The SceneEats Sahel Guide

Alsiran Asa3idi

If you’re craving a classic Egyptian breakfast, look no more because this Sa3idi will take care of you. 

Location: Sidi Abdelrahman

Telephone: 01553335950

Bagel Brothers

We know that, like, bagels aren’t meant for just breakfasts but we could seriously have their egg with avocado, bacon and cheese bagel (toasted obvs) forever.

Location: Almaza Bay 

Telephone: 01010222132

be good to you

Three words: Breakfast of Champions. That’s literally all you need to order because it’s delish, Instagrammable and guilt-free. 

Location: Hacienda White 

Telephone: 01280850607

BohoBun 

Their egg  and cheese double sliders are breakfast heaven. 

Location: Marassi, Hacienda White 

Telephone: 01032832940

El Shabrawy

Your body is tired from the night before and you can’t be bothered to make breakfast for yourself? El Shabrawy. Your belly is begging for food but you don’t want to go to an actual restaurant to have food over there? El Shabrawy. Your heart just got broken and you’ll probably going to be #ForeverAlone? El Shabrawy.

Location: Golf Porto Marina

Telephone: 16842

El Torr 

You haven’t had ta3meya unless you’ve had El Torr’s ta3meya that’s stuffed with Italian sausages. 

Location: Diplo

Telephone: 16685

Man’oushe Street

We can have their baked halloumi every morning if we could tbh.  

Address: Marassi

Telephone: 16479

Ovio

Do you believe in life after love? You will after you try their Greek shakshouka. 

Location: Diplo

Telephone: 01033312211

Qahwa

Whether you fancy turkey and cheese or eggs Benedict for breakfast, Qahwa will have your bellies taken care of. 

Location: Marassi & Hacienda White

Telephone: 01029958689

3nd Socrate

If you’re hanging around the IOS Village and your tummy is fancying some hearty Egyptian brekkie, this is your spot. 

Location: Diplo 

Telephone: 01111177084

Barista Café

1. Need. To. Try. Their. Franilla. 

Location: Amwaj 

Telephone: 01091684977

Il Divino Pizzeria 

Just like most things, pizza is also better when devoured by the beach. 

Location: Telal

Telephone:  01279746031 

King Road Café

Friends who have smoothies together, stay together, and you can do exactly that at King Road.

Location: Sahel Alex Road

Telephone: 01092090319

Lokali

The new(-ish) Cairo brunch spot has decided to do all of us a favor and open up shop in Sahel, however, they’ve turned into a pizza bar where you can pretend you’re Michelangelo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and “kawabunga” all day long. 

Location: Bianchi

Telephone: 01000461332

Marlyn’s

Whether you’re craving pizza, pasta or paella, Marlyn’s will always be there for your kersh when you need them the most. 

Location: Marassi

Telephone: 01120019022

Oya Lounge

The perfect spot for an intense gossip session with the BFFs and some shisha.

Location: Amwaj 

Telephone: 01091300100

Seven Fortunes

This coffee roastery flew all the way from the UAE to give Egyptians a taste of dem fortues – all seven of them. 

Location: Hacienda White

Telephone: They don’t currently have a number because their location in Sahel is just a pop-up but you can always contact them via their social media channels. Oh, and a little birdie told us that they’re opening up two actual branches in Egypt in October.

Tutti Matti

The popular Maadi eatery’s Sahel counterpart is a gorj place to have coffee, shisha, pizza and everything in between – and let us tell you, there’s a lot of things.

Location: Marassi

Telephone: 0109 0090094

be good to you

This restaurant is probably the only restaurant where you can have a chicken red curry with rice (which you absolutely should) and not feel like you’re betraying your diet in any way. 

Location: Hacienda White

Telephone: 0128 085 0607

Glow 

The best thing about their smoothies is that it comes with no guilt whatsoever.

Location:  Diplo, Telal, Hacienda Bay

Telephone:  01000018644

KiK

You can finally live all of your Greek yogurt and granola fantasies with them.  

Location:  Hacienda White, however, it’s only just a pop-up shop.

Telephone: 01222211144

Lychee

The best thing about their menu is that they tell you how many calories each item contains. 

Location:  Marassi, Diplo

Telephone: 01200067666 

Arby’s

Their Arbynator has been there for us more than actual humans have. 

Location: Marina 4 & Marassi 

Telephone: 19337

BohoBun 

We’re not supposed to say this, but like, their Big Boho Burger is potentially our favourite burger to ever exist. 

Location: Marassi, Hacienda White 

Telephone: 01032832940

Buns & Dawgs

You know when you’re unsure whether you wanna have a burger or a hot dog? Well, this place solves that dilemma. 

