If you wake up with your cupboards bare or what something a bit more exciting than a stale piece of toast or bowl of cereal, start the day at the top spots for breakfast in Riyadh. There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked croissants in the morning from a quaint café or a traditional Saudi breakfast. And it all tastes better when we don’t have to make it.
We love a good breakfast (and have been known to have pancakes for dinner). Can you relate? Here’s where to go to get the best breakfast in Riyadh to help you start the day the right way.
3 Eggs
This place serves eggs fit for all three meals. Angus Egg Burgers, Egg Hot Dogs (yes), and the signature 3 Egg sandwich are all on the menu. With toppings like jalapeños, turkey slices, and caramelised onions, you can stack up a super sandwich to keep you fuelled. Add in a mojito, and you have a filling breakfast in Riyadh.
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Open daily, 6.30am-midnight. Al Takhassousi, Al Maazer, instagram.com/3eggs_ (920 022 1933).
A.O.K Kitchen
All is okay when you’re chilling at A.O.K Kitchen. Known for its Mediterranean-meets-Californian cuisine, that’s free from refined sugar and uses limited dairy and gluten. All the way from London’s chic Marylebone neighbourhood, A.O.K opened its doors in Riyadh’s KAFD. Begin the day with breakfast in Riyadh: try the açaí bowl or gluten-free blueberry pancakes. Making a leisurely day of it? Enjoy seabass ceviche and gnocchi later on.
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Open daily, 8am-11.30pm. King Abdullah Financial District, instagram.com/aokkitchensaudi (92 002 5304).
Brekkie
Originally from Bali, Brekkie is a top new spot for breakfast in Riyadh all day along. Take your pick between salads, eggs (or as the eatery playfully called on the menu “eggs on the way”), Arabic mezze, breakfast tacos, French toast, open-face sandwiches, and tonnes of refreshing juices.
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Open Sun-Thu 7am-3pm, Fri 8am-10.30am, 1pm-5pm. Sat 9am-4pm. Al Mursilat, instagram.com/brekkie.sa.
Chapter
This popular spot for breakfast in Riyadh is a great way to start the weekend with local-inspired dishes. The Ar Rabi eatery puts a modern twist on popular Saudi breakfast dishes while also offering some unique options. Cheese truffle sandwich, anyone? Along with the unique sandwiches, try the cleverly titled “Forbidden Porridge”, and other intriguing savoury and sweet combos. Don’t sleep on the brisket waffle.
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Open daily, 7am to 6pm, Ath Thumamah Road, Ar Rabi, instagram.com/chapter.sa (050 231 2406).
Eg
What came first, the chicken or the egg? Well at this quirky eatery for breakfast in Riyadh, they frequently come at the same time, often both on the same plate. From a keto breakfast pot to the Classic Eg sandwich (scrambled eggs in brioche with the special Eg sauce) there are a lot of cracking menu items. In fact, all of the egg-infused breakfast sarnies here are well worth crossing the road for…
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Open daily, 6am-3pm. Takhassusi St, Al Mohammadiyyah, eg-restaurant.com (055 300 4015).
Eggsactly
If it’s eggs your after, you could be in Eggsactly the right eatery for a top breakfast in Riyadh. Egg buns are a feature play on the menu with options like the egg with feta, spicy truffle, and (brace yourself) taki and egg, too. If you’re more of a salty-sweet enthusiast, the avocado and feta is your best bet, mashed up with strawberries, this avocado toast is anything but basic. Want to break out of the egg shell? There’s waffles and even cereal.
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Open daily, 5am-6pm. Sabfa Ibn Saidah, An Nakheel, instagram.com/eggsactly.sa.
Eggz & Cheez
Yes, the menu offers you eggs (but you already knew that) paired with a range of ingredients. One of the most popular items is the sweet mushroom sandwich and club sandwich. For those that don’t like eggs first thing in the morning (gasp), they also offer non-egg options like the halloumi and turkey. Dessert is also on the table with cinnamon bites and French toast.
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Open Sat-Thu 6am-3pm, Fri 6am-11pm, 1pm-4pm. Abi Bakr As Siddiq Road, instagram.com/eggz_cheez (011 810 9746).
Flour & Firewood
We don’t do run-of-the-mill breakfast in Riyadh here at Time Out, and thankfully the food here is nothing of the sort. If you’re in the mood for something savoury then you could order the Sunny Eggs Platter for breakfast in Riyadh – two fried eggs served with grilled halloumi, beef bacon and toast. That should keep those hunger pangs away well into the afternoon.
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Open Mon-Sat 8am-11pm. Closed Sun. Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Road, As Sulimaniyah, flourandfirewood.com (053 628 0840).
