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  • 5/5 Yarob B. 1 year ago on Google • 245 reviews
    Nice coffee shop . Warm ambiance to spend sometime reading a book bought from adjacent Antoine book store. They even have a large table in the center, where students can plug in their computers and do their assignments. Intellectuals are easily visible. 😅
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike A. 11 months ago on Google • 716 reviews
    We went there on a Sunday morning and it was not crowded. We were planning and working and we were able to focus. The seating was relaxing and i loved the interior. The food is good and the service was great the lady was very friendly. I also liked the outdoor space at the end of the store.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Joseph W. 8 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Do NOT eat the club sandwich. Half had chicken, the rest had none. Ice lattee has ZERO flavor. They recommended the Spicy chicken salad but failed to say it is a LETTUCE plate. Mention on the menu that the base is lettuce. Not edible.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rawad D. 6 months ago on Google • 227 reviews
    Urbanista is still a very good option if you’re looking for a place that will give you a space to work with having a good coffee. Their menu is super rich and full with all different kinds of items that satisfies all tastes. Staff are super helpful. After the crisis, I felt their prices were a bit over priced compared to the rest.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ali M. 6 months ago on Google • 191 reviews
    The ambiance is nice, jazz music was cool. The tea was good. Minted lemonade was great and tasty. They Russian cake is really good, a must try. Attentive yet not disturbing staff, they are nice and friendly. My previous experience with their coffee is satisfying
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ronson F. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice cafe with great outdoor seating together with nice americano and breakfast to kick off my morning in Beirut, Lebanon. Great varieties of food and dessert together with comfortable outdoor seating area and indoor well decorated seating arrangement are perfect for having tea and lunch.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Manal H. 5 years ago on Google
    I have ordered a delivery from Urbanista after receiving many recommendations from my friends, but the food was really awful.. the brown refried french fries ,the salad and the escalope were very disgusting, i cannot understand how the person in charge of my order accepted to send me this!! Please check the pictures
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Manal A. 1 year ago on Google
    I had herbal tea with my friend... the atmosphere is nice and cozy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wissam K. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful atmosphere. One of the best coffee shops in Beirut.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place to chill and have good time with friends or alone⏳ You can enjoy a nice cup of coffee or tea in the morning and a cheerful drink in the afternoon or night.☕️🫖🥃🍷🍸 A meeting room 👥 is designed for those looking for such a place (rent by the hour with a round of coffee or tea and water). In the heart of Gemmayzé📍 The design of the lounge is super nice and the greenery bring out good vibes🌱 And the service was excellent🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Salem A. 6 months ago on Google • 172 reviews
    Super cosy and beautiful coffee spot, we enjoyed staying there to relax and have some stuff to eat. The food is good but not insane. However the French toast are VERY good and I loved it ! The service is super kind and gentle, the location is also nice in the heart of gemmayze with a lot of nice things around. I recommend this place 100%!

  • 5/5 Lea B. 3 months ago on Google • 91 reviews New
    best place to study in gemmayze you can stay for hours and the staff will still be very nice and welcoming their cakes are amazing snd their coffee too the seats are very comfortable and there are a lot of plugs there’s also a room which you can book for meetings

  • 5/5 Adrian S. 1 month ago on Google • 90 reviews New
    Very good café/restaurant to go to for multiple reasons. Very good vibes for just sitting and working/studying. Delicious food and coffee with friendly and helpful staff.

  • 5/5 Nahil K. 2 months ago on Google • 52 reviews New
    Excellent place for meetings and studying. Their environment allows you to stay for hours and hours in front of your laptop. You can have a drink or eat. Took the caramel mocha drink and tasted great. Friendly staff. Recommended.

  • 5/5 Ahmad S. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered a flat white and it was just so good ive been looking around beirut for a great taste of coffee and they do have it!

  • 2/5 Joy N. I. 1 year ago on Google
    Overpriced for the quality of food/coffee. The “club sandwich” was horrible. Service is bad. I couldn’t believe they charged a fee for 3 hours of wifi per device - their prices are in $ so it really doesn’t make sense.

  • 4/5 Elie Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, good coffee. The setting is nice and cozy. Unfortunately the place is almost always full.

  • 4/5 Karime PEDRO G. 1 year ago on Google
    Coffe it's not the best. Buy the service is excellent .

  • 4/5 Carli B. 2 years ago on Google
    Quite busy, seems like a lot of people go there to study or work and stay for a long time. I really enjoyed the lavender latte. Great service, they had lots of staff to keep up with all of the people.

  • 5/5 Reem K. 1 year ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Been a regular at this place since it reopened in Gemmayze. Perfect vibes, friendly staff, and amazing coffee and food! The eggplant sandwich is my favorite:) I come here to work, meet with friends, or just read a book!

  • 3/5 Wadad L. 1 year ago on Google
    Frankly speaking, I did not find the exact identity of Urbanista. Being between a cafe and a restaurant is slightly not impressive for me since. Nothing impressive about the menu or the decoration. Maybe taking a coffee there is an option.

  • 3/5 konna 2 years ago on Google
    Cool place to study. Good chai latte, bad cappuccino

  • 4/5 Post-training C. 2 years ago on Google
    Been there twice. what immediately grabs my attention is the coziness of this place, and the comfort it provides. Lovely environment to study and spend time. For prices, i kind of feel this place is overrated for small bites and coffee. Never tried their main dishes but looking forward to that. Their coffee is okay, but one thing i loved was their thyme manouche assorted with vegetables and labne Time will pass by quickly at urbanista. lovely place to have an afternoon conversation in the streets of gemmayze.

  • 4/5 Aya H. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the vibe

  • 5/5 Hunter H. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend visiting Urbanista in Beirut, the whole vibe is great and the back courtyard offers a nice retreat from the street. Went in for a coffee and a bite to eat. Both the chicken salads we ordered were fantastic, great salad dressings that matched each meal. The Flatwhite coffee was not great, not hot enough when it arrived at the table, but the latte was the nicest I have had since being here in Lebanon. Great work Urbanista team, hope to visit again soon.

  • 4/5 Melted B. 4 years ago on Google
    I love the vibes at urbanista coffeeshop. Staff is friendly. U have a good wifi connection to work. The coffee is freshly brewed , my frienc enjoyed his americano in hot mug. The lazzy cake piece is generous and chocolaty . The lemonade basil was refreshing and made on spot

  • 5/5 Youmna H. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the loveliest coffeeshop resto so far Good ambiance for working or just chilling Known for their good salads, you can mix your own salad. Try their avocado yogurt bowl for breakfast and their americano coffee for the good blends Bbq burges wins for burgers, chicken quesadillas for starters, and Aioli chicken for sandwiches. Cozy interior and comfy couches.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth C. 5 years ago on Google
    A relaxing and comfortable place with a huge variety of mouth-watering sandwiches, burgers and desserts. As well as Alcoholic drinks, hot drinks and specialty drinks. You really feel like ordering the whole menu. Fair portions. Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Tala M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to study. Spacious, good lighting and many options for food and drinks. Staff is friendly and speed of service is very good. I recommended trying the Sesame chicken salad.


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

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