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The best breakfast and brunch in Beirut
Start with Barbar in Hamra for za'atar or cheese man'oushe, any hour, Falafel Sahyoun for falafel sandwich and Rawda Cafe in Manara for eggs, labneh and bread. Here are all 10, with what to get at each.
- BarbarHamra · Lebanese street food
Get: Za'atar or cheese man'oushe, any hour
Beirut's round-the-clock institution for man'oushe and shawarma.
- Falafel Sahyounfalafel
Get: Falafel sandwich
Legendary Beirut falafel stand known for crisp, fresh sandwiches and long lines of loyal regulars.
- Rawda CafeManara · Lebanese cafe
Get: Eggs, labneh and bread
Seaside Manara institution with plastic chairs and a view, loved for argileh, fresh juice and lazy afternoons by the rocks.
- Sandwich W NossGemmayze / Mar Mikhael area · Lebanese sandwiches
Get: Toasted kafta sandwich
Casual Gemmayze sandwich counter serving halved sandwiches so you can taste two fillings in one order.
- Kahwet BeirutLebanese cafe
Get: Lebanese breakfast mezze
Nostalgic Beirut cafe decorated with old photos and memorabilia, popular for traditional coffee and homestyle snacks.
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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Beirut?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Barbar (Hamra), Falafel Sahyoun and Rawda Cafe (Manara). All 10 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Barbar, get za'atar or cheese man'oushe, any hour. At Falafel Sahyoun, get falafel sandwich. At Rawda Cafe, get eggs, labneh and bread. At Sandwich W Noss, get toasted kafta sandwich.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Beirut: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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