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Food scene
A relaxed cafe/restaurant that serves a good breakfast/brunch and often has live music. Service is slooow so do not be in a hurry.
14 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Eish + Malh
20 AdlyA relaxed cafe/restaurant that serves a good breakfast/brunch and often has live music. Service is slooow so do not be in a hurry.
Authentic Egyptian hole-in-the-wall joint down a non-discript alley. The proprietor, Om Dahab, is an amazing woman who speaks great English and will cook you an amazing meal: just put trust into her! No English menu.
Om Dahab
ممر أفتر أييتAuthentic Egyptian hole-in-the-wall joint down a non-discript alley. The proprietor, Om Dahab, is an amazing woman who speaks great English and will cook you an amazing meal: just put trust into her! No English menu.
If you want to vary your pleasures, this is a great restaurant frequented by Japanese expats. On the pricey side.
Makino Japanese Restaurant
21 Mohammed MazharIf you want to vary your pleasures, this is a great restaurant frequented by Japanese expats. On the pricey side.
Gentrified local food. Great for a fool & taameya breakfast (fava and falafels)
26 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Zööba
16 26 July StGentrified local food. Great for a fool & taameya breakfast (fava and falafels)
Food and Drink
No frills local hangs where you can grab a snack and a beer
Estoril
12 Talaat HarbThe Greek Club
Le Grillon
التحرير12 Kasr Al Nile
12 Kasr Al NileCarol bar
كافيه وبار الحرية
Horreya is a local no frills beer bar.
Lotus Hotel Cairo
12 Talaat HarbThe hotel houses a no frills bar.
Groceries if you’re looking for imported or upper scale ingredients and products. They also have an app and can deliver to the flat.
12 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Gourmet Egypt - Zamalek
3 Brazil StGroceries if you’re looking for imported or upper scale ingredients and products. They also have an app and can deliver to the flat.
Sightseeing
One of the historical places in downtown. It's worth a visit for the vintage vibe and a quick tea or soda, but don't expect great food or service.
كافيه ريش Café Riche
17 Talaat HarbOne of the historical places in downtown. It's worth a visit for the vintage vibe and a quick tea or soda, but don't expect great food or service.
Neighbourhoods
Downtown Cairo