# Hidden Gems in Al Malqa

Lesser-known Al Malqa spots away from the district's main dining strip, from a roastery-cafe to a quiet neighborhood park. · community starter list

Looking for hidden gems in Al Malqa? This list of 6 includes Al Malqa Park (Al Malqa, Riyadh). The order here is where we started — no votes have been cast yet, so voting decides it from here.

**Where:** [Third Platz](/.md) / [Saudi Arabia](/saudi-arabia.md) / [Riyadh](/saudi-arabia-riyadh.md) / Al Malqa
**Updated:** 2026-09-12 10:31:14

1. **[Al Malqa Park](/e/al-malqa-park---532.md)** (park) — A green, tree-lined neighborhood park with walking paths, playgrounds, and open lawns tucked into a residential pocket of Al Malqa, offering a quiet break from the district's dense retail and dining strip. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://evendo.com/locations/saudi-arabia/riyadh/attraction/al-malqa-park, https://mindtrip.ai/attraction/riyadh/al-malqa-park/at-BJYMkaBJ
2. **[Jorn Coffee Roasters](/e/jorn-coffee-roasters---379.md)** (cafe) — A Nordic-styled roastery-cafe that started in Al Malqa in 2021, roasting its own single-origin beans on site rather than just serving them. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://hungerstation.com/sa-en/qc/49879/%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D8%B1%D9%86/branch/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6~%D8%AD%D8%B7%D9%8A%D9%86~85340, https://www.daymarkcoffeeguide.com/coffee-shops/jorn-coffee-roasters-al-malqa-riyadh, https://maps.yango.com/en-sa/org/30457136543/
3. **[PLOP](/e/plop---533.md)** (cafe) — A tiny, minimalist espresso bar with a short, tightly-edited menu and late hours, well-loved by locals for its focused, no-frills approach to coffee. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://yandex.com/maps/org/plop/175791279061/, https://www.daymarkcoffeeguide.com/coffee-shops/plop-al-malqa-riyadh
4. **[NASJ](/e/nasj---534.md)** (cafe) — A design-forward cafe and tea spot on a quieter Al Malqa side street, known among regulars for its passion-fruit drink and lactose-free options. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.instagram.com/nasjcoffee/, https://www.thisisriyadh.com/en/7142/grab-a-coffee-and-a-sweet-treat-from-these-new-riyadh-coffee-shops
5. **[Nora Smash Burger](/e/nora-smash-burger---535.md)** (restaurant) — A takeaway-only smash burger counter with no seating and a short menu, built entirely around a wagyu smash burger seared and served fast. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://saudistreets.com/2025/10/31/from-riyadh-to-jeddah-nora-smash-burger-is-the-go-to-spot-for-crispy-no-fuss-burgers/, https://www.arabnews.com/node/2411221/food-health, https://www.timeoutriyadh.com/restaurants/nora
6. **[Namq Cafe](/e/namq-cafe---381.md)** (cafe) — A round-the-clock cafe on Anas Ibn Malik Road known locally for its signature cake and long, airy seating area that fills with laptop workers by day and groups by night. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://awifiplace.com/cafes/namq-cafe-riyadh, https://www.daymarkcoffeeguide.com/coffee-shops/namq-cafe-al-malqa-riyadh, https://www.mat3am.net/restaurant/30970/Namq-Cafe-Al-Malqa?lang=en

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