Jeddah’s top coffee houses for the ultimate caffeine kick

A good cup of coffee is particularly hard to come by. (File photo: Reuters)
Updated 18 July 2017
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Jeddah’s top coffee houses for the ultimate caffeine kick

JEDDAH: A good cup of coffee is particularly hard to come by but fear not, these Jeddah-based cafes are taking the art of coffee brewing to a whole new level and are inviting caffeine-lovers along for the ride.
Kooz Karak
The new kid on the block in Jeddah is certainly turning heads with its unique coffee creations.
Specializing in karak tea — a strong tea served with condensed milk — and a vast array of stuffed parathas, this coffee and tea house will leave you hungry for more.
With its quirky, comic-style, interior and chilled out vibes, you can easily waste away the hours in this hot new spot located on Prince Saud Al Faisal street.

Brew 92
Speciality café and roastery Brew 92 will entice you in with the delicious smell wafting out its doors. Jeddah-based coffee lovers will find an expansive selection of Ethiopian, Yemeni and Columbian beans while the café itself is an ode to minimalist glamor with its sleek bricked walls and brown fittings.

Medd Café and Roastery
As soon as you walk in, you can smell the delicate aroma of coffee, it is the scent of perfectly roasted coffee beans, which are roasted in house. Medd’s coffee beans are sourced from organic farms that are involved in fair trade and are on high altitudes because the higher the altitude, the better the coffee.
Medd Café and Roastery’s standards are strict when it comes to the quality of their beans and it shines through in the quality of their velvety coffee.
The cafe aims at introducing local coffee connoisseurs to international specialty concepts prepared by Saudi baristas.
Medd Café and Roastery uses different specialty brewing methods to cater to every customer’s needs. These coffee methods are devised by the qualified in-house Saudi baristas, who are trained to produce smooth, stable and aromatic coffee. You will enjoy the coffee’s pleasingly crisp taste of acidity down to the last sip.

‎ساندوتشات و كروسون الذواقة، المحضرة باستخدام المكونات الطازجة و المنتقاة بعناية من أفضل المطابخ المحلية والعالمية . ‎تمتعوا بالموزريلا القادمة أسبوعيًا من ايطاليا، و السالمون المدخن النرويجي عالي الجودة ، بالإضافة للزعتر الفلسطيني . ‎تصل طازجة إلى مد يوميًا ، لتكافئوا أنفسكم يومياً . ‎جربوا هذه الموالح الطيبة مع كابتشينو مد الرائع المحضر بإستخدام قهوتنا المختصة العضوية بالكامل و المحمصة محليًا . ‎‏ Gourmet sandwiches and croissants, delivered fresh daily to Medd. Using only the freshest ingredients, hand selected from the best local, and international cuisines . ‎‏Cheese shipped directly from Italy, authentic French chocolate, and Palestinian zaatar . Treat yourself . ‎‏Pair these salty delicacies with our 100% organic, locally roasted, speciality blend cappuccino ‏‎‏ . #MeddCoffee #MeddCafé #Medd #Speciality #Organic #DirectTrade #Local #Gourmet #Coffee #Love #Jeddah ‎#مد #قهوة_مد #جدة #مختصة #عضوي #اخصائي_قهوة #تجارة_عادلة #محلي #بلدي . ‎‏Photocredit: @linamo

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Cup & Couch
This family-run coffee house is perfect for lazy afternoons.
Cozy couches, board games and fluffy pillows allow guests to while away the hours with a seriously good cup of coffee.
Brothers Abdulrahman and Hamza Ashgan and their cousin Ahmed Ashgan run the café together and are involved in all aspects of the business — from managing the inventory to brewing their signature smooth coffee.


Where We Are Going Today: Ghar Restaurant in Jeddah

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Updated 16 February 2026
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Where We Are Going Today: Ghar Restaurant in Jeddah

  • The restaurant’s selection of soups, salads and rice and noodle dishes provides a balance between lighter and heartier options

Located on Jeddah’s Sari Street, Ghar is an Asian fusion concept that draws attention for its cave-inspired interior, with stone-textured walls and lantern-style lighting. The setting leans heavily on luxury and creates a sense of separation from the city’s usual dining scene.

I began with a mix of starters, including the Ghar special gyoza. This comes with two filling options, chicken or shrimp, served alongside a spicy dip that balanced the flavors. The Wagyu skewers were a must try, evenly cooked and retaining both juiciness and tenderness.

The sushi selection is extensive. I tried the crunchy heaven roll with shrimp tempura and sweet spicy sauce, the Wagyu nigiri topped with togarashi sauce, and the crazy roll filled with tempura shrimp and crabstick in a spicy mix. The rolls were well assembled and had good texture, though some were heavy on sauces which reduced the taste of the base ingredients.

The restaurant’s selection of soups, salads and rice and noodle dishes provides a balance between lighter and heartier options. The miso soup sets the tone with bold flavors, making it a fitting start before the main course. 

For mains, I ordered the black-on-black Wagyu filet and the sea bass. The filet was served with the restaurant’s house sauce, while the sea bass came with lemon sauce and mashed potatoes. 

Both dishes were prepared as described, though portion sizes compared to pricing may not suit every diner. If you want a fuller portion, the best options are the curry crunch chicken and Yama lamb, popular choices that combine rice or pasta with protein-focused plates.

Dessert included the San Sebastian cheesecake and boulder date cake, both suitable for sharing and ending the meal on a sweet note. 

A meal for two at Ghar costs around SR500–600 ($133 to $160). For more details, visit @gharjdh.