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Aboudi Coffee Break
An inexpensive café opposite Luxor Temple, serving coffee, sandwiches, kofta, falafel and Egyptian desserts with views over the temple.
At a glance
- Type
- Café and snack bar
- Area
- City centre, East Bank, Luxor, Egypt
- Price
- $ · Budget
Good to know
- Views of Luxor Temple
- Wi-Fi
- Sandwiches
- Egyptian dishes
Why we recommend it
Aboudi Coffee Break is a casual café and snack bar on Karnak Temple Street, opposite the Abu Haggag Mosque and right beside Luxor Temple. It is one of the most convenient places in town to stop for a drink or a quick meal between sights, and it has views over the temple, which makes it more memorable than most budget cafés.
The menu is broad and simple. Expect coffee and tea, fresh juices, sandwiches, grilled meats and Egyptian staples such as kofta and falafel, with heartier dishes like beef tagine for a proper lunch. For something sweet, there is om ali, the warm Egyptian bread pudding, and desserts such as pistachio cassata. Prices are low, which makes it popular with backpackers and with families looking for an easy meal.
Fodor's notes its reliable Wi-Fi, which makes it a useful place to check maps, send photos or plan the next day while you cool down. The atmosphere is informal, with quick service, and you can stay as long or as briefly as you like.
The café suits budget travellers, families, solo visitors and anyone who wants a no-fuss break in the middle of a day on the East Bank. It is not a destination for fine dining, but it is very practical, and the view makes up for the simple surroundings.
Aboudi Coffee Break is a natural stop before or after visiting Luxor Temple, the souq or the start of the Avenue of Sphinxes. It is also handy for a drink after an evening visit to the floodlit temple. The Corniche and the ferry landing for the West Bank are a few minutes' walk away. Opening times are not published online, so check locally, especially during Ramadan, when many cafés change their hours.
Cafés like this are part of everyday life in Luxor, and sitting at a table near the temple gives you a chance to watch the town go about its business, from schoolchildren to traders. In the summer, the middle of the day is very hot, so a long break here between a morning and an evening visit to the temple is a sensible way to pace yourself. A small tip for the waiter is appreciated, and carrying small notes makes paying easier.
Aboudi Coffee Break FAQs
Where is Aboudi Coffee Break?
On Karnak Temple Street, opposite the Abu Haggag Mosque, next to Luxor Temple.
What does it serve?
Coffee, juices, sandwiches, grilled meats, kofta, falafel, beef tagine and desserts such as om ali.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, its Wi-Fi is noted as reliable.
Is it expensive?
No, prices are low.
Does it have a view?
Yes, there are views over Luxor Temple.
Is it good for families?
Yes, it is a casual, easy place for a quick meal.
What is nearby?
Luxor Temple, the souq, the Avenue of Sphinxes and the Corniche.