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Cilantro Tahrir

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant

👍👍 I tried chocolate cookies mocha frappe and toffee latte frappe and it was really good. And the quality was so good and very affordable. Do give it a try. People often mention coffee, good, nice, Good, service, order, great, staff, sandwiches, love,


Address

31 Mohamed Mahmoud Street in front of AUC Of ميدان التحرير, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Website

www.cilantro.cafe

Contact

+20 12 06216211

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (3.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (30) good (24) nice (22) Good (18) service (15) order (12) great (11) staff (11) sandwiches (10) love (8)
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  • 5/5 sreya c. 9 months ago on Google • 75 reviews
    I tried chocolate cookies mocha frappe and toffee latte frappe and it was really good. And the quality was so good and very affordable. Do give it a try.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rose B. 1 year ago on Google
    They renewed the place it bacame the best spot for work and reading.. sooo cozy the coffee the same but the cake wasn't fresh at all
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan A. 11 months ago on Google
    Very nice coffee shop with pastries and sandwiches. Classy jazzy intellectual vibes. Very welcoming to tourists/English speakers, and they accept Visa. Overall a great place to caffeinate and lay low in Cairo. 👍👍 One difficulty: you need an Egyptian phone number to receive the WiFi code text message.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ReHaB M. 11 months ago on Google • 154 reviews
    I love Cilantro very much 💖 one of my favorite places 🌹♥️ Perfect food 😋 Amazing atmosphere the music are magnificent 😎 Service are nice 🙂 They are very friendly 🙂 🥰 ❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tam N. 4 years ago on Google • 457 reviews
    Ok place to sit for a while especially as they have TV’s to show the English premier league football matches on. Drinks were good. But a lot of smoking throughout. Cake was awful. Service was slow.

  • 5/5 Eldridge H. 5 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Calm and hectic place to experience. One in a lifetime ✨️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amir K. 1 year ago on Google • 141 reviews
    The place decorations is amazing is atmosphere is so nice and cosy The 🥗 salads is amazing The coffee is nice too
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jafar 2 years ago on Google • 114 reviews
    Awful sandwiches but an okay place to sit and have a drink. I ordered a Turkey club sandwich and a Beef sandwich both 56Le and as you can see from my photos, the menu promised something completely different from the one that I actually received and that is why I have marked them down. Extremely poor food. Turkish coffee 20Le was nice enough with a cardamom flavour and smooth. Americano 30le was fine but not too strong and apparently the latte frappe which was free when you first order with the QR code on the table was fine. Payment with cash or card. Orange WiFi took an age to get onto, about 30 mins before I got a code. Plenty of sockets for charging your devices. Bottom line, it's a nice air con place for a coffee but I wouldn't bother with the sandwiches, they are awful. Open from 7am.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Merna W. 2 years ago on Google
    I love the balcony option but for sure not in this weather🥵🔥, you will enjoy it by the end of September. But take care most of the time it will be crowded but even this they were soo fast Also you can check out their boxes they have a lot amazing offers and you can do your frappuccino at home 😋😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karim F. 2 years ago on Google
    Small yet veeeeeerrrryyy clean+neat branch. no smoking policy made the place smell like a super clean clinic or hospital with clever catering and nice a/c temp. and lighting system. i liked it and will hop on again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dina F. 5 years ago on Google
    good place ,nice memories :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adham I. 5 years ago on Google
    i had a good experience with this branch because i was working on my laptop and want to hear a good music to finish my work in time, and they had a fantastic play list and they also had a good coffee thanks for this experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shahbaz S. 1 year ago on Google
    It was so nice and clean , ya its self service but i love to spend time there ,its marvelous
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ahmed H. 2 years ago on Google
    Cliantro Nice place to sit in and have a drink In front of the AUC El Tahrir Square
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 mohamedelasuty �. 5 years ago on Google
    It's nice place , friendly staff not bad price but cheese cake not good hhaah
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Youssef M. 10 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Amazing place, great for breakfast (They have flaky, crispy and buttery croissant and they have a lot of variety like desserts and salads ...), good quality coffee and acceptable price. And I'm happy and proud because I think it's an Egyptian brand. I'll be back for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shady T. 3 months ago on Google • 113 reviews New
    Good location, and atmosphere. used the space in an affiant and comfortable way. Try to use the balcony. Good for remote work with many electrical plugs and moderate Wi-Fi and 4 g signal. Good for zoom calls.

