Cafe Equipment in Lebanon: What You Actually Need
By Dakit | ADADA Kitchen Equipment • dakit.co
You’re opening a cafe in Lebanon. You’ve got the space, the concept, the menu. Now comes the part that makes or breaks the whole thing: the equipment.
Here’s a straightforward breakdown of what you need — from the machines your barista uses every day to the fridges your customers see the moment they walk in.
1. The coffee station
This is your core. Get it wrong and nothing else matters.
- Espresso machine: Semi-automatic for most cafes. Rancilio, La Marzocco, or similar — depends on volume and budget.
- Grinder: Don’t cheap out here. A bad grinder ruins good coffee. One grinder per group head, minimum.
- Water filter system: Non-negotiable in Lebanon. Scale destroys machines fast.
2. Refrigeration & display
Two things here: what’s behind the counter for your team, and what customers see.
- Under-counter fridge: For milk, ingredients, prep items. Compact and fits right under the bar.
- Display fridge / pastry case: If you’re selling cakes, sandwiches, or pastries — this is your silent salesman. Presentation matters.
- Beverage display cooler: For bottled drinks, juices, water. High-margin, high-visibility.
3. Fun food & specialty drinks
This is where you differentiate your cafe and add margin. A waffle or slush machine pays itself off faster than you think.
- Slush / Freazy machine: Sencotel is the go-to brand. 2 or 3 bowls depending on how many flavors you want to offer.
- Waffle or crepe maker: Low cost, high margin, easy operation. Good add-on for any cafe.
- Blender (commercial grade): For smoothies, frappes, cold blends. Don’t use a home blender — it won’t survive the volume.
- Ice maker: Especially in summer. You will run out of ice faster than you expect.
4. The basics you can’t skip
- Prep table with sink: Required by any health inspection. Stainless steel, custom-sized to your space.
- Exhaust hood: If you’re cooking or toasting anything, you need proper ventilation.
- Shelving & storage: Stainless steel. Easy to clean, durable, professional.
Quick reference: cafe equipment checklist
| Equipment | Priority | Available at Dakit |
| Espresso machine | Essential | ✓ |
| Coffee grinder | Essential | ✓ |
| Under-counter fridge | Essential | ✓ |
| Display pastry case | Essential | ✓ |
| Slush machine (Sencotel) | Recommended | ✓ |
| Waffle / crepe maker | Recommended | ✓ |
| Commercial blender | Recommended | ✓ |
| Ice maker | Recommended | ✓ |
| Beverage display cooler | Recommended | ✓ |
| Stainless steel prep table | Essential | ✓ |
| Exhaust hood | Essential | ✓ |
One more thing: buy from one supplier if you can.
When everything comes from one place, installation is coordinated, warranties are clear, and when something breaks — there’s one number to call. That matters more than saving $50 on a machine.
| Setting up a cafe in Lebanon?
Dakit supplies and installs everything on this list — from espresso machines to custom stainless steel. We’ve been doing this in Lebanon since 1960.
www.dakit.co | +961 78 779912 | Dohet Aaramoun |
Published by Dakit | ADADA Kitchen Equipment — Lebanon’s kitchen equipment specialists since 1960.