Where We Are Going Today: Ortisei bakery in Riyadh

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Updated 27 March 2023
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Where We Are Going Today: Ortisei bakery in Riyadh

  • The bakery serves a variety of options, including croissants, flatbreads, sweets, beverages, sourdough bread, panini and sandwiches. The cakes are also well-reviewed

If you are looking for a place to go to with friends or family for brunch, you can visit Ortisei. With many options for beverages, sweets, and sandwiches, the bakery can serve all members of the group with its menu.

Ortisei opened its doors last summer in Almalqa district in Riyadh, every day from 6 a.m. until 1 a.m. The bakery got its name from a small village in northern Italy and it is best known for serving different kinds of baked goods and coffee at a good price.

Along with its delicious food, bright interiors, and comfortable settings, it has a calm atmosphere that makes it great for people searching for quiet locations to work.

The bakery serves a variety of options, including croissants, flatbreads, sweets, beverages, sourdough bread, panini and sandwiches. The cakes are also well-reviewed.

Among these, “Orti Sunshine” and chicken avocado are some personal favorite choices from the sourdough menu. The former is worth a try because of the unique mix of spices, creating an explosion of flavors in one bite that challenges your taste buds.

For people who are friends of the environment, Ortisei uses natural flowers as part of its decor on every dining table. In addition, it has a small fountain that creates natural water sounds in the background, connecting you with nature.

For more information, check out Ortisei’s account on Instagram @ortisei_ksa. The chefz application is also collaborating with the bakery to deliver delicious foods right to your door.

 


Where We Are Going Today: Black Cafe in Dhahran

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Updated 23 January 2026
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Where We Are Going Today: Black Cafe in Dhahran

  • There were many pastries available but my latte was sweet enough so I did not indulge further on that visit

There is a new cafe in town at Khobar City Walk, near many of the popular eateries. Black Cafe is situated at the corner of the street so you might risk missing it altogether — that side of the building seemed to have been vacant for some time. But not anymore.

Despite its name, the interior is light-colored, aside from a few details such as the black straw and little tables inside.

Outside, there are plenty of seats and tables available so one can enjoy the cooler weather while it is still here.

I had the cafe to myself mostly, aside from a few customers who trickled in over the two hours I stayed there. It was a great spot to quietly read a book or sip a drink without the noise of the outside coming in.

I ordered an iced Spanish latte for SR19 ($5) and really liked it. There were many pastries available but my latte was sweet enough so I did not indulge further on that visit.

They gave out free bottles of water with every order, a nice gesture to remind us to keep hydrated as we caffeinated.

Open from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m, they definitely should be getting a larger crowd. I think since that spot was vacant for so many years that perhaps not many have come across it. But it is worth a try.

They are opening two more branches — all in the Eastern Province — later this year.

Follow them @blackcafe.ksa on Instagram.