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Where to Find the Best Almond Croissants in Cairo - A Scene Eats Guide

Powdered sugar-dusted lips and buttery almond bliss are the only accessories you need.

Farah Awadallah

Where to Find the Best Almond Croissants in Cairo - A Scene Eats Guide

Sometimes, basic pastries just don’t cut it. A plain croissant? Yawn. A pain au chocolat? Cute, but predictable. Cheese pastries? Meh, we’re over it. Sometimes, darling, you need a pastry with personality. Enter: the almond croissant.

Picture this: it’s a crisp morning, your coffee is hotter than your latest crush, and a warm almond croissant is shedding powdered sugar all over your lips (and your sweater—and probably your couch). Is it messy? Sure. Is it worth it? Every. Single. Bite.

For anyone who’s ever savored an almond croissant while rocking a powdered sugar mustache like it’s a fashion statement, we’ve scouted the crème de la crème of Cairo’s almond croissant scene. From cult-favorite patisseries to under-the-radar bakeries, here are all the spots where you can indulge like the almond croissant connoisseur you were born to be.

Ratios Bakery - 13B Street 232, Maadi Degla

Nestled in Maadi, Ratios is the kind of place that prompts you to walk in for one thing and leave with a bakery box full of their freshest selection. But let’s not get sidetracked—focus on their almond croissant. Each bite is a revelation: perfectly crisp edges giving way to a lush almond filling that balances sweet and nutty with finesse.

The Daily Kneads – The Nox, New Cairo

The Daily Kneads’ almond croissant is where temptation wears a buttery disguise. Layers of rich, golden pastry are crowned with slivers of toasted almonds and just the right dusting of powdered sugar. It’s exactly what you need to lift your mood.

Miette – 31 Ahmed Heshmat, Zamalek & Street 209, Maadi

A slice of France in the heart of Cairo, Miette brings Parisian elegance to their almond croissants. The pastry is delicate, almost cloud-like, while the almond cream is so smooth it feels like it’s giving you a warm hug. Whether you’re in Zamalek or Maadi, Miette delivers the same Parisian magic that’ll have you saying, oui, encore!

Koffee Kulture – Arkan Plaza & Golf Central Mall, Sheikh Zayed

Koffee Kulture may be known for their (k)offee, but their almond croissant has a cult following of its own. The crisp, flaky layers hold just the right amount of almond filling, with a sweet finish that lingers in the best way possible.

Zack’s Bakery – Branches All Over Egypt

When it comes to almond croissants, Zack’s Bakery is like that dependable friend who always gets it right. Their version is a no-frills, all-thrills classic: buttery, flaky, and filled with an almond cream so rich it feels borderline luxurious. With branches all over Egypt, Zack’s is here to satisfy your almond croissant cravings no matter where you are—because consistency is the ultimate flex.

20 Grams – Arkan Plaza, Sheikh Zayed & Garden 8 and U Venues, New Cairo

20 Grams delivers a stellar almond croissant. Think buttery layers, a fragrant almond center, and a topping of perfectly caramelized almonds that give each bite a delightful crunch.

Yew Bakery – The Strip Mall, Madinaty

Yew Bakery serves up almond croissants that redefine indulgence. The filling is unapologetically creamy, the pastry impossibly flaky, and the topping a work of art. Bonus points for the open-view ovens—you can watch your croissant come to life before it steals the show.

Nude Bakery – District 5, The Yard, Promenade Narges, New Cairo & Mall of Arabia, Sheikh Zayed

Nude Bakery’s almond croissant is like a love letter to pastry enthusiasts. With its rustic, artisanal feel and flavors that celebrate quality ingredients, it’s the kind of croissant that reminds you why you fell in love with baked goods in the first place.

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