Your guide to summer 2026’s coolest sweet treats

🍧 Hot summers call for cool remedies — and what better way to beat the heat than with an ice-cold smoothie or a well-deserved sweet treat (or two)? Summer rolls around every year, and so do Cairo’s sweet shops with seasonal creations designed to carry us through the hottest months. Here are a few of the latest cool treats we’re excited to try this summer.

Matcha, smoothies, and other sweet sips

#1- Koffee Kulture: The brand behind the famous coffee cans is branching into smoothies this summer with their Smoothie Kulture lineup. Their cans now hold fruity smoothies in flavors of watermelon, pina colada, lemon mint, blueberry, and “love story.” Their refreshing mojito lineup also got new additions with green Red Bull and tropical mojito.

WHERE TO GET IT- You can find the lineup at all of Koffee Kulture’s locations across Cairo.

ALSO- You can enjoy their cooling drinks in Sahel, with new spots now open in a variety of locations across the North Coast.

#2- Daily Dose: Daily Dose is leaning into the matcha hype this summer and joining forces once more with hydroponic farmers and matcha consultants Miyah Farms to serve up three new and fresh matcha drink concoctions — cinnamon, banana bread, and mixed berries.

WHERE TO GET IT- The matcha selection is available in Daily Dose’s branches across Cairo and El Gouna.

#3- Ovio: If you’re looking to stay on the health grind this summer, Ovio ’s got you covered with a diet-friendly lineup of guiltfree summer drinks and treats. For your protein intake goals, Ovio offers protein shakes, available in split cups for when you can’t choose between your two favorite flavors. Their guiltfree menu doesn’t miss out on their dessert classics, offering your favorite cheesecake and pastries with zero sugar.

AND- If you’re planning to fully indulge your sweet tooth this summer, Ovio also launched a special summer brioche menu, featuring matcha, mango, tiramisu, and beetroot flavors.

WHERE TO GET IT- Ovio’s guiltfree menu and summer brioche menu are both available across its Cairo branches, North Coast’s MarassiMarina, and Ras El Hikma’s MountainView.

#4- Karak Boy: Can’t get enough of karak? Karak Boy is fueling your obsession with boba in the mix — their latest summer drop of iced karak boba brown sugar, a combo that sounds just as exciting as the season. Their new summer lineup also includes salted caramel date frappe, tiramisu frappe, and iced cardamom cream.

WHERE TO GET IT- You can find Karak Boy’s new drinks at their branches across Cairo.

#5- Ami’s X Pào: Ami’s and Pào understand true sugar cravings — sometimes you want them satisfied with a cold drink, sometimes with a rich cookie, and sometimes with both at the same time. The bakery and boba spot joined forces to keep those cravings covered with the cookie crush: Pao’s milk tea boba crowned with one of Ami’s loaded chocolate chip cookies.

WHERE TO GET IT- The cookie crush is available at their branches in D5, TheDrive2, TriviumMall in Sheikh Zayed, and SwellLake in 6th of October City.

#6- Matter Brews x Waterkind: Another matcha creation worth noting, matcha brew house Matter Brews and hydration brand Waterkind teamed up to launch matcha electrolyte sachets. The collaboration sounds tailor-made for gym junkies and matcha enthusiasts alike: hydration, electrolytes, and a boost of matcha-fueled energy all in one.

Matter Brews didn’t stop there — the matcha brand is going all in on summer with a new iced mango matcha, blending sweet, tropical flavors with the green caffeine fix matcha lovers know and love.

WHERE TO GET IT- The limited-time sachets and mango matcha are both available at Matter Brews’ locations in UVenues and Waterway 1. Keep an eye out for Matter’s mango matcha, coming soon to Sahel.

#7- Pepsi: If you’re more of a classic soda person when it comes to beating the summer heat, Pepsi’s new Night Edition adds a caffeine kick to help power you through late-night summer outings.

WHERE TO GET IT- You can find Pepsi’s Night Edition in most supermarkets across Egypt.

Ice cream and cool-down treats

#1- Dara’s Ice Cream: The local ice-cream staple never misses a summer sweet creation moment. This summer, Dara’s is spotlighting cooler birthdays with its new birthday ice pops, perfect for sharing and quick sweet fixes. For World Cup season, Dara’s also launched The Minis: mini cookies dipped in their signature melted Belgian chocolate — perfect for match nights and low-effort gatherings.

WHERE TO GET IT- Dara’s seasonal sweet treats are available across its branches in Cairo and Sahel.

#2- Copa Açaí: Nothing screams summer quite like fruit — and Copa Açaí is serving exactly that with ready-made daily bowls. The new lineup features both overnight oats and chia pudding options, served in a slew of diverse, colorful flavors including strawberry, cinnamon, matcha, blue spirulina, dates, chocolate, pistachio, and mango.

Copa Açaí’s smoothie menu also got a new addition — a collaboration with Nourine Abouseada for a special summer smoothie — a mango, coconut, mint, and lime.

WHERE TO GET IT- Copa Açaí’s daily bowls and Nourine’s Smoothie are available across all their branches.

#3- Malouk Eats: Malouk Eats has debuted in Sahel at Marassi’s The Grocer, bringing its healthy ice cream range — made without dairy, gluten, or refined sugar — and offering a lighter way to cool off during hot beach days.

WHERE TO GET IT- You can find Malouk Eats’ ice cream lineup at The Grocer in Marassi and order through their website for delivery across Cairo.

#4- Stavolta Gelato: Stavolta Gelato gears up for the summer with fresh new flavors. Their lineup now includes Kinder hazelnut, peanut butter and jelly, espresso honeycomb, and vanilla meringue.

WHERE TO GET IT- You can find Stavolta Gelato at their branches in Maadi, WestownHub, Arkan Plaza, and Iconia Zamalek.

#5- Dina Farms: More ice cream to kill the heat? Dina Farms rolled out new flavors, including the tried-and-true pairing tahini and molasses, as well as French vanilla — perfect for those who like their summer treats a little more classic with a little bit of a twist.

WHERE TO GET IT- Dina Farms delivers their ice cream via Talabat and across Cairo, Alexandria, and Giza through their website.

#6- Maine X Copa Açaí: Copa Açaí makes another appearance on our list, teaming up with local burger spot Maine and its sweet extension Crumble for a limited-edition summer bowl. The creation combines Copa’s signature acai and Crumble’s crunchy treat, with mango and coconut flavors for a dairyfree, cool summer treat.

If you’re already a Crumble fan, the dessert spot has also expanded its menu with a few new flavors. Go Bananas pairs caramel sauce, frozen custard, and caramelized bananas, while Mango Explosion combines mango puree, mousse, and fruit pieces with the signature crumble. Honey Crunch features a mix of honeycomb crumbs, frozen custard, cream cheese, and plenty of crumble.

WHERE TO GET IT- The new additions are available at all Maine locations across Cairo.