Baba Abdo — Restaurant in Cairo

Authentic Cairo Street Food in the Heart of Historic Islamic Cairo

If you’re looking for a true taste of Egyptian street food, Baba Abdo is a must-visit. Located right next to Bab al-Futuh, this local gem serves some of the best liver, kofta, and sogo’ sandwiches in Cairo.

What I loved: • 🔥 Delicious, flavorful food – especially the spicy potatoes, Alexandrian liver, and kofta sandwiches. • 💰 Very affordable – You can fill up with just a few sandwiches (4–8 EGP each). • 🕰️ Open 24/7 – Great spot for a late-night bite. • 🌇 Historic location – The view of the old city wall at night adds a unique atmosphere. • 👨‍🍳 Fast and friendly service, even when it’s crowded.

Things to keep in mind: • 🚽 Restroom is shared with a nearby café and not the cleanest—bring your own sanitizer. • 🍖 Some dishes can be a bit oily or salty for some tastes. • 💸 the price is fair enough

Overall, Baba Abdo is a classic spot where flavor, culture, and local life collide. It’s not fine dining, but it’s an unforgettable Cairo food experience. Highly recommended for adventurous food lovers and street food fans!

📸 Tip: Go in the evening for the best ambiance and cooler...

One of the best places not only in food quality but in the vibes you would enjoy there Sitting along the heritage and historical place of Bab el Fetouh, Hakim Mosque and Moez Street Entrance . We did enjoyed the food so much Waleema baba abdo tray was termendous for iftar in Ramadan , It contains egyptian rice , Mombar was magnificent, Mahshi was great , Kofta was so delicious , Tarb was extraordinary , sogok was ok but grilled chicken was not that good , also salad and tehina is served without ordering in addition to baladi bread , we also ordered hawawshi baba abdo a mixture of meat, Basterma, cheese it was good , shish tawook was not good Other than that everything was so great and staff there is friendly , your order will be served before Athan time if you are fasting and you will probably enjoy Thanks for that great experience Pricing is great...

Amazing street food eatery, just in front of the Northern Gate of Old Cairo (Bab al-Futuh). Tasted some beef prepared according to a traditional recipe from Alexandria, wraped in Cairean style bread. Then tasted beef shawerma prepared in Cairean style, wraped in a Sirian type of bread. Unique, distinctive taste, full of attitude. The salad was a bit too salty to me. Some lazy cats were sleeping on an abandoned car next to our table - just to highlight the Oriental vibe of the place. The eatery shares a dirty bathroom with a next door cafe. There was no soap available when I went there to wash my hands, so I just flushed them with some tap water. However, amazing taste, flavors...