5 amazing new cafes in Riyadh to check out
The top new cups in town
Riyadh offers an exhaustive list of good cafes, yet there’s no stopping this city’s appetite for brand-new cups. Here’s a roundup of some of the best new cafes in Riyadh that have just opened. Be sure to add these hot spots to your must-try list.
Bearu
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Riyadh has a huge cafe scene, but few of them specifically cater to families. Enter Bearu: a cafe tailored to moms, families, and children. The cafe experience here isn’t just about the drinks on the menu (although those are quite good too), but also about offering workshops for mamas, toys and play areas for the kiddos, cosy storytelling corners, and so much more. Reservations are recommended for a smoother experience and can be made here for SAR35.
What: Bearu Cafe
Where: Anas Ibn Malik Rd
When: Mon to Sat 11am to 8pm & Fri noon to 9pm. Closed Sun.
Cost: SAR35
Beyond The Room
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If regular cafes just don’t do the trick for you anymore, maybe an espresso bar will do the trick. Welcome to Beyond The Room, an espresso bar that serves the finest premium coffee. The bar invites you to discover what’s beyond the room when it comes to conversation and community. The menu is short and sweet, featuring the finest espresso at SAR27, a regular espresso at SAR13, macchiatos, and cold brews too.
What: Beyond The Room
Where: Al Muruj District
When: 7am to 7pm
HLO
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Located in Olaya, HLO is the newest coffee spot where dessert is the main character by design. The name HLO translates to ‘sweet’ in English, offering your cappuccinos, drip coffees, and Spanish lattes that pair well with decadent dessert options like the cinnamon lasagna, chocolate layer cake, mango trifle, tiramisu, and so much more. There are also pastries on offer, like cardamom buns, honey cheese, and smoked turkey, too.
What: HLO
Where: Wadi Al Artawi Street, Olaya
When: 6am to midnight
Little Henri
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The latest darling of the Olaya cafe scene, Little Henri has had nonstop lines since it opened. Little Henri is a boutique and cafe serving all your fave coffee drinks (served both hot and cold), incredible iced matcha options, including the classic, matcha strawberry cloud, and the mango matcha cloud too. A true menu highlight is the banana pudding, which might give Magnolia a run for its money.
What: Little Henri
Where: AlMuruj District
When: Sun to Thu 6.30am to midnight & Fri to Sat 8.30am to midnight
Place and People
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You bring the people, and this spot brings the vibe. Currently in its soft opening stage, Place and People is the perfect people-focused spot serving coffee and desserts in a cosy setting. Walk in and a tempting dessert display greets you. That’s when you get in, though, as with all the new cafes in the capital, a line follows this one out the door. Don’t forget to order the tiramisu and the crunchy salted caramel (these are what drive the hype).
What: Place and People Cafe
Where: Al Malqa
When: 4pm to 12.30am daily
