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Interior 159 Food 70 Menu 2 ZEN Cafe & Lounge Share Review Save Photos Overview Hours Location Reviews Overview Hours Location Reviews At a glance Closed now See all hours 29 Corniche El Nil Holiday Inn & Suites Cairo Maadi, an IHG Hotel, Cairo 11511 Egypt Website +20 2 25260601 Email Improve this listing About Travelers’ Choice 2025 The perfect place for light bites and traditional afternoon tea in addition to delicious pastries, fresh bakeries and refreshing coffee in a modern setting. Read more Features See all features Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Delivery, Table Service, Takeout Location 29 Corniche El Nil Holiday Inn & Suites Cairo Maadi, an IHG Hotel, Cairo 11511 Egypt Does this restaurant have live music Yes No Unsure Save this restaurant Save Hours Suggest an edit Closed now • Opens at 8:01 AM Sunday 8:01 AM – 11:00 PM Monday 8:01 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday 8:01 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday 8:01 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday 8:01 AM – 11:00 PM Friday 8:01 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday 8:01 AM – 11:00 PM Reviews Insider tips/Q&A (8) All reviews (1,031) Share an insider tip Write a review 4.9 Excellent 4.9 of 5 bubbles (1,031) Excellent 985 Good 38 Average 2 Poor 1 Terrible 5 Service 4.9 Food 4.9 Value 4.9 Atmosphere 4.9 Traveler photos (295) Add photos See all photos All reviews (1,031) Write a review Reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Filters (1) Sort by: Most recent Most recent Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order. Detailed reviews Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information. Popular mentions burger excellent service holiday inn delicious food great experience nice atmosphere special thanks many thanks thank you very much amazing place walid mr maadi music egypt team decoration stuff services nile Yara H 2 contributions 0 4 of 5 bubbles Cozy. Recommended for work or meetings Oct 2025 • SOLO The autmosphere and the vibes are quite good. Wifi was not so stable, had to use my data. The service was absolutely fine from both moustafa (barista), and Sameh (shift manager), was not so great from the lady in the morning shift (not so bad but you would expect the best from holidayinn) No nile view but the place is cozy and good if you have business meeting or want to work. Also prices so afordable Read more Insider tip: Best time will be early morning Value 5.0 of 5 bubbles Service 4.0 of 5 bubbles Food 4.0 of 5 bubbles Atmosphere 4.0 of 5 bubbles Written October 28, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Princess B 1 contribution 0 5 of 5 bubbles Great service, Mostafa is wonderful Oct 2025 • FAMILY We’ve stayed at this hotel 4 times now and the food and service has always been delicious and great. The staff is super nice and accommodating. They try their hardest to communicate and give friendly service. I recommend the hotel food here as we’ve never gotten ill and they have options for vegetarians too. Mostafa was a wonderful server! Read more Value 5.0 of 5 bubbles Service 5.0 of 5 bubbles Food 5.0 of 5 bubbles Atmosphere 5.0 of 5 bubbles Written October 27, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Sama S 2 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Zen Oct 2025 • SOLO Every need is up from Master Manager SamahAll the assistants, Abu Jebel’s catchers and housekeepers are sweet and clean and all need 5 stars Read more Value 5.0 of 5 bubbles Service 5.0 of 5 bubbles Food 5.0 of 5 bubbles Atmosphere 5.0 of 5 bubbles Machine Translated Show original Written October 27, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Rakan J 1 contribution 0 5 of 5 bubbles Zen Oct 2025 • FAMILY The stay was beautiful, the music and the staff were great and everyone really recommends a try that is well worth a family pass. Read more Value 5.0 of 5 bubbles Service 5.0 of 5 bubbles Food 5.0 of 5 bubbles Atmosphere 5.0 of 5 bubbles Machine Translated Show original Written October 27, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Marina V 1 contribution 0 5 of 5 bubbles All right. Oct 2025 • FAMILY Very good experience, good quality food, impeccable Service with a nice waiter, and finally real coffee. Thank you. Read more Value 5.0 of 5 bubbles Service 5.0 of 5 bubbles Food 5.0 of 5 bubbles Atmosphere 5.0 of 5 bubbles Machine Translated Show original Written October 25, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. mostafa e 1 contribution 0 5 of 5 bubbles Great Oct 2025 • FRIENDS Sameh is very friendly and kind the whole place is good and cozy and I feel very relaxed and satisfied of the service and the hotel Read more Written October 6, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Ilenia-dm Hove, United Kingdom 32 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Great service Oct 2025 • BUSINESS Great service from Mostafa. We joined the weekly reception and we were looked after very well. Try the guava juice and the cheese samosa! Read more Written October 6, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Escape19910202095 1 contribution 0 5 of 5 bubbles Restruant❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ Oct 2025 • FRIENDS This place is excellent and good atmosphere .The harp performance is also wonderful.Thanks to Mr. Apo gabael’s good services. Read more Written October 6, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Ahmed S 1 contribution 0 5 of 5 bubbles Thank you for all 🙏 Oct 2025 • FAMILY Thank you for all of staff specially Mohamed Hamdy in the reception Alaa Samir and Moustafa Abu Gabal in ZEN Cafe and I will be there every visit. Thank you for all. Read more Written October 4, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. abdulaziz a 2 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Good to visit Sep 2025 • SOLO Nice location, spectacular view,Friendly people,good vibes Nice location with a spectacular view. The atmosphere was relaxing, the people were very friendly, and the place had great vibes overall.” Read more Written September 15, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Adrian M 3 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Great Time Sep 2025 • BUSINESS Excellent servicevery friendly and accommodatingthe food is deliciousand the room service is also excellentThanks Read more Written September 2, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Adel S 1 contribution 0 5 of 5 bubbles I loved it so much I would go back to listen to my saxophone Aug 2025 • SOLO It was a special experience with the musician and the saxophone, and the impeccable work with the sex was great and the souls were so beautiful and the place once again Read more Machine Translated Show original Written August 18, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Adel S 1 contribution 0 5 of 5 bubbles It was great with the saxophonist. Aug 2025 • FRIENDS It was a wonderful day at the cafe, the atmosphere was great, the saxophonist was playing beautiful and unique tunes, the drink was delicious and the food was very special. Read more Written August 18, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Elsayed Abdelaty Cairo, Egypt 14 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Incredible cafe Aug 2025 • BUSINESS The staff at this cafe consistently provides a wonderful experience. Their friendly and efficient service makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in, and it’s their genuine passion and attention to detail that truly elevates the atmosphere and makes every visit a pleasure. Read more Written August 17, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. Ziad N 3 contributions 0 5 of 5 bubbles Great experience and had a great time Aug 2025 • FAMILY Food is so delicious, staff is friendly and kind, service was at point. The atmosphere was really nice, definitely will be coming back Read more Insider tip: Everything was spot on Value 5.0 of 5 bubbles Service 5.0 of 5 bubbles Food 5.0 of 5 bubbles Atmosphere 4.0 of 5 bubbles Written August 11, 2025 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. 1 2 3 4 5 6 … Showing results 1-15 of 883 As Featured In By Eric Berry for TravelCoterie in partnership with Tripadvisor Exploring Cairo’s street food scene After three bites of macarona bechamel, I foreshadowed returning to my room at the Steigenberger Hotel Cairo and collapsing onto my bed in a calorie-laden stupor ’til morning. 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