Beirut's Favourite Coffee Shop Backburner Opens in ABC Dbayeh

For us at JDEED, Backburner has always been part of a routine: our absolute favourite coffee shop in Lebanon, and the place we always head to the moment we land in Beirut. The ritual is non-negotiable: a Freddo Espresso or Cappuccino Freddo, icy, creamy, perfect. And instantly, we feel home again.

So naturally, we were thrilled to hear that Backburner, already beloved for its Saifi Village branch, has just opened a brand-new location at ABC Dbayeh, where we always make a pit stop on the way to the North.

A Bigger, Brighter Home for Beirut’s Coffee Lovers

The new space sits on L2 with over 50 indoor seats, finally giving us a spot in Dbayeh where we can camp out with our laptops, meet friends, or simply hide away with that beloved Freddo in hand. It’s spacious, cozy, and unmistakably Backburner: think warm woods, soft tones, and that relaxed Beirut mood that’s impossible to replicate anywhere else .

On the menu? All the familiar favourites: coffees, smoothies, superfood drinks, savory bites, and pastries, freshly made and always satisfying. And just in time for winter, they’ve rolled out their seasonal drinks: pumpkin spice lattes, hot chocolate, and all the comforting flavours we crave the moment the temperatures drop in Lebanon.

A Coffee Shop With a Community Soul

Backburner has always been more than a caffeine stop: it’s a place where the coolest people in Beirut gathers. Their commitment to freshly roasted beans and an in-house daily menu, paired with baked goods from artisanal local bakers, has helped shape a space that feels local, grounded, and loved by everyone who walks in.

The brand, under the Nothing But Love Group, already has locations in Saifi Village, Dbayeh, seasonally at Faqra Club, at Beam downtown, and soon in Tripoli, with franchises in Kuwait as well (and we're crossing fingers for the UAE). Since 2016, they’ve built something rare: a coffee shop that feels like a community pulse point, a little sanctuary in a city that thrives on connection.

And now, with ABC Dbayeh added to the list, we have a new go-to spot for our “we’re finally back in Beirut” ritual.

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