Star Alliance flyers in Terminal 2 treat Segafredo as the espresso pit stop.
Segafredo sits airside in Cairo International’s Terminal 2, handy if you’re flying Egyptair, Lufthansa, or another Star Alliance carrier out of the newer terminal. It’s a basic counter-service setup rather than a full restaurant, so think coffee first, snacks second. Prices land in the mid-range for CAI (expect around 60–90 EGP for an espresso or cappuccino at recent rates), higher than downtown Cairo but normal for airport coffee.
Most people hit Segafredo on the way to gates in the E20–E29 and F30–F39 range, grabbing a quick shot before boarding. One FlyerTalk user mentioned taking an espresso here before a Lufthansa flight and calling it “decent coffee, nothing more,” which is exactly the right bar. Espresso, cappuccino, and standard Italian-style drinks are the reason to stop; food is mainly pastries and packaged items you’d eat at the gate, not a real meal.
Frequent Star Alliance passengers on FlyerTalk say they only use Segafredo when they don’t have lounge access to the Egyptair or contract lounges in Terminal 2. The café has a few stools and small tables, but nothing like the padded armchairs or quiet corners you’ll find in those lounges. If you have a Priority Pass or a business-class boarding pass, head to a lounge for better seating and then treat Segafredo as your backup caffeine plan.
Watch out for the price creep on add-ons: flavored syrups and larger sizes can push a drink over 100 EGP fast. Also, the limited seating fills quickly around peak departures, especially for evening Europe flights around 18:00–22:00. Best move: order a straight espresso or macchiato, pay at the counter, then carry it to your gate rather than trying to camp at a tiny table.
One last tip: if you’re connecting through Terminal 2 with under 60 minutes between flights, skip wandering the concourse and hit Segafredo only if the line is under five people.