Ali Baba Café: A balcony above Downtown Cairo

Talaat Harb Square, Downtown Cairo

Ali Baba Café is often linked with Downtown Cairo’s literary history and is remembered for its upper-floor balcony overlooking Talaat Harb Square. It is the kind of place to order a coffee or tea, take a seat above the street and watch the city move around you.

Operating status: Current operation and access to the upper-floor seating are not independently confirmed; check before visiting.

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