Beyt Mar Mikhael

There are different seating choices here, from the lively street side to a tucked-away garden that feels peaceful and secluded. The staff are friendly, welcoming and genuinely helpful, and the prices seem fair for the setting and location. Beyt Café is a charming old Beirut house, thoughtfully arranged into several rooms, so it works for both cozy get-togethers and more social gatherings. Definitely worth visiting in Beirut.

For more than four years I've kept this place on my list of recommendations, whatever time of day. I especially like sitting outside early in the morning or in the evening. The food is tasty, the atmosphere is cozy with lovely ambient vibes, and it's a good place to work or unwind over a drink, even better with someone along.

It's a cool old house with coffee and a few food snacks. If you're nearby, it's worth a visit, as long as you can get a table. The seats on the juliette balcony are great, with a view of the road.

The atmosphere is amazing, and the coffee is great. The food was just okay, not bad, but not especially tasty. I was really looking for a balcony to have coffee or breakfast in the heart of lively MarMikhayel-Beirut, and this place has that. Each room has its own feel, and I'd like to try them all, but the balcony was the main draw for me.