Best Feteer Meshaltet in Cairo

Feteer Meshaltet is the Egyptian equivalent of a croissant and is incredibly rich. It is a multi-layered, flaky pastry made from paper-thin dough laminated with butter. The pastry can be eaten plain with honey or stuffed with savory fillings like meat. A large plain feteer is a common meal shared among friends and family. The trap is buying feteer from a generic bakery where it might be dry.

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Feteer Meshaltet is the Egyptian equivalent of a croissant and is incredibly rich. It is a multi-layered, flaky pastry made from paper-thin dough laminated with butter. The pastry can be eaten plain with honey or stuffed with savory fillings like meat. A large plain feteer is a common meal shared among friends and family. The trap is buying feteer from a generic bakery where it might be dry.

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Cairo Kitchen

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Tastes exactly like what an Egyptian grandmother would cook.Zamalek
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20.0/ 10

Feteer Al-Andalus

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A neighborhood institution in Maadi known for its stretchy, fresh dough.Maadi
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18:00–21:00.
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30.0/ 10

Feteer El-Refaey

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Serves classic Abdeen-style feteer that is favored by market traders.Abdeen
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40.0/ 10

Tawhid Feteer & Hawawshi

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Iconic street spot where you can watch the dough being tossed in the air.Downtown
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12:00–15:00 for the freshest lunchtime bakes.
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50.0/ 10

Feteer Al-Khalifa

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A true local legend with a deep, smoky flavor from old ovens.Sayyida Zeinab
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60.0/ 10

Sidi Mansour

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Offers a "Royal Feteer" that is significantly larger than average with dips.Maadi
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70.0/ 10

Dina's Farm

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Famous for country-style feteer made with high-quality dairy farm butter.Heliopolis
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09:00–11:00 for a fresh morning pastry.
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80.0/ 10

Andrea Mariouteya

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Known for its balanced, non-greasy profile as a side to grilled chicken.Giza
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13:00–16:00 for a garden lunch.
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90.0/ 10

Tabali

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Known for their "Feteer Wraps," which are easier to eat on the go.Zamalek
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10:00–12:00.
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100.0/ 10

Zooba

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Offers a "gourmet" take on koshari using higher-quality grains and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The atmosphere is vibrant, modern, and very traveler-friendly.Zamalek
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19:00–21:00 for dinner; open 08:00–01:00 daily.
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110.0/ 10

Mojo's

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A modern bakery-cafe that specializes in elevated sweet feteer.New Cairo
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15:00–18:00.
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120.0/ 10

Amo Hamada

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A neighborhood favorite known for very thin, crispy layers and sweet honey.Dokki
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13:00–16:00.
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130.0/ 10

Feteer Al-Basha

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Serves the massive residential population with savory cured beef toppings.Nasr City
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18:00–21:00.
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140.0/ 10

Abou El Sid

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The most upscale place to eat ful in Cairo. Their beans are simmered for 12+ hours and served with premium local butter and fresh-baked artisanal baladi bread.Zamalek
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10:00–12:00 for the special weekend breakfast service.
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