Old-school favorites in Cairo

Family places, counters and bakeries that have fed the neighborhood for years, with what to order at each.

12 places in Cairo · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: abouelsid.com

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   Felfela

   Downtown Cairo

   Get: Ful, ta'ameya and fresh juice

   Order: Ful, ta'ameya (a pastrami and cheddar version was recommended)

   Also on these lists: Breakfast and sandwiches in Cairo, Long lines in Cairo.

   عطفه مصطفى ابو هيف, 11513 القاهرة · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   El Fishawy

   Egyptian coffeehouse · Khan el-Khalili

   Order: Mint tea, coffee, shisha

   سكه خان الخليلي, 11261 القاهرة · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Abou El Sid

   Egyptian · Zamalek

   Order: Molokheya, sharqiseya (chicken with walnut sauce), Egyptian moussaka, mezze

   157 26th of July Corridor St., Zamalek · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Abou Haidar

   Lebanese grill · Roxy, Heliopolis

   Order: Beef or sujuk shawarma in a soft bun, chips, mango juice

   شارع ابراهيم اللقاني, 11737 القاهرة · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Sayed Hanafy

   Cairo (area not stated)

   Get: Koshari and a rice pudding to finish

   Order: Koshari

   Also on the list: The best koshari in Cairo.

   شارع سيد حنفي, 11716 القاهرة · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Maison Thomas

   Pizza, sandwiches · Zamalek

   Order: Thin-crust pizza

   157 26th of July St, Zamalek, Cairo 11511, Egypt · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Tabali Bistro

   Zamalek

   Order: Saffron-lemon ta'ameya at breakfast, basturma, kebda sandwich at lunch

   20 Mohamed El Maraashly St., Intersection of Ahmed Heshmat St., Zamalek, Cairo · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Kebdet El Prince

   Liver sandwiches · Imbaba

   Order: Kebda (liver), molokhia, mezze and bread

   79 Talaat Harb Street, El Omal City, Imbaba, Giza (Cairo area) · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Abdullah Bashandy

   Egyptian grill · Downtown (Munira)

   Order: Ta'ameya, kebda or ful sandwiches, two at a time

   31 El-Shaikh Ali Youssef, Al Inshaa WA Al Munirah, El Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo Governorate 4262013, Egypt · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Al Hussein Feteer

    Feteer pastry · Sayedna Al Hussein, Old Cairo

    Order: Feteer pie or pizza with beef, chicken, sausage or cheese

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    Andrea Mariouteya

    Grilled chicken · New Giza (moved from the Mariouteya canal)

    Order: Grilled chicken and meats, Egyptian mezze

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    Koshary El Tahrir

    Koshary · Downtown

    Get: Koshari, large, with hot sauce

    Order: Tahrir koshari (the chili sauce is strong)

    Also on the list: The best koshari in Cairo.

    19 Abdel Khaleq Tharwat Street, Talaat Harb, Downtown, Cairo · Map · Add to Chef Amazing