Thanks to an unrivalled café culture, Riyadh’s breakfast scene is absolutely bursting with different cuisines and types of experiences at all hours. These eateries with the best breakfast in Riyadh get breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that it should also be the most delicious one.
We celebrated the best breakfast in Riyadh at the Time Out Riyadh Restaurants Awards 2022, in association with PepsiCo. Whether you like eggs in the morning, lean into something sweet or want to graze your way across the globe. You can at these top Riyadh breakfast restaurants. You will never, ever want to even consider skipping breakfast again.
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Rise and shine at the best breakfast in Riyadh 2022:
WINNER
Flour & Firewood
If you consider breakfast the most important meal of the day then start the day right by heading to Flour & Firewood in As Sulimaniyah. The casual spot promises good vibes, good music and good food, of course, and it ticks all the boxes in our opinion.
Bread, cakes, croissants and terrific things on sourdough slices: it’s a tough pick to decide what to order first, but we aren’t complaining about it. Whether you’re a sweet, savoury, or both breakfast person, there is something for you. You might even find yourself staying for lunch and dinner.
As Sulimaniyah, flourandfirewood.com.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Bofia
Simply put, Bofia is brilliant. It is one of the top Riyadh restaurants for breakfast. All you need to do is take a quick look around for an empty table at the popular eatery to see that. It’s a relative newcomer to the Saudi capital’s dining scene but its influence is already clear. Bofia describes itself as a “social movement” and puts its signature stamp on Saudi flavours in a cool canteen environment. When it comes to the best breakfast in Riyadh 2022, this is one of the top picks.
An Nada, instagram.com/bofia.sa.
Chapter
If you’re game to start a new chapter of great eating, this is your place to begin your mornings. Located in Ar Rabi, the buzzy eatery is focused on the capital’s two favourite things: brunch and coffee. Diners can enjoy the venue from early until late, so even if you’re not a morning person, you can dig into the best breakfast in Riyadh for your first meal of the day, whether that’s a sandwich, something hot or a sweet treat.
Ar Rabi, instagram.com/chapter.sa (053 077 7316).
SHORTLISTED
Arcomi
One of the newest – and trendiest – places for breakfast in the Saudi capital, Arcomi is a stylish spot serving up morning staples in a sleek, minimalist setting at The Esplanade. If it’s the best breakfast in Riyadh you’re craving, opt for oat and honey pancakes, truffle eggs or babka zaatar with feta, while its German breakfast comes complete with a tower of eggs, meat, potatoes and more for those who want to really start their day the right way. The shakshouka is a must, too.
The Esplanade, instagram.com/arcomi.sa.
Breako
One of the finest spots to tuck into the best breakfast in Riyadh, Breako’s impressive eggs menu treats us to a whopping nine different concoctions including avo eggs Benedict, a mushroom and spinach omelette and its renowned scrambled hash brown. Those after something a little sweeter can indulge caramelised banana waffle or blueberry French toast while, an Arabic staple, its flatbreads also come highly recommended. The choice is yours.
Ar Rahmaniyyah, instagram.com/breako.sa (055 599 4085).
Brekkie
Hailing from Bali, where they know how to rustle up a killer breakfast, Brekkie serves up our favourite morning staples all day long. Choose from the mix of salads, eggs (or as the eatery playfully calls on the menu “eggs on the way”), Arabic mezze, breakfast tacos, French toast and open-face sandwiches, all designed to be washed down with an impressive selection of refreshing juices. Rise and shine indeed at a top Riyadh breakfast restaurant.
Al Mursalat, instagram.com/brekkie.sa.
Ohayou
Marrying art, culture and a really good breakfast, Ohayou – which means “good morning” in Japanese – serves up delicious dishes among the works of local photographers, filmmakers, painters, dancers and chefs. Go say “ohayou” to the best breakfast in Riyadh. Owned by four Saudi sisters, the kitchen is headed up by chef Salamah who is passionate about using only the freshest ingredients to create her visually inspiring dishes. Menu highlights include the manakish with homemade pesto, zaatar and mozzarella and French toast with brioche, maple syrup and berries. Delish.
Hittin, instagram.com/ohayou_sa (011 207 7220).
Olé
Not only does Olé serve breakfast around the clock, it does so in one of the chicest settings in Riyadh complete with red and pink interiors, stylish lighting and plenty of pretty rose gold. Egg rolls, açaí bowls, spicy shakshouka, avocado toast and halloumi sliders make up its varied menu, as do a whole host of iced coffees that make for the tastiest way to cool off in the Saudi heat. The iced caramel latte is a fan favourite.
U Walk, instagram.com/ole.saudi (053 287 4129).
Opla
Open from 6am, you’ll find Riyadh’s early birds enjoying a gourmet breakfast at Opla. Its eggs Benny gets rave reviews, featuring a plate of soft poached eggs with a side of smoked salmon, charred tomatoes and asparagus, while those with a sweet tooth are also well-catered for thanks to the Dutch baby tart with berries. The best breakfast in Riyadh venue serves breakfast and brunch all day too, for those who prefer a lie in.
Ar Rabi, instagram.com/opla_sa (055 299 9126).
Zeila
With its relaxed vibe, green foliage and plenty of natural light, you’ll feel right at home at Zeila. One of the more inventive breakfast menus in the city, enjoy interesting dishes like a carbonara croissant, tartine fig toast and banoffee French toast, which is as beautifully extravagant as it sounds. Zeila also boasts an epic coffee menu for those in need of a little caffeine boost (aka all of us). There really is no better way to start the day. It’s one of best breakfast in Riyadh with a difference.
Al Hamra, instagram.com/zeilalounge (011 488 8880).
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