The coffee scene in the Saudi capital is definitely not short of variety, but if you’re looking for something different, there are some unique cafés in Riyadh. We don’t just mean spots serving nitro brews or blue matcha lattes, or gaming cafés or coffee shops open 24-hours. These out-of-the-box cafés do things differently. If you’re looking for a memorable experience, as well as cup of coffee, these unique cafés in Riyadh, promise something less ordinary. Are you ready?
Greem
Ever wondered what it would be like to step into a different world. Greem shows you what it’s like to live life in 2D. Take a 2D seat at one of the most unique cafés in Riyadh, and have your phone ready. The spot looks like it’s straight out of a sketched picture. All the way from South Korea to Riyadh, the café serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert in a
comic-style seating area. Sip on Saudi coffee and bite into desserts like saffron cake and tiramisu coffee cake, while you soak up the unique design.
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Open daily, 8am-midnight. The Zone, Al Takhassousi, Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/greemksa.
Look Up
If you’re looking for something different, well, look down, look around and definitely Look Up. The Al Muruj eatery is one of the unique cafés in Riyadh you can explore with friends and family. Be sure to take your sunglasses off before you step inside as the eatery has a neon theme. It’s like you’ve stepped into a modern work of art.
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Open Sat-Wed 4pm-3.30am, Thu-Fri 4pm-5am. Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Althani St, Al Muruj, instagram.com/lookup_cafe.
Madhatter Lounge
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the Madhatter Lounge will have you wanting to slide down the rabbit hole. You might feel like you’ve stepped into a storybook as you enjoy breakfast items like the morning Madhatter and appetisers like the Royal Rabbit and Lady Ascot Soup. (We won’t spoil the surprises.) Enjoy these and more character-themed items at one of the maddest café’s in Riyadh.
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Open daily, 9am-4am. Abi Bakr Al Siddiq Road, Al Yasmin, instagram.com/madhatter.sa.
Pandemic Coffee
With a name like Pandemic Coffee, you know you’re about to experience one of the most unique cafés in Riyadh. Each side of the venue has a new twist, from a spaceship-style glass dome housing a nitro coffee bar (complete with fog machines) to the interesting presentation of the dishes. One of the most popular is the birthday cake, which is served with a plastic mannequin head with a wig made of candy floss. Have your phone ready for it all.
Click here for Time Out‘s review of Pandemic Coffee.
Open 24/7. Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road, instagram.com/pandemiccoffee.
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