Cafés open late in Riyadh

Riyadh is a night city and these cafés know it. Everything on this list pours past midnight — some until two in the morning — verified hours, not wishful thinking.

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Ōkawa — An Narjis · Japanese-style café
Riyadh's first Japanese soufflé-pancake specialist — flavors run from tiramisu to kunafa, alongside whisked matcha. Pancakes are made fresh in 15–20 minutes and evenings are the peak window, so order first.
Chérie — Al Olaya · Specialty coffee & pastries
A concrete-and-light room in Olaya with outdoor seating facing Faisaliah Tower. The menu centers on Spanish lattes, a za'atar-feta croissant, crème brûlée and tiramisu; doors open in the afternoon.
Alf — Al Wadi · Specialty coffee & desserts
Aegean-style white arches around a central water feature, with a dessert-led menu — date cake, honeycomb French toast, chocolate chip melts — plus iced lattes.
BTW — An Nafal · Specialty coffee
By The Way — an Olaya specialty roaster running since 2019, serving Ethiopian and Ugandan V60s, an iced Spanish shaken and tarts, with outdoor seating.
Belong — Nuzha · Specialty coffee
A neighborhood cafe open from six in the morning till two at night — lattes, light bites, and a baklava cheesecake on the dessert side. Noise stays low enough for studying most hours.
Crops — An Narjis · Specialty coffee
A roastery-cafe serving single-origin coffee roasted on site, in a minimalist room with fast wifi and working plugs. Set up for both work sessions and slow tastings.
Truth — Alquds · Specialty Coffee
A specialty roastery with an espresso-centered menu and a cheesecake on the side. Busy at peak times — nearby parking takes a few minutes.
Bab — Al Mohammadiyah · Cafe
A softly lit cafe pairing an El Salvador V60 with an upside-down cheesecake. Low noise levels keep it workable for laptops.
Ouia — Al Qirawan · Cafe
A Qirawan cafe where the dessert case leads the menu — Dolce cake, pecan bites, maple cake — alongside specialty coffee and an iced drip.
Veni — King Salman · Cafe
A small cafe built on a "coffee studio" concept, serving carefully measured drinks from early morning to midnight.
Belmont — Al Mohammadiyah · Cafe
A European-styled cafe in Al Mohammadiyah — beige tones, wood and plants inside, sidewalk-style seats outside. House drinks include the Espresso Alfredo and iced Belmont latte.
Da Nonna — Al Nakheel · Cafe
A coffee house covering both sweet and savory — Ethiopian iced drip, a burrata sandwich, and a dessert case — with indoor and outdoor seating.
ORIGIN — Hittin · Specialty Coffee
A quality-focused roastery pouring El Salvador espresso and Ethiopian filter from six in the morning. The room is simple with limited seating — built as a quick stop more than a long sit.
Atmosphere — King Fahd · Cafe
Atmosphere Specialty Coffee on King Fahd Road — a laptop crowd by day and a full room most nights. Flat whites, El Salvador drip, and a cinnamon-nutmeg hot chocolate served in a chocolate-rimmed cup.
Fav — Al Malqa · Cafe
A modern neighborhood cafe with a standard specialty lineup — espresso drinks, matcha, pastries — in a clean, warm-toned room.
The Sift — Hittin · Specialty Coffee
A Hittin bakery-cafe mixing Saudi and Western flavors — saffron cake, cinnamon crème brûlée, creamy cheese pecan — with batches that often sell out before noon. Morning visits get the full case.
Green Bottle — Al Malqa · Cafe
A sustainability-minded cafe doing coffee and light bites from early morning till late at night — the name doubles as the mission statement.
Quaint — At Taawun · Cafe
A spacious cafe roasting its own coffee, with fresh bakes and a seasonal drinks menu that rotates through the year. Opens early and runs late most days.
AIM — An Narjis · Cafe
A spacious cafe set up for long sessions — table plugs, quiet corners, and long opening hours. Iced matcha, cinnamon buns and V60 lead the menu.
Volume Coffee Roasters — Al Yasmin · Cafe
An Al Yasmin roastery with quick service and a comfortable room. The Colombian iced drip and the carrot cake are the house staples.
