On the hunt for the best Saudi breakfast spots in Riyadh to get your morning off to a great start? If you’re looking to start the day off with classic dishes, but want a break from the cooking, these Riyadh restaurants serve up great breakfasts that should delight those big and small. Here are the top Saudi breakfast spots in Riyadh.
Al Atherya Village
If you’re in the market for a traditional spot that locals love, stop by Al Atherya Village. It’s one of the best Saudi breakfast spots in Riyadh. Whether you like your eggs sunny-side-up, scrambled, or poached shakshouka-style, this place has tailored its breakfast menu to what seems like everyone’s liking. Not big on eggs? It also serves chicken and beef mogalgal, kebda, and more.
King Abdullah Road, King Faisal District, alatherya.com ( 11 240 8888).
Bofia
Hungry for Saudi breakfast spots in Riyadh? Beloved local neighbourhood bofias serve everything from egg sandwiches to shawarmas. Bofia elevates the experience in a welcoming space. The new eatery serves all the Saudi staples like shakshouka (eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, and more), kebdah (liver), foul tawa, and more.
Daily 5am-4pm. 2859 Al Imam Abdul Rahman Ibn Faisal, 8520, instagram.com/bofia.sa
Hamsa W Taghmeesa
One of the most Instagrammable spots on the list, Hamsa W Taghmeesa has fairy lights, good food, and more. Serving three different types of kebdah, foul, and shakshouka, make
Sat-Thu 5am-midnight. Fri 5am-10.30am, 2pm-midnight. Al Abbas Ibn Abd Al Mouttaleb, instagram.com/hamsawtaghmeesa (050 679 0666).
Mshagith
From southern Jizan, Mshagith has an outdoor terrace seating area for families so you can enjoy your morning while munching homey food. The casual spot serves items like foul galaba (Yemeni foul), kebdah, omelettes, and more.
Open daily, 6am-midnight. Prince Mohammad bin Salman Street, Qurtubah, instagram.com/mshagith (050 522 6123).
Wahid Fol
One of the oldest ones in the game, Wahid Fol is definitely a crowd favourite. The name translates to “one fol” which is a stew of cooked fava beans served with olive oil, cumin, and more. Besides fol, the eatery serves masoob (a banana-based dessert), mutabbaq (stuffed pan-fried bread), fattah.
Open daily, 5am-11.30pm. King Abdul Aziz Rd, An Nafal, instagram.com/wahidfol, (920 010532).
Tameesa
If you’re looking for traditional food in a striking setting, Tameesa might be your next stop. Serving classics like foul, falafel, shakshouka, sambosas, kebdah, and more, this place hits all the classic notes, making it one of the top Saudi breakfast places in Riyadh to check out with the family.
King Abdul Aziz Branch Rd, Alyasmin, instagram.com/tameesa_sa, (800 124 6004).
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