Hidden amidst the tiny side streets of the tree-lined Almazah area of Heliopolis, lies a small cafe haven with an invitingly cozy atmosphere – Redbird. Greeted by the Pinterest-like light display outdoors, set along a bold black and red color palette, Redbird uniquely mixes elements of contemporary hipster-like industrial vibes with a dash of old-fashioned architecture, creating a unique aesthetic unlike any of the usual cafes dispersed across Cairo. Through the door, and across their narrow brick-walled interior, I made my way to the counter to make my order before I sat myself down on their outdoor bench. The cafe is also unique in that they offer a sort of self-serve service in which customers have to go up to the cashier and order themselves, rather than having someone come and take their order – this small detail ultimately ends up excluding VAT and Tax Service charges from your bill, making the cafe very pocket friendly. Their menu is surprisingly wide and diverse, but not too wide to the point where one would get lost in a world of indecisiveness on what to order. They offer a small assortment of…
