The 10 best manakish & pies spots in Cairo
The best manakish & pies in Cairo right now is EL Makhbaz El Lebnany El Asly (Cairo), followed by Bab Al-Hara and Bab El Hara, ranked from 10 food creators' videos, how many different creators went and what they said. On these menus, manakish & pies starts at EGP 20; a typical one is about EGP 125. Updated October 2026.
This guide ranks Cairo's best manakish and pies using creator videos and listed menus, with spots ordered by the strength of their manakish/pie evidence and creator attention. We only use the facts available for each place, including must-order dishes, prices where listed, and video/view counts.
Updated October 2026
1EL Makhbaz El Lebnany El Asly
Creators call this Tripoli-style manakish the real deal, praising generous size and the sausage-cheese and shish tawook options. It’s delivery-friendly, with a 30% off whole menu mentioned, though discount coverage varies by area.
2Bab Al-Hara
Bab Al-Hara stands out for massive shawarma and crispy za'atar manakish at affordable prices, with the Za'atar Manakish listed at EGP 24. It’s a lively, casual spot for groups, though one con notes shawarma price is a bit steep.
3Bab El Hara
Loved for shawarma and musahab, this Syrian spot also offers a cheap EGP 23 muhammara manakish and a big menu in a big hall. Fried chicken and service split opinions, with complaints about late orders and a broken hotline.
4Abu El Zouz
A Nile-view Zamalek breakfast gem with high-rated Egyptian and Lebanese breakfast, strong mezze, and good value per creators. Booking is needed, and the New Cairo spot is small.
5Hareer Restaurant
A Lebanese crowd-pleaser in Arkan, praised for huge iftar maza and salads, breakfast quality, and batata harra singled out. Staff are described as helpful and decent.
6Talqima
A 24-hour Kuwaiti garden spot in Zamalek with Nile sunsets, praised karak, and highlighted jibati w fatayer. Videos show vibes more than the full menu, so details beyond karak and pastries aren’t shown.
7Chapati & Karak
Appears in one creator video, but the available facts don’t detail its manakish, pies, menu, or standout dishes.
8Breeze Café
Serene poolside spot with decent vibes and authentic Lebanese pizza.
9Al-Makhbaz Al-Lebnani
Appears in one creator video, but the available facts don’t include menu details, must-order dishes, or standout manakish/pie claims.
10Al-Makhbaz Al-Lebanese Al-Asli
Appears in one creator video, but the available facts don’t include menu details, must-order dishes, or standout manakish/pie claims.
Good to know
What's the best manakish & pies in Cairo?
Right now: EL Makhbaz El Lebnany El Asly, Bab Al-Hara, Bab El Hara.
How much is manakish & pies in Cairo?
On these menus, manakish & pies starts at EGP 20; a typical one is about EGP 125.