17 Newly Opened Spots to Support Around Lebanon

During these difficult times, we love supporting local spots, especially new openings. We’ve compiled 17 spots in Beirut and beyond to add to your bucket list.

In Beirut

1. STIR, Gemmayze

Now open in Gemmayze where Aaliya’s Books once was, STIR is an all-day social space in Gemmayze bringing together a coffee bar, restaurant, and cocktail lounge in one spot.

2. Ma-Mi Dumpling Bar, Mar Mikhael

Dumplings may be the star item on this new spot’s menu, but they also have a selection of Asian soups, salads, and noodles.

3. Wild & The Moon, Saifi

A concept that came all the way from Paris and opened in Saifi’s The Core, this plant-based café offers healthy bowls, cold-pressed juices, and comfort food.

4. RISE, Gemmayze

Now open facing Momaki, RISE is a new coffee shop for calm morning rituals, offering a quiet space to ease into the day.

5. The Food Avenue, Beirut Souks

Beirut Souks has a new food court with 7 different concepts in one place. Here’s a list of all the places now open at The Food Avenue:

– Thai Express Kitchen

– Pate et Pain

– Kooki’s Kookies

– Chick Quik

– I Love Poke

– Brisket ‘n Buns

– Wetzel’s Pretzels

6. KFé, Beirut Souks

Another addition to the vibrant Beirut Souks, KFé is a new coffee shop where you can enjoy fresh brews, bakes, and bites. A great spot to fuel up before your shopping spree.

Outside Beirut

7. Olfa Space, Hazmieh

A colorful community space where you can stop by for coffee, study dates, a quiet read, or simply a relaxed moment away from the city buzz.

8. DJ Lab Café, Jounieh

This music-inspired café is an extension of their music store, where you can also shop for instruments and other gear. Probably the coolest hangout for music lovers.

9. IcyPole, Zalka

A concept that came all the way from Australia, IcyPole is an ice cream shop that makes natural, gluten-free, vegan, and sugar free pops. Perfect timing because summer is just around the corner.

10. BRÛME Coffee Bar, Jal El Dib

The ideal space for slow mornings and coffee runs, this coffee bar boasts a stunning terrace and is located in AZAI, a new wellness spot for pilates, yoga, and lagree enthusiasts.

11. Seves, Dbayeh

A modern eatery in Dbayeh, bringing refined Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a Lebanese touch. A celebration of heritage for those who want to try something new but still stay connected to familiar flavors.

12. Translatté, Mkalles

The first café in Lebanon born from a translation office. Yes, you can actually get official translations and certification services. We need more places like this. Maybe a cute café to wait in while we wait for our passport renewal appointments?

New branches of places we already ❤️

13. Al Jawad, Hamra (Coming soon)

The iconic restaurant is opening a new branch in Hamra, bringing those familiar flavors even closer to the capital.

14. Atyab Farooj, Hamra

One of Lebanon’s most popular farrouj spots is now in Hamra, serving their signature grilled and fried chicken favorites.

15. Submarine, Antelias

Submarine is known as one of Beirut’s yummiest and most affordable sandwich spots, and you can now enjoy their mouthwatering fajita at their new branch in Antelias.

16. Sandough and Uncle Fluffy, Antelias

Sandough and Uncle Fluffy have joined forces to open a shared spot, where you can move from savoury sourdough to fluffy, sweet cheesecakes in one stop.

17. OPALE, Mar Mikhael

You don’t have to drive to Kaslik anymore to enjoy the iconic brioche sandwiches from OPALE. They’re now open in Mar Mikhael!

Did we miss any new spots? Let us know!