El Fishawy
Café · $
Cairo's oldest café (since 1773), a mirror-lined institution in the heart of Khan el-Khalili.
Signature dishes at El Fishawy
- ◆ Mint tea
- ◆ Turkish coffee
- ◆ Shisha in the bazaar
Illustrative imagery · Café
El Fishawy — diner questions
What should I order at El Fishawy?
Signature choices at El Fishawy include: Mint tea; Turkish coffee; Shisha in the bazaar.
What kind of restaurant is El Fishawy?
El Fishawy is a café restaurant in Islamic Cairo, Cairo. Cairo's oldest café (since 1773), a mirror-lined institution in the heart of Khan el-Khalili.
Where is El Fishawy and how do I book?
El Fishawy is at Khan el-Khalili, El-Gamaleya, Cairo. Reserve via https://www.cairo.gov.eg.
Can Chauffyr drive me to El Fishawy?
Yes — Chauffyr provides private, fixed-price chauffeur service to El Fishawy and across Cairo, so your whole party can dine without driving or parking.
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