  • 5/5 Nataly P. 7 months ago on Google • 83 reviews
    My favourite spot on tahrir. The best coffee and cosy atmosphere. Good for studies. Has balcony and smoking zone.

  • 5/5 Noha A. 3 months ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    The place is small, and if you want to dine-in you have to go upstairs, however it is cozy, and the drinks all taste fantastic. The service there is usually prompt and the baristas are friendly and helpful.

  • 4/5 Daniel M. 2 years ago on Google
    Not a bad chain restaurant. Food was nice and the price seemed okay to compare with US dollars. Would eat here again

  • 1/5 Katarina P. 2 years ago on Google
    If I could give less than one star believe me I would. The service is terrible. We ordered sandwiches and were waiting for 20 minutes and they just cancelled our order after that time! The sandwiches are just bread! They are empty with just one tiny piece of cheese and ham, they don't look even near the picture on the website! Never again in this place!

  • 2/5 Наталия �. 2 years ago on Google
    The menu doesn't offer the big range of food and additionaly to this the sandwiches are just bread, with a just tiny piece of cheese and small ham(not as the pictures on the menu). We ordered sandwiches which where offered on the website and we were waiting to get our order and after 20minutes of processing they cancelled our order at the pick up place. The prices much more higher than in other similar places, where the food additionally tastier. 2 stars i can give only for Wifi and Coffee. But that's it.

  • 1/5 Noha N. 2 years ago on Google
    Cilantro is changing the Management attitude! What was great about cilantro, is the freedom it gives to the customers to order at the cashier and serve themselves. Today at Tahir, the staff started asking each table if they ordered or not yet and "When" did they order!! The freedom of space you gave us before, is fading away... This is not cilantro and if this continues, I'll boycott you.

  • 4/5 Ehab M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to drink your coffee but small area and if you need quite time you must be early

  • 5/5 Ahmad S. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent and quick service. You can now make your order online and pick it up from the batista yourself.

  • 5/5 ahmed z. 2 years ago on Google
    It's perfect coffee. This brunch in zamalik area. But Rehab brunch is very bad. I think it is a worst brunch in Egypt.

  • 4/5 Sarah A. 2 years ago on Google
    I prefer sitting there, but it always busy at night times. You might not find a table for two people. Unfortunately, smoking is allowed indoor in the first floor. It provides hot and cold drinks. If you'll use QR code to order, you surprises that paet of your order isn't available at this moment and you have to change it so, it's better to order your coffee through the cashier.

  • 5/5 Mariam 2 years ago on Google
    Every time I'm in Egypt I always visit Cilantro. I love their sandwiches and their Capuccino. Prices aren't low however it's worth it.

  • 4/5 Daniel D. 2 years ago on Google
    The cafe is well located next to Tahrir Square ,the AUC and the Metro. Prices are more expensive than a local cafe ,but the quality is higher which compensates for this. The only negative I'd it's quite a small area ,so it can get very full up and busy. Also, customer service is very good at this branch.

  • 5/5 Mohamed A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good staff 💜

  • 5/5 Mahmoud Mohamed B. 4 years ago on Google
    The Branch that I have visited was really good Cappuccino was great and the desert was fresh

  • 4/5 john n. 3 years ago on Google
    Good coffee, ok service.

  • 3/5 Ahmed B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is OK Place isn't clean probably due to the relatively high traffic visiting it. No table service.

