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4 Homey Bakeries We Love In Lebanon

What’s a good way to deal with the cold weather? Cheese. What is the best way to deal with cold weather? EXTRA cheese. If you haven’t picked up the phone and ordered a cheese laden pastry yet, we rounded up a list of homey, unpretentious bakeries for you to make the best out of your cheese/carb fix. Happy comfort eating!


1. Ichkhanian Bakery



Located in Zalka and Sanayeh, Ichkhanian is a traditional Armenian bakery open since 1946. Their mostly known for satisfying our lahm b3ajin and manti cravings (and then some). Eat up and enjoy!


2. Koukh el Sabaya


Heading towards Zaarour soon? Make it a point to stop by Koukh el Sabaya. The place is a hidding gem for carb lovers out there. Indulge all you want in mana’eesh and saj including all the gooey goodness you can get. It’s the perfect spot for picking up some snacks for a road-trip. Sahtein!


3. Al Boulangi



Al Boulangi is located on Uruguay Street in Downtown Beirut making it ideal for escapes for lunch or breakfast. The homey Lebanese bakery doesn’t limit itself to manakish and also has mouthwatering Italian-style pizza. Enjoy the many fresh bakes!


4. Em Ali



Gluten free peeps, this one is for you. Em Ali is the hottest bakery in Gemayze, their dough is gluten free, made of oat and corn. Their yummy fillings include rocca and cheese, labne and kammoun, keshek and kawarma, and many others.