The Egyptian Cafe and Hookah Bar

Egyptian has always been one of my favorite, if not my favorite, hookah bars. The atmosphere is unique and comfortable, it is low-key while maintaining a feeling of going out on the town. The feel to this place is unlike any others. There's interesting music playing in the background and sometimes they have live music or DJs.

The hookahs are always great and last for a long time. The wait staff comes to check the table and flip the coals in a timely fashion and I've never felt abandoned while smoking a harsh, bad tasting hookah. My favorite hookahs from there are the fruit flavored ones. The peach, double apple, and apricot are all fantastic. I've also smoked the house special mixed flavor Egyptian blend, which was also great. The regular hookahs are $8.99 and the specialty hookahs are $10.99. Fret not about germs, the cafe gives out mouth pieces for each person at the table to smoke. The food and drinks are also great here. They have beers, wine, and sangria. The pesto hummus (rather, any of the hummus) is great as well as the Egyptian fries. The gyros are great and the lamb kabob is also worth trying. Don't be afraid of these new foods; they are all delicious and worth expanding horizons!

A few friends recommended this place as best hookah bar in broad ripple so, we thought to give it a shot. I've been to a few hookah places before but I must say I loved the atmosphere here. It is cozy and warm with a beautiful decor that doesn't come in your way but is relaxing to look at. The quality of food was decent and the time spent at Egyptian was well worth the money. I simply fell in love with the Egyptian tea. Its aroma freshened me up and made my day.  Butter chicken was good too although the bread could've been better. Loved the variety of Hummus they have. I am definitely going back whenever I crave to chill out with a Hookah in my hand.

They've gotten their act together since Lava opened. Good music again, revamped their falafel sandwich, staff is much friendlier and more attentive, and hookahs and shisha are better quality than Lava. The one thing that I really, really do not like are the awkwardly low tables. I can't get my knees under them so I spend the entire time slouching to reach my table. But hey, everything else is good.