In the middle of a bustling city, somewhere between malls and schools, there is a tiny coffee shop. There are a lot of places to sit and relax and some of them offer ample space for concerts and live performances. Don’t forget that we’re talking about Riyadh, one of the best coffee shop in Riyadh!
It’s a place where you can drink a good coffee and clear your thoughts from going to work or going for walks in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
It even has free WiFi so you have no excuse not to sit down and read your favorite book while drinking that coffee. And as this city is always growing, it’s likely that you’ll find new places with different flavors that will surely satisfy anyone with their taste buds.
Note: The opening times for these places may differ as it depends on their location as well as on their status as best restaurants, coffee shops, or coffee chains. We’ll update this list as we find more new spots to visit after months or years.
Here are the 10 Best Coffee Shop In Riyadh
1. Urth Caffe
Urth Caffe is coming to Saudi Arabia soon! The best outdoor cafe in Riyadh announced in October that it will open its first store in Saudi Arabia in 2018 after receiving approval from the Saudi Arabian government. This will be its first entry into an Arab market.
The roasted coffee beans are available at your local grocery stores for espresso, cappuccino, latte, macchiato, and other hot coffee makers. It is expected to open up its new branch in Al Khozama Street in Riyadh by early 2018.
This coffee shop offers some of the best coffee in Riyadh not only because their beans are strong and hearty but also because they serve it with unlimited refills.
The ambiance is good for catching up with friends or getting work done on your laptop. They offer a variety of hot and cold beverages such as cappuccinos, mochas, and hot chocolate.
What is more? They also serve food such as toasted sandwiches and waffles which you can wash down with your coffee.
- Cuisine: American, Moroccan, Cafe
- Best Item(s): Coffee, Sandwiches, Snacks, and Cakes.
- Pricing: SR 50
- Rating: 4.2 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 8 am-12 am
- Contact: +966 9200 07498
- Address: Airport Road, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
- Location: Click here to see map
2. Best coffee (Biggest coffee shop in Riyadh)
When we heard that Best coffee’s next branch will be in Riyadh, we were extremely happy to hear that they were opening their new shop in Dammam and then in the capital city. Expect that this place is the biggest coffee shop in Riyadh and will surely be a hit with all Costa coffee fans.
The street it is located on, Al Khozama Street, is full of malls and shops so it’s likely to draw a lot of people when it opens. It is expected to open in early 2018 so stay tuned!
This also offers all your favorite beverages such as frappuccino, tea, and its trademark coffee. It serves some great snacks too which you can enjoy with your drink while catching up on work or just having a good conversation.
- Cuisine: American, Moroccan, Cafe
- Best Item(s): Turkish coffee, Waffles, Snakes
- Pricing: SR 50
- Rating: 4.2 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 9 am-2 am
- Contact: +966 53 388 3862
- Address: Al Wisham, شارع الملك سعود، حي، Riyadh Saudi Arabia
- Location: Click here to see map
3. Brew Crew
Many people don’t think of Brew Crews as a perfect place to sit down and drink a coffee, but this fast-food chain is doing its best to catch up with the other cafés that are doing business in Riyadh. It has just opened its 6th branch in Riyadh, next to the famous shopping center Al Faisaliyah Center.
The restaurant serves all your favorite McDonald’s meals, plus quiet places in Riyadh that provide free WiFi so you can get some work done while enjoying your coffee.
It offers great snacks and desserts such as cinnamon rolls which are so good that people even consider them as being the best in Riyadh. This bakery café is one of the favorite places for young people to go to during their time out.
- Cuisine: Cafe
- Best Item(s): Sweet Potato Salad, Almond Croissant, Big Breakfast, Healthy Breakfast, Egg Benedict, Avocado Toast
- Pricing: SR 50
- Rating: 4.3 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 6:30 am-12 am
- Contact: +966 53 091 3131
- Address: 7514 Nahr An Nil, Al Mughrizat, Riyadh 12483 3276, Saudi Arabia
- Location: Click here to see map
4. Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
The previous branch of Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters mentioned before will be located on Saleem street near the Al Faisaliyah Center. It is expected to open soon, as it already has a permit from the municipality.
The anime coffee shop in Riyadh will complement other coffee shops and restaurants around the famous shopping center. The department store already features a Starbucks Coffee outlet as well as a TGI Fridays restaurant.
Not only are they tasty but are also very filling which makes them good enough to keep you going throughout the day or night depending on when you go there. So next time you are craving doughnuts, this is the place to be.
