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An empty cafe room: a leather banquette, round tables and wooden chairs.

Alexandria · Stanley, Alexandria

Coffee Roastery

A comfortable café overlooking Stanley bay, to work or to linger.

€€ Mid-range

An Egyptian chain well established in Alexandria, with comfortable rooms and proper tables. Not historic Alexandria, today's: wifi, brunch, and a view of the Stanley bridge.

The extra bit

The upper tables see the bay; the lower ones see the street. The difference is stark.

Know before you go

Very busy on the Alexandrian weekend: come on a weekday if you plan to work.

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Corniche, Stanley, Alexandria

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