From hipster hotspots to Insta-worthy décor, here’s where to fuel your day.
There are so many cafés and so little time, so we’re here to help. Jeddah boasts a vibrant coffee culture, with numerous exciting new openings. Whether you want to catch up with friends, work remotely or grab a drink to go, there’s a café to suit your needs. Here are the best new cafes in Jeddah.
Beauti Artisanal Café
With a name like Beauti Artisanal Café, we’re expecting a beauty – and this definitely delivers. Located in the Red Sea Mall, this cafe in Jeddah is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast dishes include Avocado Toasted with Roasted Veggies, Classic French Toast, and Shakshuka Skillet, as well as a range of acai bowls and egg dishes. The menu also features sandwiches, salads, and sliders, as well as desserts ranging from a Lemon Blast to Lotus Madness. The interiors are jungle chic, featuring hanging plants, potted plants, and even leaf-patterned wallpaper, which is offset by the mustard-coloured sofas.
GO: Follow @beauticafeksa on Instagram for more information.
Bocu
Bocu gives sweet treats an upgrade, as everything from cakes and cookies to the coffee has been turned up a notch. The counter is filled with decadent desserts: Raspberry Tarts with Mascarpone Cream, Vanilla and Caramel Cakes, and Milk Jivara Chocolate Mendiant. The minimalist monochrome design, with black and white tiles, lets the desserts do the talking. The place clearly understands the splendour of a well-crafted cake, as we even spotted cakes on plinths, standing like works of art. So, pull up a mustard chair at one of the round tables or countertops, and leave room for dessert.
GO: Follow @bocu_sa on Instagram for more information.
Brew 92
Brew 92 is a homegrown speciality cafe located in various areas across Jeddah. It was founded in 2016 by coffee experts, artistic roasters, and talented baristas. Brew92 was iconically named after brewing coffee at the perfect water temperature of 92 degrees. The café’s interior is designed with a minimalist aesthetic in mind, accompanied by the aroma of fresh coffee brewing. It is the perfect place for studying or for people working from home.
GO: Follow @brew92cafe on Instagram for more information.
Caffeine Lab
Established in 2014, Caffeine Lab is located in Al Zahra District. Caffeine Lab is not only a café in Jeddah but also a retail store, and it is recognised as one of Saudi Arabia’s most celebrated speciality coffee shops. The cafe roasters work closely with the coffee farms, ensuring equal pay and maintaining sustainability. Their retail products feature barista must-haves, ranging from exquisite espresso machines and coffee tumblers to ceramic cups, measuring cups, artisanal kettles, and more.
Go: Visit https://caffeinelab.me for more information.
Camel Step Café
Located in Jeddah’s An Nahdah neighbourhood, Camel Step café blends minimalist elegance with speciality coffee craftsmanship. Baristas master espresso, pour-over, and cold brew coffees sourced from Ethiopia, Panama, Mexico and more. The café is celebrated as one of the standout destinations in Jeddah. The space features coral limestone walls, wood furniture, and large windows, adorning the café with warm sunlight spreading through.
Go: Visit https://camelstep.com for more information.
Chant Bistro
If you think breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then you’ll want to put Chant Bistro on your restaurant radar. The breakfast menu includes Shakshuka, Truffle Scrambled Eggs, and Turkish Eggs with Labneh. Late risers, don’t worry – there is also a brunch menu with Avocado Ricotta Toast, Eggs Benedict and Fried Burrata Cheese. There are also salads, pastries and desserts, ranging from a Pistachio Raspberry Mousse Cake to Passion Fruit Pavlova. We’d recommend making a morning (and afternoon out of it), as the interiors are pretty, plush and pastel coloured.
GO: Follow @chant.sa on Instagram for more information.
Cup & Couch
Cup & Couch cafes are located in Al Salamah and Al Mohammadiyyah, offering stylish and modern cafés that blend urban-industrial décor with greenery. The café’s inviting atmosphere features natural wood accents and comfortable seating. As a roastery, Cup & Couch sources and roasts speciality beans in-house. They offer expertly brewed pour-overs, espresso-based drinks, and seasonal blends, alongside quick bites and pastries to accompany a great cup of coffee. The café also offers a selection of its filtered coffee mix for purchase.
Go: Visit https://cupandcouch.com for more information.
COPA
Tucked away on the Red Sea Corniche inside the Shangri-La Jeddah, COPA is an elegant boutique patisserie. It has soaring glass ceilings, stylish seating, and indoor-outdoor vistas overlooking the waterfront. The menu features skillfully crafted pastries, such as Madagascan chocolate mousse cake and rose red-fruit cake, as well as speciality coffees and teas, including their signature Afternoon Tea.