Location: Diplo

Telephone: 01220228080

byBike

From sweet potatoes, to corn dogs, and everything in between. 

Location: Amwaj

Telephone: 01221683686

Max Burgers

You can now devour Sweden’s tastiest burgers, or so they say, whilst you’re having some fun in the sun. 

Location: Marassi & Marina 4

Telephone: 19065

Mince

Their burgers’ reputation precedes them, but their corn dogs sadly don’t get as much attention. Join our petition to change that. 

Location: Hacienda white

Telephone: 16885

Seecoz

Because life is better with some big, fat, juicy Greek gyros. 

Location: Hacienda Red Playground, Lakeyard - Hacienda Bay 

Telephone: 0101 596 0582

Shocks Burgers

What makes this burger joint special is that it’s the country’s first airstream food truck. 

Location: Livio's

Telephone: Shocks Burgers doesn’t have a telephone number but you can contact them via their social media channels. 

Submachine 

Sahel’s newest food truck shines, not necessarily because of their fresh sandwiches, but more because their actual truck serves as the perfect background to any Instagram picture.

Location: Amwaj

Telephone: 01096841056

Tabla Luna 

The Latin American restaurant will make all of your taco dreams, among other delicious ones, come true. 

Location: Diplo

Telephone: 0225198403 (only for inquiries)

The Brgr Truck 

The limit should not exist when it comes to their cheesy fries…

Location: Hacienda, Diplo, Telal

Telephone: They don’t have a number; however, you can contact them via hellobrgr@gmail.com.

The Burger Factory

Their fried chickens are a big mood. 

Location: Telal

Telephone: 01221011222

Tazbeeta

This place is where you can truly live your best kebda life.

Location: Stella Walk

Telephone: 01008083464

Keki

TRY THEIR JAPANESE ICED-COFFEE!!!

Location: Diplo

Telephone: 01111034445

Mori Sushi

Tick tock, it’s sushi o’clock. 

Location: Marassi

Telephone:  01273018900

Wok

Always go for their soba noodles with teriyaki duck and you’ll improve your life by 125%.

Location: Porto Marina

Telephone: 01066809994

Peking

If you’re a fan of steamed dumplings, get their steamed wontons instead. Thank us later. 

Location: Kilo 148

Telephone: 16078

Sachi by the Sea

Although Sachi by the Sea isn’t necessarily Asian, it does boast a few Japanese options – among them is the hot pot rice which is a winner. 

Location: Hacienda Bay

Telephone:  01030030055

Wok and Walk

Did we mention that they now have ramen noodles? 

Location: lake Yard - Hacienda

Telephone: 19548

Abo Mazen El Soury

Where else can you have delicious shawerma wraps at 2 am? 

Location:  Golf Porto Marina

Telephone: 19675

AlDayaa

Lebanon seems to have taken over Sahel where one can almost find a Lebanese joint wherever they go. Oh, and we’re not complaining btw, but what we are going to do however is recommend their mana2eesh.

Location: Amwaj 

Telephone: 01141413088

Andrea

The oldest chicken restaurant in the country, Andrea has been serving ferakh since 1958. To put it simply, if you like chicken then this is the place for you.  

Location: Porto Marina

Telephone: 01019991143

Andrea El Sahel 

Not to be confused with the other Andrea, this restaurant serves all kinds of Egyptian food – not just chicken. 

Location: Lotus 

Telephone: 01271618363

El Torr

Fun fact: You can order El Torr’s infamous mezzahs, shishas and everything in between to wherever Sahel beach you’re at. You’re welcome.  

Location: Diplo, Marassi, Hacienda Bay

Telephone:  16685

Feteera

We don’t need to tell you to get feteer from Feteera BUT WE WILL ANYWAY BECAUSE WE’RE THE BEST! 

Location: Diplo, Telal, Hacienda Bay

Telephone: 16287

Man’oushe Street

This place might thrive on mana2eesh but their pizza is the literal bomb! 

Address: Marassi

Telephone: 16479

Mistiqa

Whether your belly feels like having hawawshi, quail or kebab, Mistiqa will cater to all of your mama’s food needs.

Location: Amwaj

Telephone: 01281555551

Serena 

Rumour has it that the eponymous character, Serena, came all the way from Lebanon to make sure everyone has some of koftet khoshkash, among other things obvs. 

Location: Hacienda Bay

Telephone:  0112 555 5349

Shakra 2 Go 

Lesan asfour? Yes. Ma7shi? Duuh. Mombar? YAAAS PLZ! 

Location: Marassi 

Telephone: 01028077811

Tamara

Whether you fancy fattoush or batata 7ara, Tamara will take care of your Lebanese cravings. 

