Another one of those wonderful Downtown treasures, Simonds Bakery & Café has been delighting Cairenes with gorgeous sweets for over a century and still does so to great effect on the neighbourhood's coffee tables. Nobody quite manages to pack as many calories into so small a space as Simonds does with their slices of cake that come in all chocolatey hues from white to dark bordering on pitch black. Each piece is literally crowned with a cherry on top, which sometimes takes the form of a walnut or cluster of gold, adding another layer of sophistication to the anyway elaborate creations. Unfortunately, their café doesn't have much natural light and is far from cosy, so we rather like to get a box of gateaux soirée or danishes covered in icing to take home to the balcony where we neutralise the sweetness with a strong caffeine fix. They also do good croissants and artisanal bread if you like it less sweet.
http://simonds1898.com
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