The Saudi capital sure loves its coffee, and there are plenty of new coffee spots in Riyadh to order your Spanish latte at. The café culture here is huge and always growing, as you can see by the ever-expanding number of new coffee shops in our great city. Whether it’s a new opening in a mall or on a street corner, U Walk or The Boulevard, here all the new coffee shops in Riyadh to explore. It’s time for a cuppa.
New coffee shops in Riyadh in September 2022
Taim Cafe
We love cutesy new coffee shops in Riyadh. Along with some great-looking drinks, Taim Specialty Coffee also serves an atmosphere that’s perfect for studying. The spot also serves giant chocolate chip cookies topped with flaky salt, Portuguese sweet treats and of course good coffee too. Don’t forget to reward yourself.
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Open Sat-Thu 6am-midnight, Thu 6am-1am, Fri 12.30pm-1am. RJ6W+C24, Prince Nasir Bin Saud Bin Farhan Al Saud St, As Sahafah, instagram.com/taimcafe_sa.
Sawada
Outdoor new coffee shops in Riyadh are always welcome. The Muruj spot has a huge outdoor and indoor seating area. The venue serves traditional sweets like crispy-on-the-outside and soft-on-the-inside date cakes, popular Spanish lattes and more.
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Open Sun-Thu 9am-11pm, Fri 1pm-11pm. Olaya St, Al Muruj, instagram.com/sawada.ksa.
Cuppa Coffee
What better place to grab a cuppa than Cuppa Coffee? New coffee shops in Riyadh are always right around the corner. The spot just opened in Riyadh’s Irqah district and serves drinks in a spacious and comfortable dimly lit seating area. The venue offers up all the classics like hot and cold Spanish lattes, cappuccinos and more. Speciality coffees like V60 and drip iced coffee too. And if you have a sweet tooth, dig into trending desserts like the San Sebastian or lava cakes.
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Open daily, 7am-noon, 4pm-midnight. MHPM+4FR, Amarat, Irqah, instagram.com/cuppa_sa.
DT Coffee Roastery & School
If you’re after new coffee shops in Riyadh that also offer up a learning experience, DT Coffee Roastery & School is the place to be for you. The spot just opened up and has come to Riyadh all the way from the UK. The venue serves up coffee art-related books alongside your daily (or hourly) cup of joe. The baristas will even demonstrate how to get the perfect shape every time. Hot coffee options include macchiatos and mochas along with all the usual orders we all know and love. All that coffee talk got you feeling a little peckish? There are also chocolate cookies, lemon cakes and savoury options including cheese and zaatar croissants. The vibes here are super chill so you can head here after a stressful day.
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Open daily, 4pm-midnight. RJ5Q+4X7, As Sahafah, instagram.com/dt.roastery.
ECRU Cafe
Cool name, right? Ecru comes from the French word écru, which means “unbleached.” Cosy new coffee shops in Riyadh are always welcome. With comfy couches and stunning views of the Ar Rayyan district, this spot seems to be perfect for a sunset coffee trip. Sip on lattes, or its signature blondey latte while you marvel at the city ahead.
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Open Sat-Thu 6am-midnight, Fri noon-midnight. RQRA2882, 2882 Al Tall, instagram.com/ecrucafe.sa.
Malmoum Cafe
If arty new coffee shops in Riyadh are your jam, this next one’s for you. Malmoum Cafe just opened its doors in Riyadh’s Lakum Artspace. The cafe has actual and latte art too. The venue is spacious and has calming vibes, head here for an evening full of art and coffee.
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Open Sat-Thu 9am-11pm, Fri 4pm-11pm. 3685 Al Urubah Branch Rd, Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi, instagram.com/malmoum.cafe.
Loft Cafe
New coffee shops in Riyadh are always super cool, Loft just came to Riyadh from Doha. The spot showcases carefully selected shoes, clothes and bags for you. The cool thing is the spot also has a cool built-in cafe so you can sip and shop. Want to more about the spot? Loft is more like a museum, especially for unique sneakers, where you can buy them or enjoy a tour around the store. Order one
Open daily from 3pm-midnight. Prince Turki Al Awal Road, Hittin, instagram.com/loftcaferiyadh.
Qadah
Speciality new coffee shops in Riyadh are always a hit. Qadah Coffee is the newest edition on the Riyadh coffee scene. Qadah is an Arabic word meaning cup fittingly for a coffee shop. Fall is all the vibes here, sip on spiced coffee like cardamom and cinnamon latte.
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Open daily, 4pm-1am. Prince Saud Bin Mohammed Bin Muqrin Road, instagram.com/qadahsa.
New coffee shops in Riyadh in July 2022
Addax Café
Looking for a hangout spot? The search could end here. Addax Café has modern architecture with touches of classic Saudi décor with a majlis overlooking the sit-down dining area. The spot has indoor and outdoor seating areas that boast beautiful views of Riyadh’s An Nafal district. Popular drinks include flat whites, Spanish lattes, and mocktails.