Leila min Lebnen
The Lebanese breakfast selection at this eatery is worth getting up for. The creamy, homemade labneh with diced vegetables, the thoroughly filling fava been foul and chickpea balila and fabulous fatteh are all popular dishes. But, the winner of the Lebanese breakfast in Riyadh at the Al Mohammadiyyah spot could be the egg kawarma – spiced, ground beef topped with a pair of fried eggs.
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Open Sat-Wed 7am-midnight, Thu-Fri 7am-1am. Fiorenza Mall, Al Mohammadiyyah, facebook.com/leilaminlebnenriyadh (011 201 7072).
LOGMA’s
Starting in Dubai, LOGMA’s has come to our neck of the woods, and serves breakfast in Riyadh, as well as lunch and dinner. The breakfast stands out with a classic Saudi breakfast along with interesting fusions like South Asian-inspired egg parathas and Khaleeji treats such as the LOGMA fries. If you’ve got room for dessert, there’s a signature date pudding.
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Open daily, 7am-1am. The Zone Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/logmaksa (050 993 9974).
Jazy
Another fresh starter in the city for breakfast in Riyadh. Serving traditional Saudi classics like smoky kebdah, special foul, avocado scrambles, cloudy chicken and more in its outdoor and indoor seating areas. The stunning indoor area is an upscale all-marble interior with plush couches, while the outdoor seating has a much more laid-back vibe. Dress up or dress down, but always come hungry for breakfast.
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Open daily, 6am-3pm. Abi Bakr As Siddiq Road, Alyasmin, instagram.com/jazy_res.
Richoux
These guys have been around since 1909 when a pair of French expats opened a pâtisserie on London’s Baker Street. More than a century later and Richoux remains famed for its breakfast and brunches, bringing a certain je ne sais quoi to the table for breakfast in Riyadh. Its brekkie menu might be relatively short but each dish is tried and tested, meeting the exacting Richoux standards from cheese omelettes eggs Benedict.
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Open daily, 7am-9pm. Abu Baker, Alyasmin, richoux-ksa.business.site (050 855 2550).
Stir
The latest addition stirring up a buzz in the capital. Stir is set in the Rawdah District. Roll up for breakfast and plunk yourself down in one of the plush red sofas for breakfast in Riyadh. Serving up fluffy pancakes, scones and thick slices of French toast topped with icing sugar, we can’t wait to take a bite.
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Open Sun-Thu 7am-3pm. Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 6am-4pm. Jarir Complex, Eastern Ring Branch Road, Ar Rawdah, instagram.com/stireatery.
Sugar Hive
Craving something sweet to kickstart your system for the day? Sugar Hive’s likely got your back. Hailed by some as the best French toast for breakfast in Riyadh, you can try it out for yourself. One of the popular versions is the salted caramel and of course the stuffed cream with maple syrup.
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Open Sun-Thu 6.45am-2am, Fri 12.30pm-3am, Sat 8am-3am. Anas Ibn Malik Rd, Al Malqa, instagram.com/sugarhiveksa (011 274 4449).
The Coffee Club
Don’t worry we aren’t going to tell you to only drink coffee at The Coffee Club, as it serves so much more than your regular cuppa. The outlet also serves a popular brunch. The Arabic breakfast is a hearty way to start the day. If you’re partial eggs, you could order the poached egg sandwich. It’s time to place your order for breakfast in Riyadh.
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Open daily, 8am-midnight. Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Rd, An Nakheel, instagram.com/thecoffeeclubme.
The Mansion
When a place is called The Mansion, you can expect something more elevated to start the day. The popular Al Olaya spot has the traditional duo of foul, along with more playful options like the teddy bear pancakes for breakfast in Riyadh, as well as street food favourites like falafel sliders. And if you want an all-in-one type of order, go for the breakfast platter.
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Open 6am-midnight. Prince Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, Al Olaya, instagram.com/themansion_sa .
Urth Caffé
Looking to start the day right? Enter organic vegan, and vegetarian breakfast options at Urth. The eatery has a lot of options for breakfast in Riyadh, so if you’re indecisive, you will have plenty of options from a traditional English breakfast to popular pancakes at the As Sulimaniyah spot.
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Open daily, 7am-1am. Prince Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, As Sulimaniyah, instagram.com/urthcaffesaudi (920 007 498)
Zaatar w Zeit
If you’ve got out of bed feeling a little under the weather then may we suggest to you an almost instant pick-me-up with this top spot for breakfast in Riyadh, especially if you’re in the mood for manakish. Zaatar w Zeit offers not one, but nine different versions of the street food staple, alongside a variety of eggs and accompaniments.
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Various locations including Prince Mashal Ibn Abdulaziz, Irqah, zaatarwzeit.net (92 000 3542).
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