Metropolitan Cafe

The Metropolitan cafe is part of the Edris Group which also owns the Metropolitan restaurant, Metropolitan Bowling club and the El Kababgy, all on the the lower corniche. The Metropolitan cafe specialises in lighter snacks, drinks and ice cream. It is opposite the Winter Palace end of Luxor temple.

The Metropolitan has more of a street cafe feel than the nearby El Kababgy. The waiters used to be casually dressed in sweatshirts but are now in the same bright orange uniform as the staff in the rest of the group. The tables have umbrellas as shelters rather than the enclosed shelter feel of the main part of the El Kababgy. In common with the other restaurants and cafes along this stretch of the lower corniche, there is a superb view of the Nile.

The food is fine although we thought the El Kababgy was better. Drinks prices are on a par with the other restaurants along this stretch - above the prices you would pay outside hotels, but not higher than you would expect when you take into account the prime position and the view. There are toilets nearby but they are usually locked, so you have to ask the staff for access.

If you prefer the casual Mediterranean atmosphere; if you just want a drink, or if you are in the Luxor temple area of the corniche and don't wish to walk further south, then the Metropolitan is fine. If you want to eat from a more varied menu or if you prefer a bit more shelter from the sun, at the same sort of prices, we think you will prefer the El Kababgy.