When the sun blazes in Lebanon and the Mediterranean breeze just isn’t enough, there’s only one thing on our minds: ice cream. Lebanon’s frozen treat scene is as diverse as its landscape. This curated guide rounds up the best places across the country to get your ice cream fix each with its own story, flavor twist and loyal following.

1. Awad Ice Cream, Jounieh, Jeita, Kleiat and Jal el Dib

Awad (+961 78 831 318 / +961 3 301 547 / +961 3 263 022 / +961 3 887 441) offers creamy, naturally flavored booza in classics like ashta and tarboosh. Generations of locals rave about it. It captures the nostalgic essence of Lebanese ice-cream culture, perfect for a roadside refresh during your journeys through Jounieh, Jeita, Kleiat or Jal el Dib.

2. Booza Society, Hamra

At Booza Society (+961 81 359 842), creativity meets tradition on Jeanne D’Arc and in Hamra. This artisanal booza haven offers playful local flavors like zaatar, Turkish coffee and date‑walnut, served with a warm smile and impeccable craft. It’s artisanal, modern and distinctly Lebanese.

3. Bouzet Salem, Kousba, Batroun and Jounieh

Bouzet Salem (+961 6 510 183) serves up smooth, stretchy booza in timeless flavors like ashta and pistachio. A local institution since 1930, it’s cherished by generations and remains a staple for a nostalgic taste of traditional Lebanese ice cream during your drives through Kousba, Batroun or Jounieh.

4. EMOTIONS Patissier & Glacier, Achrafieh and Naccache

Part dessert bar, part patisserie, EMOTIONS Patissier & Glacier (+961 1 321 335 / +961 1 321 335) offers ultra‑stylish sundaes, luxurious scoops and artful pastries made from high‑end ingredients. 

5. Evasion Chocolatier Glacier, Achrafieh

Part artisanal chocolatier, part gourmet ice cream haven, Évasion Chocolatier Glacier (+961 1 570 099) serves up decadent scoops, rich chocolate creations and elegant frozen treats crafted with premium ingredients and a flair for indulgence.

6. Frooza Booza, Beirut and Jounieh 

Frooza Booza (+961 81 350 350) brings the theatrical iced‑pan booza show to three lively spots: Beirut , Jounieh and ABC Verdun. Here, you’ll choose your fresh‑fruit base and watch it frozen and rolled before your eyes. A must for Instagram‑minded foodies and those craving something unusual.

7. Glace Bachir, Bikfaya and across Lebanon

Glace Bachir (+961 4 980 252) may have opened branches across Lebanon even in France and the UAE, but the original shop in Bikfaya remains the heart of it all. Famous for its luscious ashta rolled in pistachios, it’s a must-stop for a sweet mountain detour and a true classic of Lebanese booza culture.

8. Hanna Mitri, Achrafieh

A refined relic among Beirut’s ice‑cream scene, Hanna Mitri (+961 1 322 723) has been churning traditional ice-cream since 1949. Tucked away in Achrafieh, this hidden gem is where locals queue for creamy pistachio, rosewater, and fresh‑fruit sorbets, all made without additives: nothing but true flavor and nostalgia.

9. Jamil Daou, Jounieh

A Jounieh legend for over 80 years, Jamil Daou (+961 3 612 840) serves stretchy, aromatic booza using time‑honored family recipes. You’ll find this tucked‑away scoopery charmingly old‑school and beloved on social media for its unpretentious authenticity. 

10. La Glace de Badiane, Naccache 

For something a little healthier and artisanal, La Glace de Badiane (+961 3 844 884) crafts vegan‑friendly, organic ice‑cream. Think lavender, coconut, blue spirulina and avocado, all made from pure fruits and milk, with zero artificial color.  

11. Le Flocon Artisan,  Achrafieh and Naccache

Le Flocon (+961 1 333  240 / +961 4 402 602) French‑Lebanese gelato boutique, co-founded by pastry chef Charles Azar, offers silky scoops of imported‑chocolate, local fruit, and creative hybrids.

12. Oh my Gelato, Hazmieh and Dbayeh

Oh My Gelato (+961 76 473 470) scoops up bold flavors with an Italian soul and a Lebanese twist. Think rose loukoum,, pistachio sorbet and creamy classics — all made with natural ingredients and a whole lot of flair.

13. Orso Bianco, Gemmayze, Jal el Dib and Biyada

Orso Bianco (+961 1 445 524 / +961 79 111 278 / +961 3 521 213) offers creamy Italian-style ice cream across three branches in Lebanon. From classic pistachio to rich chocolate, their smooth textures and high-quality ingredients make every scoop feel like a little indulgence no matter where you are.

14. Oslo Made in Heaven, Verdun

Oslo Made in Heaven (+961 3 369 313) crafts artisanal treats with a creative twist. Their fresh, natural ingredients and unique flavor combos turn every scoop into a delightful escape right in the heart of the city.

15. PopCity, Hamra

PopCity (+961 1 340 222) is all about fun frozen popsicles bursting with bold, natural fruit flavors. Perfect for cooling down on a hot day or treating kids and adults alike, their vibrant pops bring a playful spirit to every bite.

16. Sogno, Naccache

Sogno (+961 71 555 635) serves luscious frozen desserts in Naccache with a focus on quality and tradition. From creamy ice cream to fresh sorbets, it’s a local favorite for those craving authentic flavors and smooth, satisfying treats.

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