Cafe de la Paix

The beach view is lovely and the service is very good. The atmosphere is great too.

The beach view is lovely and the service is very good. The atmosphere is great too.

Café de la Paix in Alexandria, opened in the late 19th century, has numerous
illustrious visitors was E.M. Forster, who frequented the café while writing Alexandria: A History and a Guide during his time in the city. Lawrence Durrell, author of The Alexandria Quartet, likely found inspiration here as well. The café also attracted statesmen like King Farouk of Egypt, who visited during his reign, and Winston Churchill, who stopped by during his time in the region during World War II.

The cafe survived two World Wars, the colonial era, and waves of change in Alexandria’s identity, all while retaining its 19th-century charm.

Some notable facts about Café de la Paix:
Opened in the late 19th century, it is one of Alexandria’s oldest cafés.
Hosted cultural icons like E.M. Forster, Lawrence Durrell, and Umm Kulthum.
Visited by political figures including Winston Churchill and King Farouk.
Known for its vintage décor, including mirrors, chandeliers, and marble tables, which remain unchanged.
It has been a meeting point for intellectuals, artists, and leaders for over a century.

In January 2025, unlike the other famous cafe around the corner, Trianton, it doesn’t have a working WiFi and the beef was just ok. Highly recommended to visit though