Cairo is a city that never sleeps, and there’s no better way to beat the heat than with ice cream and frozen yogurts. Whether you’re looking for a pint of ice cream or an Italian Gelato, these 20 places and restaurant chains have got you covered if you are in Heliopolis, New Cairo (Tagamo3), Sheikh Zayed (and 6th of October city), Zamalek, Nasr City, city-center (downtown near El Tahrir), or Maadi.

1. DARA’S ICE CREAM

Dara’s Ice Cream is a chain of ice cream parlors in Egypt, with branches in Cairo. The chain was founded in 2016 by Dara Ghosheh, who believes that everyone should be able to enjoy their favorite flavors without breaking the bank! Their stores give a great experience with their colors and designs, while their staff is experienced and friendly. It has branches in New Cairo and Sheikh Zayed.

Here are the best 8 scoops to try when you visit Dara’s Ice Cream:

  • Salted Caramel Crunches
  • Honeycomb
  • Caramelized Almonds
  • Fudge Brownie
  • Madagascar Vanilla
  • Fudge Coffee
  • Natural Pistachio
  • Belgian Chocolate

2. Cold Stone Creamery

Cold Stone Creamery is a chain of ice cream shops that serve ice cream and other frozen desserts. The company was founded in 1988 by Donald and Susan Sutherland in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. It started working in Egypt in 2012 with 3 stores in big malls in Cairo: Mall of Arabia, Sun City Mall, and City Stars Mall. Now, it has more than 20 branches around Cairo: El Zamalek, New Cairo (Tagamo3), Maadi, Heliopolis, Sheikh Zayed, and Nasr City.

Cold Stone Creamery offers an extensive menu including an array of custom blends featuring fresh fruits or candy toppings piled high on top of freshly churned soft serve ice cream made on premises every day using the finest ingredients available including premium milk from local farms across Egypt!

Here are the best 8 Signature mixes and scoops to try when you visit Cold Stone Creamery:

  • Chocolate Devotion: Chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips, brownies and fudge
  • Banana Caramel Crunch: French vanilla ice cream with roasted almonds, banana and caramel
  • Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Cotton Candy Ice Cream
  • French Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Lotus Ice Cream Cake
  • Oreo Cream Ice Cream
  • Oreo Cream Ice Cream

3. Dolato Gelateria

Dolato Gelateria was founded in March 2020 with its first branch in Midtown Mall in New Cairo. It has branches in El Zamalek, New Cairo (Tagamo3), Heliopolis, Sheikh Zayed, and Nasr City neighborhoods. The branches are mainly inside big malls in Cairo as Almaza Avenue Mall, Walk of Cairo, and The Drive by Waterway.

The staff here is very respectful and amazing in every way! Their way of treating customers is so special; you will be astonished by how polite they are towards everyone who walks through those doors! The flavors are unique–not boring old flavors like chocolate or vanilla but special ones that will throw you off your chair!

4. Pinkberry (Best Frozen Yogurt in Cairo)

Pinkberry is a frozen yogurt chain that originated in Los Angeles, California. Pinkberry was founded in 2005 by Shelly Hwang and Young Lee. It then started its first location in Cairo in 2012 in the Mall of Egypt in Sheikh Zayed. Today it has more than 25 branches around Cairo in El Zamalek, New Cairo (Tagamo3), Maadi, Heliopolis, Sheikh Zayed, and Nasr City. The healthiest ice cream you can find in this city!

Here are the best 6 frozen Yogurts to try when you visit Pinkberry:

  • Original Frozen Yogurt
  • Lotus Frozen Yogurt
  • Peach Frozen Yogurt
  • Chocolate Hazelnut Frozen Yogurt
  • Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
  • Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

5. Sultana

Sultana is one of the oldest chains of ice cream shops in Cairo, Egypt. Sultana was founded in 1989 and now it has more than 50 branches in Cairo in El Zamalek, New Cairo (Tagamo3), Maadi, Heliopolis, Sheikh Zayed, and Nasr City. Now it has around 4 branches in El Zamalek, Heliopolis, and Sheikh Zayed. They have a wide variety of flavours and toppings available at affordable prices as well as a good selection of frozen yogurt options. The average quality is moderate but the service is quick!

Here are the best 7 ice cream boxes to buy from Sultana in Cairo:

  • Mastic & Pistachio Ice Cream Box
  • Chocolate Brownies Ice Cream Box
  • Caramel Cookies Ice Cream Box
  • Berry Yogurt Ice Cream Box
  • Chocolate & Caramel Ice Cream Box
  • Vanilla & Cherry Ice Cream Box
  • Chocolate Sauce Ice Cream Box

6. Gelato Mio

Gelato Mio is one of the best ice cream chains in Cairo, Egypt. It was founded in 2008 in London and it started its first branch in Cairo in 2014. The place has delicious ice cream! There’s a variety of flavors with an option to test what you like before ordering it.

