Jumada I 2, 1448 AHTuesday 13 October 2026
Dummy textThe dates season market is on every day from Thursday 15 October to Saturday 24 October, from 4 pm. Expect busier roads around the market in the evening. Times and directions
Run by Madinah Municipality (Amanah)
Coffee is part of how Madinah welcomes people. Discover the city’s cafés — and everything you need to open or grow one, including support for productive families.
Find specialty coffee, heritage cafés and places that serve Madani sweets.
Licensing, requirements and health & safety for a new café, in five steps.
Funding, local suppliers and partnerships with productive families.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Licence your premises and commercial activity with the municipality, with an inspection visit if needed. It takes 1–5 working days.
Start application · here on Al Munawarah
City & Resident Services
Every worker who handles food or drinks, including in cafés, needs their own certificate. Start by booking the medical examination.
Start application · here on Al Munawarah
Business & Entrepreneurship
Financing programmes, guarantees and advice from Monsha’at for registered small and medium businesses.
Book a consultation · here on Al Munawarah
Business & Entrepreneurship
For productive families selling food, crafts or services from home — all you need is your national ID and a description of the activity.
Register your activity · here on Al Munawarah
Culture, Tourism & Experiences
Specialty coffee, Saudi coffee and quiet places to work, across the city.
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Business & Entrepreneurship
Dummy textShort courses for owners and staff — starting a business, bookkeeping, marketing, barista and food safety.
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Run a small café along the heritage walks at Quba and Uhud — units set aside for local operators and productive families.
Opens 7 Nov 2026
48 coffee shops across the city, from the central area to Quba, the ring roads and Wadi Al-Aqiq. The closest to the Prophet’s Mosque come first.
Saudi coffee & sweetsCentral Area
0.3 km from the Haram
Moments of calm beside the Prophet’s Mosque.
Coffee shop
Café
Roastery & caféCentral Area
0.6 km from the Haram
A destination that combines specialty coffee with an elegant ambiance.
6:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Customer rating 4.8 / 5
Specialty coffeeCentral Area
0.7 km from the Haram
Local coffee and keepsakes that capture the city’s soul.
Open 24 hours (Friday 1:30 PM – 12 AM)
Customer rating 4.2 / 5
Coffee & dessertsAl Jumuah, Quba walkway
1.9 km from the Haram
Coffee and desserts right on the Quba walkway — a relaxed stop on the way to Quba Mosque.
Specialty coffeeAl Usayfirin
2.5 km from the Haram
A calm café on King Abdullah Road — good for early-morning coffee or a quiet work session.
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Specialty coffeeAl Jumu'ah
3 km from the Haram
Kilah Madiniyah … a modern café offering an experience that combines nature, specialty coffee, and a peaceful atmosphere.
Daily 5–9 AM and 5:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Customer rating 4.3 / 5
Coffee shopAl-Hijrah Road
3.2 km from the Haram
Bustan ‘Itrah Cafe, located at Al-Mard Farm in Madinah, offers a peaceful coffee experience with open-air seating surrounded by greenery, blending nature with comfort in a unique rural setting.
Coffee shopAl-Murabid Farm
3.4 km from the Haram
Tranquil inspiration among Madinah’s palms.
Specialty coffeeAl Masani
3.5 km from the Haram
Specialty coffee and tea bar in Al Masani, known for its hand-brewed pour-overs (V60).
Coffee shopAl-Qiblatain
3.7 km from the Haram
Coffee with a local character that reflects the warmth of the city.
4 PM – 1 AM
Customer rating 4.5 / 5
Specialty coffeePrince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Road
4.1 km from the Haram
Specialty coffee in step with the walkers and visitors passing by.
7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Customer rating 4.6 / 5
Coffee shop7 AM – 1 AM
Customer rating 3.7 / 5
Coffee shopSultana Street
4.1 km from the Haram
The spirit of Sultana Street in one vibrant café.
Roastery & caféAl Qaswa
4.2 km from the Haram
Roastery and café on the Al Hijrah road that roasts its own beans, with quick pick-up by car.
Specialty coffee6 AM – 2 PM
Customer rating 4.4 / 5
Specialty coffeeOpen 24 hours
Customer rating 4.3 / 5
Roastery & café6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Customer rating 4.2 / 5
Roastery & caféKing Abdullah Road
4.5 km from the Haram
Coffee quality takes priority, with specialty coffee prepared and served with care.
6:30 AM – 1 AM
Customer rating 4.5 / 5
Coffee shop7 AM – 11 AM | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Customer rating 4 / 5
Tea house4:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Customer rating 4.5 / 5
Specialty coffee7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Customer rating 4.6 / 5
Coffee shopWadi Al-Aqeeq Walkway
4.8 km from the Haram
Modern seating overlooking a historic valley
6 AM – 2 AM
Customer rating 4.4 / 5
Specialty coffee
Specialty coffeeWadi Al-Aqeeq Walkway
4.8 km from the Haram
Spacious and inspiring for work or connection.
