Best Restaurants in Makkah Near the Haram
Visiting Makkah (also spelled Mecca, Makka or Mekka) for Umrah or Hajj? Finding good food near the Haram can be overwhelming. This guide covers the restaurants pilgrims and locals love most — from the legendary broast of AL BAIK to Turkish sweets at MADO — and every one of them can be ordered straight to your hotel on WhatsApp through Feast Makkah.
What makes a great Makkah restaurant?
After long hours of tawaf and prayer, you want food that is fast, halal, generous and close to your hotel in Ajyad, Markaziyah or Aziziyah. The places below score highest on taste, speed and value — and all deliver to Makkah hotels.
The top places to eat in Makkah
AL BAIK
Fast Food · Ice cream · Seafood
4.620-35 min
Al Romansiahy
Arabian food · Sweets · Juices
4.730-45 min
MADO
Turkish Food · Coffee · Sweets
4.215-30 min
STARBUCKS
Bakery · Coffee · Sweets
4.625-40 min
AL TAZAJ
Fast Food · Sandwiches · Grills
4.525-40 min
KFC
Fast Food · Burgers · Sandwiches
4.215-30 min
Raydan
Arabian food · Sweets · Drinks
4.430-45 min
Camel Step
Coffee · Sweets
4.530-45 min
Shawarma House
Fast Food · Arabian food · Sweets
4.315-30 min
Biryani Restaurant
Arabian food
4.420-35 min
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
4.330-45 min
BASKIN ROBBINS
Ice cream
4.825-40 min
How to order food in Makkah without an app
No app download, no account, no card needed. Pick a restaurant, choose your dishes, and send your order in one WhatsApp message. A dedicated rider picks up your food within 20 minutes and delivers it hot to your hotel lobby or room — pay cash or card on delivery.
Choosing where to eat in Makkah depends on where you are staying, who you are with and what time it is. This section explains how the dining scene is organised so you can pick the right place quickly.
How Makkah's restaurant scene is laid out
- Around the Haram: the Abraj Al Bait (Clock Tower) mall food court and hotel restaurants — convenient but crowded after prayers.
- Jabal Omar: a modern development west of the Haram with hotels, cafés and restaurants.
- Ibrahim Al Khalil Street and Ajyad: many local eateries, shawarma counters and chicken shops.
- Aziziyah and Al Awali: residential districts with larger branches of chains and family restaurants.
Choose by occasion
- Quick meal between prayers: shawarma, broast or sandwiches.
- Family or group lunch: a shared kabsa or mandi platter.
- Breakfast after Fajr: bakeries, Turkish simit, Saudi coffee.
- Evening with the family: desserts and coffee.
Local favourites vs international chains
Visitors often want to try AL BAIK and Saudi rice restaurants, while international chains like KFC, McDonald's, Burger King and Starbucks offer familiar food. Both are available for delivery.
How we list restaurants
Feast Makkah lists 45 popular restaurants in Makkah. Menus, prices and ratings shown in the app are for guidance and may change — our team confirms your order and total on WhatsApp before the rider collects it.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to eat near the Haram?
The Clock Tower food court is the most convenient, but it is very busy after prayers. Ordering to your hotel or eating in nearby Ibrahim Al Khalil Street or Jabal Omar are good alternatives.
What restaurants must I try in Makkah?
Most visitors try AL BAIK broast and a traditional kabsa or mandi platter, plus Saudi coffee with dates.