El-Abd

A very well organized library with a relaxing atmosphere which is great for studying, business meetings, and daydreaming. Grab a cup of coffee and enlighten your mind, or meet up with some …

One of Cairo’s oldest and most famous tea houses, that has been managed by the same family and has been open 24 hours a day since 1773. A traditional Egyptian style tea house, also known as an ahwa, popular with tourists for fantastic people-watching. This is an Egyptian style coffee house that is frequented …

Beano’s is a Starbucks-esque style coffee house, but with more character and better coffee than its source of inspiration. They also serve delightful pastries, snacks and ice …

Cilantro is a stylish, trendy Continental style café with a wide range of sandwiches, salads and snacks, as well as good coffee and pastries. A great alternative to go to for a …

Simonds is Cairo’s only authentic Italian café. They serve the best cappuccino in the city, as well as fresh fruit juices and delicious …

This café serves the best Egyptian pastries in Cairo and is eternally crowded for a delightful taste of local life. If you are not a fan of pastries then they have an amazing ice-cream …