Where to Find the Best Almond Croissants in Cairo - A Scene Eats Guide

Sometimes, basic pastries just don’t cut it. A plain croissant? Yawn. A pain au chocolat? Cute, but predictable. Cheese pastries? Meh, we’re over it. Sometimes, darling, you need a pastry with personality. Enter: the almond croissant.

Picture this: it’s a crisp morning, your coffee is hotter than your latest crush, and a warm almond croissant is shedding powdered sugar all over your lips (and your sweater—and probably your couch). Is it messy? Sure. Is it worth it? Every. Single. Bite.

For anyone who’s ever savored an almond croissant while rocking a powdered sugar mustache like it’s a fashion statement, we’ve scouted the crème de la crème of Cairo’s almond croissant scene. From cult-favorite patisseries to under-the-radar bakeries, here are all the spots where you can indulge like the almond croissant connoisseur you were born to be.