- Cuisine: Cafe
- Best Item(s): Super Food Salad, Healthy Breakfast, Avocado Toast, Acai Bowl, Wedges, Coffees
- Pricing: SR 50
- Rating: 4.2 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 6:30 am-12 am
- Contact: +966 9200 13926 ext. 101
- Address: 7157 Salem Bin Maaqil Al Nakheel Dist 4133، Riyadh 12392, Saudi Arabia
- Location: Click here to see map
5. dr.CAFE COFFEE (Cozy Coffee Shop in Riyadh)
Kingfisher Outlets Mall is currently under construction, but it should be open in 2018, with a coffee shop located inside the outlet mall itself.
One of the cozy coffee shop in Riyadh that will be open for customers to visit after its opening is located in Dammam and will open its doors first before heading to Riyadh.
- Cuisine: Cafe
- Best Item(s): Espresso, Cortado, Oriental Latte
- Pricing: SR 80
- Rating: 4.2 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 6:30 am-12 am
- Contact: +966 59 482 8363
- Address: Makkah Al Mukarramah Rd, Sulaimaniah, Abi Al Arab St, Riyadh 11566, Saudi Arabia
- Location: Click here to see map
6. 9th Street Coffee
A branch of Starbucks is also located in the King Khalid International Airport, making life easier for people who wait at the airport for one of their friends to arrive.
The coffee shop is the most expensive coffee shop in Riyadh and serves you all your favorite Starbucks favorites plus free WiFi so you can enjoy your coffee while relaxing before getting your boarding passes or sitting down to wait for your flight.
- Cuisine: Cafe
- Best Item(s): V60, Americano, flat white, iced Spanish
- Pricing: SR 40
- Rating: 4.5 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 9 am-12 am
- Contact: +966 50 044 9898
- Address: 4050 6629 Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Rd, Al Muruj, Riyadh 12282, Saudi Arabia
- Location: Click here to see map
7. Coffee Boxes
Starbucks has many branches across Riyadh, including Al Yamamah, King Abdulaziz Road, and Olaya Street. The company is planning to open a branch in the Saudi Mall in Riyadh, which will be the country’s third Starbucks store after the branches in Al Faisaliyah Center and King Khalid International Airport.
- Cuisine: Cafe
- Best Item(s): Dates Cake and Muhalabeya with rose tart
- Pricing: SR 25
- Rating: 4.50 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 9 am-12 am
- Contact: +966 53 907 0600
- Address: Address: طريق ابي بكر الصديق،، At Taawun, Riyadh 12477, Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
8. The Coffee Address عنوان القهوة
The Coffee Address is a chain of coffee shops located across Saudi Arabia. It has two locations in Riyadh including one near Jeddah airport and another one outside City Centre Mall.
It is a nice coffee shop in Riyadh to sit down and enjoy a decent cup of coffee from their huge selection of beverages as well as various desserts that come along with it for those who want to complement their coffee with something sweet.
- Cuisine: Cafe
- Best Item(s): Batch Coffee, Almond Croissant, Shakshuka
- Pricing: SR 50
- Rating: 4.2 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 9 am-12 am
- Contact: +966 53 907 0600
- Address: Abi Bakr As Siddiq Branch Rd, Almasiaf, Riyadh 14721, Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
9. Coyard Coffee Roasters (Shisha cafe in Riyadh)
Coyard Coffee Roasters is a chain of coffee shops that has more than 400 stores located across India. It is likely to open its first branch in Riyadh soon, after signing a multimillion-dollar deal with the Al-Khodari Group of Saudi Arabia.
It will be located at the Al Faisaliyah Center, which is considered one of the best shisha cafe in Riyadh.
- Cuisine: Cafe
- Best Item(s): Turkish coffee, Waffles, Snakes
- Pricing: SR 40
- Rating: 4.3 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 9 am-12 am
- Contact: +966 55 576 2294
- Address: COYARD Coffee Roasters, 7065 طريق الملك عبدالعزيز، As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12431, Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
10. Barasingha coffee
Barasingha coffee is the best coffee shop in Riyadh that has more than 250 branches across North America, Australia and Asia. Its first branch in Saudi Arabia will open at City Centre Mall in Riyadh soon and it will be located on the 3rd floor next to McDonald’s Drive-Thru.
- Cuisine: Cafe
- Best Item(s): Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten-Free Options
- Pricing: SR 35
- Rating: 4.2 stars (google review)
- Timing: 10am-10pm
- Contact: +966 53 865 5375
- Address: Address: Uthman Ibn Affan Rd, An Nada, Riyadh 13317, Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
The coffee and café industry is growing and becoming more and more popular in Saudi Arabia. With the competition at its highest, we will surely see a huge number of cafés and coffee shops popping up around Riyadh as well as other cities in Saudi Arabia, such as Jeddah and Dammam.
We may also see many existing cafés upgrading themselves to better their services as well as serve unique blends for those who don’t just want to enjoy a nice cup of drip coffee anymore!
And if you’re looking for some inspiration on great places to visit in Saudi Arabia, check out our travel guide here!