{"id":57373,"date":"2019-02-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/57373\/ballouta-lebanons-very-first-all-vegan-cafe"},"modified":"2023-11-23T11:30:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T11:30:41","slug":"ballouta-lebanons-very-first-all-vegan-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/57373\/ballouta-lebanons-very-first-all-vegan-cafe\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballouta: Lebanon&#8217;s Very First All Vegan Cafe"},"content":{"rendered":"In an effort to accommodate the growing number of non-meat eaters in Lebanon and this shift in lifestyle, the vegan scene continues to expand and thrive in the country, welcoming new additions to the market.<br \/>  <br \/>  The most recent and impressive addition is <b>Ballouta Vegan Goods<\/b>, Lebanon&#8217;s first ALL VEGAN Caf\u00e9.<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bt-0MDugh9z\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  After 5 years of supplying coffee shops, restaurants, and special events with vegan delicacies, Ballouta finally opened its doors to the public this month.<br \/>  <br \/>  Take the trip to Jounieh, near Centre Versailles, and prepare to spend a long time drooling over their extensive ALL-VEGAN menu.<br \/>  <br \/>  From sandwiches and burgers, to sushi and shawarma, you will find anything and everything you crave here as Ballouta <i>veganizes<\/i> ALL your cravings. <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bs5NsqsgLmL\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  Now you can enjoy drinks, desserts, sandwiches, salads and even play board games at Ballouta&#8217;s.<br \/>  <br \/>  You can also shop vegan products from their &#8220;local vegan market&#8221; section.<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BtFnjkYDvda\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe> <br \/>  Encouraging people to eat well, Ballouta facilitates the shift to the vegan lifestyle, making it easy and accessible and creating a community where everyone can feel proud about their day-to-day choices! <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bt-0MDugh9z\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  Taking the decision to venture into the vegan lifestyle does not necessarily mean having to give up good chocolate. Ballouta bakes 100% vegan chocolate cakes that are 200% delicious, as well as decadent donuts and chewy cookies!<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BsOOeb8AzbX\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BrANvKHgRuD\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  For more information and a full preview of their assorted vegan goods, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ballouta_vegan_goods\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Ballouta&#8217;s Instagram Page<\/a> or their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/balloutavegangoods\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an effort to accommodate the growing number of non-meat eaters in Lebanon and this shift in lifestyle, the vegan scene continues to expand and thrive in the country, welcoming new additions to the 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