  • 5/5 Nourhan T. 2 years ago on Google
    Love their drinks and service The staff is friendly and you can order through QR code which is very easy

  • 4/5 Keshk 1 year ago on Google
    I liked their hot chocolate. The place is small.

  • 5/5 Khaled B. 1 year ago on Google
    The best place I've been to in a while they are very friendly and they make great coffee. I love to go there and work and it never disappoints.

  • 5/5 Sondos B. 1 year ago on Google
    Their caesar salad is a must have! They make delicious frappes too

  • 5/5 Ayman Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool place to get your morning coffee

  • 5/5 Mohamed M. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy branch, with a variety of seat types, friendly staff, smokers area is well isolated even though it's next to us we don't get any smell. The toilet is always clean. Cilantro blends aren't the best anyway, but sometimes the place makes up for it.

  • 5/5 Finn Eirik M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place! Good service, and they have a separat small smoking area. First time in Cairo I could drink coffee and eat a lunch without cigarette smoke. Cool place.

  • 3/5 Sorraya A. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is very good but I really hate how the toilets are always always dirty and left uncleaned for almost all the day!! It's such a nice place to have a terrible toilet, it's disgusting to use it. Everything else is fine with the decor and the taste.

  • 3/5 Sydo S. 1 year ago on Google
    Coffee was okay, I wouldn't go for the sandwiches. The place has a modern appearance, and the toilet were clean!

  • 4/5 Mohamed E. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is well decorated and great for photos, but the tables are placed so close to each other in some parts that it's hard to move around them without bumping into people or chairs. Great branch and great service otherwise.

  • 5/5 Kareem M. 1 year ago on Google
    good place always to be in .... I'm having great memories with that place back in the days .... the drinks there are awesome , really great . I remember working at my previous company and always receiving gifts from cilantro in the form of , hot chocolate power , cappuccino, specially created for me cups and mugs from them . a very special message from the marketing team sent within the box and special gifts are there for ramadan for example. so I would highly recommend for individuals to come here to eat and drink and even work in there and enjoy their times and meetings . Cilantro Egypt is always my favorite place to come to and to go into and feel great their .

  • 3/5 Bassant E. 1 year ago on Google
    Overall food and drinks are good. Viwe is spectacular, the place is vast, and suitable for studying, however mostly crowded. But no variety of healthier breads in the new sandwiches menue. I have also visited other branches during this period, and noticed that Alex bib branch is higher in prices a bit and I don't know the reason

  • 5/5 Victor P. 1 year ago on Google
    Your perfect “white girl coffee” is here 😜 Jokes aside coffee is very good, the brownie is delicious and smoothies and salads are great also. Relaxed atmosphere, people with laptops and books. Quiet and nice interiors to stop in the middle of downtown.

  • 4/5 Dominique H. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited early 2023. Looks freshly renovated. Good coffee options. Underbaked croissant. The space is nice to work or read while taking a break from the bustle of Downtown Cairo. Kinda expensive. Good service.

  • 5/5 Eman M. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice and comfortable place.. Great prices.. Tasty coffee

  • 5/5 Ahmed y. 3 years ago on Google
    best coffee

  • 4/5 Hamada E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Choise place (Original) مكان كويس

  • 5/5 Ahmed E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mostafa Mahmoud Square Arab League Street (Original) ميدان مصطفى محمود شارع جامعة الدول العربية

  • 5/5 Maha Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sweet and divided for two roles (Original) حلو ومتقسم لدورين

  • 4/5 AL-Hasan A. 3 years ago on Google
    Just water is too expensive 200%

  • 5/5 ahmed a. 3 years ago on Google
    ❤️🥰

  • 5/5 Gogo H. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 5/5 Talia T. 3 years ago on Google
    Very calm and the coffee is good

  • 5/5 essam E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Plump (Original) ممتلز

