☕ Come Egyptian winters, the unyielding need for warmth follows — it’s just the law of nature. Said warmth can be obtained through the season’s latest fleece jackets, a throw blanket to accompany binge-watch sessions, or a nice, warm treat — and of that, there are plenty.

The cold season loves to see us push the limits of sugar-sweet concoctions, and Cairo’s homegrown cafés and dessert havens always come through. In this week’s edition of The Enterprise Guide, we’re listing our favorite hot and fresh treats (and brews) to indulge in.

Warm brews

#1- The Milkman x Budz: Maadi dwellers, pizzeria and brewery Budz teamed up with breakout dairy brand The Milkman to bring you limited-edition hot chocolate lattes, a “Date Me” brew that blends coffee with The Milkman’s date milk, and a caramel hot chocolate. A sweetened milk-based drink is what winter is all about, and this winter menu is a perfectly light sweet treat pick.

WHERE TO GET IT- Catch the duo’s winter brews at Budz’ Maadi branch or get them delivered to your doorstep through Talabat or Rabbit.

#2- Myst: Myst ’s winter lineup certainly puts its own spin on sweet brews. A mascarpone latte headlines the lineup, and the rich Italian cream cheese may just be the perfect addition to your latte. Also on the new menu is a caramel biscuit latte and a white chocolate matcha, ideal for those who love some extra sweetness in their caffeinated drinks. A hot chocolate switch up every now and then is always fun, and Myst’s new peanut butter hot chocolate is a solid choice.

WHERE TO GET IT- You can find Myst at KOV Mall in New Cairo.

#3- PÀO: Known for pumping out some seriously creative concoctions, PÀO is amping things up for the colder season, doing the game proud with warm boba. If boba is your go-to in the summer, it still can be in the winter with warm boba in all of PÀO’s usual flavors.

WHERE TO GET IT- PÀO has branches all over Cairo and Alexandria. They also deliver to your doorstep through Talabat and Rabbit.

#4- CAF: CAF is keeping the pistachio hype strong with its signature pistachio lattes and pistachio Sahlab. Nothing says comfort food quite like a traditional Egyptian winter drink with a little creative spin.

WHERE TO GET IT- Catch your pistachio treat at CAF’s many branches across Cairo. You can also order through Talabat.

#5- Brew Buzz: Brew Buzz is fully embracing the winter palate with unrivaled sweet brews. The specialty coffee spot whipped up some bold flavors, rolling out a crème brûlée matcha, a spiced caramel latte, and hot salted lotus. Hot chocolate also joins the lineup with tiramisu and cinnamon spins.

WHERE TO GET IT- Brew Buzz can be found at New Cairo’s Enawalks. They also deliver through Talabat and elmenus.

#6- 20 Grams: Speaking of crème brûlée matcha, the French dessert seems to be making the rounds this season, popping up on quite a few other winter menus, including 20 Grams, which also offers hot crème brûlée-flavored brews.

WHERE TO GET IT- You can find 20 Grams at Sheikh Zayed’s Arkan Plaza and New Cairo’s Garden 8.

Hot chocolate

It’s not winter without hot chocolate. While the winter staple can be found at virtually every café and restaurant, we’ve rounded up some of the more creative standouts leading the lineup this season.

#1- Moko: Your morning coffee runs in the winter should be hot chocolate runs instead, because Moko just introduced espresso hot chocolates. The cocoa house is best known for their exceptionally good hot chocolate lineup — milk, dark, Belgian, hazelnut, and their newest sugar-free hot chocolate.

WHERE TO GET IT- You can get the OG winter drink at Moko’s many branches across Cairo. They also deliver through Talabat.

#2- Dark Solution: Dark Solution ’s rich selection just got richer with a winter menu featuring pink, peppermint, dark, and hazelnut hot chocolates. The popular coffee roasters are making the most of strawberry season, and bringing us strawberry white hot chocolate — a sweet switchup.

WHERE TO GET IT- You can find Dark Solution in Maadi, Zamalek, at New Cairo’s O1, and at Poly Park in 6th of October City. You can also have their drinks delivered through Talabat.

#3- Fôu by Farah: The dessert haven went full swing this season, introducing six different hot chocolate variations — torched meringue, marshmallows, oatmeal cookies, affogato, and pistachio and hazelnut chocolate bombs. If hot chocolate wasn’t really your thing, it just might be with these combinations.

WHERE TO GET IT- Fôu by Farah can be found in District 5.

#4- Nōt coffee: Nōt Coffee ’s hot chocolate is a marshmallow lover’s dream. This winter, the coffee spot came through with a marshmallow cloud hot chocolate. Instead of tiny marshmallows floating in your drink, you can enjoy a big and fluffy cloud topping your hot chocolate. Nōt also offers red apple hot chocolate.

WHERE TO GET IT- You can get Nōt’s marshmallow hot chocolate at any of their branches across Cairo.

Hearty treats

#1- Ovio: Ovio is no stranger to serving up brilliant seasonal treats, but this year they caught us off guard with ruby chocolate — and in case you didn’t know, that’s naturally pink chocolate. The beloved eatery dropped ruby chocolate pancakes, and if the color doesn’t draw you in, the flavor definitely will.

WHERE TO GET IT- Ovio has branches all over Egypt, and you can order through Talabat.

#2- Simonds: Stroopwafels from Simonds ? We had to do a double take, too. The classic Egyptian patisserie went international this winter, bringing traditional Dutch stroopwafels all the way to Cairo.

WHERE TO GET IT- You can find the stroopwafel at all Simonds branches across Egypt.

#3- Daily Dose: What’s better than French toast? Salted caramel French toast — and Daily Dose knows it. Fluffy, creamy, perfectly toasted, and perhaps a tad too sweet (though for some, not sweet enough), Daily Dose’s take on the iconic dessert is one that will have you going back for more. If we’re talking warm winter treats, this takes the cake (toast?).

WHERE TO GET IT- You can find Daily Dose at The Drive, Mivida, and Majarrah.

#4- Tortina: Now, a list like this would be criminally incomplete without a pumpkin-based treat. For years, pumpkin has loyally kept Egyptians warm in the cooler months, and Tortina is carrying that tradition on with their brand new pumpkin gratin pie. Is pumpkin not your thing? We’d say give their sweet potato tart a go. You won’t regret it.

WHERE TO GET IT- Tortina has branches all over Cairo, and both sweet treats are available on Talabat.

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