8 amazing hot chocolates in Riyadh to sip on
The perfect hot chocolate doesn’t exis-….
It’s no secret that Riyadh loves hot chocolate, and with people flocking to local cafes trying to find the best one, we made the job easier. We’ve rounded up some of the very best hot chocolates in Riyadh. Here are the best ones to sip on now.
Angelina
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This iconic French cafe serves up a world-famous cup of hot chocolate that you must have sometime this winter. At SAR58, you get a thick, premium Parisian hot chocolate served with a side of whipped cream to sweeten your drink to your liking. Soak up the Diriyah views and sip on the popular drink.
Angelina, Bujairi Terrace, daily 9am to 1am. @angelinaparisksa
Caffeination
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Khobar’s Caffeination is not coming slow either. Picture a steaming cup of delicious hot chocolate topped with a heaping helping of marshmallow fluff that’s then roasted with a blow torch and topped with cocoa powder, and you’ve got yourself a winning cuppa at SAR25. While you’re there, don’t forget to tuck into the Cooboo Melted Chocolate S’mores cookie sandwich too.
Caffeination Riyadh, Laysen Valley, 7am to 1am. @caffeinationco
Elct
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With three locations in Riyadh, Elct is a popular local cafe serving treats and delights of all kinds. For their version of hot chocolate, you can sip on a rich, super chocolatey drink topped with marshmallow fluff and crunchy biscuits at SAR23.
ELCT, various locations. @elct.sa
Godiva
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When a Belgian chocolatier is serving hot chocolate in its many outlets across the city, you surely need to try it. For its offerings, you can enjoy a cup of milk hot chocolate for SAR40, or if you’re after a richer chocolate flavour, you can order a dark hot chocolate with 72 per cent cocoa powder for SAR40 as well.
Godiva Riyadh, Fas St, off Prince Abdullah Bin Abdel Aziz St, daily 7am to 11.30pm. @godivaksa
Half Million
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Saudi’s very own coveted coffee brand, Half Million, is known to have some of the best coffee in town, and we anticipate the hot chocolate would be just as good. Take your pick between the dark chocolate or milk chocolate blend at SAR16 and enjoy.
Half Million, various locations, daily 6am to 12.30am. @halfmillion_sa
Cafe Bateel
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One of the oldest cafes in town, but still a firm favourite among the Riyadh crowd, Café Bateel offers an award-winning experience in all of its branches. Sip on a Hot Salted Caramel Chocolate in any of the branches and kick back and relax.
Café Bateel, multiple locations, Sat to Wed 7am to 12.30am, Thu to Fri 7am to 1am. @cafe.bateel
Said Dal 1923
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Coming in from Italy, popular chocolate-focused venue Said Dal 1923 first opened its doors in Riyadh last year and has since become quite the hit with Riyadh crowds. One thing on their menu that’s simply a must-try for everyone is the carefully crafted thick hot chocolate that’s served topped with four different kinds of chocolate starting at SAR39.
Said Dal 1923, Prince Turki Alawwal, Hittin, daily 3pm to midnight. @saiddal1923ksa
Si Cafe
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If you’re looking for a quiet cafe to take some time for yourself, this is your spot. On a cold winter night, warm yourself up with a cup of Si Cafe’s hot chocolate, which is served alongside caramel popcorn and a mini croissant for you to nibble on.
Si Cafe, 6924 Al Imam Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz Branch Rd, An Nakheel, Sat to Wed 7am to midnight, Thur 7am to 1am, Fri 12.30pm to 1am. @sicafe_sa