Al Fishawy Cafe in Khan El Khalili | Egypt’s Oldest Cafe

 

Al Fishawy Cafe in Khan El Khalili | Egypt’s Oldest Cafe

Al Fishawy Cafe, also known as Fishawy’s Coffeehouse, is a traditional Egyptian cafe located in the Khan El-Khalili bazaar in Cairo, Egypt. It is one of the oldest and most famous cafes in Cairo, and has been a popular gathering place for intellectuals, artists, and politicians for centuries.

Al Fishawy Cafe was founded in 1773 by Sheikh Al Fishawy, a merchant from the village of Fishawy in the Nile Delta. The cafe was originally a small coffeehouse, but it quickly gained popularity and became a popular meeting place for the wealthy and influential people of Cairo.

In the 19th century, Al Fishawy Cafe became a center of the Egyptian nationalist movement. Many Egyptian revolutionaries and intellectuals met at the cafe to discuss their plans for independence.

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In the 20th century, Al Fishawy Cafe continued to be a popular gathering place for writers, artists, and intellectuals. Egyptian Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz was a regular customer of the cafe, and even wrote several of his novels while sitting at one of its tables.

Al Fishawy Cafe is a two-story building with a traditional Egyptian facade. The interior of the cafe is decorated with ornate mirrors, chandeliers, and colorful mosaics. The cafe also has a large outdoor terrace, which is a popular place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.

Al Fishawy Cafe serves a variety of traditional Egyptian food and drinks, including coffee, tea, juices, and snacks. The cafe is also known for its shisha pipes, which are a popular way to relax and socialize in Egypt.

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