What We Are Buying Today: ‘Lovera’ Saudi chocolate brand

Lovera also has a cafe that serves a selection of cakes, hot and cold drinks, desserts, ice cream, mojitos and breakfast items. (Instagram)
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Updated 16 July 2025
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What We Are Buying Today: ‘Lovera’ Saudi chocolate brand

Lovera is a Saudi chocolate brand with branches across the Kingdom and the GCC.

One day, while visiting a friend on short notice, I wanted to bring a gift that was both delicious and visually appealing. This is when I stumbled across Lovera on ToYou.

I chose the salted caramel bites, coated in fine Belgian chocolate and topped with crispy almonds.

The box contained three layers, about 35 pieces in total, and came in vibrant neon-orange packaging tied with a beautiful ribbon.

The chocolates were a hit; rich, smooth and perfectly balanced in flavor. 

They offer a wide range of collections, including crunchy bites, truffles and seasonal assortments, but they may not suit all budgets as prices are on the higher end.

They also provide catering services for large events such as weddings, Eid gatherings and corporate parties. This includes options beyond chocolates, including tarts, eclairs, brownies and elegant finger canapes.

Lovera also has a cafe that serves a selection of cakes, hot and cold drinks, desserts, ice cream, mojitos and breakfast items. Their service can sometimes be slow and the items on the menu may not always be available.


Where We Are Going Today: Le Fournil

Updated 11 February 2026
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Where We Are Going Today: Le Fournil

JEDDAH: La Fournil in Jeddah is a bakery that prioritizes wholesome and healthy ingredients.

The bakery’s name comes from the French word for “oven,” reflecting the traditional craftsmanship at the heart of its concept.

The speciality provided is natural yeast sourdough bread, offering a variety of shapes and sizes designed to suit dietary needs, including gluten sensitivity.

Among its standout offerings is the San Francisco-style sourdough bread, which takes up to three days to prepare. 

I sampled the sourdough coated with a traditional blend of Saudi grains. The bread stood out for its balanced texture and rich flavor and paired particularly well when served at home with labnah, salmon and olives.

After purchase, the bread is sliced upon request using a slicing machine and elegantly packed in a paper bag.

Founder and baker Abdulmohsen Bai brings more than 25 years of baking experience to the venture. He oversees production and develops new recipes, adding personal touches to each type of bread. 

La Fournil operates a single branch in Mohammadiyyah and does not supply other bakeries.

One of the bakery’s most distinctive features is its custom-built pizza oven that you see when you first enter the bakery, designed and constructed by Bai himself.

La Fournil offers more than 10 varieties of sourdough bread, with prices ranging from SR7 to SR37 ($1.87 to $9.87) depending on the type and ingredients.

For more information, visit their Instagram @lefournilksa.