Lazy Cat

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Living Life on the Lazy Side - Where Breakfast Meets Bliss

9.0Excellent10,086 reviewsLaysen Valley / Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi, Riyadh
Breakfast
Brunch
International
+3
Overall score
9.0
Excellent10,086 reviews
When to go
Quietest Wednesdays · Busiest Fridays ~9 PM
Good to know
Free Wi-FiParkingWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingIndoor seating
What people say

“Guests consistently rave about the signature Japanese pancakes and shakshuka, with the viral Blue Matcha made from blue spirulina earning special mention.”

Japanese PancakesSlow Peak ServiceInstagram Worthy
Best suited forFrom venue data & 10,086 reviews

Relaxed vibes, solo dining popular, Wi-Fi, digital menu, and signature coffee drinks make it ideal for one.

Solo DiningWi-FiDigital MenuCoffee Lovers

Highlights

  • TimeOut Best Breakfast & Brunch
  • Viral Blue Matcha Specialty
  • Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
  • Cat-Themed Instagram Decor
  • Garden Setting With Heaters
  • Kuwait-Born Concept

Why go

Lazy Cat built its name on the plate before the room ever caught up to it — a kitchen that treats brunch as something worth doing properly rather than as filler between dinners. The commitment is to griddle work and coffee craft done slowly, in a city where most all-day cafés chase volume over control. That refusal to rush is the whole point, and it shows in ways a first-time visitor notices within minutes. Start with what actually leaves the pass: pancakes built to a Japanese method, cooked low and turned patiently until they hold air rather than density, plated for one person because sharing defeats the texture. Coffee here is filtered and pulled with the same unhurried attention, meant to be tasted rather than gulped on the way somewhere else. That care extends to the savory side too — eggs, bread, small plates — where the kitchen leans into simple technique executed with restraint instead of piling on flavor to compensate. It's food that rewards sitting still for it. The room itself does something different from the glossy cafés nearby: daylight pours through it in a way that makes mornings the better half of the day here, softening what turns moodier and louder after dark. It's become the kind of spot a certain crowd anchors their week to — a standing Friday order, a laptop and a filter coffee held for an hour, a table claimed early before the line forms outside. Bring someone you don't mind lingering with. This is a place for a slow morning, not a quick stop, and the payoff is a plate you'll still be thinking about at lunch — which is exactly what you tell a friend when they ask where to go.

Menu

71 items

Break An Egg

  • Cazuela Royale

    Pesto mushrooms, eggs, parmesan cheese, arugula

    40 ⃁
  • Dreamy Egg

    Soft boiled eggs, American cheese, kewpie mayo, honey mustard, English muffin

    40 ⃁
  • Fancy Schmancy

    Maple glaze bacon egg club sandwich, cheddar cheese, avocado, romaine lettuce, mayo, chips, parmesan, dry oregano

    45 ⃁
  • Glorius Biscuit

    Scrambled eggs, American cheese, smoked maple syrup, bacon infused buttermilk biscuit

    40 ⃁
  • Hash Brown & Eggs Cazuela

    Hash brown, eggs, cheddar cheese

    40 ⃁
  • Jammy Eggs On Toast

    Soft boiled eggs, yogurt, chili butter, sourdough

    40 ⃁
  • Lazy Egg Pastrami

    Fried egg, Swiss gruyere, sriracha mayo, English muffin

    60 ⃁
  • Ms. Melt

    Beef patty, fried egg, caramelized onion, Swiss cheese, smoked pepper aioli

    50 ⃁
  • Scrambled On Sourdough

    Scrambled eggs, parmesan cheese, avocado

    35 ⃁
  • Shakshuka

    Egg, feta, Mediterranean spiced tomato stew

    40 ⃁
  • Turkish Simit Benedict

    Poached egg, yoghurt sauce, red & green chili butter

    40 ⃁

From The Oven

  • Buffalo Chicken & Ranch

    Maple glaze chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, ranch, maple buffalo sauce

    40 ⃁
  • Burrata

    Marinara sauce, chili flakes

    45 ⃁
  • Corn & Jalapeno

    Charred corn, fresh pickled jalapeno, mozzarella, parmesan, white sauce, spicy honey

    35 ⃁
  • Four Cheese & Spicy Garlic Honey

    Parmesan cream sauce, fontina, mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, garlic, spicy honey

    60 ⃁
  • Nutella Smore’s

    Marshmallow, graham crumble

    40 ⃁
  • Pastrami

    White sauce, provolone cheese, mozzarella, garlic peppercorn ranch sauce

    60 ⃁
  • Salami

    Marinara, salami, mozzarella, parmesan, onions, pepperoncini

    55 ⃁
  • Truffle & Mushroom

    Mushroom bechamel, assorted mushrooms, parmesan, mozzarella, truffle oil, fresh thyme

    40 ⃁

Brunch Munch

  • Avo on Sourdough

    Smashed & sliced avocado, feta, pea shoots, coriander, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, balsamic glaze, shiso purple cress

    35 ⃁
  • Cashew Labneh Tartine

    Zaatar, olive oil, pomegranate, pecan, pistachios, mint, sourdough bread

    35 ⃁
  • Crispy Chicken Muffin

    Buttermilk fried chicken, iceberg lettuce, American cheese, cheese sauce, pickles, English muffin