Location: Hacienda Red, Marassi 

Telephone: 16885 

Abo Ghaly Fish 

The place to go when you and/or your family/friends/significant others are craving waklet samak.

Location: Sidi Abdelrahman

Telephone: 0122 2213590

Clams and Claws

From lobsters to crabs, get ready to get down and dirty at Clams and Claws. 

Location: Amwaj

Telephone: 01551441848

Fish Market

a whopping LE 810, you can get their family meal which includes all the shrimps, squids, fish, salads and so much more. 

Location: Sidi Abdelrahman

Telephone: 16770

Mori Sushi

Their sashimi is, without a doubt, fresh to death. 

Location: Marassi

Telephone:  01273018900

Souq El Samak 

This restaurant can be described in two words: phosphorus overload.

Location: Al Fayrouz

Telephone 0155 555 2560

The Smokery

Their grilled salmon steak is easily our winner. 

Location: Marassi

Telephone: 0102 601 9175

Batates and Zalabya

Go for their bala7 el sham. Always.

Location: Stella & Amwaj

Telephone: They don’t have a number; however, you can contact them via their social media accounts.

Brioche Dorée

Not a lot of people know this but their eclairs are bomb AF. 

Address: Marassi 

Telephone: 02 27375162

byBike

You can have sweet potatoes, but like, in the form of a dessert – thanks to Nutella. 

Location: Amwaj

Telephone: 01221683686

Cheesecake Mania

Imagine a place that focuses on cheesecakes and only cheesecakes? The aptly named Cheesecake Mania is that place.

Location: Sidi Abdelrahman 

Telephone: 01091595598

Chewies

Homemade cookies and brownies, that is all. 

Location: Lavista Bay

Telephone: 01028869655

Cold Stone Creamery

Their waffle cones are what your ice cream dreams are made of. 

Location: Marassi 

Telephone: 0122769 2211

Coppermelt

If you don’t know whether you’re a black forest cake kinda person, Coppermelt will help you with that dilemma. 

Address: Marassi 

Location: 01011124031

Dippie Doo

This “fruit café” may call itself that, but all they serve is ice cream…with fruits. 

Location: Amwaj

Telephone: 01207760600

Keki

Egypt’s first Japanese bakery shop stands out because of their infamous jiggly cheesecakes.

Location: Diplo

Telephone: They don’t have a number; however, you can contact them via their social media accounts.

La Poire 

Their rainbow cake will always be their star-item. 

Location: Marina, Diplo, Amwaj

Telephone: 19515

Loukoumades

You can basically have whatever you want on your lo2met el 2ady – from Nutella to Lotus – at Loukoumades. 

Location: Hacienda Bay

Telephone: 0101514 1081

Nutopia

Think Nutella but with everything. 

Address: Diplo

Telephone: 01096788 967

Sobia El Rahmany

You either know Sobia El Rahmany or you don’t tbh, we hope you’re not the latter. 

Address: Porto el Golf 

Telephone: 01025221313

The Batter Half & Co 

Their brownie sticks are absolutely addictive. Like seriously, brownies on a freakin’ stick!

Address: Hacienda White 

Telephone: 0227370036 (only for inquiries)

The Four Fat Ladies

Their turtle cheesecake is so good you’ll want to have it forever until you become the fifth member of Four Fat Ladies. 

Address: Lake Yard - Hacienda Bay

Telephone: 16679

Ivory 

This place is less about food and more about seeing some of the country’s biggest acts – except you have fries while doing so. 

Location: Hacienda Bay 

Telephone: 01225222222

KIKI’s Beach 

When you want to have a liquid brunch, but also fancy a few nibbles here and there. 

Location: Hacienda White 

Telephone: 01001579373

Pearl Beach Bar

Let’s go to the beach, beach, let’s go get away at Pearl Beach Bar.

Location: Ras El Hekma

Telephone: 0102 626 1414

Sachi by the Sea

Okay so, this is the kind of place where you can have an Instagrammable brunch with the BFFs (we recommend the beef tataki and salmon gravlax) whilst maybe having a glass of wine or two. 

Location: Hacienda Bay

Telephone:  01030030055

Salt Beach & Restobar

Nothing tastes better than food by the sea, especially when they’re paired with some Instagrammable cocktails. 

Location: Sidi Abdelrahman

Telephone: 01221858119

Seacode Beach Club

Seafood at Seacode is Sea-riously amazing. Sorry. We had to do it. 

Address: New Alamein 

Telephone: 01555552591

Vibes Beach 

Whether you want to cannon ball into the pool or lose yourself to the waves of the North Coast, it won’t hurt to do any of those things with a full belly. Are we right or ARE WE RIGHT?

Location: Sidi Abdelrahman

Telephone:  01154519996