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Where We Are Going Today: Foam

Located up on the north side of Riyadh, in the Smaa Gallery, FOAM is offering good coffee and elevated sweets. (AN photo Haifa Alshammari)
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Located up on the north side of Riyadh, in the Smaa Gallery, FOAM is offering good coffee and elevated sweets. (AN photo Haifa Alshammari)
Located up on the north side of Riyadh, in the Smaa Gallery, FOAM is offering good coffee and elevated sweets. (AN photo Haifa Alshammari)
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Where We Are Going Today: Foam
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Located up on the north side of Riyadh, in the Smaa Gallery, FOAM is offering good coffee and elevated sweets. (AN photo Haifa Alshammari)
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Where We Are Going Today: Foam

Where We Are Going Today: Foam
  • The cafe is simple and spacious, and the decor is impressive with a calming, earthy palette

Foam, located on the north side of Riyadh in the Smaa Gallery, is an elegant cafe offering premium coffee and sweets.Ìý

The cafe is simple and spacious, and the decor is impressive with a calming, earthy palette.

It does not have Wi-Fi, making it the perfect spot to disconnect from the world and instead bond with friends and family, read a book or journal.Ìý

I tried the V60 coffee and the Creme Brulee French toast. The coffee was high-quality, bitter to just the right degree, and the bread, toasted to perfection, contrasted deliciously with the soft richness of the cream.

Although the interior was beautifully designed, the coffee tasty, and the overall ambiance relaxing, I would have appreciated having the option to use Wi-Fi.

Despite this, Foam is still easily among the coffee shops that I would return to.

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Where We Are Going Today: Alrawaq Alshaabi in Riyadh

Where We Are Going Today: Alrawaq Alshaabi in Riyadh
Updated 07 November 2025

Where We Are Going Today: Alrawaq Alshaabi in Riyadh

Where We Are Going Today: Alrawaq Alshaabi in Riyadh

Alrawaq Alshaabi, which is located on Tahlia Street in the heart of a lively area in Riyadh, offers traditional Yemeni flavor at affordable prices.

It has indoor and outdoor seating options and boasts pleasant decorations inside. The open kitchen provides guests with an opportunity to watch the chefs in action.  

The tea corner, with its enormous teapots and tea selection, captured my attention at once.

I visited the restaurant for breakfast with one of my family members, and opted to sit outdoors. However, I was quite disappointed as the chairs did not provide much comfort.

The food, on the other hand, was fine, and it cost only SR100 ($27) for two people, which is quite affordable.

I tried the shakshuka, hummus with meat, and the mixed cheese platter, accompanied by black tea. The quality of each dish was good for the price, although not impressive.

However, the establishment is a nice spot for a cup of tea or coffee, or to nibble on sweets while enjoying a lovely evening on Tahlia Street.