Sharm el-Sheikh

Farsha Cafe sits high on a cliff in Hadaba with layered terraces, Red Sea views, and a mashup of rugs, lanterns, and vintage oddities scattered around. It looks like something between a Bedouin lounge and an antique store, and it’s popular—I mean, really popular—especially at sunset. So, come early if you want a spot with a view. The menu is basic: juices, cocktails, pizzas, and shisha. Prices are touristy, and service can feel a bit offhand when it’s busy. That said, if you’re after a place that will look great on your Instagram page and don’t mind a bit of a wait or squeezing in next to strangers, it is definitely worth a stop.

Vanilla in Na’ama Bay is where you’ll find some of the best Italian gelato in Sharm El Sheikh, alongside fresh juices, smoothies, iced coffees, and milkshakes. They also have a full booze menu, including draft beer, plus a small Italian-inspired food selection with snacks, fresh pizza, and light meals. The terrace is easygoing, with cushions and water pipes if you want to linger.

Basata Cafe perches above Sharks Bay, with cosy chill-out spots that open up to wide views of the turquoise Red Sea and a path down to the beach. By day, it’s all calm vibes and sea breeze, with nature reserve surroundings that help you unwind properly. Come evening, the place softens with warm lighting and mellow tunes, making it a solid pick for a quiet, romantic night out—without the crowds you get at Farsha, but just as Instagram-worthy. The menu is simple but tasty: seafood, chicken dishes, pizzas, plus fresh juices and milkshakes. And if you’re into shisha, this place gets top marks for smooth, rich flavours.

Tucked away in Nabq Bay, Arab Bucks is a casual café-restaurant with proper sit-down meals and a steady local crowd. The menu’s broad—grilled meat, seafood, pasta, pizza, plus beer and cocktails—and the best part? Big portions without the tourist markup.

Flamango Fresh Juice lives up to its name with fresh fruit juices that keep things simple and natural. Beyond the juices, they serve hot drinks, iced coffee, and cocktails, plus desserts like waffles and kunafa for those with a sweet tooth.