Capitale Cafe

Beirut



At a glance

Ideal for
Known for
all-day dining with oriental and international flavors
Features
Local tip
The open show kitchen adds a more interactive element to a meal, particularly for guests who enjoy watching food being prepared.

Capitale Cafe is an all-day restau-café on Ahmad Shawki Street in Downtown Beirut, bringing together breakfast, coffee, lunch, dinner, dessert and shisha in one setting. The menu combines oriental classics with international favorites, giving the cafe a broad dining style that works across different times of day and different kinds of meals.

The atmosphere is warm, modern and relaxed, with an interior that balances casual comfort and a more polished feel. Varied seating zones support quick coffee stops, informal catch-ups and longer meals with family or friends. The venue is also presented as family-friendly, with an atmosphere designed to move easily from morning dining to evening gatherings.

Breakfast focuses on familiar oriental and international choices, making the morning menu suitable for a substantial start to the day or a slower social meal. Lunch offers lighter bites alongside fuller main dishes, while dinner shifts the focus toward relaxed gatherings over warm food, dessert and drinks. The all-day format allows the cafe to suit changing plans without being tied to a single meal period.

Capitale Cafe also places emphasis on its coffee culture, with signature blends and barista preparation forming an important part of the experience. An open show kitchen adds a visible cooking element to the dining room. In the evening, shisha is served with premium flavor blends and considered presentation, extending the cafe's role beyond meals and coffee.

Music, occasion-based activities and gaming access contribute to the venue's social character without taking away from its dining focus. The overall style is approachable rather than formal, making Capitale Cafe suitable for family meals, friendly meetings, coffee breaks and late gatherings. Its combination of varied food, a modern indoor setting and all-day service gives it a flexible place in Beirut's café and restaurant scene.

Frequently Asked Questions

The venue suits families, friends, coffee groups and guests looking for a relaxed meal or social gathering.
Capitale Cafe is in Downtown Beirut, on Ahmad Shawki Street.
The venue provides a reservations option through its own contact channels.
The menu brings together oriental classics and international favorites, with choices spanning breakfast, lighter meals, main dishes, coffee and dessert.
The venue presents itself as a family-friendly space with seating and activities suited to shared time.
The setting is intended for gatherings with family and friends, while larger group arrangements can be confirmed with the venue.
The menu offers a mix of oriental and international cooking, although specific dietary categories should be confirmed with the venue.
The venue is described around a modern interior with varied seating zones.

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