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Founded in early 2011, Manakeesh Cafe Bakery has quickly become a staple in the University City and West Philadelphia communities. Located on the corner of 45th and Walnut Streets in a renovated historic former bank, Manakeesh offers a Lebanese fusion, providing a distinct Lebanese twist to many American favorites, while introducing a distinct cultural flavor to the neighborhood. The cafe is the brainchild of a passionate owner who longs for the vibrant atmosphere of Downtown Beirut here in Philadelphia. The name is inspired by the Manakeesh, a Lebanese flatbread sandwich traditionally baked in an open flame oven and cranked out early in the morning in time for breakfast.