11 Breakfast and Brunch Spots in Madinah

Abu Zaid is a familiar name in Saudi Arabia for Yemeni breakfast. Reviewers mention dishes such as foul, areeka, ma'soob and mutabbaq, offering a broad introduction to the style. Yemeni breakfast in Madinah can also include adas, shakshouka, kibda and Adani tea.

The restaurant is about seven minutes by car from Masjid an-Nabawi. Seating is casual and basic, and it can be busy at peak times. Parking may be limited, so allow for that if you are travelling by car.

Al Qarmoshi is a Yemeni breakfast spot and one of the long-standing names in this category, alongside Abu Zaid. It is a choice to consider if you are looking for a traditional breakfast rather than a café-style start to the day.

The restaurant is about 16 minutes by car from Masjid an-Nabawi, near Dhul Hulaifah mosque, also known as Abyar Ali. Its location makes it a separate outing from the central mosque area, so plan your breakfast around where you need to be afterwards.

Shoaib serves modern Yemeni breakfast on Sultanah Road, near Masjid al-Qiblatayn. A reviewer ordered adas, foul and ma'soob, as well as a mutabbaq filled with cream cheese and Adani tea. Kibda and shakshouka are also on the menu.

The restaurant has an open upstairs area, with no separate family section; guests can sit anywhere. It is a four-minute walk from the Sultanah stop of the city hop-on hop-off bus tour. The menu gives plenty of scope for sharing different Yemeni dishes.

Abu Osaid is a modern Yemeni breakfast spot in the Quba area. It can be a practical choice if you are visiting Masjid Quba in the morning and would like to have breakfast nearby.

Yemeni breakfast is known for substantial plates, including foul and lentils, as well as dishes such as ma'soob and mutabbaq. For a morning visit to the area, this option keeps breakfast and your plans in the same part of Madinah.

Kiffa is very close to Gate 333 of Masjid an-Nabawi, making it a handy stop for coffee or something sweet nearby. Its drinks include Spanish latte, cold brew, affogato and specialty drip coffee. Coffee beans are also available to take away.

Desserts include Lavender Cheesecake and Umm Ali French Toast. That makes Kiffa an option for a later breakfast or a sweet bite with coffee, rather than a traditional breakfast counter. One listing places it on King Abdullah Street.

One Row Cafe branch is very close to Kiffa and Masjid an-Nabawi. The café is known for Ajwa cookies, and its sandwiches include turkey, halloumi and tuna. Iced drinks such as roselle iced tea offer a refreshing alternative to coffee.

Row Farm is a separate branch about five minutes by car from Masjid Quba. It has an outdoor terrace surrounded by palm trees, making it a different setting from the central branch. The two locations suit different parts of a day around Madinah.

Namq Cafe is in Sultana Gardens Mall, near the Islamic University of Madinah, and is open 24 hours a day. Its all-day-and-night schedule can be useful if your morning does not fit a typical café routine.

The drinks include specialty choices such as a passion fruit cortado and flat whites, alongside Saudi coffee. Croissants and cake are also available, giving you the option of a lighter breakfast or a coffee break. Its location makes it a useful stop around the university area.

Raslania is open 24 hours a day and focuses on Saudi coffee and dates. The coffee is served with dates, including Ajwa and Medjool, in dallah-style pots. Ajwa is the Madinah variety most associated with the city, and dates with Saudi coffee make a simple local pairing.

For something different, the signature Raslania latte is spiced with cardamom; a Saudi coconut latte is another option. As a coffee-and-dates stop, it suits a lighter start or a pause between other plans.

Soul Specialty Coffee is right outside King Fahd Central Park. Its coffee options include Saudi coffee, V60 filter coffee served hot or cold, and Spanish lattes.

There are pastries for a more substantial coffee stop, including a thyme chocolate doughnut and pomegranate cheesecake. The combination of brewed coffee and sweet bakes makes Soul an option when you want something different from a full Yemeni breakfast. Its position just outside the park is a helpful landmark when planning your visit.

Coffematics has branches near the Islamic University of Madinah and near Masjid Quba, placing it in two parts of the city. The drinks range from Turkish coffee and ice drips to cortados and mochas.

Matcha is also available, along with brownies, cookies and cakes. A review highlights the staff as warm and chatty, which adds to the café feel. The choice of branches can suit either a visit around the university or a stop in the Quba area.

Behind Masjid an-Nabawi, around the King Fahd gate area, the Bengali market has places serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Small stalls along the row sell baleela, a traditional chickpea dish, and fresh pomegranate juice, as well as ice cream and groceries.

Queues can be long at the better-known counters, and some stalls are cash only. The area offers a more informal meal than a café or restaurant, with several small counters close together. Allow extra time if you are visiting a popular stall.

Hours, menus and branches can change, so confirm the details on a map app before setting out. Leave flexibility around adhan times, when restaurants close briefly. If you are planning a longer stay, browse hotels in Madinah to help organise your visit.