16 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.
Archi
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Khobar’s favourite cafe that’s quickly become a permanent fixture on Riyadh’s top list too, Archi’s a heavily frequented spot (and we don’t say this lightly). Normally for its spicy tuna sandwiches and equally delicious kinds of coffee, Archi presents its take on the beverage of the season, the hot chocolate. Think thick, chocolatey, and rich, and you’ll all but get a picture of the Archi version. Topped with marshmallow fluff and cocoa powder, you need to check this out.
Archi, two locations including Al Mathar Ash Shamali and Northern Ring Rd, Qurtubah, open 24-hours. @archi.saudi
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
Atmosphere
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A cafe in Riyadh with its own cult following isn’t unheard of (in fact, it’s quite common), but none match up to Atmosphere when it comes to local love. Meet Atnosphere, a cafe that’s been quietly reigning over Riyadh hearts since it opened. Here, we focus on its hot chocolate, which is served with chocolate on top and rimmed with even more chocolate (it is a hot chocolate, after all).
Atmosphere Speciality Coffee, King Fahd, Prince Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz District, Sat to Wed 6am to 1am & Thu to Fri 6am to 2am. @atmosphere.sa
Belong
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Home of speciality coffee and minimalist interiors, Belong has also earned a place on the favourite hot chocolate list for the locals. You’ll have had to see the monogrammed drink somewhere on social media, and if not, now’s your chance. The delicious drink warms you right up and is topped with milk chocolate, adding to the richness of the beverage.
Belong, Prince Muqrin Ibn Abdulaziz St, An Nuzhah, daily 6am to 2am. @belongcafe.sa
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
Carve Coffee Bar
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There are two things we take seriously here in Riyadh, and they are coffee and hot chocolate. Minimalist interiors seem to reign supreme when it comes to cafes in Riyadh. Carve Coffee Bar offers a gorgeous retreat with views for days. Order a cake or two, the latter is the better option, and try out a hot chocolate topped with marshmallow fluff and crunchy biscuit crumbles on top.
Carve Coffee Bar, Al Urubah Rd, Sat to Wed 6am to midnight & Thu to Fri 6am to 1am. @carvecoffee.sa
Convoy Coffee
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Take one look at the Convoy Coffee Instagram, and you’ll see that it’s the king of all chocolatey cravings, and the hot chocolate lives up to the image. The weather keeps getting chillier, and you can warm up with Convoy Coffee’s delicious hot chocolate. Topped with all kinds of chocolate (we’re talking white, milk, and dark), this place is where you want to go for the true taste of the drink.
Convoy Coffee, 7385 Uthman Ibn Affan Branch Rd, Al Izdihar, Sun to Wed 6.30am to midnight & Thu 6.30am to 1am & Fri 1pm to 2am & Sat 8am to midnight. @convoy.coffee
Coffee Address
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Possibly one of the most reasonably priced cuppas out there, Coffee Address is offering hot chocolate for just SAR9 (yes, you read that right). What started off as one coffee shop has since become one of the best local chains in town.
Coffee Address, various locations, including Al Urubah Road and King Abdullah Road. @addresscafe
Eya Coffee
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For a city for where hot chocolate comes so easy, we have to say locals and residents alike tend to go to a lot of the same places everywhere, and we cannot blame them. Places like Eya have perfected their hot chocolate offering, and we only want the very best for our readers.
Eya Coffee, Prince Ahmad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, Al Wurud, daily 6.30am to midnight. @eya.coffee
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
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
Said Dal 1923
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Coming in from Italy, popular chocolate-focused venue Said Dal 1923 first opened its doors in Riyadh nearly two years ago 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. A more luxurious option among the hot chocolates in Riyadh, this is the place ot go for a unique, chocolate-focused experience.
Said Dal 1923, Prince Turki Alawwal, Hittin, daily 3pm to midnight. @saiddal1923ksa
SORS
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Okay, we may be a bit partial to this one, seeing as we seem to order from SORS nearly once a week. Order a cup, and you can expect the richest of chocolatey drinks that you’ll want to savour every sip. Or, you can be like us and order by the litre (or a thermos, as it’s called on the menu), that’s how you’re meant to do hot chocolates in Riyadh anyway.
SORS, various locations. @sors.sa
Si Cafe
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If you’re looking for a quiet cafe to take some time for yourself, this is your spot for hot chocolates in Riyadh. 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
Urth Caffé
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At the risk of sounding biased, we once again bring your attention to Urth Caffé, our winner for this year’s What’s On Saudi Arabia Awards for favourite cafe. Consistently offering a homey atmosphere, no matter which branch you sit yourself down in, it comes as no surprise that the cafe also offers one of the city’s favourite hot chocolates in the months that you so desperately need it.
Urth Caffé, various locations. @urthcaffesaudi
