World Dessert Day: Sweet Spots in Cairo You Need to Try

Any excuse for dessert, right? With World Dessert Day landing on October 16, we’re rounding up some of the best spots in Cairo to get your sweet fix. Whether you’re team kunafa, all about Um Ali, or always down to try something new, there’s a treat waiting for you!

1. El Domiaty Patisserie

If you’re looking for something classic, generous, and perfect for sharing, this is a solid go-to. Their mixed boxes come packed with all the essentials.

2. Simonds Bakery

A Cairo classic that never disappoints. Simonds may be known for its cakes, biscuits, tiramisu, rice pudding, macarons, brownies, and endless baked goods, but their rice puddings still win every time. Warm, creamy, and perfectly sweet.

3. Aboullaban

If you haven’t tried Soft Kunafah Nabulseya here, you’re missing out. Filled with molten cheese and topped with oriental honey syrup, it’s a melt-in-your-mouth delight.

4. Turkish Delight

Love Turkish desserts? This one is for you! try their turkish kunafa, baklava and don’t let World Dessert Day pass without treating yourself to some turkish loukoum

5. Le Doux

Crème brûlée Umm Ali? Yes, it exists. Layers of creamy Umm Ali topped with a caramelized brûlée crust from Cairo’s Le Doux. A fusion you didn’t know you needed but will definitely go back for.

6. Pistachio Dessert

Pistachio Dessert offers a huge selection of sweets. Their basbousa and kunafah taste world-class, perfect for treating yourself or sending as a gift.

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