Craving coffee and cake at all hours of the day? (Who isn’t?) No worries, because there are plenty of 24-hour cafés in Riyadh. Riyadh is known for its coffee culture – along with Saudi Arabia – with 2022 officially being declared the year of Saudi coffee. With new cafés seemingly popping up on every street, there are plenty of coffee shops to choose from, but if you’re after the 24-hour cafés in Riyadh, these are your spots to get an iced coffee and hanini – or something equally delicious.
So, whether you’re looking to sip on speciality coffee to start your morning off right or want a Spanish latte after sundown, here are popular 24-hour cafés in Riyadh.
A12
With the slogan “grab and fly”, A12 is all about getting you what you need and quickly at that. Items on the cold drinks menu include iced Americano, iced Spanish latte and an iced coconut drink. After a hot coffee? Have a flat white, espresso or latte. And if you want to dine in, this is one of the welcoming 24-hour cafés in Riyadh. Grab a pastry and a coffee, and settle in.
Open daily 24 hours. Al Takhassousi, Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/a12cafe.
Average Café
Fans of this café likely wouldn’t call it average. The baristas at AV (as it’s often referred to) promise to create unique coffee drinks. Hungry? Pancakes or waffles provide the perfect midday (or midnight) feast.
Open daily 24 hours. Hafsah Bint Umar Street, Al Rawdah, instagram.com/av_average (053 676 8696).
Capri Café
Wondering what are the top 24-hour cafés in Riyadh? Capri Café is a popular hangout spot, serving French toast, croissants, pancakes and more, whenever you like. Wondering about coffee? (Of course you are.) The eatery offers cold brews, caramel lattes, and the Capri special.
Open daily 24 hours. Al Thoumamah Road, As Sahafah, instagram.com/capricafe_sa.
Colpo
If you’re looking for a fun evening hangout spot with your friends, you can check out Colpo. It has a marble-themed interior with loud music that keeps the energy up as much as the caffeinated drinks. And if you’re after one of the 24-hour cafés in Riyadh to begin your day, Colpo is open.
Open daily 24 hours. Prince Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, As Sulimaniyah, instagram.com/colpo_ksa.
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Fabrica de Café
Want to sip coffee in a traditional setting? Out of all the 24-hour cafés in Riyadh, Fabrica de Café could be your spot. Don’t be fooled by the name though, this spot has some serious Saudi cultural pieces. Sample everything from a coconut latte to V60 speciality coffee.
Open daily 24 hours. Al Aqiq, Prince Muhammad Ibn Saad Road, instagram.com/fabrica_sa.
Gourmet Café
One of the first 24-hour cafés in Riyadh, this place shouldn’t disappoint. Serving sandwiches, cakes and coffee, Gourmet Café has you covered with just about everything you might need pre- or post-all-nighter. Coffee choices include V60 and a caramel macchiato. And if you’re looking for something healthier, give the date smoothie a go.
Open Sat-Thu 24 hours. Fri noon-midnight. Abi Bakr As Siddiq Road, An Narjis, gourmet-cafe.net.
Hampila Caffé
Have dietary restrictions? Hampila Caffé should have you covered, and will be able to cater to you at all hours of the day and night since it’s one of the 24-hour cafés in Riyadh. The eatery whips up drinks with lactose-free and vegan milk options.
Open daily 24 hours. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Ibn Furayyan, As Suwaidi Al Gharabi, instagram.com/hampila_caffe.
Jolt
Fittingly, Jolt aims to provide caffeine to Riyadh’s residents. The dimly lit ambience is a welcoming space at all hours of the day and night whether you’re looking to study, work or catch up with friends. The question is: what should you order first?
Open daily 24 hours. 11564 Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road, Al Malqa, instagram.com/jolt.sa.
Stranger Co
This fun café comes up with a new special every month, and the creative takes are worth coming back for alone. Stranger Co has dreamed up everything from Vimto coffee to cheesecake lattes as specials. Having turned three in February, this place is keeping it original and showing no sign of running out of ideas. More of a traditionalist? Enjoy core coffee classics, too. Spanish latte, anyone?
Open daily 24 hours. 3844 Uthman Ibn Affan Road, 8470, instagram.com/strangerco_sa.
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Sentio Café
Looking for summery vibes along with your coffee? The search could end here. Sentio Café greets you with brightly coloured flowers, a striking outdoor seating area, and tonnes of ice cream and dessert options including fudge brownies, French toast brûlée, cookies, and more. If you have a massive sweet tooth, this is one of the 24-hour cafés in Riyadh for you.
Open daily 24 hours. Prince Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, Al Olaya, instagram.com/sentio_sa.
The Palm Coffee Bar
Made in Khobar, The Palm Coffee Bar has made its way to Riyadh to join other popular 24-hour cafés in Riyadh. The Instagrammable eatery is decorated with coconut-shaped seats and a tree in the very centre of the seating area. And you can even drink coffee out of a coconut, if you order the iced palm special. Want something besides coconut? Iced Americanos and iced shaken drinks are on the menu, too.
Open daily 24 hours. Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Road, thepalmcoffee.com.
Third
Coffee from all over the world? Count us in. Third serves coffee beans from Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and more. If you’re a coffee nerd, this is one of the 24-hour cafés that should deliver with its variety of hot and cold drinks.
Open daily 24 hours. Uthman Ibn Affan Rd, Abi Sfyan Ibn Harb, instagram.com/third.sa.
SORS
Need some sugar to get you through the day or night? SORS is known for its French toast, crème brûlée and dulce de leche cakes. It’s one of the 24-hour cafés in Riyadh that serves classics like flat whites, Spanish lattes, and a coffee of the day.
Open daily 24 hours. Hittin, instagram.com/sors.sa.
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