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Cantina Sociale

Restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Achrafieh


Address

Beirut, Lebanon

Website

cantinabeirut.com

Contact

+961 1 334 714

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (707 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8:30 am to 12:15 pm
  • Sunday: 8:30 am to 12:15 pm
  • Monday: 8:30 am to 12:15 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 12:15 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 12:15 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 12:15 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am to 12:15 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) wine (12) friendly (12) atmosphere (8) staff (8) coffee (8) service (7) nice (6) healthy (6) menu (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Hadeel G. 7 months ago on Google • 333 reviews
    Delicious food, good prices, quiet and nice atmosphere.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charbel A. 4 years ago on Google • 197 reviews
    Charming little refuge from the hustle and bustle of Sassine and unlike anywhere else I've been in Lebanon... it's a good hangout any time of day and love the way it morphs from a healthy breakfast joint to a classy wine bar by night. Can't wait to play with the pay as you go wine machines. highly recommended
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Edward V. 3 months ago on Google • 196 reviews New
    Self service, excellent choice of wine, young staff, very friendly, nice Christmas decoration.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike A. 2 years ago on Google • 716 reviews
    This place is perfect for work and studies, the atmosphere makes you want to focus, and in this situation, they have electricity when you don’t at your office. The food is good but the menu could have more options. It’s a self service place but the guy at the counter was very friendly and helpful. Loved the banana cake 👍🏽

  • 5/5 Richard M. 5 years ago on Google
    One of my personal favorite places to hang out in Ashrafieh! From food to coffee and an incredible wine selection, you will find at least one item that you will love. However, finding a place to sit at night is like winning the lottery though :-) Eggs and avocado toast!!! YUM!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gaby 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing brekkie and halloumi on avo! Great vibes and awesome staff!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohamed Al A. 8 months ago on Google • 360 reviews
    Great cafe/bar in Ashrafieh. I had a few drinks and the falafel wrap was delicious. Really friendly staff and I like self serve and order model. Very chill environment with lots of good spots to read or do some work.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kamal El D. 1 year ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Best coffee shop in town, no questions asked. A good variety of dishes that ranges from Avocado Toast with Eggs to the aptly named Rainbow Bowl. The main asset of this place, the coffee itself is very good. The foamed milk, the syrups…everything tastes pristine. Lastly I don’t want to overlook just how friendly the staff has been, very talkative & welcoming. The cozy ambiance, coupled with the good food & friendly atmosphere makes it my go to place for hang outs, meetings, and coffee!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jad Haj C. 1 year ago on Google • 191 reviews
    Great spot in the heart of Ashrafieh, this place is where you read your books, chexk your email, do your work while enjoying a cup of coffee of a glass of wine. They have a large variety of healthy food, the salad is completely customizable, and definitely a must try. At this place you could pick any bottle of wine from the stand and they give it to you in its favorable temperature. Staff are nice and very friendly. Prices are fair, cheap for this area i would say. Don't worry if you didn't find a seat, there's another cantina a few steps away with the same concept! Recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick Diaz M. 5 years ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Cantina Sociale offers a great, casual, self-service offering. We came for breakfast and really enjoyed the menu and the eclectic ambiance of the cafe. Whilst it was a little too early to have a drink (at 10 am) the wine selection looked fantastic and I could easily picture myself, chilling out with friends of an afternoon, sipping away and nibbling on some of the tasty treats. The cafe is gluten free friendly, and there is a decent offering for those with other dietary requirements.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jean B. 6 years ago on Google • 104 reviews
    A great coffee shop during the day and a wine tasting local at any moment you choose. The concept is interesting, the atmosphere is very calm and nice except at night when it gets crowded but that's part of the experience. The seats are comfortable for working and the overall experience is great. Self service makes the experience even more chill and feels like home. The staff are usually very friendly. The food menu is very simple, healthy and tasty. But it lacks the love that this place is all about. I hope to edit this review soon to 5 stars.

  • 4/5 Gwenaëlle M. 1 year ago on Google
    A super cozy and charming place good for studying, working or fun. They serve fresh salads and good wine. One of my favorite spots in Ashrafieh.

  • 5/5 Nicolas A. 1 month ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    I’ve been visiting this place for 7 years. Best place in Beirut to enjoy a hangout with friends. You feel so comfortable in it with its self service policy and calm atmosphere where you can have conversations without annoying loud music. They serve very healthy food of high quality and they have a good variety of wine. Good prices.

  • 5/5 ghas 6 months ago on Google
    Very good place to meet with friends. To enjoy a calm sit with friends or even for a business meeting. The place is suitable even for some productive time alone. You will enjoy your sit there. They have inside and outside seating. Food is good, staff are friendly. It is a self service place.

  • 4/5 Maria K. 3 months ago on Google New
    I love this place its very cozy for coffee or wine. Its self service place but the atmosphere is really nice

  • 4/5 patrick e. 10 months ago on Google
    So far my fav place in Beirut! Very nice atmosphere and food. But one thing, I didn’t get yet why there are still electricity cuts for 3h30 everyday while the prices we are paying now are like before the crisis.

  • 1/5 Jad Abou I. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the second time, in a row, that we choose Cantina Sociale and end up disappointed. You are limited with options if you plan to eat at 12.30pm due to no electricity. Many other restaurants ensure they have electricity one way or another. Service is super slow and this is the first restaurant that I know which asks you to pay upfront. The employees seem to be very passive. No water in the bathroom as well. I do not understand how they are still serving customers if they are not able to resolve many of their issues. It is a shame as the food is decent. There are many other options out there, for sure this place will not be one of them.

  • 4/5 J S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to get work done, you can sit inside or outside. No plant-based milks though (i.e. for a latte). They have the electricity cut off times posted, and it happens around 11:30am-1pm and the again 3pm-5pm - FYI if you go there during this time and want something warm you will have to wait. I didn't get a chance to taste the bowls, but they look really good!! Will be back - hopefully you'll have plant-based milks available then! :)

  • 4/5 Abdallah Z. 2 years ago on Google
    I really liked this place, very cosy and the staff is so helpful and friendly. I will definitely visit more frequently to try more items from the menu.

  • 5/5 Karine S. 6 years ago on Google
    Excellent menu for eating healthy, not expensive. The place is just beautiful, with its wine dispensers, and its terrasse with a big tree. Very friendly staff. Always full of foreigners and people of all ages

  • 4/5 Salah R. 3 years ago on Google
    Cantina Sociale lives up to its reputation as a chill place with a relaxed atmosphere. The sitting arrangements are highlighted by comfortable chairs and dim lighting that set the mood for friendly and intimate hangouts. On to the menu, the drinks are gladly refreshing and the coffee tastes great. Add to that, the prices are very inviting given the recent economic crisis. Such considerate attitude towards loyal patrons is much appreciated. One single point of note is that the café is relatively small, so the tables are very close to each other, and it can get a bit loud and crowded. And the overall design of the place is in good taste despite being inconsistent. Overall great experience, and I look forward to visit again.

  • 4/5 Rudy F. 6 years ago on Google
    Cozy place for hangouts. Their food is healthy and they serve alcoholic beverages as well. Self service, you order at the counter and they give you a buzzer for when your food is ready. Only con about the whole experience was finding a parking space, as I had to turn around twice to find a parking spot.

  • 5/5 Azal 2 years ago on Google
    As a family with kids, we had a lovely breakfast experience.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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