The texture of their gelato is also amazing; it melts slowly on your tongue so that you can taste all its flavors before swallowing it. The people who work there are very patient and can give you a taste of every flavor you want! They are wonderful!

Here are the best 8 scoops to try when you visit Gelato Mio Ice Cream:

  • Watermelon Ice Cream
  • Mastic Ice Cream
  • Plum Ice Cream
  • Oreo Ice Cream
  • Bounty Ice Cream
  • Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • M&M’s Ice Cream

7. Mandarin kouider – ماندرين قويدر

Mandarin Kouider is one of the oldest patisseries in Cairo. It offers its famous ice cream almost in every branch they have. Some branches have a seating area and serve as a cafe with breakfast and hot drinks offered. It has branches in Cairo in El Zamalek, New Cairo (Tagamo3), Maadi, Heliopolis, Sheikh Zayed, and Nasr City.

Service is just average at best but don’t let that stop you from trying their delicious ice creams! Their ice creams are rich and full of flavor but not overly sweet like other places so if you’re looking for something that won’t give you a brain freeze then Mandarin Kouider might be your best bet!

Here are the best 8 scoops to try when you visit Mandarin Kouider:

  • Mastic Ice Cream
  • Mango Ice Cream
  • Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Pistachio Ice Cream
  • Berries Ice Cream
  • Nutella Ice Cream
  • Milk Ice Cream
  • Lemon Ice Cream

8. Stavolta Gelato

If you want to eat the best ice cream and frozen yogurt in Cairo, then Stavolta gelato is your place. Stavolta Gelato is a small gelato shop in Cairo. It has branches in Cairo in El Zamalek, Maadi, and Sheikh Zayed. They prioritize the ingredients not quantity and this shows with their delicious flavors that change all the time depending on what’s fresh at their suppliers’ farms or markets.

The staff are attentive and welcoming which makes it even better when you come here! You must try almond, mascarpone cheese & chili chocolate if you love it hot! Also, they have a nice hot chocolate too!

Here are the best 8 scoops to try when you visit Stavolta gelato:

  • Dark Chocolate ice cream
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Salted Caramel ice cream
  • Banoffee ice cream
  • Tiramisu ice cream
  • Coffee ice cream
  • Lemon Sorbet ice cream
  • Lotus Cheesecake ice cream

9. The Batter Half & Co

The Batter Half & Co is a gelato shop that was launched in Cairo in 2012. It has branches in Cairo in El Zamalek and Sheikh Zayed, with another branch planned for Heliopolis. The menu has over 30 flavors, including coconut, pistachio, and rosewater as well as more unusual options like avocado or passionfruit sorbet. Delicious. A big selection of flavors and great cakes too!

Here are the best 8 scoops to try when you visit The Batter Half & Co:

  • Chocolate Fudge
  • Red Velvet
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Oreo
  • Mango Raspberry
  • Lotus Honeycomb
  • Pistachio
  • Mastic

10. Omaya Ice Cream – ايس كريم امية – (Best Syrian Ice cream)

Omaya Ice Cream was founded in 2014 and has been serving the best Syrian ice cream ever since. It has branches in Cairo in Nasr City, New Cairo, and Maadi. One of the best ice creams and milkshakes in Cairo with great prices compared to other places.

Here are the best 6 scoops to try when you visit Omaya Ice Cream:

  • Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Tutti Frutti Ice Cream
  • Banana Split Ice Cream
  • Arabian Halabi Pistachio Ice Cream
  • Cassita with Fruits Ice Cream
  • Cassita with Nuts Ice Cream

11. Wafflicious

Wafflicious is a waffle shop that was founded in 2010 in Cairo. It offers a variety of waffles and ice cream in addition to other desserts. The menu includes original fruit flavors with nuts, generous toppings, and fresh fruits. It’s always crowded so the service time is long but worth it!

Here are the best 8 scoops to try when you visit Wafflicious:

  • Swiss-Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Lotus Biscuit Ice Cream
  • Nutella Ice Cream
  • Blackberry Ice Cream
  • Mango Ice Cream
  • Strawberry Yogurt Ice Cream
  • Vanilla Dream Ice Cream
  • Strawberry Ice Cream

12. El Malky – مطعم البان المالكى

El Malky is one of the oldest places that serve ice cream in Cairo as it was founded in 1917. The tasty dairy desserts in Cairo with places in El Zamalek, New Cairo (Tagamo3), Maadi, Heliopolis, Sheikh Zayed, and Nasr City. They have a unique flavor to them and a variety of desserts have the finest taste for a long time.

Here are the best 6 scoops to try when you visit El Malky:

  • Chocolate
  • Caramel
  • Lemon
  • Mastic
  • Hazelnut
  • Pistachio

13. Ashraf Farghaly – أشرف فرغلي

Ashraf Farghaly is one of the best ice cream and fresh juices in Egypt. It has branches in Heliopolis and Nasr City. Such a good shop that serves various types of fresh juices and ice cream! However, there’s no place to sit on nor tables inside so you have to take your order while sitting in your car if you like (or outside). The waiters are very nice, they’ll help you choose what flavor is best suited for your mood or taste buds.

