Cafes

Dates, nuts and honey are the three ingredients that feature in most traditional Tunisian desserts. Makroudh and Baklawa are the two most common ones, along with powdered donuts sprinkled with nuts and honey. Seasonal fresh fruit is often served as dessert after a meal, and is well expected when dining out. There is no shortage of European-style pastries and sweets in the Tunisian capital either - small bakeries dot the new part of the city, and French-looking cafes offer all sorts of desserts and pastries such as crepes, croissants and cakes.

Copyright: Lunov Mykola/Shutterstock.com

Café El M'rabet

A beautiful space that houses a cafe, offers outdoor beer garden-style seating and serves hookah, Café El M'rabet is the oldest cafe in town dating back to the 17th century. Live music is often played in the …

Read more

Copyright: Takekazu Omi/Shutterstock.com

Le Grand Cafe du Theatre

This centrally located elegant cafe is adjacent to the National Theater, and is a wonderful retreat from the hustle of the Medina. Le Grand Cafe consistently serves quality food and offers outdoor …

Read more

Copyright: Nataliya Arzamasova/Shutterstock.com

Chaouachine

To get a good feel for traditional-style tea time, stop by Chaouchine and order a hot drink of your choice. The place is popular among visitors and locals …

Read more

Copyright: Dasha Petrenko/Shutterstock.com

Café Sidi Ben Arous

Sit down and take in the atmosphere of a Tunisian evening at this authentic centrally located cafe. Hot drinks, hookah and seating right on one of the curvy Medina streets will let you enjoy a relaxed moment in the hectic pace of the old …

Read more

Copyright: PondPond/Shutterstock.com

Topkapi Coffee Shop

A hip little coffee shop that tends to get quite busy, but the short wait is surely worth the reward - coffee here is of the highest quality, and all sorts of artisan varieties on …

Read more