Neighbourhood Coffee Guide | UPDATED: AUGUST 2025

13 Best Coffee Shops in Al Malqa: Riyadh's Specialty Coffee Hub

Discover 13 curated cafés where Riyadh’s design culture meets specialty coffee.

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Al Malqa sits at the heart of Riyadh’s fast-growing northern districts, where new developments meet a thriving café culture. Today, it stands as one of the city’s most dynamic coffee hubs, home to 13 standout cafés that reflect the capital’s evolving coffee identity. Here you’ll find Scandinavian-inspired roasters beside warm, Saudi-style gathering spaces; high-end espresso bars alongside traditional hospitality. From single-origin pour-overs sourced across Yemen and Ethiopia to inventive cold brews made for Riyadh’s desert heat, Al Malqa captures the balance between global coffee innovation and distinctly Saudi café traditions.

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