13 Beirut Spots To Visit When You’re Hangry

Ever get so angry because you’re simply hungry? If you’re the type of person whose mood is completely dictated by their stomach, here are a few spots in Beirut that will keep you full, calm and collected.

1. Yolo Burgers, Geitaoui

The iconic burgers that taste as good as they look. With the softest bun to go with their rich beef and chicken patties. You can also order a plate of their cheesy garlic bread and a side of warrior fries to enjoy your meal to the fullest.

2. Steak Crush, Gemmayze

Who isn’t crushing on a juicy Philly cheese steak sandwich? A generous serving of thinly sliced ribeye steak mixed with grilled onions, sweet peppers, and just enough cheese on top to make you come back for seconds.

3. Monkeys Restobar, Hamra

When you’re so hangry you’re ready to get down and dirty, head to Monkeys Restobar for a meal like no other. From filling cheese fries to creamy AF pasta dishes and a pain perdu to wrap up your visit, this spot caters to angry empty stomachs to turn them into happy customers.

4. Chicago Pizza, Ain el-Remmaneh

The cheesiest pizza experience in Beirut is at Chicago Pizza, where they make the yummiest and most authentic Chicago-style pies you’ll ever taste. But tread with caution because this hefty dish is not for the weak-stomached.

5. Boneless, multiple branches

Whether you’re gobbling up their famous wraps or their signature burger, you’ll fall in love with their indulgent meals. And when we say perfect, we mean it. With the best mix of veggies, cheese, and fried chicken bits, Boneless will easily make it on your list of go-to spots.

6. Hunger District, Hamra

One of the newest additions to Hamra’s food scene is here to impress with its beefy hotdogs and filling baked potatoes. If you’re strolling through Hamra and catch a whiff of their food in the making, you won’t be able to resist stopping by for a bite.

7. Fire Bird, Mar Mikhael

The menu at Fire Bird packs one heck of a punch with its authentic Nashville chicken that will fire you up for the rest of the week. Turn up the heat and choose your ideal spice level for your tenders and burgers.

8. Bedivere Eatery & Tavern, Hamra

Opt for a cozier setting when the hangry-tude kicks in because Bedivere’s good food, excellent cocktails, and comfortable atmosphere will put you at ease. You can dig in to one of their rich pasta dishes paired with a glass of wine. Make sure to check their winter menu for when the temperature drops.

9. Chicks A Lot, Badaro & Jdeideh

The KFC dupe that won our hearts with its crispy AF chicken strips, dirty fries, and signature burgers. The bigger the crunch, the more you’ll enjoy your lunch at Chicks A Lot because who doesn’t love a meal that talks back?

10. Basterma Mano, Bourj Hammoud

We’re kicking it old school with one of the best sandwich spots in Beirut that is delicious and quick option if you’re too hangry to wait on a meal. Watch that hangry feeling dissipate with their toumy shawarmas, one bite at a time.

11. Cheese on Top, Furn El Shebbek

These guys are the real deal when it comes to cheese, so whenever you’re in the cheesy mood, look no further than the cheese masters themselves. Although they’re known for burgers, you’ll be daydreaming about their chicken wings and cheese pops.

12. Mac n’ Cheese, Mar Mikhael

Here’s a different kind of cheesy experience for you. You’ll be emotionally eating these pasta dishes from Mac and Cheese, and of course, their famous mac n’ cheese is a must try on their menu.

13. El Estez Snack, Sodeco

A spot giving the classic sandwich shops in Lebanon a run for their money with generous and unbeatable sandwiches. Their famous chicken shawarma is only for the hardcore toum lovers because it is drenched in toum. Make sure you’re packing some gum.