Breehant — Al Yasmin · Cafe
A two-level roastery in Al Yasmin roasting on site, with single origins including a Yemeni Haraz, indoor and outdoor seating, and a chocolate moist cake on the counter.
WOODS Cafe and Roastery — Al Yasmin · Cafe
A large white roastery filled with real plants, rugs and cushions, styled like an oversized living room. The menu covers matcha, espresso and pastries; peak hours run at capacity.
Floated — Al Yasmin · Cafe
Specialty coffee plus a waffle program — crisp outside, soft inside — with a new flavor each month. Winter menus add a cardamom-honey hot chocolate.
Signor Sassi — As Sulimaniyah · Italian fine dining
The London Knightsbridge institution serving classic Italian with tableside touches — pastas finished at the table, imported ingredients, and occasional singing from the waiters. Formal, quiet, high-end pricing.
Public — As Sulimaniyah · Contemporary cuisine
The Dubai-born Italian serving fresh pasta, pizza and basil shrimp in a stylish, high-energy room, with vegetarian options across the menu.
Beefbar — As Sulimaniyah · Steakhouse
Monaco's meat-focused brand — wagyu cuts, the signature crab tacos, and Art Deco interiors. A single-specialty restaurant at the premium end.
Entrecôte Café de Paris — Al Faisaliah · Swiss steakhouse
The Café de Paris formula: one entrecôte steak with the secret butter sauce, unlimited fries, and a starter salad. A single-dish menu by design.
Parker's — Al Safarat · Fusion cuisine
An all-day dining room known for truffle fries and the multi-layer Matilda Cake, serving from breakfast through late dessert.
Prego — Qurtuba · Italian
A long-running Italian with an open oven — truffle pizza and risotto, fried mac-and-cheese balls, and a pistachio tiramisu for dessert. Weekend reservations recommended.
California Burger — Al Malqa · American
A homegrown smash-burger spot — smashed patties, crispy fries, American-diner styling — open until two in the morning. The menu is short and focused.
Nashvilles — Al Malqa · American
A homegrown Nashville hot-chicken spot — crispy coating, heat levels from none to extreme, and a comeback-sauce sandwich. Mains stay under SAR 40.
Myazu — As Sulimaniyah · Japanese
Contemporary Japanese built around a central sushi bar — miso black cod, sashimi and robata dishes. Named FACT's Restaurant of the Year 2023 and listed on MENA's 50 Best. Reservations recommended.
Il Baretto — Alaqiq · Italian
The Riyadh branch of the London Marylebone original — handmade pasta, veal Milanese, low lighting and live music. It was the first restaurant to open in KAFD.
Los Bandidos — As Sulimaniyah · French, Italian, Spanish
The Puerto Banús original transplanted to Riyadh — a French-Mediterranean menu, gangster-film murals, live music most nights, and a decades-old shrimp pil pil recipe.
Memos — Al-Rabea · Italian
A pizzeria on the Neapolitan method — 48-hour dough fired at a front-facing pizza counter — with burrata al forno and tiramisu around it. Dinner reservations recommended.
Bagatelle — Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi · French
A French brasserie from the international Bagatelle group — classic dishes and polished service, with a room that picks up volume as the evening runs. Dinner reservations recommended.
Crazy Pizza — As Sulimaniyah · Italian
Flavio Briatore's pizza brand — thin crusts, bold toppings, and dough-spinning performances in the dining room. The show is part of the format.
Cipriani — Hittin · Italian
The Venetian dining house dating to 1931 — baked tagliolini, vanilla meringue cake and the virgin Bellini, served by a white-jacketed team. Special-occasion pricing.
Santini — Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi · Italian
Italian dining in Laysen Valley with live piano most evenings — truffled mushroom lasagna, salsiccia pizza, and a house cheesecake.
Le Maschou — Al Safarat · French
The Riyadh branch of the Cannes original running since 1963 — steaks over a wood fire in a stone-walled room in the Diplomatic Quarter, lit largely by candles.
