Cairo Station Café

Koshary

Egypt's layered national dish — rice, brown lentils, macaroni, and crispy fried onions topped with spiced tomato-vinegar sauce, rich and deeply satisfying for the price

Egyptian Falafel (Ta'amiya)

Fava bean-based falafel with a greener, more herb-forward interior than chickpea versions — denser and earthier, best eaten fresh from the fryer

Ful Medames

Slow-cooked fava bean stew seasoned with cumin, lemon, and olive oil — Egypt's quintessential breakfast dish, substantial enough to anchor a meal at any hour

Arabic Coffee

Cardamom-forward, lightly roasted coffee served in small cups — the kind of thing you linger over, not chug

Mint Tea

Fresh-brewed and generously sweetened in the Egyptian style — a good reason to stay longer than you planned