Found in a large new building in Monnot, directly opposite the now legendary Crystal nightclub, Le Coffee is one of the friendliest cafés in Beirut, all built on the popularity of the older Tribeca around the corner, giving this part of Achrafieh a new daytime lease of life. With black-and-white portraits of film stars and pop idols on the walls, and plenty of seating in deep velvet-covered chairs, Le Coffee is almost the perfect place to relax – except, that is, for the lights, so bright that they create a sterile feel.