Cafes, bars and restaurants in Gemmayzeh, as surveyed by consulting firm Hodema. Illustration by Guilhem Dorandeu.
Compared to last year, Gemmayzeh has increased by 24.1 percent in terms of supply, and the total number of outlets the zone boasts as of 2024 is 103, up from 83 last year making it second only to Mar Mikhael in terms of F&B supply. There are 33 newly opened F&B outlets since Hodema’s last report in 2023, including Un Peu Fou, an eatery and bar offering seasonal Lebanese cuisine with a twist with a seating capacity of 70; Levant, a coffee shop serving traditional Lebanese pastry and high-quality coffee; and Furn Merchak, traveling all the way from Batroun and specializing in Lebanese Manouche. The Italian Fresca Dolce specializing in Gelato and the American Acai bowl chain Oakberry are two international brands that have opened their doors in Gemmayzeh, with 34 and eight seats respectively. The zone has seen a big growth in...
Compared to last year, Gemmayzeh has increased by 24.1 percent in terms of supply, and the total number of outlets the zone boasts as of 2024 is 103, up from 83 last year making it second only to Mar Mikhael in terms of F&B supply. There are 33 newly opened F&B outlets since Hodema’s last report in 2023, including Un Peu Fou, an eatery and bar offering seasonal Lebanese cuisine with a twist with a seating capacity of 70; Levant, a coffee shop serving traditional Lebanese pastry and high-quality coffee; and Furn Merchak, traveling all the way from Batroun and specializing in Lebanese Manouche. The Italian Fresca Dolce specializing in Gelato and the American Acai bowl chain Oakberry are two international brands that have opened their doors in Gemmayzeh, with 34 and eight seats respectively. The zone has seen a big growth in...