outdoors, Beirut has many options to choose from. Whether it be curbside seating or a picturesque outdoor terrace, here are some of the prettiest cafes around Beirut that offer outdoor seating and fantastic coffee.
Sursock Museum Resto, Sursock
Bright, sunny, and perched alongside one of Beirut’s most glorious cultural gems, Sursock Museum’s outdoor restaurant is a wonderful place to enjoy a cup of coffee while sitting outdoors.
The Backburner, Saifi
This small Saifi cafe serves delicious coffee and has a (very) small outdoor seating area. Sit curbside in one of Beirut’s prettiest neighborhoods and enjoy your cup of Joe.
Cantina Sociale, Achrafieh
A Beirut-based wine shop and cafe, Cantina Sociale has an outdoor seating area perched right above Achrafieh’s bustling streets.
Kalei Coffee Co., Mar Mikhael
This hidden pebbled garden is our favorite place to enjoy a cup of coffee while sitting outdoors. Their outdoor area will have you feeling like you’ve left Beirut and entered an urban garden, and their coffee is simply delicious. Best of all, you can bring your furry friends along for your morning sip.
Villa Badaro, Badaro
Nestled away in Badaro is this spacious outdoor terrace where you can enjoy coffee and fresh, breezy air.
Sip Beirut, Gemmayze
This trendy Gemmayze cafe has a hidden outdoor area in the back where you can sit back, relax, and sip on some much-needed caffeine, no matter what time of day.
Bread Republic, Hamra
Located on a side street of Beirut’s busiest neighborhood, Bread Republic’s location in Hamra is the perfect place to go for some quality coffee time outdoors. Urban and cozy in equal measure, this Hamra gem has made its mark a favorite daytime escape for Beirut’s locals.
Tota, Mar Mikhael
Rustic and urban, Tota has outdoor seating where you’ll feel like you’re a part of Mar Mikhael’s constant traffic. There’s something pretty about the chaos of a city, and nowhere is that prettiness more apparent than at a cafe like this.
Internazionale, Mar Mikhael
Blend in with Beirut’s hipsters and grab an espresso at Mar Mikhael’s Internazionale. Their outdoor picnic tables will have you feeling like you’ve escaped the city, just until you realize that you’re sitting in the center of it.
Bagatelle, Hamra
With a spacious outdoor terrace and homey vibes, Bagatelle just might be one of Hamra’s best kept secrets. Enjoy a cup of coffee while sitting in their garden, and you’re guaranteed to feel like you haven’t left your home.
Cafe de Penelope, Badaro
Tucked away in Badaro, this charming cafe is adorned with twinkle lights and has an outdoor seating area with bright and dainty decorations. Enjoy your coffee while enjoying some time outdoors without having to leave the city.
Dar Bistro & Books, Hamra
A colorful escape in Hamra, Dar Bistro & Books is the perfect place to take a book, order a coffee, and sit back and relax in the outdoors.
Kissproof, Badaro
Urban and trendy, Kissproof has sought-after outdoor tables where you can enjoy coffee with friends.