  • 3/5 Enjoy i. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 Mohamed A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An excellent place (Original) مكان ممتاز

  • 5/5 manar s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice place (Original) مكان جميل

  • 5/5 Muhamed M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place with beautiful balcony (Original) مكان لطيف وبلكونته جميله

  • 5/5 احمد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) God is before and after (Original) لله الامر من قبل ومن بعد

  • 5/5 Manal abd e. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very comfortable (Original) مريح جدا

  • 4/5 Eagle e. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place. Basement for non smoking. Upstairs for smoker. Bathroom small intermediate cleaning!! Staff awesome,friendly Location very good WiFi always working Every drink good except coffee very bad😞

  • 4/5 Omar E. 3 years ago on Google
    The place is very close to Tahrir square , about 5 mins walking. it is a good choice for breakfast and cup of coffee. Also the staff is very helpful.

  • 2/5 Kamilia E. 3 years ago on Google
    I dont like it anymore, after Covid-19 they start using plastic for indoor orders and that shouldn't be an optian in my opinion. Pls Cilantro rethink about this for our environment.

  • 3/5 Ali M. H. 3 years ago on Google
    It's okay, not your best option but the staff are really nice.

  • 4/5 Adel G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great location overlooking the American University in Cairo. Very close to the iconic Tahrir Square. Good beverages and desserts. A little too expensive.

  • 5/5 Fathi M. 3 years ago on Google
    Every time I go back to Egypt I have to take a coffee there they have a good staff

  • 1/5 Mohameed M. 3 years ago on Google
    Too much expensive with normal service Nothing extraordinary that deserve that much price

  • 5/5 Bernadeth M. 3 years ago on Google
    Walking distance to Tahrir square, i love the coffee here and cake. Good service and friendly staff 🙌

  • 5/5 Asmaa A. 3 years ago on Google
    Abas El Akkad Branch is way better than City Stars'

  • 4/5 eman a. 3 years ago on Google
    Help yourself.

  • 4/5 Hanaa J. 3 years ago on Google
    I really like whatever I order from them with their nice homemade products and salads are awesome. But I wish the place was quite larger.

  • 5/5 Asma G. 2 years ago on Google
    Best place to take Frappuccino 💜with love, good service and nice place.

  • 4/5 Marslino Samy - مارسلينو �. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place was quite and the staff was good

  • 5/5 Rania Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff

  • 5/5 Sherif M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Medhat M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) High Class Cafe (Original) كافيه هاى كلاس

  • 5/5 David J. 3 years ago on Google
    Good coffee shop

  • 4/5 Amr H. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place with nice drinks

  • 3/5 ahmed o. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and suitable for work (Original) جميل ومناسب للعمل

  • 5/5 Merihan I. 3 years ago on Google
    My favorite place to take morning coffee

  • 5/5 mostafa m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent cafe (Original) كافيه ممتاز

  • 3/5 Ghad T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good coffee, decent service.

  • 5/5 تنين المقاتل. Dragon f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Thanks a very beautiful and wonderful place. I visited once and myself Azoha again (Original) thanks مكان جميل ورائع جدا زوت مرة ونفسي ازوها تاني

  • 4/5 Ahmed M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place, help yourself

  • 1/5 محمد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bad coffee (Original) قهوة سيئة

  • 4/5 mohab a. 3 years ago on Google
    Cozy place with good coffee

  • 5/5 Mohamed Ahmed A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome (Original) رووووعه

  • 5/5 Massoud M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet (Original) هادئ

  • 5/5 Ramy I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place, but very expensive (Original) مكان جميل بس غالي حبه

  • 5/5 muhamed e. 3 years ago on Google
    Good and nice place

  • 2/5 Manar S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is not very sweet and frivolous. It is fine at all if it is in an important job (Original) مش حلو خالص ومفهوش نت كويس بالمرة لو في شغل مهم

  • 3/5 Kareem A. 3 years ago on Google
    Moderate


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