Riyadh always has a new café seemly around the corner to keep the coffee-crazed capital fresh with new brews, V60s and inventive lattes. (You’ll never hear us complaining.) There are new Riyadh cafés popping up faster than new restaurants, and that is saying something given the Saudi capital’s break-neck speed on everything new. From gaming cafés to 24-hour spots to cosy coffee shops there is likely something new for every interest, in practically every district. If you’re after the next place to pick up your iced coffee, these are the new cafés in Riyadh to order at.
The city has tonnes of incredible gaming, 24-hour, and classic coffee places in every district. Feeling overwhelmed? No worries, here are all the new cafés in Riyadh that have opened up this year.
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- New Cafés in Riyadh, August 2022
- New Cafés in Riyadh, July 2022
- New Cafés in Riyadh, June 2022
- New Cafés in Riyadh, May 2022
- New Cafés in Riyadh, March 2022
New Cafés in Riyadh, August 2022
Alfie’s
What seems to be the latest of the new cafés in Riyadh, Alfie’s recently opened shop in Al Mohammadiyyah. Don’t know whether to go sweet or savoury? There’s both. Sip oncappuccino and take bites of blueberry cheesecake. Or, dig into one of the cheese, almond and halloumi croissants.
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Open daily, 3pm-midnight. Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/alfies.sa.
Clay Coffee Boutique
Stylish new cafés in Riyadh are on the up and up, so when a place labels itself as a boutique, you know it’s got swagger. Clay Coffee Boutique will likely not disappoint. Get ready to step into a space filled with a classy amount of all-pink décor with dimly lit undertones promoting some promising relaxing vibes. Devour sourdough sandwiches like chicken pesto, spicy tuna, and halloumi on the all-day dining menu, or try out the breakfast menu serving items including shakshuka, spicy truffle omelettes, and a special Riyadh omelette too.
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Open daily, 6am-2am. Riyadh Front, Gate Number 2, instagram.com/claycafesa.
Iota
Instagrammble new cafés in Riyadh are all the hype and Iota is up there for us. Having opened its doors in one of Riyadh’s top foodie neighbourhoods, Al Ghadir, Iota is fully marbled. The café has cute signs throughout the space which say things like “a drop of joy”, “just enjoy where you are now,” and more. Bite in savoury and sweet babkas, profiteroles, and banana bread.
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Open Sat-Thu 6.30am-11pm, Fri 4pm-11pm. Alsail Alkabeer St, Al Ghadir, instagram.com/iota.sa.
Onda coffee
The love for new cafés in Riyadh runs deep, especially when it comes to speciality coffee, and Onda is the latest on the list. Enjoy one of the highest grades of coffee available in a calming setting. Sip on cool rose lattes, white mochas, cold brews, and more.
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Open Sat-Wed 7.30am-1am, Thu 7.30am-1am, Fri 1.30pm-3am. An Nuzhah, Uthman ibn Affan, instagram.com/onda.coffee.
Republic Coffee bar and Bakery
Head to this Doha-based coffee bar and bakery for its pastries and speciality coffee. If you’re into desserts, you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised with the many treat options including cookies and cakes. Can’t stand the heat? Try the refreshing ice cream options to cool down with.
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Open Sat-Thu 8am-midnight, Fri 1pm-2am. Prince Muhammad Ibn Saad Ibn Abdulaziz Rd, Al Aqiq, instagram.com/republic.sa.
New Cafés in Riyadh, July 2022
Groovy
Ready to get groovy? So are we. Groovy is one of the new cafés in Riyadh that will likely have you heading back from more. Serving iced flat whites, Spanish lattes, and of course iced Americanos, the café keeps it chill with calming street views. If you’re in the market to get creative inspiration from space, this is the spot for you (we’re looking at you
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Open daily, 4pm-midnight. An Nakheel, instagram.com/groovysa.