San Carlo Cicchetti — As Sulimaniyah · Italian
Venetian small plates from the San Carlo group — Puglia burrata, Diavola pizza — under umbrella-shaped chandeliers on marble floors. Most menu items price under SAR 100.
Morini — Hittin · New York-style Italian
The New York brand's first Middle East location, inside Jareed Hotel — lobster ravioli, gnocchi pomodoro, hand-painted frescos and a lemon tree in the dining room.
Oulu — As Sulimaniyah · Italian
An Italian with a terrace, serving handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas from lunch until one in the morning.
Basementers — Al Malqa · Roastery & specialty coffee
An Al Yasmin roastery-cafe with natural light and flowers on the counter, running Ethiopian and Colombian espressos. The space is small, the wifi holds, and personal cups are welcome.
Never Enough — An Narjis · Bakehouse & specialty coffee
A bakehouse on an evening schedule — four in the afternoon until one at night — with croissants, tarts and signature cookie-dough scoops, in a white wicker-and-greenery room.
Kultúra — Al Ghadir · Specialty coffee
The cafe that launched the cloud coffee — a cap of sweet cream over iced coffee or matcha — alongside a burrata-pesto sandwich and crispy French toast. Stone counter, desert palette, and managed entry at peak times.
BeFine — As Sahafah · Chocolate-focused coffee bar
A small wooden coffee kiosk with a back terrace, built around chocolate — an iced chocolate topped with shards, a soufflé, brownies — plus a Guatemalan cortado. Evening queues are common.
Secret Pot Bakery — Al Nakheel · Bakery & café
An Al Nakheel bakery of miniature pastries — custard doughnuts, cinnamon rolls under a pecan glaze, and seasonal items — at accessible prices.
Urth Caffé — As Sulimaniyah · Organic coffee & café fare
The Los Angeles organic-coffee brand with multiple Riyadh branches — health-leaning breakfasts, fine teas and all-day menus. Winner of a local breakfast award in 2024.
VEO — Hittin · Specialty coffee
Specialty coffee on Suwayd Ibn Harithah Street with an all-Saudi barista team. Cinnamon buns and cheesecake round out the menu.
Chino — Hittin · Breakfast café
A toy-filled breakfast cafe — chain basketball hoop, vintage toy cars — serving açaí bowls, pancakes and burrata from six in the morning to two at night.
Black Wolf — Ghirnatah · Roastery & specialty coffee
A roastery in Al Shuhada serving espresso drinks alongside tiramisu and the house "wolf cake".
Camel Step — At Taawun · Roastery & specialty coffee
Roasting since 2013, Camel Step is one of the founding names of Saudi specialty coffee — a coffee-first setup selling beans, brewing gear and classes. One branch won an international architecture award in 2025.
Dopamine — Dhahrat Laban · Specialty coffee
A "third place" cafe running since 2018 — adults-oriented with a no-under-7s policy, espresso classics, dark-chocolate mocha and gourmet pastries.
Jadeel — Al Malqa · Specialty coffee & desserts
A multi-branch specialty spot where cakes share top billing with the coffee — New York cheesecake, Matilda cake, cinnamon buns — plus flat whites and V60s.
Jazel — Ad Diriyah · Specialty coffee
A specialty cafe with branches in Diriyah and near Al Quds, pouring around sixteen coffee crops at the counter — among the widest selections in the city — plus a lamington cake.
Mkth — Ghirnatah · Specialty coffee
A design-led cafe whose name comes from "lingering" — marble-wrapped columns, warm wood, and a layout built for long stays.
GLIM — Ar Rahmaniyah · Specialty coffee
A recent opening in Ar Rahmaniyah with a second spot on Takhassusi Street — a compact specialty menu while the brand settles in.
Lazy Cat — Laysen Valley · Breakfast & brunch
The Kuwaiti brunch brand in Laysen Walk — soufflé pancakes on a twenty-minute prep, blue matcha, and a cashew-labneh flatbread. Walk-in only, with long weekend queues; weekday mornings are shorter.
Shahi Al Fursan — Al Yasmin · Tea house
Karak and fresh pastries around the clock, facing the metro in Al Yasmin — low prices, winter fire pits, and a family section.
