Diverse culinary delights are more accessible than ever before - and 24-hours a day.
Riyadh is already a vibrant hub of delicious dining options, but the city's options for late-night eats, and any-time-of-the-day eats adds a new layer of convenience to the city's thriving culinary scene. With Riyadh Season 2024 set to begin in the coming days, numerous sporting events and music concerts taking place, alongside the influx of tourists into the city, the demand for all-day dining is on the rise.
From international cuisine to local specialties and hot coffees, there's something to satisfy every craving, no matter the time of day.
So, here is the ultimate guide to restaurants and cafes open late into the night in Riyadh. Save this list for when you need it.
Restaurants
Shake Shack
Made from 100% Angus beef, American burger chain, Shake Shack cooks up delicious burgers (almost) around the clock in its five Riyadh locations. Known for their signature crinkle cut fries, freshly made gourmet burgers and legendary ice-cream 'custard', Shake Shake has been a favourite for food lovers since they first opened in the capital. Although most of the Riyadh stores are open until after midnight, late night delivery is available until the early hours of the morning.
Tannuru
Tannuru's menu is almost endless, from various local dishes like tawouk and musahab to freshly prepared salads, flatbread pizzas and wholesome pies. Don't forget to add a side of fresh French fries to your order. You can even get a breakfast box delivered straight to your door. So, if you're looking for quick, easy and uncomplicated eats, search for Tannuru on local food delivery apps such as Jahez.
Zaatar W Zeit
Any time, any where, this Lebanese restaurant offers quick meals throughout the day. From sandwiches to freshly made salads, manakeesh and wraps, there is so much choice at Zaatar w Zeit. The restaurant is known for its spicy chicken sandwich or wrap, you can even now order it with the brand's newest protein wrap. To make your experience even more enjoyable, don’t skip dessert, try the delicious blueberry cheesecake or knefeh cheese dessert wrap.
Sign
Sign is one of the most famous burger joints in the Kingdom. Ultra Instagrammable, Sign always delivers - in flavours, and to your door. Serving burgers pretty much around the clock, from early morning to late at night, Sign offers fresh, high-quality burgers. For those on-the-go, the restaurant also has a drive-thru service, perfect for quick and delicious road trip eats. Don't forget a cup of fresh, crispy fries!
Dayatna
If you have a late-night craving for some more wholesome Middle Eastern delights,
Cafes
Less is More Coffee
Open and ready to whip up a coffee 24 hours a day, Less is More Coffee brews the highest quality coffee made from freshly roasted coffee beans. The coffee menu offers a variety of choices, from a classic black coffee to more advanced originals like V60 and iced drip, of course milk-based options like flat white, cappuccino and cortado are always available too. Less is More Coffee also has a delicious selection of snacks and baked goods, such as Nutella and zaatar donuts and flaky, buttery croissants.
Barns
A home-grown cafe chain, Barns is known and loved across the Kingdom. The cafe was the first cafe to offer a drive-thru coffee stop in the Kingdom, and has been a regular go-to for Saudi's ever since. From hot and cold coffee options to refreshing sparkling drinks, Barns has multiple outlets all over Riyadh and is open 24 hours a day for all your caffeine and thirsty needs.
Ideal Café
Another café that’s open 24 hours a day is Ideal Café, which offers a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks. We recommend trying the iced pistachio latte if you're a fan of pistachios.To enhance your coffee experience, you can also enjoy some sweets like waffle sticks or crepes, which can be topped with flavours like Belgian chocolate, Lotus, or salted caramel.
Dr. Café
Another café in Riyadh worth checking out is Dr. Café, located on King Fahd Road, and is open 24-hours a day. Dr. Café is known for its delicious coffee and specialises in serving the best roasts, from Ethiopian blend to Guatemala and Nicaragua. One of the most delicious drinks (in my opinion) offered by Dr. Café is the caramel frappé, made with a rich, icy blend and caramel sauce. The menu also includes a selection of baked goods, light snacks, and desserts.
% Arabica
Serving up freshly roasted coffee from 7am through to midnight, and delivering until 2am - % Arabica is the ultimate go-to for great coffee, at almost any time of the day. The Kyoto Latte will give you all the caffeine you need, with a hint of sweetness, add a few indulgent chocolate truffles or a freshly baked pastry and your morning (or late night) is off to a great start!
