It shares the same great location with its sister establishment Sequoia around the corner, but rates are much more affordable, there is no stupid minimum charge and the whole atmosphere is much less pretentious. For us that's enough reason to pop in to Left Bank for a quick coffee and croissant or a light dinner whenever we are in the neighbourhood. They have great pizzas and salads and moreish desserts to end a good meal. Their tiramisu is especially divine. Add to this the eclectic mix of chandeliers made from old enamel bowls and salt shakers, good music playing in the background and a dash of mid-century Scandinavian design and you know why this is Zamalek's hipster hangout spot number one. It's part bohemian coffee house, part design hotel lobby and that makes it the perfect spot for some late afternoon people watching. If only the temperatures were less arctic...
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