Lutea Café
One of the new cafés in Riyadh offering boho-chic auras, Lutea Cafe comes complete with dream catchers, paintings, and LED lights throughout the space. The cafe serves a wide range of drinks so you’re be delighted to sip on Saudi and Turkish coffees, green and black teas, pink lattes, and mocha creams. You can also bite into cookies, croissants, and chocolates.
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Open Sun-Thu 7am-1am, Fri 4pm-1am, Sat 9am-1am. Al Hamra, instagram.com/lutea_sa.
Mine Café
We love a spacious café so we’re happy to see new cafés in Riyadh exploring the airy option of enjoy a cuppa. Mine Café welcomes you with wooden interiors, skylights, huge archways, and a separate outdoor lounging area perfect for impressing someone special. The space also has LED “be mine” (stay with us, singles) signs throughout the venue. Sip on the coffee of the day, cortados, and flat whites. Take a bite out of cheese and chicken sandwiches, and other savoury items. Need a freshly brewed coffee at home? Grab one of the coffee bean bags to-go.
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Open Sat-Thu 6.30am-12.30am, Fri 12.30pm-12.30am. An Nada, instagram.com/minehail.
Mdee Cafe
After first opening its doors in Buraydah, Mdee has now made its way to Riyadh’s Ar-Rabi district. The dessert menu offers lemon cakes, pistachio, and chocolate and custard eclairs. We’re big fans of tiramisu, so we’re always happy to see new cafés in Riyadh serving it on the dessert menu. Fork in hand, dive into layer upon layer of coffee, cream and cocoa powder with this spot’s tiramisu option. The more coffee the better. Making it even better is the fact that it’s open at all odd hours of the day.
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Open 24-hours. Al Thoumamah Road, Ar Rabi, instagram.com/mdeecafe_sa.
Obly
Minimalistic new cafés in Riyadh are on our radar, so when we came across Obly, we had to share. The space is full of greenery (to help you breathe better) with floor-to-ceiling plant walls, wooden tables and chairs, and calming lighting throughout the space, the place exudes calming vibes. On the menu, you’ll find kolaches (sweet open-hole pastry dough filled with various flavours), cold and hot lattes, V60, and Americano.
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Open daily, 4pm-10pm. Alyasmin, instagram.com/obly.sa.
Mkth
If you’re looking for simple but aesthetically pleasing new cafés in Riyadh to work remotely, Mkth is an option. With soft jazz music playing in the background coffee and chocolate desserts, this spot might just be your next study or work café destination.
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Open daily, 3pm-1am. Ghirnatah, instagram.com/mkth.sa.
New Cafés in Riyadh, June 2022
Ornè Café
Looking for new cafés in Riyadh with interesting dessert menus? We’re always looking for cool cafés with even cooler menus. Orne seems like the perfect spot for just that. Dig into interesting items like stroopamisu, stroopacookie, mango raspberry cheesecake, and classics like the date cake, waffles, and more.
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Open Sun-Wed 7am-midnight, Thu 7am-1am, Fri noon-2am. Sat 7am-1am. Ar Rabi, instagram.com/orne.cafe.
Kernel
Comfy chairs, a range of desserts, and most importantly, coffee. Kernel ticks all of the boxes when it comes to new cafés in Riyadh. The spot is located in the Al Mohammadiyyah district. Head here for a pistachio latte (served hot or cold), paired with a Nutella cookie or banana pudding.
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Open daily, 4pm-2am. Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/kernelcafe (053 951 5585).
Wather
We love the city and we love it, even more, when we find new cafés in Riyadh that highlight the originality of the Kingdom through its décor and items. For us, the all-wicker chandeliers draw us in. There’s a full wall behind the coffee counter that’s practically made of the stuff. Translating to “scattered” in English, Wather Café is a Saudi-inspired coffee spot. With cushiony sofas, traditional prints on chairs and Saudi coffee (of course) on the menu, it’s a celebration of everything that makes Saudi, Saudi. Embrace the local culture while sipping on regional and international items.
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Open Sat-Thu 6am-1am, Fri noon-1am. Al Uraija Al Wusta, instagram.com/wathercafe.
