Name something Arabs are passionate about... And no, we don't mean traveling, movies, Game of Thrones, or even football.
The cold season is around the corner, which means it's time to get over the beach-body-phase and get into the pamper-your-belly-fat one.
From around Alexandria, we have gathered the best restaurants for those of you who live to indulge in this gooey heaven.
Cheese addicts, brace yourselves for our mouth-watering list:
1. Alban Swissra
Alban Swissra started out as a normal grocery store on Camp Chezar before shifting to full-on meals due to popular demand.
The now-humble-restaurant gained its fame for making delicious cheese sandwiches with sausage, hot dogs, pastrami, and its mind-blowing cheesy pans.
2. Pastaweesy
Located in Fouad street in Raml Station, Pastaweesy is the right place for the greatest comfort food dish, mac and cheese.
The franchise started in Cairo and now has an additional establishment in Alexandria.
Make sure to ask for their sausage and pastrami pasta bake!
3. Dahab
This bustling oriental pies and pizza place is located in the sporting district.
Dahab is all about pies, stuffed generously with too much cheese, especially when it comes to our local Roumy cheese.
4. Tasa
This place is one of Smouha's cheesiest fast food spots you do not want to miss passing by.
Tasa's menu is such a relief to look at; from chicken escalope to pasta and meat, anything you desire will have extra cheese on top.
5. Fu-man cheese
Fu-man cheese is all about... you guessed it, #cheeselove.
All your happiness lies in that jar of cheese sauce you get with your order.
The best part is that you can pour as much cheese as you want, and even take the rest home with you.
Fu-man cheese is located in the heart of Raml station close to the metro cinema.
6. Roastery
This fancy yet affordable dining spot is all about full plates.
Roastery has three branches in some of the best places in Alexandria: in the middle of Montazah Royal Garden complex, Fouad street in Raml station, and the tree-lined neighborhood of Kafr Abdu.
Roastery's menu offers a wide variety of dishes from different international cuisines. The crispy breaded chicken breasts drizzled with marinara sauce, topped with melted parmesan and mozzarella is really worth losing the beach body for.
7. Spectra Restaurant & Café
Spectra is all about classy presentation and big servings for an affordable price.
It has two branches in Alexandria, one in Montazah Royal Garden, and another one in Down Town.
Their mouth-watering triple cheese nachos, cheese quesadillas, and mozzarella sticks are simply a must-try.
8. Chez Gaby
Chez Gaby opened its doors in 1979 and became one of the first places to serve authentic Italian pizza in Alexandria.
The small, old-fashioned taverna is located in Raml Station.
9. Holmes Burger
Holmes is a cozy small diner located in the high-class district of Louran. You need to try their cheesy fries and burgers, they're really amazing.
Also just like Fu-man cheese, they will provide you with gloves in case of cheese avalanche.
Now that's exciting news!
10. Red Rangers
Located on El Eqbal Street in Louran, Red Rangers is one of the perfect places for American cuisine lovers.
They don't even have to try; a single look at their menu and everyone is pleased to find what they like. Their chili cheese fries and delicious cheesy chicken balls will fill you up, even before you get to the main course...
Most probably you're hungry after reading this, you're not the only one.