Where We Are Going Today: Pick — Kuwaiti cafe in Riyadh

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Turkey veggies sandwich at Pick. (@pick_saudi on Instagram)
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Chicken katsu curry plate at Pick. (@pick_saudi on Instagram)
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Pickk's light version of molten ice cream. (@pick_saudi on Instagram)
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Updated 04 November 2025
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Where We Are Going Today: Pick — Kuwaiti cafe in Riyadh

A Kuwaiti cafe that arrived in Riyadh in 2020, Pick is a popular grab-and-go spot offering fresh, tasty, and healthy snacks and meals.

Their sandwiches and hot platters are perfect for lunch or dinner, with calorie, fat, carb, and protein info for easy choices.

My favorite is the turkey veggie with its simple ingredients like reduced-fat cheddar, tomato, lettuce, Dijon mustard, and a few drops of Tabasco.

Other options include chicken rocca, chicken spinach, the club, egg sandwich with high-protein bread, tandoori wrap, tuna pesto, pepperoni pizza wrap, chicken fajita wrap, and more.

Hot platters range from chicken tawook and butter chicken to lamb machboos, shrimp red curry, galbi jim, chicken katsu, green chicken curry, and pasta options.

Salads come in small side pots or larger meal bowls, all fresh and balanced. The quinoa Greek salad pot is a standout.

Their acai bowls — classic, peanut, passion fruit, or build-your-own — are also appealing.

Pick also offers bakery items, frozen yogurt, and healthy cheesecakes. The fro-yo toppings were good, though I’d have preferred the yogurt a bit tangier.

The cafe has a relaxed, airy vibe, ideal for meals or light work. One tip: Skip the matcha unless you like it more milky than grassy.

Overall, Pick is a solid choice for complete meals and healthy desserts. Check their Instagram @pick_saudi for more options.


Where We Are Going Today: Circle 3 at Fenna Alawwal

Updated 03 December 2025
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Where We Are Going Today: Circle 3 at Fenna Alawwal

RIYADH: Fenna Alawwal is located in Riyadh’s Al-Safarat neighbourhood, known as the Diplomatic Quarter, and serves as a cultural and creative hub that embraces a diverse community of thinkers and creators.

Connected to the center, Circle 3 by Acoustic is a restaurant and coffee shop that serves a variety of food options and beverages. I tried the lunch menu and coffee during my visit.

The center is spacious, and the interiors have a minimalist touch; the ambient music was soft and soothing. Overall, the vibes at Fenna Alawwal were very relaxing and pleasant. 

Connected to the center, Circle 3 by Acoustic, which is a restaurant and coffee shop that serves a variety of food options and beverages, where I tried the lunch menu and coffee. (AN photo by Haifa Alshammari)

For SR130 ($35), I ordered the eggplant fattah, the baked lasagna, and coffee after my meal. The cost was understandable, considering the restaurant’s location, and the food was good overall.

One of the services provided by the center was the “short stories” station for visitors interested in reading, along with a mini art gallery in the center’s outdoor area, and a library and bookshop. 

Fenna Alawwal is located in the Al Safarat neighbourhood, known as the diplomatic quarter. (AN photo by Haifa Alshammari)

Yet, I would have liked Wi-Fi, as the center is an excellent option for people looking for a private, quiet spot in Riyadh to enjoy a cup of coffee and work.

Fenna Alawwal also has its own parking lot, which is an advantage considering the low chances of finding an empty parking space near the center.