There has never been a better time to be a coffee drinker in Cairo (no, decaf, just stop) thanks to an influx of fabulous caffeine-eries armed with beans serving up your not-so-average cup of joe. We’re not talking about Starbucks (even though we swear by their Pumpkin Spice Latte), but coffee shops that use high-quality, roasted beans or organic low acid coffee to make your pour overs, cold brews and cappuccinos.
These spots also serve as a great space for you to hang out, grab a quick one to go and get pastries and breakfast goods that will keep you sated until your next coffee fix. We give you our favorite places, and as always, let us know yours in the comments.
Place Des Arts – Maadi
Place Des Arts is not your typical coffee house as it’s also an art center where they provide artistic, cultural and educational workshops. Talk about hitting two birds with one stone. Excuse us while we drink coffee and be Picasso at the same time.
Kafein – Downtown
Hipsters flock there like birds when they migrate, except they never leave. Their vanilla lattes are a must.
Greco – Maadi
EVERYTHING IS FABULOUS AT GRECO! EVERYTHING WE TELL YOU! IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU GET, IT WILL BE GLORIOUS AND WILL TASTE LIKE THE BEST THING YOU HAVE EVER TASTED!
Qahwa – 6th of October
If you live in 6th of October, Qahwa is your best chance to have some goddamn good coffee. They also do things like this where they give you free coffee in exchange of you promising them to hug your mother, smile to a stranger or some other adorbz things.
Kotob Khan – Maadi
There are books. Lots of them. Two stories. Loads of space. What more do you want? Get their Americano and thank us later.
Costa – Everywhere
Yes, we get it! Why is Costa on this damn list. Well, believe it or not, their cinnamon lattes are the whiz! They also deliver so you don’t need to go there to get yo damn coffee!
Cilantro – Everywhere
Again, Cilantro is here for a reason! We would climb mountains and cross borders for their latte frappe.
Coffee Corner – Maadi
They will always be there for you as it’s 24/7. Go for their cappuccinos. Enough said!
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