Known for the blue-mosaic niche wall on its facade, this small but beloved branch of Mandarine Koueider is divided into two sections: one side sells Middle Eastern desserts generously stuffed with nuts, and the other sells ice cream in flavors like pistachio, raspberry, or mandarin. The malban bil eshta (Turkish delight filled with cream custard that's flavored with mastic) is a must-try.

A scoop of gelato from Mandarine Koueider, a popular dessert shop with a bench outside for people-watching, can be a delicious excuse for a rest.

We couldn’t finish our list without mentioning the legendary Mandarine Koueider. This famous dessert place made its mark in Cairo back in 1928, and it is still going strong, offering a fantastic array of local desserts and freshly made ice creams. You can find a variety of flavours at their stores, from more classical flavours like chocolate, pistachio, and yoghurt to more fun ones like tiramisu, cheesecake, and passion fruit!.

Mandarine Koueider is a prestigious patisserie and dessert brand in Egypt, renowned for its luxurious selection of pastries, chocolates, and gourmet desserts. Established in 1920, it has a rich heritage and is well-known for its high-quality products and sophisticated presentation. Mandarine Koueider offers various items, including traditional Middle Eastern sweets, fine chocolates, and beautifully crafted cakes.

Mandarine Koueider is a popular dessert spot in Cairo, (especially the Zamalek branch) known for its traditional Egyptian sweets and ice cream. Their ice cream is made in-house with fresh ingredients and comes in a variety of flavors, including pistachio, caramel, and chocolate. Be sure to try their signature “kashta” flavor, which is a creamy and rich milk-based ice cream.

With over 90 years of distinguished quality and perfection, the Koueider family began in a small area in old Damascus. The Koueider Family had an idea to create a new kind of oriental sweets and pastries. In 1926 they took their dream to Egypt, and two years later, in 1928, this dream became a reality and the first shop was opened in downtown Cairo.

This beloved dessert shop has been open in Cairo since 1928, and while its main claim to fame is its oriental desserts (especially during Ramadan), locals know that Mandarine Koueider also has some great ice cream year-round. Our favorite flavor: tangerine. Branches: Zamalek, Maadi, City Stars, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Sheraton, El Rehab

When the Koueider family relocated to Cairo from Damascus, Syria in 1926, they launched their very first oriental dessert shop two years later. Mandarine Koueider is now one of the most iconic shops dessert shop in Egypt offering a variety of oriental deserts from cake to kunafa, and kahk.

From their dingy Korba branch that holds scoops of our dearest memories to their shinier outlets that were -1c9be5e4-9935-4f51-8975-a1ba0086b505.jpg)reluctant to step inside, Mandarine Koueider’s ice cream is a dependable staple we constantly go back to. Haaave you tried their pistachio?

Though she was born in Cairo, Mansour’s family moved a couple hours away to the seaside city of Alexandria when she was young. Nevertheless, she always looked forward to the trips back to Cairo because they included a stop at Koueider, a pastry shop that’s an institution in the city.

Actually, make that two plates.” That’s pretty much how it goes when you visit Koueider. It’s your go-to spot for oriental sweets and desserts and we just can’t get enough of it. We’ve all tried to make oriental desserts at home but it never really turns out as good as Koueider’s.

With nearly 29 flavor, Egypt’s oriental dessert house serves the best freshly baked biscuits. If you want a traditional fruits ice cream, with a hint of nostalgia, this is your go-to place. The thing about Koueider is that you end up buying more than just ice cream (no regrets).

The perfect fruity choice for ice cream in town is Mandarine Koueider. It has perhaps the largest diversity of flavours– in both the traditional gelato form and also in a sorbet-like recipe to cater to those who need to skip the cream, both for health and for fasting purposes.

Famous primarily for its pastries and desserts, this café offers a delightful coffee selection to pair with its confections. Ideal for dessert lovers and those with a sweet tooth, it makes coffee breaks extra indulgent. The elegant interior adds to the experience.

While its primary speciality is its Asian desserts (specifically throughout Ramadan), locals recognize that Mandarine Koueider likewise has some fantastic gelato year-round.

Leading dessert and pastry shop Mandarine Koueider will be rolling out all our favorites again this Ramadan. Don’t miss out on their basboosa, konafa and 3aish saraya.

Where to try: Mandarine Koueider (Opens 9 AM - 12 AM), El Abd Bakery (Opens 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM).