Best Coffee Shops in Makkah

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2 min readUpdated 30 Sept 2026

Saudi Arabia has one of the fastest-growing coffee cultures in the world. Alongside the traditional gahwa served with dates, Makkah now has everything from international chains to local specialty roasters.

Here is what to order, the types of coffee shops you will find, and how to get coffee delivered to your hotel near the Haram.

Traditional vs modern coffee

Traditional Saudi coffee (gahwa) is lightly roasted and brewed with cardamom, served in small cups without sugar. Modern cafés serve espresso drinks, pour-overs and iced coffees. Many visitors enjoy both — gahwa with dates in the evening, a latte in the morning.

Drinks to try in Saudi cafés

Spanish latte — espresso with sweetened condensed milk, the most popular café drink in the Kingdom.
Saudi coffee in a thermos — ideal for sharing with family or your group.
Iced latte and cold brew — welcome in Makkah's heat.
V60 / pour-over — specialty cafés often use Saudi or Ethiopian beans.
Karak tea — strong spiced tea with milk, popular across the Gulf.

Types of coffee shops on Feast Makkah

International: Starbucks, Dunkin'.
Saudi coffee specialists: Darat Alqahwa, Camel Step.
Modern Saudi cafés: Ratio, Cafe Moment, GR8, coffeecup, Coffee corner.

Caffeine and worship

If you plan to stay up for night prayers, coffee after Maghrib can help. But too much caffeine combined with heat can dehydrate you — balance each coffee with a glass of water or Zamzam.

Coffee delivered to your room

Order drinks, pastries and a Saudi coffee flask to your hotel through Feast Makkah. Iced drinks are packed to travel, and you can time delivery for after a prayer.