Glass cake counter in T2 that looks better than it tastes
In Terminal 2 departures at Hurghada (HRG), Pastry Shop is the small glass-fronted counter that many people hit as their only sweet option after security. You’ll see slices of cake, a few croissants and packaged sweets lined up behind the glass, plus a basic drinks fridge. Figure airport-inflated pricing here, noticeably higher than what you’d pay at a Hurghada town bakery.
The rating hovers around 2 out of 5, and the main complaint repeats: cakes often taste dry, like they’ve been sitting there all day. One TripAdvisor poster called their slice “not worth the money,” and a Facebook group review said the cake “tasted like it had been there all day” in the old terminal setup. Expect limited choice and no clear labels telling you if that slice is chocolate, coffee, or something else.
Typical offer is simple: a few cakes, some croissants, and branded packaged sweets such as chocolate bars or wrapped cookies. Many parents buy a single slice and let kids share, partly because one piece already feels pricey for airport Egypt, especially compared with supermarket cakes in town. You can also grab bottled water or soft drinks here and skip the pastry entirely if you just need something to drink at your gate in T2.
Regulars often bring sweets from their resort or a Carrefour-style supermarket in Hurghada and treat Pastry Shop as backup only. When kids push for dessert before a long flight, the move is usually one slice, multiple forks, then back to the seats by the T2 gates. If you want something here, pick simpler items like a croissant over elaborate cream cakes.
Tip: If you care about taste and price, stock up on pastries or chocolate in town before heading to Terminal 2, then use Pastry Shop just for water or a last-resort treat.