Where We Are Going Today: Cosmo Cafe

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Updated 21 August 2022
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Where We Are Going Today: Cosmo Cafe

  • Cosmo is famous for its churros and boba tea, but the cafe offers plenty of other appealing options

Cosmo is one of Jeddah’s top cafes, offering customers excellent music and fun activities while they eat and drink.

The cafe’s walls are decorated with portraits of famous music and art icons including David Bowie and Frida Kahlo. A simple white, gray and light blue palette creates a relaxing vibe.

If you enter Cosmo and look to your left, you will see a seven meter black wall covered in 3D drawings and LED lights. The art depicts coffee cups, music notes and churros — a Cosmo specialty.

On your right, you will find wall writing that says “The heart of Jeddah is its people.”

Cosmo is famous for its churros and boba tea, but the cafe offers plenty of other appealing options.

I enjoy their acai bowls, with my favorite option being “Power up.” It includes acai, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, raisins, raspberry, bananas, granola and peanut butter.

For their savory options, I like Cosmo’s avocado pickled toast — a crisp slice of bread topped with avocado spread, chili flakes and a variety of pickled vegetables.

The cafe serves an array of coffee. My personal favorite is the vanilla latte.

Cosmo is a good choice for breakfast with family and friends. The cafe is located on Abdul Maqsud Khojah road in Jeddah’s Al-Rawdah district. It also has branches in Riyadh and Alkhobar.

 


Where We Are Going Today: Offbrief cafe in Diriyah

Updated 14 December 2025
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Where We Are Going Today: Offbrief cafe in Diriyah

  • Offbrief’s design is colorful and playful. However, some of the seating is not particularly comfortable, and the open windows allowed mosquitos inside, which shortened my stay

Offbrief opened in Diriyah’s creative district, JAX, less than two months ago. The café offers a range of hot and cold drinks alongside a small selection of sweets in a relaxed and welcoming space that’s ideal for both casual meet-ups and quiet solo moments.

The outdoor area is lively — well-suited for social gatherings with friends or family. Inside, the atmosphere is calmer, making it a good option for catching up on a book, working, or for informal meetings.

I was there to work, and ordered an iced matcha latte with banana bread, which cost a total of SR36 — a reasonable price. The banana bread was a highlight, while the matcha latte’s earthy flavor is probably better suited to dedicated matcha fans than to casual drinkers.

Offbrief’s design is colorful and playful. However, some of the seating is not particularly comfortable, and the open windows allowed mosquitos inside, which shortened my stay.

Overall, Offbrief left a positive impression, particularly in terms of ambience, friendly staff, and thoughtful design. While my experience had a few drawbacks, it’s a space I would return to, especially during the daytime and with company, to enjoy the setting in a more relaxed way.