New Cafés in Riyadh, May 2022
COZY
Of the new cafés in Riyadh, it doesn’t get much cosier than COZY. Calling themselves a “Cozy Community & Café,” the spot serves ample desserts, teas, and coffee. Walk in through The Door of Happiness (dessert menu). It features Nutella pistachio cake bites, crème brûlée bites, and more. Make yourself at home on the comfy chairs and wooden tables, and sip on speciality coffees including the cold brew, chemex, V60, and ice drips.
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Open Sat-Wed 7am-midnight, Thu 7am-1am, Fri 1pm-1am. Abi Bakr As Siddiq Branch Road, Al Wahah, instagram.com/cozysa_.
New Cafés in Riyadh, March 2022
August Café
Coming in hot from Khobar to Riyadh’s AlYasmin district, August Café has outdoor seating areas perfect for the coming winter days (we’re really looking forward to the cool breeze). With floral accents, fun lamps, and a cosy indoor seating area too, it’s no surprise this café is a hit with locals. After new cafés in Riyadh with rooftop views?
The spot’s balcony is perfect to catch a peek at all the happenings in the lively district below, and the spot serves Nutella and Kinder flavoured French toasts with additional tastes of salted caramel, and coconut. Waffle it up with cheesecake, Kinder, and pistachio waffles.
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Open Sat-Wed 4pm-1am, Thu-Fri 4pm-2am. Abu Baker Street, Alyasmin, instagram.com/augustcafe.sa.
Hobra Café
Coffee is consumed at all hours of the day and night in the city. From the late hours of the night till the wee hours of the morning, some places make sure to keep you caffeinated round the clock. If you’re looking to satisfy your caffeine cravings whenever Hobra Café is one of the new cafés in Riyadh that are open 24/7. Get ready to sip iced (and hot) cardamom lattes, cold brews made with beans from all over the world, mojitos, and more. And if you have midnight cravings, the spot also serves éclairs, doughnuts, sandwiches, ice cream, and more.
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Open 24/7. Anas Ibn Malik Rd, Al Malqa, instagram.com/hobracafe.
Hintia Café
In the market for traditional new cafés in Riyadh? Hintia Café is up there for us. The spot which can be found in Riyadh’s Al Muruj district can be seen decked out in stunning traditional Saudi décor, woodwork, plush chairs, woven carpets and more. Dig into mini lemon, date, chocolate almond (gluten-free) cakes, or if you’re after savoury treats, try the cheese and olive pies.
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Open Sat-Thu 6am-1am, Fri 12.30pm-1am. Ibn Ziad, Al Muruj, instagram.com/hintia.cafe.
Plaka Café
It’s always nice to see something different, especially when sipping on coffee at funky new cafés in Riyadh. Head to Planka Café and take in the colourful murals done by local artist Sara Aldhba’an, printed patched chairs, and wooden tables.
On the menu, you’ll find passion fruit, Vimto (a local favourite) and berry, and iced tea mojitos if you’re looking to cut down on caffeine. Coffee options include iced pistachio lattes and Americano. One of the fun drinks on the menu includes a cotton candy latte with shades of blue. Try out sweet treats including honey cakes, cinnamon rolls, pecan tarts and cookies too.
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Open Sat-Wed 7am-midnight, Thu 7am-2am, Fri 2pm-2am. Tabuk Street, Al Izdihar instagram.com/plakacafe.
Sociable
Looking for new cafés in Riyadh to socialise? With a new like Sociable, this Ar Rabi spot should fit the request. Catch up with serves hot drinks like cortados, espresso shots, flat whites, and more. Its signature drink, Spanish latte, and a regular latte are served both hot and cold. Have a sweet tooth? Try Sociable’s rocky road, chocolate babka, date cake, and toffee pudding. Getting hungry?
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Open Sat-Wed 6am-1am, Thu 6am-2am, Fri 12.30pm-2am. Al Thoumamah Road, Ar Rabi, instagram.com/sociable.sa.
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