The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

This list is made especially for every date lover in town. We’ve gathered a round of treats from all over Cairo that are worth being on your checklist:

Dates & Caramel Basbousa at La Poire:

 

 

 

 

 

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This Ramadan, La Poire is serving some of the best creative desserts, among them happens to be the date & caramel basbousa, with the family size costing 250LE, while a one-person cup is 20LE. Give La Poire a call on 19515.

Petits Choux aux Dates at Salé Sucré:

Sounds fancy, huh? This delightful dessert is a combination of date sponge cake, choux balls, pastry cream, dates, and caramel (180LE). We find this one an upgrade to Salé Sucré’s heavenly classic profiteroles. Order it by calling 19632.

Ramadan Delights at Voila:      

 

 

 

 

 

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Voila offers a selection of assorted mini desserts that comes in two editions. The Ramadan Delights Box, which is a kilo of variously-flavoured konafa nests and basbousa (280LE), and a half kilo box called The Deluxe Box (275LE), which has various date delights; either covered in chocolate and nuts, or pureed with Lotus, dried apricots, and nuts.

Dates Fusion Bowl at Coppermelt:

 

 

 

 

 

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Coppermelt’s Dates Fusion Bowl comprises layers of konafa, rice pudding, and salted caramel dates. The family-size bowl is 285LE. Coppermelt delivers, call 01288880555.

Dates Chocolate at Abu Auf:

 

 

 

 

 

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The shop offers a range of chocolate-soaked dates called Sahara Delights, that comes in two flavours; chocolate dates (300 gm – 40LE), and chocolate dates with almonds (300 gm – 50LE). Also, Abu Auf offers a box of dates filled with an assortment of nuts at 240LE. Check the website, through which you can order.