Breakfast In Cairo: 14 Best Breakfast Restaurants
Looking for the best places to have breakfast in Cairo? Whether you want to try a traditional Egyptian breakfast or stick with something more familiar, Cairo has plenty of good options.
Egyptian breakfasts are a whole experience on their own. I learned that when staying with my husband’s family in Cairo. The table was always full: falafel sandwiches, white salty cheese with tomatoes, eggs, foul, fried peppers, salads, and sometimes even fries. What I would consider a full lunch, they eat first thing in the morning.
As Cairo is a large city and traffic can be heavy, I have tried to include restaurants from different areas to make it easier to find something close to where you are staying.
Please note: Prices and opening hours in Cairo can change. I recommend checking Google Maps or calling ahead before your visit.
1. Nişantaşi Citystars
For Turkish cuisine, head to Nisantasi Restaurant. The Turkish chef uses traditional techniques, and the food is really good.
You can try Turkish falafel, borek, omelette, shakshuka, and more. Lunches and dinners are also served here, and the customer service is friendly and welcoming.
Photo Credit: Nisantasi Restaurant
You can find Nisantasi in City Star Mall or Cairo Festival City Mall.
Address: City Stars Mall, Phase One Level 5/ Cairo Festival City Mall, The Village
Hours: 10 am – 1 pm for breakfast, restaurant open until 12 am
Price: breakfast 50-300 EGP per meal
2. Night and Day
Night and Day is located inside the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis Hotel, right on the bank of the Nile. It is a great spot for breakfast if you want a view with your meal.
The restaurant serves an open buffet breakfast with both Egyptian and international options. There are also Egyptian sweets and pastries for those who like something sweet in the morning. Lunch and dinner are available too.
Address: Semiramis InterContinental, Corniche El Nile, Cairo
Hours: 6 am – 11 am for breakfast
Price: breakfast 65-150 EGP per meal
3. Bosco Restaurant & Cafe
When you are in Cairo, don’t miss visiting Bosco Restaurant & Cafe. The professional staff, delicious food in big portions, and cozy environment will make your day right from breakfast.
Photo Credit: Bosco Restaurant & Cafe
On the menu, you will find different kinds of omelettes, eggs, sandwiches, and pancakes, plus fresh juices, milkshakes, and smoothies.
If you stop in for a coffee, try one of their desserts too.
Address: El-Shaheed Mohammed Abd El-Hady Off, Ard, Al Golf, Nasr City, Cairo
Hours: 10 am – 1:30 am
Price: 90-175 EGP per meal
4. Ovio
If you are around the Maadi area in Cairo and would like to have a European-style breakfast and coffee, Ovio Restaurant and Cafe is a great choice.
You will love the variety of food here. From sandwiches and bagels, through different ways of cooking eggs to pastries and pancakes, everybody will choose their favorite here.
Delivery is also available here.
Address: 11 Street 18, Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Cairo
Hours: 8 am – 12 am
Price: breakfast 160-290 EGP per meal
5. Tayer Ya Fatayer
If you want to try something typically Egyptian, head to Tayer Ya Fatayer in Zamalek for Feteer.
Feteer is a traditional Egyptian layered pastry with fillings of your choice, including cheese, potatoes, smoked turkey, eggs, falafel, and sweet options too.
Pancakes and other meals are also on the menu. Delivery is available.
Address: 12 Brazil St, Zamalek, Cairo
Hours: 8 am – 12:45 am
Price: Feteer 25-100 EGP
6. 30 North
If you are serious about coffee, 30 North is the place to go. They use high-quality beans, and the coffee menu is extensive. Alongside coffee, you can get hot chocolate, smoothies, and fresh juices.
For breakfast, there are eggs, sandwiches, paninis, and croissants, as well as pancakes, waffles, and a good selection of desserts.
Photo Credit: 30 North
You can also buy coffee and tea bags to take home. They have several branches in Cairo, and in Zamalek and New Cairo, you can sit on an outside terrace.
Address: 16 Mohammed Thakeb, Abu Al Feda, Zamalek, Cairo/Garden 8 or Square One Mall, New Cairo
Hours: 8 am – 12 am
Price: 170-350 EGP per meal
7. Tabali Bistro
For a good Egyptian breakfast, Tabali is worth a visit. It is an oriental bistro with plenty of options, and the food is really delicious.
There are several branches across Cairo, so you can pick the one closest to you.
