11 Traditional Lebanese Sweets Shops In Lebanon You Should Try At Least Once
It is well-known that Lebanese sweet confectioners are among the best as they excel in their creation of delicious desserts, especially the traditional ones that are a blissful delight.
While Lebanese cuisine is nowadays found in most countries of the world, there is something special about our traditional and classic desserts when made locally with local products and by local chefs.
The Lebanese people might have a sweet tooth, relishing in desserts of all types of cuisine, yet, when it comes to Lebanese sweets, the temptation is inevitable.
From the delightful Knefe and Znoud El-Sitt to the succulent Layali Loubnan and Halewet El Jeben, passing by the Mafroukeh, the Osmallieh, and the Maamoul in its varieties, and more, they all just make our day much better.
So here are some of the most loved sweet shops across the country for you to try at least once:
Al Baba Sweets - Various Locations
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Established in 1950, Al Baba Sweets serves high-quality Oriental and French sweets in Sidon, Tayouneh, Koreytem, and Chtoura, and even in the UAE and Qatar!
Contact: 71 455 733 - 76 883 305.
Sea Sweet - Various Locations
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Known for serving great ice cream and Knefeh, among many others, Sea Sweet has been the place to go to taste delicious Lebanese and international desserts since 1973.
The pastry shop has eleven branches around the country, including Chtaura, Furn El Chebbak, Hazmieh, Jal el Dib, Sin El Fil, Mekseh, Zahle, and Zouk Mosbeh.
Contact: 05 450 702.
Abdul Rahman Hallab & Sons – Various Locations
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Abdul Rahman Hallab & Sons is one of Lebanon's most famous and oldest pastry shops offering oriental sweets, pastries, chocolate, and ice cream since 1881.
Located in Akkar, Antelias, Beirut, Chtoura, Hadath, Jbeil, Jnah, Jounieh, Kousba, Sin El Fil, and Tripoli.
Contact: 1881 or 06 444 445.
Douaihy - Various Locations
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Situated in Jal El Dib, Beirut Airport, Zalka, Jounieh, Achrafieh, and Dekwaneh, Douaihy offers exquisite Lebanese desserts and a wide range of specialty pastries, ice cream, and confectionaries for sweet lovers.
Contact: 04 715 215 - 03 244 435.
Al Tom Delights - Various Locations
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Al Tom Delights is a reputable family-owned Lebanese sweets shop. Since 1919, it has been selling a wide range of delicious pastries across the country.
You can find Al Tom Delights in Tripoli (06 225 555), Byblos (09 944 998), Halba (06 696 244), and Al Miniye (06 464 663).
Safsouf Sweets - Beirut
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Since 1930, Safsouf Sweets has been delivering Lebanese delights for sweet lovers in Tarik el Jdideh, Beirut.