With its wood-and-bamboo seating area and woven umbrellas, the Espace Sidi Bouhid is a great place to stop for coffee and snacks when in Hammamet North. It’s located at the end of the medina, just past the parking lot, stealing the perfect oceanfront position: from here you can look out as fishing boats power back to shore and you can practically feel the spray from the breakers on your cheeks.
As sunset nears in the early evenings, Sidi Bouhid is popular with Tunisian families, as well as tourists, and therefore the cafe doesn’t serve alcohol. It does have a good selection of local teas, including mint tea brewed with almonds, or even with pine nuts (don’t knock it until you’ve tried it; it’s surprisingly good). The coffee menu includes espressos, Turkish coffee, cappuccinos and americanos, and there’s fresh lemonade and pulpy strawberry juice on offer, too.
Frankly, there are better dining options along the main strip in Hammamet North (about a five-minute walk away) but if you’re in need of a snack or after a quick, effortless lunch, Sidi Bouhid does pizzas, crepes and paninis. The chicken and cheese paninis (USD4) are popular, and they come fast. Pizzas (from USD5) include margaritas and four seasons, but they’re not wood-fired, so if you’re expecting Italian or New York standards you’ll need to lower your expectations. The crepes are a safe bet; choose from cheese, tuna, ham, egg and mushroom fillings.
Catering to local families, Sidi Bouhid knows a thing or two about sugary treats. So of course there’s an ice cream menu here, filled with classic French sundaes like the Liegeois (with chocolate and, if you’re feeling indulgent, chantilly cream.) There are usually cakes and pastries to be had, and you are on vacation after all, so why not go for an almond or chocolate croissant for breakfast?
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With its wood-and-bamboo seating area and woven umbrellas, the Espace Sidi Bouhid is a great place to stop for coffee...
With its wood-and-bamboo seating area and woven umbrellas, the Espace Sidi Bouhid is a great place to stop for coffee and snacks when in Hammamet North. It’s located at the end of the medina, just past the parking lot, stealing the perfect oceanfront position: from here you can look out as fishing boats power back to shore and you can practically feel the spray from the breakers on your cheeks.
As sunset nears in the early evenings, Sidi Bouhid is popular with Tunisian families, as well as tourists, and therefore the cafe doesn’t serve alcohol. It does have a good selection of local teas, including mint tea brewed with almonds, or even with pine nuts (don’t knock it until you’ve tried it; it’s surprisingly good). The coffee menu includes espressos, Turkish coffee, cappuccinos and americanos, and there’s fresh lemonade and pulpy strawberry juice on offer, too.
Frankly, there are better dining options along the main strip in Hammamet North (about a five-minute walk away) but if you’re in need of a snack or after a quick, effortless lunch, Sidi Bouhid does pizzas, crepes and paninis. The chicken and cheese paninis (USD4) are popular, and they come fast. Pizzas (from USD5) include margaritas and four seasons, but they’re not wood-fired, so if you’re expecting Italian or New York standards you’ll need to lower your expectations. The crepes are a safe bet; choose from cheese, tuna, ham, egg and mushroom fillings.
Catering to local families, Sidi Bouhid knows a thing or two about sugary treats. So of course there’s an ice cream menu here, filled with classic French sundaes like the Liegeois (with chocolate and, if you’re feeling indulgent, chantilly cream.) There are usually cakes and pastries to be had, and you are on vacation after all, so why not go for an almond or chocolate croissant for breakfast?