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A famous 24-hour chain known for its high turnover and "working man's" breakfast. Their ful is notably hearty and heavy on the tahini. — Downtown

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24:00–03:00 for late-night energy; open 24 hours.

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A professionalized, clean version of the traditional ful shop. Favored by families for its consistent hygiene and wide variety of breakfast platters. — Heliopolis

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09:00–12:00 for family brunch; open 24 hours.

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A neighborhood favorite that bridges the gap between a street cart and a clean shophouse. Known for having the "lightest" ful seasoning in the area. — Maadi

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08:00–10:00; open daily.

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A busy, accessible shophouse that is the default choice for a quick downtown breakfast. Famous for their ful with local butter (*bel zebda*). — Downtown

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08:00–11:00; open daily until late night.

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Widely considered the most legendary ful institution in Cairo. Unpretentious and bustling, it is famous for its rich, slow-simmered beans and iconic stuffed falafel. — Sayyida Zeinab

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07:00–09:00 for the freshest morning batch; open 24 hours.

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The most ubiquitous chain in Egypt, offering a reliable and very affordable baseline for ful. Perfect for a quick, consistent takeaway sandwich. — Downtown

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07:00–10:00; open 24 hours.

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A local legend in Giza, famous for its "plain" ful sandwiches where the quality of the fava beans is the sole focus. — Dokki

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07:00–10:00; open daily.

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Famous across Cairo for their "Dynamite" sandwich, a massive breakfast bomb containing ful, falafel, boiled eggs, and salad in one loaf. — Heliopolis

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09:00–12:00; open 24 hours.

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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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A massive local favorite known for its consistent quality and clean, high-speed service. Their "dynamite" sandwich—a mix of ful, falafel, and egg—is a local staple. — Nasr City

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08:00–10:00 for breakfast; open 24 hours.

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A Cairo institution since the 1950s. While popular with tourists, its breakfast menu remains deeply traditional and the ambiance is unmatched in the city center. — Downtown

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08:00–10:30; open daily.

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A traditional, busy local shophouse that skips the tourist frills. Famous for its speed and its extremely crispy falafel side dish. — Downtown

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08:00–11:00; open daily.

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Offers one of the few places where you can enjoy a traditional, inexpensive ful breakfast with a view of the Nile. — Agouza

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08:00–10:00; open daily.

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A cult favorite kiosk that has gained legendary status for its exceptionally creamy, Alexandrian-style ful served on simple sidewalk tables. — Garden City

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01:00–04:00 (legendary for Suhoor) or early morning; open daily.

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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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