Qatar’s cafe culture is popular and attractive to visitors, especially from neighboring Gulf countries. Qatar is home to some of the most beautiful, unique, and trendy cafes that offer views like nowhere else, unforgettable food items, and a good time.
Some of the cafes mentioned below have a beloved spot in the hearts of Qatar residents and locals, hence their popularity has extended outside Qatar. Many tourists visit the following cafes often during their stay in Qatar.
Chac’late
Chac’Late is a popular and extraordinary Qatari brand that features European sweets with a local touch. The beloved items of this cafe are honey cake, Brussels waffles, hot chocolate, coffee, and more.
The menu also offers breakfast items, signature cakes, sandwiches, salads, waffles, crepes, gluten-free options, pralines, coffee, milkshakes, mocktails, teas, hot chocolate, and more. At 21 High Street, Chac’Late has a carriage-shaped kiosk with outdoor (air-conditioned) seating.
Timings: Saturday to Thursday 9 AM – 1 AM
Friday 9 AM – 1 AM (Closes during prayer time)
Location: Building 15 Katara Cultural Village
Contact: 4408 0733
Instagram: @chaclatedoha
Cafe Noir
Cafe Noir named the best coffee house in Qatar for 2024, is known for its specialty coffees, including Affogato Al Caffe, Pistachio Latte, and more. The café also offers a luxurious afternoon tea experience, and other items like pastas, biryani, burgers, and signature sweets.
The cafe is also in a perfect location AlHazm, click here to know why. The cafe has great indoor and outdoor architectural design, not to mention a very seasonal-friendly environment for both the summer and winter.
Timings: 4 PM to 12 AM
Contact: 3121 1165
Instagram: @cafenoir.qa
MIA Cafe
Inside the Museum of Islamic Art MIA in Doha, you will find a hidden gem known as MIA Cafe. This cafe wins in providing the best view while you enjoy your coffee. Their legendary date and saffron dessert is a must-try and one of their best sellers is the deliciously tender bowl of beef brisket on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.
While sitting at the cafe, light enters from the glass windows and the view of the sea and mesmerizing Doha skyline of Doha relaxes the visitors.
Timings: Saturday to Tuesday 9 AM – 7 PM. Closed on Wednesday
Thursday 9 AM – 9 PM and Friday: 1:30PM – 7 PM
Location: Museum of Islamic Art, Doha
Instagram: @miacafe.qa/
Volume Cafe
Volume Cafe has 3 branches in Qatar, one in The Pearl Qatar, one in Mall of Qatar, and one in Place Vendôme Mall. The most popular branch is the one in Qanat Quartier in the Pearl. The cafe is located amidst colorful and beautiful buildings with a canal passing through them. The cafe becomes extra popular in winter due to its outdoor seating.
The cafe menu is attractive with many desserts, food items, and coffee that are liked by most visitors.
Timings: The Pearl, Qatar branch 8 AM – 2 AM
Location: Qanat Quartier, the Pearl
Contact: 40195444 | 66242769
Instagram: @volume.qa
Harrods Tea room
The Harrods Tea Room is located at the Barahat Msheireb, the center point of Msheireb Downtown Doha and the largest open-air square in the MENA region. The Harrods Tea Room continues the legacy of bringing the rich tradition of celebrating tea to Doha, offering guests one of the finest tea menus in the world and promising a tiered selection of mouth-watering treats.
The menu features delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and picture-perfect patisserie, all freshly made by Harrods’ world-class chefs. The architecture and décor emulate the rich history and heritage of Harrods in Knightsbridge.
Timings: Saturday to Wednesday 8 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM – 11 PM
Friday 1 PM – 11 PM
Breakfast 8 AM – 11 AM
Location: Harrods Tea Room, Msheireb Downtown Doha
Qinwan Cafe
Qinwan is the leading Qatari brand offering premium food and dates. The heavily popular brand extended to offer food items, breakfast, and desserts as well and quickly became a must-visit cafe in Qatar.
The interior of the cafe is very traditional and appealing. They have a branch in Msheireb Downtown Doha and Place Vendôme Mall.
Location & Timings: Msheireb Downtown Doha 9 AM to 10 PM
Contact: 3004 3900
Instagram: @qinwancafe.qa
Earth Doha
Earth is a popular cafe in Msheireb that features organic coffees, specialty teas, healthy meals like Halloumi Wraps and chia pudding, and unforgettable desserts.
The cafe is a hit among locals because of its coffee and desserts. The interior of the cafe is cozy and aesthetic which adds to the whole experience of the cafe.
Timings: 7 AM – 11 PM
Location: Msheireb Downtown Doha
Instagram: @earthdoha
FlatWhite
Flat White is a specialty coffee spot that has, according to most locals, the best coffee in Doha. The cafe menu offers salads, dinner items, pastries, coffee and more.
All the branches of Flat White are characterized by cozy interiors, great locations and unique experiences. The branches are usually crowded on weekends. The recommended ones to visit are the Pearl Qatar branch and the Iconic 2022 building in Al Waab.
Timings: 7 AM – 11 PM
Instagram: @flatwhite.qa
Harvest
Harvest is another beloved cafe in Qatar that is popular for breakfast, brunch, matcha, and coffee. It also has menu items that are gluten-free and vegetarian.
The interior of the cafe is peaceful with plants around you. The outdoor seating is exceptionally beautiful during the cooler months.
Location & timings: The Pearl 6 AM -11 PM
West Walk 6 AM – 11 PM
Instagram: @harvest.qa
Cafe Pouchkine
Café Pouchkine is a distinguished restaurant and tea room with Russian and French noble heritage. Guests can enjoy a range of offerings, from elegant patisserie creations to club sandwiches and steak, all in a refined setting.
They have two branches in Qatar, one at 21 High Street Katara and a second in Place Vendôme Mall. The one in Place Vendôme is an open seating cafe with a unique setting and the other in Katara has traditional and attractive French interiors.
Timings: Saturday to Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday: 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Friday: 1:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Location: 21 High Street, Katara Cultural Village
Contact: 3380 5566
Instagram: @cafepouchkineqatar
Flow
Flow has gained immense popularity due to its Tiramisu. Their tiramisu is lovedby everyone inside and outside Qatar. Many tourists from the Gulf region visit this cafe specifically for the tiramisu. Their coffee is also known to be good.
The interior of the cafe is minimal and unique. The recommended branch to visit is in West Walk.
Location & Contact: West Walk 4441 7712
Instagram: @flow.qa/
Plan B Cafe
This is a cafe that became popular with its exceptional view of Lusail City, Plan B is more than a cafe, as it offers quiet study and meeting rooms for rent. The interior of the cafe is cozy and attractive giving a sense of peace and tranquility
The outdoor seating offers great views of Lusail City and it is quiet popular during the cooler months. The best-selling items are Brownies chocolate bomb, tiramisu, and coffee.
Timings: 8 AM – 11 PM
Weekends: 8 AM – 12 AM
Location: Marina Tower A, Floor 20, Lusail
Contact: 3018 7770
Instagram: @planb.qa
