If you want to treat yourself once in a while, and who doesn’t, Rococoa cafe is a perfect choice. It offers the perfect combination of taste and luxury, and the food is also beautifully plated, making it picture perfect for the Instagram era.
Rococoa is not only a café, it is also chocolaterie, patisserie and creamery, and most of the desserts are inspired by French cuisine. The atmosphere is very calm and peaceful, thanks in no small part to the choice of color combinations for the decor, which features warm colors such as white, pastel pink and gold.
Located at Al-Hamra district in Jeddah, the cafe strives to raise the quality of everything on the menu to the highest standards, whether it be French toast or a milkshake. One of them is the hovering cake, which is a chocolate lava cake placed on top of a thin waffle that sits on the brim of the bowl, under which are brownie pieces, ice cream and a whole lot of chocolate sauce. When the cake and waffle are pierced, the chocolate lava drips down into the bottom layers.
The cafe also puts a delicious fresh spin on French toast, which is made with a caramelized cinnamon roll, brioche, vanilla custard, salted caramel and ice cream.
Where We Are Going Today: Rococa Cafe
Where We Are Going Today: Rococa Cafe
- The cafe located at Al-Hamra district in Jeddah
Where We Are Going Today: Karak Haala in Jeddah
- Karak Haala offers two popular Indian classics: chapati — the traditional flatbread made from whole wheat flour and cooked on a griddle — and chai karak, a creamy milk tea infused with bold spices and inspired by Indian masala chai
While Jeddah’s rich cultural diversity means that karak tea is widely available in the city, finding a place that prepares it the perfect way is not always easy. When a place does it right, it stands out.
So I was fortunate to come across Karak Haala at a dining square in Al-Rawdah that was bustling with families enjoying quick snacks and casual dinners. The lively square features outdoor seating, making it an appealing spot in winter.
Karak Haala offers two popular Indian classics: chapati — the traditional flatbread made from whole wheat flour and cooked on a griddle — and chai karak, a creamy milk tea infused with bold spices and inspired by Indian masala chai, widely loved across the Gulf.
The tea was rich, creamy, and well-spiced. I ordered a large cup, which was a generous enough helping to share. It paired well with four chapatis, one with fried eggs, one with cheese, and two interestingly filled with chicken masala and butter chicken, both of which were generously stuffed, juicy, and well-seasoned. Other fillings are also available. Each bite of chapati, followed by a sip of karak, made for a satisfying experience.
The outlet serves a complimentary traditional Indian cream bun with every cup of karak, which, while fresh and appetizing, felt, to me, more appropriate as a breakfast item rather than an evening treat.
With reasonable prices — ranging from SR9 to SR12 — Karak Haala is a solid choice for those seeking a light dinner or a quick snack. The menu also includes a variety of hot and cold beverages, sharing boxes, burgers, club sandwiches, and more.
