The 10 best specialty coffee spots in Cairo
The best specialty coffee in Cairo right now is Koffee Kulture (New Cairo), followed by Cilantro and Second Cup, ranked from 114 food creators' videos, how many different creators went and what they said. On these menus, specialty coffee starts at EGP 80; a typical one is about EGP 150. Updated October 2026.
This guide to Cairo’s specialty-coffee scene ranks spots by creator buzz—video counts, creator counts and views—and by the menu items creators call out. It includes Cairo, New Cairo and Giza, plus Alexandria entries where the data places them.
Updated October 2026
1Koffee Kulture
Koffee Kulture in Cairo is backed by real pancake hype, with Nutella, pistachio and salted caramel pancakes as the must-orders, while coffee and viral tres leches keep the buzz going. It has 18 videos from 16 creators and 1.39M views.
2Cilantro
In Alexandria, Cilantro stands out for BOGO coffee nights and cloud lattes, with creators highlighting the vanilla protein cloud latte and sweet potato frappe. It has 22 creator videos from 12 creators and 1.63M views.
3Second Cup
Second Cup in Cairo draws creator raves for secret frappuccinos and Tiramisu Latte, plus the Nile-view Maadi branch, though some note recipe and Wi-Fi gripes. It has 14 videos from 8 creators and 1.87M views.
4RE Coffee
A calm Zamalek coffee discovery with standout specialty brews and matcha.
5Posto
Posto in New Cairo pairs stellar coffee with pizza in a sleek spot, with the Iced Spanish Latte and Pepperoni Pizza as must-orders. It has 18 videos from 6 creators and 165K views.
6Daily Dose
Downtown Cairo’s cozy retro coffee stop where staff, matcha, and bagels win people over.
7Retro Brew
Retro Brew in New Cairo shines on coffee and matcha, with Dirty Espresso and Roast Beef Bun as must-orders, while sweet experiments like Strawberry White Chocolate Matcha split the room. It has 27 videos from 23 creators and 346K views.
8Brown Nose
Brown Nose is Cairo’s buzzing new coffee hotspot.
9YFC. Specialty Coffee
YFC Specialty Coffee is a hype-worthy New Cairo specialty coffee stop with standout hot chocolate and matcha, plus an iced latte on the must-order list. It has 7 videos from 5 creators and 292K views.
10Juan Valdez
Colombian coffee, solid WiFi, and a chill vibe make Juan Valdez a Cairo favorite
Good to know
What's the best specialty coffee in Cairo?
Right now: Koffee Kulture, Cilantro, Second Cup.
How much is specialty coffee in Cairo?
On these menus, specialty coffee starts at EGP 80; a typical one is about EGP 150.