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Grilled meat kebabs with flatbread and garnishes at ASYAKH Restaurant in An Narjis, Riyadh

ASYAKH Restaurant

9.4

An Narjis · Bahraini · $

Best for: Late-night bite

Service rated 9.7/10 and outdoor seating — a strong pick for a late-night stop.

Flaky croissant and latte art at Urth Caffé — Tahlia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Urth Caffé — Tahlia

8.6

As Sulimaniyah · Breakfast · $$

Best for: Date night

Ambience rated 9.5/10 and outdoor seating — a strong pick for special evenings.

Modern interior corridor at Namq cafe Al Malqa Riyadh with arched alcoves and display counter

Namq cafe

8.6

Al Malqa · Coffee shop · $

Best for: Coffee with friends

Ambience rated 9.4/10 and proper specialty coffee — a strong pick for a long catch-up over coffee.

Freshly baked Neapolitan pizza being removed from Morello Forni oven at Arcomi restaurant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Arcomi

9.0

King Saud University · Breakfast · $$

Best for: Coffee with friends

Ambience rated 10.0/10 and proper specialty coffee — a strong pick for a long catch-up over coffee.

Fresh yogurt granola bowl with berries and banana at Lazy Cat restaurant in Riyadh

Lazy Cat

9.0

Laysen Valley / Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi · Breakfast · $$

Best for: Coffee with friends

Proper specialty coffee — a strong pick for a long catch-up over coffee.

Shakshuka with eggs and tomato sauce served with seeded naan bread at Lunch Room Riyadh

Lunch Room

8.4

Brunch · $$

Best for: Family dinner

Ambience rated 9.0/10 and outdoor seating — a strong pick for a table with the family.

Freshly baked brioche bread and berry tarts at Éloge restaurant on Thumamah Road, Riyadh

Éloge

8.8

Ar Rabi · French · $$

Best for: Coffee with friends

Service rated 9.5/10 and proper specialty coffee — a strong pick for a long catch-up over coffee.

Caramel drizzled French toast with fresh berries at CHAPTER restaurant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

CHAPTER

8.6

Ar Rabi · Brunch · $$

Best for: Date night

Service rated 9.4/10 and room for a crowd — a strong pick for special evenings.

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Riyadh runs on coffee

Specialty roasters, long tables, and somewhere you can sit for three hours.

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Namq cafe
Modern interior corridor at Namq cafe Al Malqa Riyadh with arched alcoves and display counter

Namq cafe

8.6

Al Malqa

$ · Coffee shop
Coffee lovers
Working/studying
LAS CAFE
Interior wall decor and menu signage at LAS CAFE Al Olaya Riyadh

LAS CAFE

9.2

Al Olaya

$ · Coffee
Breakfast
Brunch
Wooden Coffee
Coffee capsules in copper and burgundy colors at وودن كوفي | Wooden Coffee Al Malqa Riyadh

Wooden Coffee

8.8

Al Malqa

$ · Coffee
Roastery-led
Local Favorite
Shovel Roastery
Coffee bean packages on display shelf at Shovel Roastery in Al Yasmeen, Riyadh

Shovel Roastery

9.0

Al Yasmeen

$ · Coffee
Specialty coffee
Coffee tasting
Camel Step
Camel Step restaurant exterior entrance in Al Malqa Riyadh with Arabic signage and brick facade

Camel Step

9.0

Al Malqa

$$ · Coffee
Specialty coffee
Breakfast coffee

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