The Délices Journal

A hundred years of stories.

Heritage, recipes and the art of a great table — from the family that has kept Alexandria's sweetest counter since 1922.

Heritage

The Story of Délices: A Hundred Years on Saad Zaghloul Street

How a Greek confectioner's 1922 patisserie in Alexandria became the café that baked King Farouk's coronation cake — and is still run by the same family today.

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Coffee

Greek Coffee, the Délices Way: How We Brew It (and How to Brew It at Home)

A guide to Greek coffee — light, medium, dark and cardamom — and how Délices has ground and brewed it in Alexandria since 1922. Plus tips for the perfect cup at home.

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Events

Planning a Wedding Dessert Table in Alexandria: A Délices Guide

From the centrepiece cake to the patisserie pavilion and white-glove service — how to plan an unforgettable wedding dessert table for 100+ guests in Alexandria.

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