Lebanon has always had a soft spot for bread and pastries. In recent years, the city’s bakers have pushed tradition forward with artisanal sourdoughs, creative viennoiseries and wholesome loaves made from local grains. Whether you’re after rustic bread for the table or a refined pastry to pair with coffee, these bakeries are well worth a visit.
Bakelab Counter, Mar Mikhael
Bakelab Counter (+961 81 557 354) is a cozy spot in Mar Mikhael that has built a following for its sourdough breads and inventive pastries. Favorites include the Everything cruffin and the zaatar labneh roll, which give classic techniques a local twist. The simple, welcoming space makes it an easy stop for bread and coffee.
Bartartine, Beirut
With branches across the city, including Ashrafieh (+961 78 940 666) and Dbayeh (+961 71 918 999), Bartartine channels the spirit of a French boulangerie. Expect fresh breads, buttery pastries and light meals in bright café settings. Reliable and consistent, it’s a favorite for breakfast, lunch or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
Baykers, Zalka
Baykers (+961 71 074 332) is a modern bakery blending artisanal techniques with playful creativity. Known for its soft breads and inventive pastries, it’s a go-to for both everyday loaves and indulgent treats.
Bread Butiq, Naccache
Bread Butiq (+961 78 989 878) is dedicated to natural slow baking. Using stone-milled organic flour and wild fermentation, it produces sourdough loaves full of character. Even its sweet breads, like brioche, are crafted with the same wholesome approach.
Bread Republic, Beirut
Bread Republic (+961 1 201 520) is one of the city’s pioneers of artisanal bread-making. With its roots in Hamra, the bakery has long been a community favorite, offering everything from hearty sourdough loaves to Mediterranean-inspired pastries. It’s also a café, making it as much a meeting point as a bakery.
Dupain, Beirut
Dupain (+961 70 949 193) is a chic new bakery in Saifi that brings a Parisian flair to Beirut. Expect crisp baguettes, crusty sourdoughs and a tempting selection of pastries and viennoiseries—perfect for breakfast, dessert or a midday treat
Masa Madre, Batroun
Masa Madre (+961 71 326 619) is a sustainable bakery based in Batroun, producing more than 70 types of sourdough loaves, including gluten-free options. Their breads, made with natural fermentation and local ingredients, are distributed to a number of stores across Beirut, making them widely accessible (masamadrelb.com).
Mavia Bakery, Gemmayze
Mavia Bakery (+961 71 418 720) is a women-led social enterprise working with local heirloom grains. Its sourdough breads and pastries are as nourishing as they are meaningful, with profits supporting community projects. Located in Gemmayze, it’s become a go-to for bread with purpose.
My Loaf, Beirut
My Loaf (+961 81 198 811) is an online bakery specializing in naturally fermented sourdoughs, focaccias, and brioche. Their loaves are available for delivery and at select specialty stores across Beirut.
Paul Bakery, Beirut
Paul (+961 1 376 769) is Beirut’s most recognizable French bakery. With multiple locations around the city, it delivers croissants, baguettes and a full café menu that has long been popular with both locals and visitors. It’s the closest thing to Paris in Beirut.
Prunelle, Beirut
Prunelle (+961 81 312 994)has been a household name since 1995. Its elegant Downtown branch, Maison Prunelle (+961 81 999 806), is a destination for breads, pastries and brunch, while its products are also widely available in supermarkets across the country.
Sourdough Bakery & Café, Beirut Souks, Broumana, Dbayeh
Sourdough Bakery & Café (+961 81 141 833) focuses on organic breads made with long fermentation, producing loaves that are flavorful and easy to digest. Its cafés in Beirut Souks, Broumana and Dbayeh also serve pastries and light meals in relaxed settings.
Tusk, Beirut
Tusk (+961 3 001 512) has been part of Beirut’s bakery landscape for years, combining artisanal techniques with a refined sense of style. Known for its sourdough breads and elegant pastries, it has earned a loyal following among those who value quality and consistency.
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