15 of the best coffee shops in Bahrain

Whether you live in Bahrain or you’re just visiting, chances are you’ll want to go out for a cup of coffee.

From classic cappuccino and espresso to the most refreshing of iced coffees, the best coffee shops in Bahrain will have exactly what you need.

Plus, most of them are open late into the evening, so you can take your time and savour your cup of Joe (as long as you don’t need an early morning).

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With endless options, we’ve rounded up the best coffee shops in Bahrain to help you narrow down the best venue for you.

Try 15 of the best coffee shops in Bahrain:

668 Café

With three branches across Bahrain in Muharraq, Riffa and Saar, 668 Café is well known for its signature blends made with 100% Arabica coffee. Iced coffees are prominent here, with the 668 Signature a combo of 668 special syrup with coffee and ice cream blended with ice.

Meanwhile, matcha frappe and Belgian hot chocolate are excellent choices if you want a change from your usual cup. There are freshly baked croissants and cookies to go with your beverages, too.

Considering this has quickly become one of the best coffee shops in Bahrain, you should brace for quite the queue during your visit, although service is pretty fast.

Open 24 hours daily (Muharraq); 6am-1am daily (Saar); Sat-Wed 6am-1am, Thu-Fri 6am-2am (Riffa). @886cafe

Alsaqi Café 2013

It’s not just coffee on offer at Alsaqi, although they’re pretty darn good (try the cinnamon latte). Open in both Diraz and Seef, they have brilliant cake slices and desserts, viennoseries, and whole cakes on the menu. Those on the lookout for the best coffee shops in Bahrain should pay this place a visit.

Open daily 6.30am-midnight, Diraz, Seef. @alsaqicafe (1774 4890).

Bindaira

If an authentic Arabian coffee shop experience is what you’re after, head to Bindaira, which has outlets in Seef, Riffa, Adliya and at Bahrain City Centre. You can pick up a latte or an Americano, or opt for Bindaira’s speciality – Turkish coffee – or even try out the Arabic coffee with dates. Go hungry; you’ll want to order the pistachio kunafa while you’re there.

Officially one of the oldest (you might remember it as Al Bindaira) and best coffee shops in Bahrain.

Multiple locations, hours vary. @bindairacafe (1717 8090).

Black 22 Coffee Bar & Roastery

The baristas at Black 22 know what they are doing, and that’s exactly what you should expect when you’re looking for the best coffee shops in Bahrain. This is a specialty coffee bar for connoisseurs, with 22 Coffee Roasters a micro-roaster bringing gourmet quality beans to the island. If you go here, it’s pretty much compulsory to tell everyone on Instagram where you are too. This place is just cool.

Open daily 6.30am-midnight, Riffa; Daily 6.30am-1am, Seef. black22bh.com (1311 5222).

Bu Khalaf Coffee Shop

Exploring all the historic sites of Muharraq can be hard work, so make sure you stop off at this tiny coffee shop to recharge. Open since 1937, Bu Khalaf is old school and keeps it simple – enjoy coffee with dates, or tea with or without milk and sugar. If it’s cool enough, sit outside and enjoy a spot of people watching. When in search for the best coffee shops in Bahrain, go for one of the OGs.

Sat-Thu 8am-12.30pm, 4pm-9pm. Road 917, Muharraq (3319 8193).

Café Rumi

Coffee is at the heart of Cafe Rumi, though it’s becoming increasingly popular for its matcha smoothies, juices and frappes. Sandwiches, egg dishes and sweet treats are also staples here.

Sat-Wed, 8am-midnight; Thu-Fri, 8am-1am. Al Liwan, Hamala, @caferumibh.

Crust and Crema

Coffee aficionados must visit Crust and Crema, known for roasting their own green coffee beans and offer up other beans from around the world.