    45 ⃁
  • Fries
    20 ⃁
  • Lazy Cat Hash Brown

    Hash brown, truffle mayo

    35 ⃁
  • Pastrami Sandwich

    Swiss gruyere, sriracha mayo, mustard, English muffin

    55 ⃁
  • The Lazy Burger

    Double beef patty, American cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, mustard, sriracha mayo, English muffin, chips, parmesan, dry oregano

    50 ⃁
  • Vegetarian Bombshell

    Pita pockets, eggplant, potato, cucumber, romaine lettuce, white & red cabbage, cauliflower, tahini yogurt

    40 ⃁

More Goodies

  • Baked Cheese Pide

    Baked mozzarella, halloumi, feta

    35 ⃁
  • Focaccia Pepperoni

    Mozzarella, marinara, pepperoni, oregano

    45 ⃁
  • Focaccia Zaatar

    Mozzarella, kashkaval, zaatar

    40 ⃁

Fluffy & Happy

  • Berry Delicious Granola

    Greek yoghurt, granola, berries, banana, honey, peanut butter

    45 ⃁
  • Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

    Cinnamon pancakes, cream cheese frosting, cinnamon cereal, pecan dust

    40 ⃁
  • Crème Brulèe Japaneses Pancakes

    Prep time 40 min, crème brulèe cream, strawberries

    50 ⃁
  • Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

    Mini Japanese pancakes, fresh berries, banana, maple syrup, vanilla soft serve

    55 ⃁
  • Honey Toast

    Japanese bread, kaymak, honeycomb

    40 ⃁
  • Krunchoco

    Chocolate sponge cake, vanilla cream, chocolate ganache, crunchy topping

    200 ⃁
  • Krunchoco Pancake

    Chocolate pancake, chocolate ganache, white cream cheese, crispy rice crumble, cocoa powder

    55 ⃁
  • Matcha Japanese Pancakes

    Prep time 40 min, matcha cream, strawberries

    45 ⃁
  • Prett Frenchy

    Vanilla soft, Nutella

    50 ⃁

The Lazy Bar

  • Blue Matcha (Cold)
    25 ⃁
  • Blue Matcha (Hot)
    25 ⃁
  • Blue Matcha Cortado

    Hot

    20 ⃁
  • Beetroot
    25 ⃁
  • Carrot
    25 ⃁
  • Dragon Fruit
    25 ⃁
  • Ginger & Turmeric
    25 ⃁
  • Original
    25 ⃁
  • Tiramisu Latte

    Latte, tiramisu cream, lady finger biscuit

    25 ⃁
  • Americano
    15 ⃁
  • Cortado
    15 ⃁
  • Double Espresso
    15 ⃁
  • English Breakfast Tea
    15 ⃁
  • Espresso
    12 ⃁
  • Filter Coffee
    15 ⃁
  • Flat White
    20 ⃁
  • Green Tea
    15 ⃁
  • Hot Chocolate
    25 ⃁
  • Latte
    20 ⃁
  • Marbella
    25 ⃁
  • Latte-Iced

    Milk, espresso, foam

    20 ⃁
  • Coca Cola
    15 ⃁
  • Coca Cola Diet
    15 ⃁
  • Fanta
    15 ⃁
  • Sprite
    15 ⃁
  • Sprite Diet
    15 ⃁
  • Sparkling Water
    20 ⃁
  • Still Water
    20 ⃁

Merch

  • Lazy Life Stickers

    You can never have too many

    10 ⃁
  • Logo Keychain

    Don't lose your keys ever again

    20 ⃁
  • Embroidered Patches

    Stitch or iron them on

    25 ⃁
  • Enamel Mug

    Who doesn't need another mug

    30 ⃁

Questions people ask

Is Lazy Cat a real cat café with cats?

No, Lazy Cat is not a cat café with live animals. It's a breakfast and brunch restaurant with cat-themed decorations, sculptures, and merchandise. The name and theme are inspired by a laid-back, 'lazy' lifestyle rather than featuring actual cats.

How long does it take to get the Japanese pancakes?

The Fluffy Japanese Pancakes (soufflé pancakes) require up to 40 minutes to prepare as they are made to order. This preparation time is necessary to achieve the signature fluffy, soft texture. Plan accordingly and consider ordering them when you arrive so they're ready during your meal.

Do I need a reservation at Lazy Cat?

Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends and during peak brunch hours (10am-1pm). You can book online through their waiting list system at resto.guru/lazycat-riyadh/waitlist at least 30 minutes before arrival. Walk-ins are accepted, but expect wait times of 1-2.5 hours during busy periods.

What is Blue Matcha and why is it popular?

Blue Matcha is Lazy Cat's signature drink made with blue spirulina instead of traditional green matcha. It has become viral on social media for its striking blue color and is available both hot and cold. Priced at 25 SAR, it's an Instagram-worthy beverage that's both refreshing and unique.

Is outdoor seating available year-round?

Yes, outdoor seating is available year-round in the garden setting at Laysen Valley. The restaurant provides outdoor heaters for cooler evenings. However, the experience is most enjoyable during the cooler months (October-March) when Riyadh's weather is more pleasant for outdoor dining.