VIA Riyadh — Al Safarat · Luxury lifestyle district
A polished destination pairing designer boutiques with flagship restaurants, a boutique cinema and the St. Regis. Smart dress is the norm.
Bujairi Terrace — Ad Diriyah · Heritage dining district
Diriyah's premium dining terrace looking straight at the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district — an international restaurant lineup with mud-brick heritage views. Evenings need booking; sunset tables go first.
CAF LAB — Qurtubah · Specialty coffee
A lab-themed specialty concept with periodic-table branding, serving until two in the morning across its branches, including Qurtubah on the east side.
SHOTS — Hittin · Specialty coffee & sweets
Specialty coffee and artisanal sweets on Hittin's cafe strip, with hand-drawn cup art and small gifts included with orders.
Shml — Al Qirawan · Specialty coffee
A Qirawan neighborhood cafe combining wood, plants and Saudi patterns, with an Ethiopian V60 and a Dolce tart on the menu. Weekends run busier than weekdays.
FOR Coffee Roasters — Al Qirawan · Roastery & specialty coffee
A Qirawan roastery with a counter sculpted after Tuwaiq mountain under a modernized Najdi ceiling, open early morning to one at night. The Signature FOR is the house drink.
Apple Butter — KAFD · All-day café
London's all-day cafe in KAFD — brisket, wagyu burgers and a dessert list, running from breakfast until midnight.
Kuro — KAFD · Japanese café
Each soufflé pancake takes about twenty minutes of hand-whipped meringue — order first, then let the ceremonial matcha fill the wait. Small, calm, Japanese down to the details.
The Vinyl Ember — KAFD · American grill
An American grill where the turntable matters as much as the fire — a dim room, vinyl on rotation, steaks off the open kitchen. Dinner only, at an unhurried pace.
Benoit — KAFD · French bistro
Alain Ducasse's century-old Parisian bistro, rebuilt in KAFD with brass, velvet and chandeliers. Escargot and chocolate soufflé play the classics completely straight.
Rowley's Steak & Frites — KAFD · Steakhouse
One dish on a fixed formula: steak with the house sauce, salad, and unlimited fries. Walk-in only — the single-dish format keeps decisions at zero.
Berenjak — VIA Riyadh · Persian
London's Michelin Bib Gourmand take on Tehran's kabab houses, now permanent at Via Riyadh — charcoal mangal, fragrant khoresht, and mazeh built for the middle of the table.
Gymkhana — VIA Riyadh · Indian
The two-Michelin-star London Indian in colonial sporting-club interiors — game meats, charcoal grills, and biryanis sealed under pastry. Book well ahead.
Madeo — VIA Riyadh · Italian
The West Hollywood institution's Riyadh edition — white linens, indoor olive trees, Tuscan coastal cooking, upper-tier pricing.
Ferdi — VIA Riyadh · French-American comfort food
The Paris burger spot known for its celebrity clientele — retro toys on the shelves and the Mac Ferdi on the menu. Rich portions, Via Riyadh pricing.
Over Under — VIA Riyadh · Specialty coffee & brunch
Specialty coffee and brunch by day; at night "The Flip" turns the room into a mocktail bar. A London-via-New-York concept at Via Riyadh.
LIZA — Diriyah · Lebanese
Paris-born Lebanese with mezze and a terrace facing At-Turaif. The menu is built for the middle of the table.
Takya — Diriyah · Saudi
Saudi home cooking — jareesh, saleeg, kabsah — plated to fine-dining standards, with a Michelin Guide mention to show for it. The terrace looks straight at At-Turaif.
Maiz — Diriyah · Saudi
A curated tour through Saudi Arabia's regional dishes in a room styled like old Najd — down to masabeeb served with caviar.
Somewhere — Diriyah · Modern Arabic
A Gulf brand reworking Arabic comfort food, with a separate dessert bar at the end of the room.
Angelina — Diriyah · French Patisserie
The 1903 Paris tearoom, transplanted to Bujairi. The L'Africain hot chocolate is close to a melted chocolate bar in a cup — one pot serves two.
Tatel — Diriyah · Spanish
Madrid glamour with live music and a truffled omelette on the signature list. Backed by Ronaldo and Nadal; upper-tier prices.
