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An old Greek family-run pastry shop founded in 1922, serving as a living testament to Alexandria's cosmopolitan era.
Opened in 1922 next to Saad Zaghloul Square, this shop still retains its old-fashioned dining room and large portraits, run by a Greek family. The establishment claims to have made cakes for King Farouk's coronation and royal weddings. The pastries blend Greek, Italian, French, and Egyptian traditions, with pistachio mille-feuille and cheese kunafa cake as signatures, alongside breakfast and Greek coffee. The ordering process is unique: you pick your items in the shop, write them on a slip of paper, and hand it to the waiter. Some diners in 2025 criticized the service and certain pastries, but the atmosphere remains highly praised. Within walking distance of Raml Station.
Opening hours
Daily 8:00–1:00 the next day (official website)
Nearby sights
- Saad Zaghloul Square & Historic Cafés
- Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue
- Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Mark
- Cavafy Museum
- Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
- Alexandria Corniche
- Unknown Soldier Memorial (Alexandria)
- Roman Amphitheatre (Kom El Dikka)