Kiffa Coffee Shop and Roastery

Kiffa Coffee Shop and Roastery is a specialty coffee venue in the Bada'ah district of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, near King Fahd Road and Gate 333 of Masjid an-Nabawi. It is about ten minutes on foot from the mosque, slightly further than the cafes immediately beside the hotels, and its outdoor seating gives it a more relaxed, open-air feel in the cooler evening hours. Madinah has no bars or nightclubs, so cafes like Kiffa serve as the main social setting after dark, drawing pilgrims, families, groups of friends and local residents. The crowd is varied in age, and the mood is quiet and sociable rather than rowdy. There is no formal dress code beyond the modest, conservative clothing expected across the district. Music is incidental background audio. The drinks programme is focused on specialty coffee, with the Spanish latte and cortado among the popular choices, supported by a dessert selection that makes the cafe suitable for a sweet end to the evening. As a roastery, it emphasises its own beans and preparation. Opening hours are listed from around 6:30 am on most days, with a later start of 5 pm on Fridays, and the shop stays open until late evening; because Friday congregational prayer and Ramadan can change schedules, hours should be verified locally. There is no cover charge, no reservation system and no bottle service; customers order and sit as space allows, with the outdoor tables often filling first on mild evenings. Prices are in Saudi riyals and are in line with specialty cafes in central Madinah. The busiest period is generally the hour or two after Isha prayer, while mornings and mid-afternoons are calmer. Visitors staying on the Gate 333 side of the haram can combine a visit with a short evening walk.