Where to hold a business meeting in Jounieh
For a coffee catch-up, client lunch or small team meeting in Jounieh, Luciole in Jounieh Souks offers quiet tables, decent coffee and a $15 salad bar lunch, prices excl. VAT. Group tables can be booked on WhatsApp, and for bigger meetings you can book the whole bistro or our private hall.
What do you actually need for a business meeting in Jounieh?
For most meetings, not much. You need a table where you can hear each other, a coffee worth ordering, and a place that looks decent when a client walks in. A formal room is useful for a board presentation, but a first coffee with a supplier or a catch-up with a partner goes better somewhere relaxed.
That is the kind of meeting Luciole is made for. We are a quiet café and bistro on the first floor of the Chiha Building in Jounieh Souks, with a view over the souks and the roundabout. For a small meeting, a group table is enough; for a larger one, you can book the whole bistro privately or our separate private hall, with equipment arranged on rental. What we offer is a calm room, good tables, Wi-Fi, power outlets and food that works from 8 am to lunch and beyond.
What should you order for each type of meeting?
Here is a simple guide with real menu items. All prices are in USD, prices excl. VAT.
| Meeting type | What to order | Approximate total |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee catch-up (2 people) | 2 Cappuccinos ($4.00 each) and 2 Almond Croissants ($3.00 each) | About $14 |
| Client lunch (2 people) | 2 Salad Your Way from the salad bar ($15 each), 2 sparkling waters ($2.00 each) and 2 Espressos ($2.50 each) | About $39 |
| Small team meeting (4 people) | 2 Croissant Baskets ($5.00 each), 1 Dip Platter ($9), 4 Lattes ($4.00 each) | About $35 |
These are guides, not set menus. Everyone orders what they like, and the bill stays easy to predict.
Why does a salad bar work so well for a client lunch?
Business lunches have one recurring problem: someone is vegetarian, someone is avoiding carbs, someone only has forty minutes. "Salad Your Way" solves that. Each person builds their own salad from the salad bar for $15, every day, so nobody has to negotiate over a shared menu. It is light enough that the afternoon does not fade. If you want something warmer, the Croque Monsieur ($14.00) or the Truffle Chicken Sando ($10.00) are on the menu too. More on how it works in our salad bar guide.
Can you book a table for a meeting?
Yes, for groups. Group tables are bookable on WhatsApp at +961 81 540 282. Send the day, the time and the number of people, and we will keep a table ready. For a two-person coffee, you can simply walk in.
Is Luciole quiet enough to talk business?
The café is a separate space from the kids' atelier, which opens only in the afternoons on weekdays (from 3 pm) and from 10 am at weekends. Weekday mornings are the calmest time, which is why we suggest them for meetings where you need to listen closely or go through numbers. If you plan to work before or after the meeting, our checklist on quiet cafés to work from in Keserwan explains what to expect.
What time is best for a meeting?
- 8:00 to 10:00 am: the quietest window, ideal for a coffee catch-up before the workday.
- 10:00 am to noon: good for a small team session with a Croissant Basket in the middle of the table.
- From noon: client lunch at the salad bar.
We are open Tuesday to Sunday, so plan Monday meetings elsewhere. You can see the full menu on our café page and directions, including nearby parking with valet, on the visit page.
Good to know
- Address: Luciole, Chiha Building, 1st floor, Jounieh Souks, Keserwan, Lebanon.
- Café and bistro hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Closed Mondays.
- Prices: in USD, prices excl. VAT. A typical breakfast and drink comes in under $15. The salad bar is $15, every day.
- Wi-Fi and power outlets: yes, and you can stay as long as you need.
- WhatsApp: +961 81 540 282 to book a group table.