6 AM – 3 AM
Customer rating 4.5 / 5
CaféAl Khatim, near Quba
5.2 km from the Haram
Branch of the Saudi café chain on the ring road south of Quba, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Specialty coffee6 AM – 1 AM
Customer rating 4.6 / 5
Specialty coffeeKing Abdullah Road
5.3 km from the Haram
Coffeematics Ring Road offers fast, high-quality specialty coffee in a modern setting, making it a convenient stop along the Ring Road in Madinah.
4 PM – 2 AM
Customer rating 4.5 / 5
Specialty coffee7 AM – 4 PM; Thursday hours vary
Customer rating 3.8 / 5
Roastery & caféMahzur
5.5 km from the Haram
Roastery-café serving breakfast alongside coffee roasted in house, with an outdoor seating area.
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CaféMudhainib
5.9 km from the Haram
The first branch of a local café brand, with indoor and outdoor seats and a popular iced drip coffee.
Specialty coffee
Specialty coffeeAl-Rawabi
5.9 km from the Haram
Rate Café offers specialty coffee and a variety of beverages in a calm, modern setting in Madinah
4 PM – 2 AM
Customer rating 4.5 / 5
Specialty coffeeKing Abdullah Road
5.9 km from the Haram
Noon Café, located on the Ring Road in Madinah, offers specialty coffee and a range of beverages in a calm, modern atmosphere suitable for everyday visits.
4 PM – 2 AM
Customer rating 4.5 / 5
Specialty coffeeOpen 24 hours
Customer rating 3.3 / 5
Roastery & caféAl Mabuth
6.4 km from the Haram
Specialty roastery that sources beans from different origins — ask for the coffee of the day.
Coffee shop9 AM – 3 AM
Customer rating 3.9 / 5
Specialty coffee2 PM – 2 AM
Customer rating 4.1 / 5
Coffee shopQuba Road
7 km from the Haram
A coffee and bakery experience along the historic Quba Road.
6:30 AM – 3 AM
Customer rating 4.6 / 5
Roastery & caféOsaid bin Ka‘b Street
7.8 km from the Haram
Coffee prepared with care for detail lovers.
6:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Customer rating 4.8 / 5
Specialty coffee6 AM – 1 AM
Customer rating 4.4 / 5
Specialty coffeeAli bin Abi Talib Road
8.5 km from the Haram
A space where the passion for reading meets the aroma of coffee.
4 PM – 12 AM
Customer rating 4.5 / 5
Coffee shop
Coffee shopKing Fahd District
10.1 km from the Haram
A warm space where your coffee is served with quiet comfort.
Specialty coffeePrince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport Road
12.9 km from the Haram
Quiet rest stop on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Airport Road.
6 AM – 2 PM
Customer rating 4.4 / 5
Coffee shop
Coffee shop5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Customer rating 4.2 / 5
Café details come from the Al Munawarah places register (September 2026) and, for a few cafés, public map listings. Hours change, so check before you go. Café owners can update their details through Amanah.
Cafés, museums, parks and hidden gems across Madinah — a few chosen for this Path, with every place one tap away.
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Specialty coffeeCentral Area
0.7 km from the Haram
Local coffee and keepsakes that capture the city’s soul.
Open 24 hours (Friday 1:30 PM – 12 AM)
Customer rating 4.2 / 5
MarketNear the central area
1 km from the Haram
Find dates, perfume, crafts and gifts made in Madinah, in small shops near the central area that open after Asr.
Saudi coffee & sweetsCentral Area
0.3 km from the Haram
Moments of calm beside the Prophet’s Mosque.
Religious & historicMount Uhud
5 km from the Haram
North of the city, Mount Uhud holds an important place in Islamic history. Walk its marked trails at sunset, or start from the visitor area.
Café
Religious & historicAl Khatm
3.2 km from the Haram
One of the oldest parts of Madinah, south of the centre. Walk the path past gardens and small cafés, browse the markets and see traditional homes.
Green spaceAl-Aqiq
7 km from the Haram
A lit, step-free walkway along the historic valley, with shaded seating and play areas — at its best on an evening out with family.
MuseumBani Khidrah
0.5 km from the Haram
Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard… a complete cultural discovery experience
Green spaceAl Hadiqah
5.2 km from the Haram
The city’s large family park: lawns and play areas for children, and cultural programmes in the evening.
Specialty coffeeAl Masani
3.5 km from the Haram
Specialty coffee and tea bar in Al Masani, known for its hand-brewed pour-overs (V60).
MarketAr Rabwah, central market
2.9 km from the Haram
Where the city’s date trade happens: Ajwa, Safawi, Mabroom and dozens more varieties, sold loose or by the box.
Specialty coffeeAl Usayfirin
2.5 km from the Haram
A calm café on King Abdullah Road — good for early-morning coffee or a quiet work session.
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