If you ever go wandering through Khan el-Khalili, the ancient market in Cairo, then you have to go to El Fishawy. One of the most famous cafés in a country famous for its tea houses. El Fishawy's reputation as a famous café also makes it one of the few establishments where women can smoke shisha and drink tea and not get harassed. Tea houses are typically dominated by men in Egypt, so El Fishawy is a welcome exception for female travelers. I recommend the karkaday (Hibiscus flower infusion).