Flamingo Room by tashas — Diriyah · Contemporary International
Tashas' pink-and-green dining room on the terrace edge — caviar, ceviche, and a smart-dress crowd.
ORIGIN JAX — JAX District · Specialty Coffee
ORIGIN's flagship in a converted JAX warehouse — cafe, working roastery and workspace in one industrial hall. Opens evenings only.
Happyland Matcha — JAX District · Matcha & Desserts
Every drink whisked to order, with house syrups like miso honey and carrot cake. Pet-friendly — dogs are a regular sight.
Dahma — JAX District · Coffee
A cafe-meets-carpentry space where the walls are carved and the tools are the decor. On weekends it fills with painters and sculptors mid-project.
Blumen Coffee & Sweets — JAX District · Coffee & Desserts
A calm coffee-and-sweets outpost slightly removed from the JAX bustle — positioned for breakfast before the galleries open.
Bohemia Cafe & Records — JAX District · Coffee
Khobar's long-running record store, now in JAX — vinyl crates, occasional live sets, and coffee facing the wadi rocks.
Halepi — Laysen Valley · Greek
A family-run Greek with branches from London to Riyadh — meze, grills, and the milk-fed lamb that headlines the menu.
MLLE — Laysen Valley · Lebanese
Lebanese with a twist under a large indoor tree — classics with added turns, and a standard shish tawook for traditionalists.
Caffeination — Laysen Valley · Specialty Coffee
An indoor-outdoor cafe built like a shared living room, with filter coffee and substantial sandwiches.
OLÉ — U Walk · All-Day Breakfast
All-day breakfast, brunch and specialty coffee on the U Walk strip from 6am to 1am. When in doubt, it's open.
Sarabeth's — Diriyah · American Brunch
The NYC brunch institution's U Walk branch — fluffy pancakes, house preserves, and egg dishes.
OXAR Prime Steakhall — The Esplanade · Steakhouse
A Viking-themed steakhall serving Black Angus cuts and burgers until 1:30 in the morning, with theatrical decor to match.
Wafi Gourmet — The Esplanade · Lebanese
Dubai's Lebanese deli-restaurant — mezze, grills, and a retail counter for taking dishes home. Outdoor tables plus shisha.
Namu — The Esplanade · Korean BBQ
Riyadh's first dedicated Korean BBQ, from chef Akira Back — table grills, banchan and late hours at The Esplanade. A format built for groups.
Wadi Hanifah Trail & Pocket Parks — Diriyah · Nature
A real valley with real trees threading past Diriyah, with walking and cycling paths the whole way. Free and open around the clock.
King Abdullah Park — Al Malaz · Nature
Malaz's big park, centered on a nightly dancing fountain with lights and lasers over the lake. Entry costs about as much as a coffee.
Thumamah National Park — Thumamah · Nature
Riyadh's classic winter ritual: drive north, pick a patch of desert, light the coals. After rain, the sand genuinely turns green for a stretch.
At-Turaif — Diriyah · Heritage
The mudbrick capital of the First Saudi State, restored and lit after dark. Walk Salwa Palace, visit the small museums, and overlook the wadi it grew from.
King Fahad National Library — Al Olaya · Indoor
A serene reading hall under one of Olaya's landmark buildings — desks with lamps and plugs, wifi, and a coffee shop upstairs. Free, no registration, no small talk.
Unknown Escape Game — An Nada · Indoor
Escape rooms with detailed set design, varied puzzles, and a horror room for those who want it. Book ahead — weekend evenings sell out.
Doos Karting (Hittin) — Hittin · Sport
Electric karts on a twisting indoor track with spiral ramps, air-conditioned year-round. Lap times are tracked and displayed.
Padel Night at Matcha Club — ROSHN Front · Sport
Six padel courts in a design-led club running evening hours, with a cafe on site. Book via Playtomic — peak slots go quickly.
Opinion — Hittin · Specialty Coffee
A 24-hour specialty coffee bar in Hittin — one of two Riyadh branches, the other in Al Mathar Ash Shamali. Most visits land in the SAR 20–40 range.

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