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Warm up: Awesome hot chocolates in Riyadh for you to sip now

Creamy and rich? Obviously

Warm up: Awesome hot chocolates in Riyadh for you to sip now

It is the most wonderful of the year in Saudi. That’s right, winter is officially here and there’s no better way to toast to the cooler weather than with hot chocolates in Riyadh. The cups are both steaming and Instagram-worthy.

There are several excellent cafés in the Saudi capital that may satisfy your cravings for creamy hot chocolate, but the sheer amount of options may be overwhelming. So, here is a list of establishments that offer a variety of choices. From decadent Parisian-style cups to creative and festive ones, there is something for everyone to sup up.

Brilliant hot chocolates in Riyadh

1/2 Million

1/2 is a must-try when it comes to hot chocolates in Riyadh. For inexpensive coffees, the homegrown brand is a favorite, but don’t overlook the hot cocoa. Pick from the traditional milk chocolate hot chocolate or a dark chocolate hot chocolate that is bitter in a good way. In any case, you are going to be warmed to your tips for SAR16.

SAR16. Open daily 6am-12.30am. Various locations, @halfmillion_sa.

Archi

Get ready to stay up all night with Archi’s espresso-heavy hot chocolate. The creamy drink is topped with a healthy helping of whipped cream and two mini-salted pretzels. The two-in-one snack and drink is perfect for a quick shot of energy when you are enjoying those long nights with your gals and pals.

SAR22. 24/7. Multiple locations, @archi.saudi.

Angelina

Bonjour, Diriyah. Bujairi Terrace’s Angelina has entered the hot chocolates in Riyadh chat with a spoon because the rich hot chocolate is nearly custard-like in consistency. The café’s Parisian-inspired hot chocolate comes with a side of whipped cream. So, head down to the city of Earth to enjoy stunning views and delicious sips. It is a twofer.

SAR58. Open daily 9am-1am. Bujairi Terrace, Diriyah, @angelinaksa.

Ashjar Café

Eclectic flavors is the name of the game for hot chocolates in Riyadh and Ashjar Café is winning. the fragrant orchid hot chocolate with coconut, cinnamon, and almond is a delightful winter treat and there is also an aloe vera hot chocolate for will warm you right up.

From SAR18. Open 24/7. Ar Rabi, ashjarcafe.com / @ashjarcafe.

BeFine Coffee

Ever sipped on hot chocolates in Riyadh and craved something crunchy to nibble on? BeFine has and come out with this year’s version of chocolatey goodness. The cuppa features a thick and rich drink topped with chocolate rice crunch that gives your drink that extra bit of snappity crunch. Trust us, that SAR19 cup is going to be worth every halala.

SAR19. Sun-Thu 7am-1.30am, Fri 8am-2am, Sat 8am-1.30am. Al Sahafah Yard, As Sahafah, @befine.sa.

Belong

Belong, which serves specialty coffee and has simple interior design, has become a local favorite for hot chocolate. If you haven’t already, this is your opportunity to witness the personalized drink on social media. The milk chocolate on top of the delightful drink adds to its richness and instantly warms you up.

Open daily 6am to 2am. An Nuzhah, @belongcafe.sa.

Caffination

Prepare to be wrapped in warmth with Caffination’s awesome hot chocolate. Topped with a flakey chocolate log and swirls of cream, the Khobar-born café’s offering will have you feeling cozy inside and out. There is also a winter-only caramel crunch toast that you can pair with your drink.

SAR22. Open daily 7am-1am. Laysen Valley, @caffeinationco.

Coffee Address

Coffee Address has hot chocolate for just SAR9 (yep, you read correctly)—possibly one of the most affordable cuppas available. What began as a single coffee shop has grown into one of the town’s greatest local chains.

SAR9. Various locations, @addresscafe.

Elect

Elct is a well-known neighborhood café with three locations in Riyadh that offers a wide variety of sweets and delicacies. Naturally, it has joined in the hot chocolates in Riyadh trend and for SAR23 is serving a thick, extremely chocolatey beverage garnished with crunchy biscuits and marshmallow fluff.

SAR23. ELCT, various locations. @elct.sa.

Feels

Dubai-born healthy food spot, Feels is serving its own take on hot chocolates. The space has gone a bit further than the rest and done cute cups. Affectionately titled cloud hot chocolate, the drink has been topped with dollops of cream that do look like swirly clouds. The drink is embellished with sky blue chocolate clouds with the spot’s name on it.

Open daily 8am-midnight. Hittin, @wearefeels.sa.



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