% ARABICA Cairo — Restaurant in New Cairo City

% ARABICA – Aesthetic Vibes, But the Coffee? Meh. ☕🤷‍♂️

Walking into % ARABICA feels like stepping into a minimalist coffee lover’s dream—sleek branding, Instagram-worthy interiors, and that distinct aroma in the air. 🌿✨ The vibe? 10/10. The experience? Unique. The actual coffee? …Well, let’s talk.

I went in with high hopes (because, hello, it’s %ARABICA—a global name!). I ordered their Kyoto Coffee, the "best-seller" as recommended. First sip? Bitter. Too bitter. And I’m no stranger to strong coffee, but this needed way too much sugar to balance it out. 😐 Where’s the smooth, rich depth I expected?

The menu is super limited—don’t expect a wide range of creative drinks. It’s more about simplicity, but when the star of the show (the coffee itself) is just… okay, it’s hard to justify the premium price tag.

The verdict?

✅ Go for The aesthetic, the ambiance, a cool spot to sit and snap pics. Don’t go for Life-changing coffee. If you’re a true coffee snob, you might leave a little disappointed.

Final score? 🥁🥁🥁🥁

6.5/10⭐⭐⭐ – Great vibes, but the coffee doesn’t live up to the hype (or the price). Stick to your usual specialty spots if flavor is...

Welllll... As a coffee Addict and a coffee enthusiast and a person who carefully do and extract his coffee at home each and everyday.

I would like to say that the most fundamental problem with every coffee shop in egypt and eventually gonna be the problem here at Arabica, is the Milk.

Although I ordered a medium roast Flat White which is the Costa-Rica beans, which has a superb and amazing after taste, the watery texture and taste of milk takes 30 to 40% of the entire experience of the coffee.

I loved the coffee and I've chosen the medium roast as I'm always ordering it from abroad and specially from Dubai.

The prices are of course average to high comparing it to the price of a coffee cup in the middle east for example in Dubai or Saudi Arabia for 10 to 12 riyals.

But if we are comparing a flat white price in egypt which is 120 EGP, that's gonna be a lot.

Anyway the experience was OK, long line to order and I'm pretty sure about the hype making it more crowded.

But...

Today, I visited %Arabica at New Cairo Mall with my family. Unfortunately, we had a disappointing experience with the service. There were five of us, and when my daughter started placing our coffee order, the cashier’s attitude was rude and unprofessional.

After ordering two coffees, the cashier asked her, “Do you still want more, or is that enough?” She politely replied that she wanted to order more, to which he responded, “Well, we have a long day today, guys.”

Despite this, we completed our order of five coffees, but the interaction left us feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. We enjoy the coffee, but we hope the staff can be more respectful and considerate...