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Looking For A Cosy Cafe In Riyadh? London’s Apple Butter Just Landed In KAFD

Riyadh welcomes London-born East-meets-West café concept, all-day dining menu, specialty coffee, and it's first location outside the UK.

by Deeplata Garde
Looking For A Cosy Cafe In Riyadh? London’s Apple Butter Just Landed In KAFD

Riyadh has a club of good cafes that are suitable for every mood. From buzzing to the ones that offer a calm corner, you choose as per your preference.  It’s easy to spot them on almost every major road, tucked into corners, stacked inside towers. One new addition to this scene is Apple Butter Cafe Riyadh, which is stepping into that busy space of the King Abdullah Financial District.

Apple Butter Cafe Riyadh Opens In KAFD With Cosy London-Style Dining

According to updates shared on Instagram by Apple Butter, the brand has now opened its Riyadh branch inside KAFD. You can say its first location outside the UK. The concept already runs two outlets in London and now has planted its flag in one of Riyadh’s most upscale dining zones

A London Concept Lands In Riyadh

Apple Butter started in London as an East-meets-West fusion café built around comfort food and speciality coffee. The founders, Middle Eastern businessmen and brothers Saleh and Mohammad Alayan, partnered with Faycal Abdel Khalek to launch the original concept in the UK before bringing it to the region.

Instead of going flamboyant, the café is warm and welcoming. From relaxed seating, soft tones, to food, everything feels familiar but polished. 

The Apple Tree Takes Centre Stage

Every café needs a signature visual, and here, it’s an apple tree placed right at the centre of the space. Yes, it’s an actual design feature built to grab attention and anchor the room and the ambience of the restaurant is a perfect balance of cosy and exclusive.

Apple Butter Serves An All-Day Menu

Apple Butter Cafe Riyadh offers an all-day dining menu with a range of dishes that offer comfort. The food lineup covers speciality coffees, gourmet sandwiches, and fresh salads for lighter meals.

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Dessert fans get a strong spread too, as you’ll notice the presence of Middle Eastern-inspired sweets, nut cakes, pancakes, and classic Arabic desserts. Dietary needs are not an afterthought as the café offers gluten-free and dairy-free options across multiple items. That makes group visits easier since no one gets stuck with just tea and a side salad. So, get your gang and visit these cafe asap if you are in Riyadh. 

Where: King Abdullah Financial District, Area 4, Building 4.12, Al Aqiq
When: 9 am to 4 pm, and Friday from 1 pm to 7 pm, Saturday to Thursday

Cover Image Courtesy: Apple Butter Cafe/Instagram

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First Published: January 29, 2026 1:51 PM