Breakfast in Hamra
When I started Tasty Errands, I focused on sharing tips about my travel experiences around the world. Sometimes, we forget that we have places worth visiting in our own country. So I decided to start a new series of posts around Lebanon: These will include lists of restaurants or coffee shops in different areas of Beirut, as well as landmarks to visit in Lebanon. These posts are not only addressed to foreign followers visiting Lebanon, but also to us, Lebanese, continuing to discover gems here and there in our own country, and supporting them.
Why start with Hamra? Because this area holds a special place in my heart. Since the days spent at the American University of Beirut, to my recent Sunday Yoga routine there, with all the special moments in between... including the quick lunches on Bliss street, the gatherings at Ferdinand, the evenings at Neighbors, the walks in those narrow side streets and the few secret parking spots I won't share with anyone. Hamra is an experience by itself and I think anyone who has spent enough time there would agree with me.
Breakfast in Hamra is pleasant on weekends or on a day off. Whether you prefer coffee and cake, an omelette, hummus or fatteh, or a simple mankouche, we've got you covered in this list. Ready? Let’s go!
Dar Bistro & Books
Situated in one of the few standing heritage houses, this restaurant features good food, a bookshop, and a cosy garden. You can go there for a friends gathering, a date, a coffee with your laptop or your book. They sometimes have nice events like small markets, quiz nights, oud nights, and the list goes on. So it is not only good for breakfast, it is a good place to visit at any time of the day.
Favourite breakfast items
Omelette Dar style, made with onions, potatoes and goat cheese
Grilled Halloumi with Markouk break
If you happen to visit for lunch or dinner, make sure to try their "chicken mousakhan" as well, it is my favourite item on the menu.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darbistroandbooks/
Café Younes
This local coffee shop got famous for its delicious signature blends. Café Younes has 2 stores in Hamra, one in Abdel Aziz street and the second at the end of Hamra street, on the road up before Crowne Plaze hotel. They serve eggs, bagels and pancakes for breakfast. They also have a wide variety of salads and sandwiches for lunch all at very reasonable prices.
Favourite breakfast items
Flour-less Almond Cake
Hazelnut Cappuccino
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafeyounes/
Blanca Cafe Bistro
I discovered Blanca by chance on Instagram and decided to pay a visit. Also situated on Abdel Aziz street, this small bistro made me discover how eggs perfectly pair with labneh. They have a selection of daily cakes displayed to choose from, in addition to the regular menu items.
Favourite breakfast items
Poached Eggs with Labne and Makdous, the must-try on the menu
Avocado dip, for healthy options seekers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blancacafebistro/
La Dégusteria
Opened recently at the end of Makdessi Street, close to "Ales and Tales", this coffee bar is starting to make its way through my Hamra favorites. The have daily specials in addition to their regular menu. As the kitchen is too small, service can get slow when the place is crowded. So be patient while waiting for your dishes because what they serve are pieces of art.
Favourite breakfast items
Avocado Omelette with Portobello Mushrooms
Cappuccino
Pancakes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladegusterialb/
Abou Hassan
Last but not least, who doesn't love some hummus and fatteh on a Sunday morning? Abou Hassan has it all for you: Hummus, foul, eggs, awarma, fatteh. You can eat there, or pick up for take away or order delivery, if you feel more at ease dipping into those delicacies with more onions and pickles at the comfort of your home.
Favourite breakfast items
Hummus Beiruti
Fatteh
Zomato: https://www.zomato.com/beirut/restaurant-abou-hassan-manara-beirut-district/photos?category=food (Instagram not available)
Prefer a grab and go? Then pick a mankouche from the famous Fern Abdel Aziz and walk to AUB. But be warned, the cats there will insist on sharing it with you!
Now that this list is ready for you, choose a place for your breakfast next weekend and make sure to share it with your beloved ones. After all, delicious food is better experienced with special people.
I will write soon about more places in Beirut. Until then, enjoy the food and happy errands!
*All pictures in this post are my own, except for the "Abou Hassan" section, where they were taken from the google maps account of the restaurant
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