Cairo Restaurants

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  • 1. À L'Americaine

    $$ | Downtown

    Founded in the 1930s, this quaint coffee shop has witnessed most of Downtown’s history and was once a favorite spot for its elites and celebrities. Today, people from all walks of life come to enjoy its coffee and desserts.

    7 Emad Eddin St., Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    2-2591–9666

    Known For

    • Coffee, tea, and sweet treats
    • Nostalgia-inducing vintage feel
    • Lively spot for people-watching
  • 2. Felfela

    $$ | Downtown

    This popular restaurant, built into an alleyway, is a good place to try such Egyptian staples as shorbat ‘ads (lentil soup), which is tasty with a squeeze of lemon in it; ta’amiya (the local version of felafel); and ful (stewed fava beans). You can also enjoy a cold beer or a glass of wine with your food.

    15 Hoda Shaarawy St., Cairo, Cairo, 11111, Egypt
    2-2395–5557

    Known For

    • Unique decor
    • Egyptian-style felafel made from fava beans instead of chickpeas
    • Kebabs by the score
  • 3. La Poire

    $$ | Downtown

    Conveniently situated a street-crossing away from the Egyptian Museum, La Poire was established in 1975 as a French pastry shop but has expanded its menu to include a variety of savory quick bites and an ever-growing selection of sweet treats.

    2 Al Bustan St., Qasr El-Nil, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    19515-delivery hotline

    Known For

    • Sunny (but air-conditioned) setting
    • Busy at lunchtime (but the line moves quickly)
    • International menu including salads and sandwiches
  • 4. Latif Wassily Bakery

    $ | Downtown

    Latif Wassily is a traditional Egyptian forn (bakery)—one of the oldest in Downtown. Grab-and-go baked goods include croissants that are generously filled with cheese and breadsticks that are liberally sprinkled with sesame and nigella seeds.

    8 El-Mahdi St., Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    2-2590–3851

    Known For

    • Items are baked fresh all day
    • Date-stuffed biscuits sold by weight
    • Charming facade that transports you to another era
  • 5. Tablia Balady

    $$ | Downtown

    Home-cooked Egyptian staples are the hallmarks of this side-street restaurant, which is sometimes called Five Ladies, as it's run by five women from the same family. Although the menu changes daily, based on what's fresh and in season, it typically includes molokhia (a dish of braised greens with chicken and rice.

    8 Abd Magid Al Daramlai St., off Mohammed Mahmoud St., Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    10-9497–3795

    Known For

    • Endearing family vibe and homey decor
    • Surprisingly quiet spot in Downtown
    • Open-air dining
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