During Ramadan, FistikLava will offer takeaway boxes of borek pastries, special baklava, and iftar. Deliveries can be ordered via the Jahez app
Updated 26 February 2024
SALEH FAREED
A taste of Turkiye is on offer to breakfast diners at FistikLava in Jeddah’s Al-Rawdah district.
The restaurant’s owners have drawn their inspiration from the vibrant Balat district of Istanbul.
Among traditional Turkish dishes included on the menu are borek, pide – which includes options such as beef cubes, mix beefy cheese, and double cheese – and baklava, all freshly made.
The Istanbul and Trabzon breakfasts, a spread of savory and sweet dishes, are a popular choice with customers as is simit – a type of bagel – paired with shakshuka; eggs and tomato cooked together in a skillet.
The borek, a traditional layered pastry made from filo pastry and a filling, comes in several varieties including spinach, minced beef, or cheese, all of which can be washed down with Turkish coffee or tea, among other drinks.
During Ramadan, FistikLava will offer takeaway boxes of borek pastries, special baklava, and iftar. Deliveries can be ordered via the Jahez app.
More information is available on Instagram at @fistiklava_ksa.
Where We Are Going Today: Lady Finger Slow Bar in Riyadh
Updated 26 December 2025
Tamara Aboalsaud
RIYADH: A comfortable little spot in Al-Mutamarat, Lady Finger Slow Bar has quickly become one of my favorite coffee spots in Riyadh.
The interior is calm and decorated with a maroon, beige, black and white palette with little pops of color here and there.
The space is open and bright without being too harsh, and the outdoor seating underneath the columns is perfect cozy hangout space in the winter.
Their coffee is, of course, fantastic, whether you get black, V60, Americano, or any milk variation — my personal favorite is the flat white because the espresso to milk ratio is just ideal.
Lady Finger Slow Bar in Al Mutamarat offers all the coffee classics in exceptional quality. (@ladyfinger.slowbar on Instagram)
Coconut and almond alternative milk options are also available, in addition to lactose-free, low-fat and full fat.
I would also recommend trying the coffee of the day, a daily rotation of different beans for those who love to test out new coffee flavors.
Lady Finger is also definitely famous for their desserts, with people constantly grabbing a cup of tiramisu, Oreo pudding, or banana pudding from their fridge all day as they are coming and going. The banana pudding is a crowd favorite; it is creamy with a balanced sweetness that makes it delicious.
During the day, the cafe also serves a breakfast menu complete with a selection of classic sandwiches, eggs and pancakes, or brioche for a sweet breakfast option.
A small and cozy yet open and comfortable interior, Lady Finger is perfect for both social and work ocassions. (@ladyfinger.slowbar on Instagram)
I have to say the turkey sandwich is just OK; the fillings and the bread were great but I would have liked a different sauce that was less citrusy.
The eggs with sourdough, pancakes, and club sandwich are all solid choices for your breakfast or mid-day meal — and the tuna sandwich is taking up space in my mind so I have to try it the next time I go.
Overall, Lady Finger is a wonderful place to relax, catch up with some friends, and get some work done while enjoying a great cup of coffee and maybe a little something sweet one the side.
I also have to give it to the servers at this spot. They are very friendly and accommodating, and they only enhance the welcoming and comfortable vibe inside the cafe.
Take advantage of this beautiful weather we have been having and grab a seat outside with a cup of hot chocolate topped with mini marshmallows, and decadent chocolate sauce to really feel the warmth of the season.
