The Great Knefeh Quest: A Beirut Dessert Safari

At Lebanon Locals, we know that the best way to understand a culture is through its food. We got tired of the endless debate about "who has the best Knefeh?" and decided to turn it into a mission. Our hosts aren't just guides; they're dessert detectives. We've spent months on a delicious quest to map out Beirut's ultimate Knefeh trail, focusing on the family-run shops with stories and soul. We created this tour to share the fun, the history, and the sugar rush with you.

Ready to find the single best dessert in Beirut? Forget the online lists—we're going on a delicious, interactive mission! Join our dessert-obsessed host on a walking safari through the charming streets of Achrafieh to hunt for the perfect Knefeh. We will visit 3-4 legendary, handpicked pastry shops, from iconic institutions to hidden local gems. At each stop, you’ll taste a different style of this heavenly cheese and semolina dessert, learning the secrets behind the perfect "cheese pull." You'll get a fun scorecard to rate each one on texture, sweetness, and overall deliciousness. At the end, we’ll crown one spot the "Knefeh Champion"! This is a walking tour, a history lesson, and a sugar rush all in one.

A serious sweet tooth and an empty stomach! We will be walking about 1.5-2km at a relaxed pace, with plenty of delicious stops. Please advise of any severe nut allergies in advance. This tour is focused on Knefeh, which contains dairy (cheese) and gluten.