As if that wasn’t enough, it has a number of brewing methods you can choose from, meaning you’ll never run out of things to try. You know that the best coffee shops in Bahrain will always have more to offer that great coffee. Right now, that would be the new matcha menu. There’s also a pretty solid food menu, including burgers and thin crust pizza.

Daily 8am-midnight. Galleria Mall, Zinj (7735 3535). Road 3035, Seef, @crustandcrema (3882 1512).

Guji

When on the hunt for the best coffee shops in Bahrain, Guji located in District 1, Hamala and Alsayah is a brilliant option. Apart from their specialty coffees, head here for unique matcha latte mixes including peanut butter matcha latte. There’s also a lovely dessert and sandwiches menu to pair with your chosen cup.

Sat-Wed 6am-12am, Thu 6am-1am, Fri 12pm-1am. District 1, Janabiya. @guji.bh (3302 43300).

Higher Grounds

Pop in for a coffee and you’ll end up staying for the food and vibes. Whether it’s the wraps, pancakes or super nutritious bowls, everything is freshly prepared and utterly moreish. Coffee comes first though, with all sorts of specialty batches available to try and buy.

This is one of the best coffee shops in Bahrain to hangout with friends, work, or study.

Sun-Thu, 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat 8am-midnight. Tubli. @highgrounds.bh (1784 0050).

House of Coffee

There’s plenty to see and do inside the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture & Research, not least of which is stopping off at House of Coffee. This coffee spot does exactly what it says on the tin. Try all kinds of coffees and teas, or opt for the food options that have an Arabian twist on classics from around the world.

Open daily 8am-10pm. Muharraq (1722 7799).

New York Coffee Roastery

Two Americans set up New York Coffee in 1999 and its been wildly popular ever since, opening up three outlets so far. The company roasts its own beans in Sitra to ensure they’re as fresh as possible, and coffee enthusiasts can choose beans from locations including Brazil and Colombia.

Daily 7am-11.45pm. Manama @nycoffeebh (1774 6974).

Papercup

If you like all things trendy, Papercup is one of the best coffee shops in Bahrain that will match your vibe.

More than your typical coffee shop in Bahrain, this fabulous hangout spot is a community full with a coworking space on the top floor of their Diplomatic Area branch, a guest sketchbook where you can leave doodles, notes, and more for others to see. Their Jasra branch is just as stunning, being surrounded by art.

On the menu, you have all the classics from espresso to iced lattes. Give their new taro or matcha cloud a try when you head there.

Sun-Thurs 6am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm (Diplomatic Area). Open daily 8am-10pm (Jasra). @papercupbh (1726 3629).

There ° Coffee Roasters

A relatively new addition to Bahrain’s coffee scene having opened in 2023, There ° is a slick, modern coffee shop at Harbour Row. People travel across Manama to order a coffee here and enjoy it by the waterfront, but keep in mind it’s a cashless business, so make sure you can pay by card. Will this make your list of the best coffee shops in Bahrain?

Sat-Wed, 7am-11pm; Thu-Fri, 7am-midnight. Manama. (7799 5050).

Ritual

If grabbing a cup of Joe has become a ritual, you may as well get it from some of the best coffee shops in Bahrain. This specialty coffee spot is known for its cosy outdoor seating area, and you will often find a crowd here.

On the menu, they also have excellent ice creams, matcha, desserts, and more.

Sun-Wed 7am-12am, Thu-Sat 7am-1am. Saar. @ritual.bh (1747 2548).

Roast

When you’re looking for that perfect cup, Roast, located in Saar, Busaiteen, and Riffa, brews up perfection. Whether you’re feeling like an iced v60, flat white, or even a matcha, they’ve got you. All branches are very vibey and nature-inspired, you’ll love it.

If you’re looking for the best coffee shops in Bahrain, give them a visit.

Various timings. 6am-2am (Saar); 7am-11pm (Riffa); 7am-12am (Busaiteen). @roastbahrain (1745 6006-Saar; 3946 6006-Riffa; 1746 6006-Busaiteen).