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Open Sun-Thu 6am-2am, Fri 12.30pm-2.30pm, Sat 6am-2.30am. An Nafal, instagram.com/addaxcafe.
The Chocolate Room
Fan of chocolate? (We know the answer.) A chocolate café (yes) just reopened its doors in Park Avenue Mall. The Chocolate Room promises to “create a new chocolate culture in Riyadh” so expect a menu filled with chocolatey goodness. Take your pick from shakes, ice cream bowls, and more.
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Open daily, 4pm-1.30am. Park Avenue Mall, instagram.com/the_chocolate_room_ksa.
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 and 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.
Kernel
Comfy chairs, a range of desserts, and most importantly, coffee. Kernel should tick all the boxes of what we’re after in a coffee shop. Head over for a pistachio latte (hot or cold), paired with a Nutella cookie or a banana pudding. You can also cool down with one of the ice creams.
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Open daily, 4pm-2am. Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/kernelcafe (053 951 5585).
New coffee shops in Riyadh in June 2022
Wather Café
Translating to “scattered” in English, Wather Café is a Saudi-inspired spot. With soft sofas, traditional prints on chairs and Saudi coffee (of course) on the menu, it’s a celebration of everything local. Need to cool off? Sip on the range of mojitos, iced teas, and of course iced coffees.
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Open Sat-Thu 6am-1am, Fri noon-1am. Al Uraija Al Wusta, instagram.com/wathercafe.
Specifics
Specifics is specifically focused on coffee, but you can also enjoy seasonal drinks, unique offerings and non-coffee options, too. After something a bit different? “Sophisticated coffee” menu items include honey lavender and crème brûlée drinks. There are a variety of options for diners to work their way across the menu.
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Open daily, 4pm-midnight. Uthman Ibn Affan Road, instagram.com/specificssa.
Quokka
After another cosy new coffee shop in Riyadh? Calling itself “the little coffee on the street”, Quokka strives to create a spot you can settle into with comfy sofas, plants and board games. Don’t know what to order? A popular combination is the iced V60 and the saffron cake.
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Open Sun-Thu 7am-midnight, Fri-Sat 1pm-midnight. Dirar Ibn Al Khattab, Al Muruj, instagram.com/quokka.sa.
AlMo’el Specialty Coffee
Located in the heart of Olaya, AlMo’el is a new speciality coffee shop in the city. It’s all about the coffee, but the wall art also deserves some Instagram attention. Sip on an Americano, or switch it up with a Spanish latte, or an ice drip. This is one of the new coffee shops in Riyadh for connoisseurs to check out.
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Open Sun-Thu 7am-11pm, Fri-Sat 4.30pm-11pm. Wadi Al Artawi St, Al Olaya, instagram.com/almoel_coffee (057 788 3433).
Atmosphere Speciality Coffee
Atmosphere is one of the newest speciality coffee shops in Riyadh. Serving V60 coffee (hot and cold), cortados, espressos, iced lattes, and more, the new King Fahd eatery also offers vegan and lactose milk. As for the, ahem, atmosphere, enjoy your order in an airy setting with décor and plants.
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Open Sat-Wed 6.30am-midnight, Thu 6.30am-12.30am, Fri 2pm-12.30am. Prince Ahmad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, King Fahd, instagram.com/atmosphere.sa (050 533 3001).
Bunatetu
Have a craving for coffee in the afternoon? You could make a beeline for recently opened Bunatetu. The Al Daouademi spot is open from 4pm until midnight. In addition to coffee, they have a menu of sweets. Order one of the signature desserts like a slice of the pecan pie, tart or a pastry. You could even beat the heat with one of the mojitos.
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Open daily, 4pm-midnight. Al Daouademi, instagram.com/bunatetusa (055 150 9666).
In Queue
Get in the queue for one of the coffee shops in Riyadh. In Queue covers all the classics like espressos, flat whites and V60 drip coffee. You can get your coffee for takeaway, but you could also sit down at the airy Hittin eatery. Think all white walls, warm lighting, and stunning rugs all throughout the space.
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Open Sat-Wed 7am-11.30pm, Thu 7am-midnight, Fri 4pm-midnight. Hittin, instagram.com/inqueuesa (059 508 2149).
ID Coffee
If you’re looking for new coffee shops in Riyadh to hang out at, you could head to ID Coffee. The speciality café serves cuppas in a rustic setting. With marble countertops and plush blue chairs, it has an inviting atmosphere for you to enjoy a cappuccino with friends and family. Try the signature cold coffee. If you’re looking for something sweet, there’s a popular pecan tart.
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Open Sat-Wed 6am-midnight, Thu 6am-1.30am, Fri 12.30pm-1.30am. Al Qirawan, instagram.com/idcoffee.sa.
Plop
If you’re in Al Malqa, you could plop yourself down on one of the chairs or sofas at this new coffee shop in the Saudi capital. Drink drip coffee, Spanish lattes, or a classic cappuccino. The new spot is open from early until late.
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Open Sat-Thu 7am-midnight. Fri 1pm-midnight. Hajar Valley, Al Malqa, instagram.com/plopcoffee.sa.
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