A portrait of Cairo’s iconic Café Riche

Café Riche: An Eye Over Egypt by Maisoon Saker explores the history of the famous Cairo café,...

A portrait of Cairo’s iconic Café Riche

Café Riche: An Eye Over Egypt by Maisoon Saker explores the history of the famous Cairo café, tracing its story from its founding in 1908 to the present. Through memories of political movements, social change, and everyday life, the book captures the people and events that shaped the café’s legacy.

From celebrated figures like Naguib Mahfouz to struggling writers and ambitious newcomers from the countryside, Café Riche became a meeting place where dreams, ideas, and different social and political perspectives came together. The book offers a vivid portrait of a café deeply connected to Egypt’s cultural and historical life.