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Alexandria · Corniche, Alexandria

Athineos

A Belle Époque room facing the sea, with a view of the bay and of a century of Alexandria.

€€ Mid-range

High ceilings, mirrors, banquettes: one of the Corniche's historic café-patisseries, opening onto the eastern bay. You come for coffee and a slice of cake while watching the sea, more than for the food — the room is the main course.

The extra bit

Ask for a table by the far windows: the only spot where the whole bay is visible.

Know before you go

The food menu is uneven: coffee, pastries and the view are what the trip is for.

Directions

Corniche, Saad Zaghloul square, Alexandria

Directions

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