Pastries and cakes, of the kind common to most Arab countries are available. Until recently, fish has not been a major item in Libyan diets, though with the development of local fisheries, it is likely to feature more largely in the future. No alcohol is drunk in Libya. There is a considerable production of local mineral water of high quality, as well as soft drinks, and local and imported fruit juices. Libyans, like all Arab peoples, drink copious quantities of coffee, generally the kind known in the West as 'turkish' coffee, a thick, black, sweetened drink.
Tea is usually available as well.
One interesting local variant of the latter drink, is the fragrant, sweetened mint tea which is common throughout most of North Africa. In Libya this may be served either hot or cold, in small glasses, the mint adding a pleasant and refreshing taste to the black tea. Breakfasts are of the continental kinds, and because of the great heat for much of the year, the main meal is usually eaten in the cool of the evening, when most socialising takes place. Finding a good restaurant is easy. Cities are bursting at the seams with eating places and many of them are really first class.