Go: Visit www.copajeddah.com for more information.
Di Lava Café
While Di Lava Café has café in its title, you’d be mistaken for thinking that this was a high-end restaurant. Located in the Al Andalus district, the venue oozes a fashionable aesthetic, which wouldn’t look out of place in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The interiors boast the brand’s gold logo, pretty plants, and emerald green walls and counters. The breakfast menu includes Avocado Tomato Benedict, Eggs Benedict and Omelette Steak. The all-day menu ranges from Bruschetta Funghi to Fish and Chips. The dessert menu ranges from Chocolate Brownies to Crunchy Praline. Plus, the drinks include coffees, teas and mocktail mojitos.
GO: Follow @dilava.sa on Instagram for more information.
EL&N London
Cameras at the ready. One of the most Instagrammable cafés in the world has opened its first outlet in Jeddah: EL&N London. The King Abdulaziz Road branch is filled with the instantly recognisable design of pink walls, floral features and motivational neon signs. The drinks menu covers hot coffee, iced coffee, lemonade, frappe and mocktails. The food menu covers breakfast, brunch, toasties, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and desserts.
GO: Visit https://elnlondon.com for more information.
Emmer Bakery
If you thought banana bread was just for COVID, think again. Emmer Bakery is proud of its batch and declares that everything is baked with love. The pasties include Chocolate Brioche, Pecan Croissants, Pretzels and Zaatar Croissants. Keto fans will be pleased to hear that there are keto-friendly breads, cookies and cakes. Plus, there are hot and iced coffees, juices and teas. The spacious venue spans two floors and has a bright, airy feel, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings. So, take a seat among the scattered plants or by shelves with ornaments, and sip the day away.
GO: Follow @emmer.bakery on Instagram for more information.
L’eto Café
Located on Tahlia Street and in Jeddah Park Mall, L’eto Café brings a refined charm and an elegant atmosphere to the Red Sea city. It features a fresh neoclassical-colonial interior, adorned with natural lighting, lush greenery, and sleek chandeliers. L’eto is an upscale offshoot of the London-born brand, with an open cake and coffee bar on display. L’eto offers all-day dining, speciality coffee, and Instagram-worthy desserts.
GO: Visit https://letocaffe.com/ for more information.
Meraki Café
Located in Ar Rawdah’s City Yard, Meraki Artisan is a speciality coffee haven with an inviting atmosphere. Their in-house roasted beans brews, from Ethiopian espresso to Kenyan-Japanese cold drip, are celebrated for their clean acidity and bold character. Their coffee is accompanied by artisanal chocolates, pastries, including Banana Bread, apple galette, and French toast with caramel. Their indoor comfort and soothing outdoor terrace, Meraki skillfully pairs quality coffee with a welcoming ambience.
Go: Visit https://merakiartisans.com for more information.
Patisserie Mo Mashat
Do you have a sweet tooth? Well, you’ll be thrilled to hear that Patisserie Mo Mashat on Prince Sultan Road has opened. The new bakery draws inspiration from French classics. The menu includes cakes, ranging from a Chocolate Hazelnut Cake to a Raspberry Mille-feuille (which is a bestseller). Plus, there is a range of croissants, macarons and madeleines, all coming in different flavours.
GO: Follow @patisserie_mo on Instagram for more information.
Rise Café
Thanks to its dreamy aesthetic, Rise Café is the sort of place you’d want to rise and shine. We’re talking cream-coloured walls, soft pillows and, most importantly, speciality coffee. The signature drinks range from a Passionfruit Mojito to a Peach Iced Tea. The hot beverages include firm favourites, from an Americano to Espresso, and cool combinations, such as Peach Persimmon Tea and Pineapple Peach Tea. Plus, there are decadent desserts including Honey Cake, Lotus Cheesecake and Saffron Milk Cake.
GO: Follow @risecafe_sa on Instagram for more information.
Row
If you like your coffee from your car, then you’ll soon be excited by the Sunset Complex drive-through. We’re fans of the sleek, beige design that runs throughout the décor, from drinks to furniture. The café offers a diverse menu of beverages, including Cappuccino, Cortado, Matcha, Spanish Latte and “today’s special”. Their signature dessert is the Chocolate French Toast, accompanied by sandwiches with a cake-like consistency, as well as treats like Ajwa cookies and chocolate pudding.
GO: Visit https://row.sa for more information.
