The Best Street Food in Cairo

Discover the best snacks and street foods of Cairo. From local snacks to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for a quick bite while exploring the city. Discover Abdeen Gardens, an outdoor palace with excellent food courts, or enjoy classic Egyptian street food at Ezz Elmnofy. Check out these and many more local favorites for a tasty snack tour through Cairo.

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28 Hidden Gems

Alku5

Jungle atmosphere

"Alku5" in Cairo is like a gate to another world. It's a cafe with four different rooms and each room has a completely different style...

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Olfat

Al-Qadi

May 10, 2025

BOB's Bar

Where being alone out there is fun

"BOB's Βar" is a hidden gem of a bar in Heliopolis, Cairo. It's darkish, woody, affordable and perfect for any situation -- even watching football matches.

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Rym

Abduljalil

May 10, 2025

Abdeen Gardens

Outdoor palace food court

"Abdeen Gardens" outside the magnificent Abdeen Palace in Cairo was recently renovated and now has excellent food courts! Great for families...

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Mohamed

Khaled

May 9, 2025

Zahrat El Bustan

The Egyptian coffee shop

"Zahrat El Bustan" is my favorite qahwa, or coffee shop, in downtown Cairo. It has built up quite a reputation for itself in the 80 years it's been open...

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Osama

Abdelrahman

Apr 2, 2025

Concord Plaza

Restaurants and cafes

"Concord Plaza" in New Cairo is a blast of fresh air from the city traffic. Here you'll find more than 30 different restaurants and cafes from all over!

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Mohamed

Khaled

Apr 2, 2025

The Waterway

Elegant night

"The Waterway" in New Cairo is full of a wide range of restaurants & cafes to suit any taste. With so many options, you can decide what to eat on the spot.

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Mohamed

Khaled

Apr 2, 2025

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