The original books@cafe in Jabal Amman is one of Jordan’s most iconic and revolutionary establishments. Opening its doors in May 1997, books@cafe was the first internet café in the Middle East cultivating a reputation for liberating the local cultures and intellect while promoting peace, equality and tolerance. The evolution over the course of two decades is a result of the urban growth within its natural and social surroundings, bringing together people from all walks of life and offering a haven of bilingual texts, home roasted gourmet coffee, and international cuisine that can be found at affordable prices.