Address: Branches in Leven Square, Mall of Arabia Gate 9, Arkan Plaza, Banks Center, Heliopolis, Zamalek, Smart Village, New Giza
Hours: 8 am – 12 am
Price: starting from 15 EGP per sandwich
8. Zooba
If you want to eat like a local, go to Zooba. The original branch in Zamalek is a small, simple Egyptian place with traditional food at very affordable prices.
You can try different types of ful sandwiches, Egyptian falafel, cheese and tomato, eggs, shakshuka, or chicken shawarma sandwiches.
Photo Credit: Zooba
For lunch or dinner, there is Hawawshi, soups, and other Egyptian dishes. There is also a newer, larger branch next to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Address: City Stars/ Madinati/ Sheikh Zayed/ Downtown/ Maadi/ Zamalek
Hours: 8 am – 12 am
Price: breakfast 13-150 EGP per meal
9. Crimson Bar & Grill
For a higher-end breakfast with a view, Crimson Bar & Grill is hard to beat. It is on a rooftop terrace right on the bank of the Nile, with a great view of the river and the city.
The breakfast menu has international dishes with Italian and Mediterranean influences, and the ingredients are high quality. Brunch, lunch, and dinner are also available.
Address: 16 Kamal Al Tawil, Mohammed Mazhar, Zamalek, Cairo
Hours: Saturday to Wednesday 8 am – 12 am, Thursday & Friday 8 am – 1 am
Price: breakfast 120-250 EGP per meal
10. Oblivious
Oblivious is a nice restaurant in New Cairo with a good breakfast menu and a comfortable terrace.
You can have a full English breakfast, different omelettes, yogurt, waffles, or pancakes. If you like something sweet, the desserts and milkshakes are also worth trying.
Address: Waterway 2, Al Salam Axis, New Cairo 1
Hours: 10 am – 12 am
Price: breakfast 120-200 EGP per meal
11. Rouh Beirut
If you are in the downtown area and want a simple, affordable Egyptian breakfast, Rouh Beirut is a good option.
It is located in El Tahrir Square and serves falafel sandwiches, different omelettes, hummus, and foul.
Photo Credit: Rouh Beirut
Not only breakfast but also lunch and dinner are served here. The place is not very big, but it is clean, and the food is delicious. Moreover, they also do deliveries.
Address: El-Tahrir Square, Cairo
Hours: 10 am – 2 am
Price: breakfast 25-40 EGP per meal
12. Carmel California
Carmel California is a bright, summery, and modern restaurant in Maadi that is a good place to start the day. The interior is light and refreshing, and if you prefer to eat outside, there is a terrace too.
The breakfast menu includes American breakfast, eggs cooked in different ways, sandwiches, bagels, pancakes, waffles, quiches, and more. Their cakes are also really good.
Address: 13 St. 18 Maadi, Cairo
Price: breakfast 165-300 EGP per meal
13. Bun N’ Glaze
Bun N’ Glaze is a bakery and bistro in New Cairo with excellent pastries, doughnuts, and bread.
For breakfast, you can choose from eggs, bagels, sandwiches, salads, and pastries, alongside coffee, tea, fresh juice, or milkshakes.
Address: Mall Garden 8, Lower Ground Besides LA7, Cairo
Hours: 8 am – 12 am/1 am
Price: breakfast 80-250 EGP per meal
14. The Lebanese Bakery
If you want to try Lebanese food, The Lebanese Bakery is worth a visit.
The star of the menu is Manousheh, a flat bread similar to pizza with toppings of your choice, including spinach, onion, olives, tomatoes, cheese, and minced beef. Different egg dishes and Lebanese sweets are also available.
There are two branches in Cairo and the Giza Governorate, and delivery is available.
Address: 11 Street 18, Maadi as Sarayat, Cairo/Galleria 40 Al Sheikh Zayed, Giza Governorate
Hours: 7 am – 11 pm
Price: 75-200 EGP per meal
Visiting Cairo: FAQs
What is the traditional breakfast in Cairo, Egypt?
A traditional Egyptian breakfast usually includes foul (fava beans with cumin and olive oil), tameya (Egyptian falafel), white salty cheese, eggs, shakshuka (eggs cooked in red peppers, tomato sauce, and olive oil), and sometimes fries.
It is a big, hearty meal with a lot of variety on the table.
Is Cairo a foodie city?
Yes, very much so. Egyptian people love food, and there is a huge variety on offer in Cairo. You can find traditional Egyptian restaurants, street food, international cuisine, fast food, and everything in between.
Is there an open buffet breakfast in Cairo?
Yes, open buffet breakfasts are available in Cairo, mainly in hotel restaurants. Examples include Night & Day, Zitouni, The Blue Restaurant & Grill, and Aqua e Luce.
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