10 Best Pet-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes in Cairo, Egypt

If you’re a pet parent, then you’ll know two things for sure: 1) how hard it is to leave your dog at home sometimes, and 2) how even harder it is to find a dog-friendly restaurant or cafe in Cairo where you can actually BRING your doggie buddy with you. 

Unfortunately, Egypt isn’t quite there yet culturally when it comes to accepting our furry friends out and about, but the good news is that people are slowly opening up, and there’s now actually a multitude of places that are pet-friendly!

We’ve made a list below of our favorite dog-friendly restaurants and cafes, plus we listed an even more extensive directory below of different places based on neighborhood. 

Local tip: while all of the below restaurants & cafes are pet-friendly, some have certain rules regarding dog size and breed, so if you have a large dog, then it’s best to check with them beforehand before you bring your big fur baby. 

1. The Drive by Waterway

   
   

Location: New Cairo

So technically The Drive isn’t one restaurant or cafe, it’s more than a dozen! This food and coffee hub hosts casual restaurants like BRGR, What The Crust, Bowla, Maine, Sauce, 3 Diner and more, as well as coffee favorites like Cult, Seven Fortunes and Saints. And the best news? They all have picnic tables and outdoor seating, and pets are very welcome!

For more info: The Drive

2. Street 88

   
   

Location: Palm Hills 6 October

Street 88 is similar to The Drive in the sense that they’re a pedestrian area home to multiple venues, however fewer in number. Still a great option in the 6 October/Sheikh Zayed area though (they’re located adjacent to Palm Hills). Some of their pet-friendly restaurants and cafes are JJ’s Burgers, Chez Koukou, Sandwich Room, Takosan and more.

3. The Dog Cafe

   
   

Location: Sheikh Zayed

By far THE most dog-friendly spot in all of Cairo – it’s right there in the name! The Dog Cafe, found in Eden Plaza in Sheikh Zayed, is the one venue in Cairo that’s made specifically for dog owners and lovers. Open from 8 am until midnight, they have a full menu and bakery for people, and even healthy treats especially made for your dogs! For example, in the summer they have ‘Doggo Ice Cream’, made out of Greek yoghurt, peanut butter and coconut oil. And dogs are allowed both indoors as well as outdoors, for those cold winter nights.

For more info: The Dog Cafe

4. Granita

   
   

Location:  Zamalek

If you’re in Zamalek and want an ambient breakfast or lunch but don’t want to leave your fur baby at home, then Granita is a great option for you. This sophisticated cafe not only has a great vibe, but they call themselves “Not just pet-friendly – pet enthusiastic!”

For more info: Granita

5. Frank & Co

   
   

Location: Maadi

The only pet-friendly restaurant on this list where you can have a beer or a glass of wine AND bring your dog along. Frank & Co is a well-known restaurant & bar in Maadi, and dogs are welcome in their outdoor seating area. 

For more info: Frank & Co

6. CAF

   
   

Location: New Cairo

CAF’s outdoor area at 5A by Waterway in New Cairo is one of the most popular places to bring your dog, although watch out – it gets crowded quickly! Try to go early in the morning if you want some peace and quiet with your doggo, because luckily CAF opens at 7 am.

For more info: CAF

7. Il Mulino

   
   

Location: Heliopolis

For those in the mood to have more elevated food than just coffee and snacks but don’t want to leave their dog at home, Il Mulino is a great option for those who live in Heliopolis. This bistro/restaurant has an outdoor (but shaded) dog-friendly space, great for both socializing as well as working.

For more info: Il Mulino

8. VASKO

   
   

Locations: Maadi, Heliopolis, New Cairo

VASKO is a well-known coffeeshop with multiple locations around Cairo, and luckily for pet owners, several of their branches are pet-friendly, including their Maadi branch, Korba branch and CloudNine Mall in New Cairo branch. But watch out because that doesn’t mean all their branches allow dogs! It’s always best to give a specific branch a call first beforehand.

For more info: VASKO

9. Cake Cafe

   
   

Locations: Zamalek, New Cairo

Cake Cafe started as a tiny cafe in Zamalek, with a few outdoor tables where you can bring your furry friend. Until today they’ve still maintained that cozy neighborhood appeal, but also added on a larger branch in Swan Lake, New Cairo, with an outdoor garden area and also pet-friendly.

For more info: Cake Cafe

10. Ampersand Eatery

    
    

Location: New Cairo

Located in Trivium Mall, Ampersand touts itself as an urban eatery and garden, with a massive menu as well as shisha. They’re pet-friendly and allow dogs in until 6 pm. 

For more info: Ampersand Eatery

The good news is, that these aren’t the only pet-friendly restaurants and cafes in Cairo! We listed a bunch more below, divided by neighborhood.

New Cairo:

• Two Spoons

• Seven Fortunes (Waterway 1)

• Espresso Lab (Waterway 2)

• Eden Bakery (Mivida)

• Foufa’s (5A)

Sheikh Zayed/6 October:

• Beanstalk

• Amici Garden

• The Gardens New Giza

Maadi:

• Lokali

• Lyfe

• Ovio

• Espresso Lab

• Madeleine Bakery

• Il Mulino (Maadi branch)

• Villa Sumatra

• Grapes

• Bells

• KMT House

Zamalek:

• Holm Cafe

• Haven Specialty Coffee

• Auntie Loulou

Heliopolis:

• Raf Speciality Coffee (Almaza branch til 6 pm)

• Duecento

• Buns n Glaze

• Soli’s

Did we miss any pet-friendly spots in Cairo? Let us know in the comments!

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