Cafe Younes (Hamra)

Cafe Younes is one of Beirut's best-known coffee names, a roaster with branches in Hamra, and it is a traditional stop for a strong Lebanese-style coffee. The Hamra branch sits near the American University of Beirut area and attracts students, journalists and locals who want an espresso, Turkish-style coffee at a counter. Coffee is available to drink on site or by the bag to take home, which makes it a practical souvenir stop. Prices are low compared with international chains. Opening hours were not published in the sources reviewed, so they should be confirmed on Google Maps. The venue is short on seating, so it works best for a quick caffeine break between sights on Hamra Street, and as a morning stop before heading to the AUB campus or Manara.