5 new places to eat and drink in Cairo this October
A Colombian coffee chain, a farm-to-table bakery, Sokhna smash burgers, a Danish juice bar and a pizzeria on the Nile: five spots that opened or reopened in Cairo this month.
October has brought a run of new openings across Cairo, from New Cairo to Sheikh Zayed and the Nile in Giza. Here are five worth a visit, from a morning coffee to a late burger.
Juan Valdez
The Colombian coffee chain has opened at Park St. East in New Cairo. Brewed Colombian coffee is the core of the menu, with the Arequipe Cappuccino and the iced Matcha Nevados leading at the new branch.
Bascota
The farm-to-table bakery founded by Amir Mostafa has opened at District 5 in New Cairo, with breads, pastries, sandwiches, desserts and coffee made with Egyptian produce. Open daily from 8:30am to midnight.
The Bun Father
The smash burger spot that started in Ain Sokhna is now on Street 205 at Degla Square in Maadi, open daily from noon to midnight. The Made Man cheeseburger with fries costs EGP 199.
Joe & The Juice
The Copenhagen juice and coffee chain has opened its first Egyptian branch at Park St. West in Sheikh Zayed, with cold-pressed juices, shakes and sandwiches such as the Tunacado.
Riva
The open-air pizzeria at the entrance of the First Nile Boat in Giza, opposite Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, reopened at the start of October, Cairo 360 reported. The hotel's site still lists it as closed, so call before you go.
