Kalei is the third-wave coffee roastery that anchored Mar Mikhael's transformation into Beirut's creative quarter. Set in a restored stone house with a leafy courtyard, it draws baristas, freelancers, and anyone who wants a proper flat white in a city where Nescafé still rules a lot of cafes.
They roast on site and serve a tight food menu of pastries and brunch plates. The garden is a particular pleasure on a spring morning. Service is bilingual and friendly.