There are too many good choices of juices and ice creams here! You can never go wrong with any choice here as they are all good quality products made with fresh ingredients, but unfortunately, there isn’t a place to sit on nor tables inside so you have to take your order while sitting in your car if you like (or outside).

Here are the best 6 scoops and signature Fakhfakhina to try when you visit Ashraf Farghaly:

  • Fakhfakhina and Ice cream
  • Fakhfakhina and Borio
  • Diet Fakhfakhina
  • Hazelnuts Ice Cream
  • Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Caramel Ice Cream

14. Sweet Centre

Sweet Centre is one of the oldest ice cream and dessert places in Cairo that was founded in 1912. It has one branch only in Ard El Golf, Nasr City. The place has a variety of flavors, and it also offers vegan ice cream options (Syami for fasting Christians in Egypt). The friendly and competent staff makes you feel comfortable while enjoying your visit to Sweet Centre!

The bakery section is outstanding; they have cakes made by Italian chefs who know how to make delicious desserts & chocolate. One of the most special places for sweets, elegant, and delicious – there is a lot of good stuff there you should try.

15. Joya Gelato (Ice cream cart experience)

If you want to have an authentic Ice cream cart experience, Joya Gelato is the best place. It is one of the recent ice cream carts in Cairo inspired by spreading joy in Cairo. It has branches in New Cairo and Sheikh Zayed. You don’t have to go to Italy to taste Italian gelato. Joya has it! Not too many flavours but very delicious flavours. I loved the rooftop, it’s great at night and morning too.

16. Frozzy Twist (Ice cream rolls)

Frozzy Twist is a dessert shop that was the first to serve ice cream rolls in Cairo. They have many flavors to choose from and they are located in Nasr City, Cairo. The staff is very kind, friendly with kids and reasonable prices. The only drawback is that you can’t find anywhere to eat your ice cream so you have to take it home or eat it on their terrace or inside the shop which isn’t very spacious but still nice enough for hanging out with friends after work or school!

Here are the best 6 ice cream rolls to try when you visit Frozzy Twist:

  • Mix Berries
  • Banana Caramel
  • Strawberry
  • Pineapple
  • Fruits
  • Hazelnut

17. Taiyaki (Japanese Ice Cream)

Taiyaki is a Japanese ice cream that has branches in El Zamalek, New Cairo (Tagamo3), Maadi, Heliopolis and Sheikh Zayed. The good portions and tasty ice cream make this place a must-visit for anyone who loves good food. It’s also very affordable as well as having friendly staff. The taiyaki is usually served hot but you can also get it cold if you prefer that option!

Here are the best 5 M’ochi to try when you visit Taiyaki:

  • Baby Taiyaki
  • Taro Mochi
  • Chocolate Mochi
  • Cheesecake Mochi
  • Strawberry Mochi
  • Coffee Mochi
  • Lychee Mochi
  • Mixed Berry Mochi

18. Joosy & Frozze

Joosy & Frozze is a new ice cream shop in Cairo that serves the best homemade ice creams and frozen yogurt, as well as other desserts like tajens and waffles.

It has branches in Heliopolis, New Cairo, and Sheikh Zayed. The branch at City Stars Mall has been very popular among young people because of its location near the cinema complex at City Stars Mall and its affordable prices compared to other similar places nearby such as Nader’s or Bon Bon Cafe where you have to pay more than double what you pay at Joosy & Frozze for similar portions of delicious desserts!

Here are the best 6 ice cream scoops to try when you visit Joosy & Frozze:

  • Lotus Ice Cream
  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Nutella Ice Cream
  • Oreo Ice Cream
  • Mix Berries Ice Cream
  • Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream

19. El Abd Patisserie

El Abd is the place to go if you’re looking for a sweet tooth. This classic Egyptian bakery has been serving soft and hard ice cream, as well as other delicious desserts since 1974.

You can find El Abd’s branches in Cairo in El Zamalek, New Cairo (Tagamo3), Maadi, Heliopolis, and Nasr City. If you’re not sure where to start, we recommend trying their Knafeh or Basbousa first before moving on to something else because they have so many options!

20. Bel gelato

Bel Gelato is a family-owned business in Cairo, with one place located in Heliopolis. The gelato shop has a wide variety of flavors, from chocolate and strawberry to mango and coconut. It smells like a real Italian Gelateria in Italy, with amazing flavors! The coffee has real coffee flavor, nothing artificial about it, Toffee is great too!

Here are the best 5 ice cream scoops to try when you visit Bel Gelato:

  • Belgian chocolate
  • Pistachio
  • Oreo
  • Coffee
  • Dulce de leche