Description
Ka3kaya - Traditional Shisha Café in Hamra, Beirut
In Hamra, Beirut, Ka3kaya is a cherished traditional shisha café where genuine Lebanese hospitality fuses with lively city life. Since its doors opened in 2005, it has grown into one of the best shisha lounges in Beirut that attracts students, locals, and travelers. Some refer to it as the best hookah destination near Hamra Street and the American University of Beirut, so whether you're looking for a flavorful nargile, home-style Lebanese food, or an inviting environment – Ka3kaya is the place for you.
Atmosphere & Setting
Tucked away on lively Makdisi Street, Ka3kaya is truly a reflection of the café culture in Beirut. With a sidewalk spot, you can immerse yourself in the bustling energy of the Hamra neighborhood while smoking your nargile. When entering, you will find cozy tables decorated with a casual aesthetic and dim lighting - making it the perfect setting for hours of conversation! Ka3kaya is more than just a hookah café, but also a meeting place for friends, couples, & solo travelers and is full of energy and excitement. The atmosphere is relaxed and buzzing, where you can even hear a fair share of Arabic music in the background. Once you have settled in, a warm ambience welcomes you - feeling really at home!
Shisha Experience
Ka3kaya is only recognizable for its smooth and flavorful shisha, prepared with care and experience. The menu includes traditional favorites like double apple, grape mint, and fresh lemon; many of which are perfect for preparing seasonal flavors for you to enjoy something different on your next visit. Their goal with every order is to offer long-lasting sessions while providing quality tobacco for a consistent smoking experience. Whether you want a quick puff in the evening or you want the best hookah flavours in Beirut, Ka3kaya offers a premium yet affordable nargile experience. Guests frequently talk about it being one of the best for an authentic Lebanese shisha cafe experience.
Food, Drinks and Service
It's not just a shisha lounge with food - it is a cafe-resto with love. Ka3kaya serves traditional Lebanese dishes and mezze, from manakish and fattoush to their signature ka3k sandwiches. To finish off the experience, they offer fresh juices, teas and Lebanese coffee. The service is warm, attentive and friendly - they do not differentiate between tourists and locals - both feel equally at home. Combine shisha and food and you get a place to easily spend an entire evening.
Day vs Night Vibes
By day, Ka3kaya is a laid-back neighborhood cafe, full of students and professionals grabbing lunch, tea or a shisha break. By night, the vibe becomes more spirited, with Hamra spilling into its sidewalk lounge. Although Ka3kaya is not a nightclub, it epitomizes Beirut's late night hookah culture - buzzing with chatter and laughter, and it's not unusual for the party to go on well into the night.
Who It’s For
- Couples looking for a romantic meal in a cozy, casual environment.
- Groups celebrating a birthday looking for an affordable, celebratory outing.
- Tourists visiting Hamra and looking for an authentic shisha cafe experience.
- Locals who enjoy traditional Lebanese food with their nargile.
- Students and business travelers looking for a casual place to hang out.
Open Hours + Location
Ka3kaya opens every day at midday until late at night, on Makdisi Street in Hamra, Beirut. and are best known for its authentic Lebanese food, hospitable service and better than average shisha. Find more top shisha lounges in Beirut at TopShishaLounges.com.
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