Very few things brighten up the day like enjoying breakfast and coffee with friends at a bright and beautiful cafe. Newly opened on King Abdulaziz Road in Al-Shati district, Trieste has it all.
The cafe offers both outdoor and indoor seating options and an impressive international breakfast and brunch menu with plenty of choices.
The name is inspired by an eponymous seaport in northeast Italy. The eatery has bright walls enhanced by the sunlight streaming in through the tall windows. The high-ceiling interiors have a European and Nordic vibe that comes from the combination of rustic and modern aesthetics. The cafe’s musical playlist completes the mood.
For a refreshing early morning drink, I ordered Bungalow, a thirst-quenching mojito with passionfruit and mango. My breakfast involved two different options of the Trieste tartine, a French-style open sandwich. The first was a slice of sourdough bread topped with fried halloumi, labneh, figs and apples, and drizzled with sweet and sour balsamic sauce.
The tartine avocado was a sourdough bread paired with guacamole, creamy feta cheese, and roasted hazelnut, which added some exciting crunch to the dish. This was topped with a sprinkling of pomegranate and molasses.
The menu also offers dishes inspired by countries around the globe including egg-bun sliders and eggs benedict, egg tornado served the Asian way, and Italian pesto sandwiches. There are also Middle Eastern falafel bites, which are cheesy falafel balls served with pesto tahini sauce and a salad mix.
It’s hard to miss out on coffee and dessert at Trieste. I ordered a caffe latte to start the day along with the Trieste pancake which is covered with fresh blackberry jam, sprinkled with toasted oats, and topped with melted butter and labneh cream. The pancakes are served on a plate with a maple syrup base to double the joy in every bite.
Trieste has four branches in Riyadh. For more information visit their Instagram @trieste_sa.
