Halal Companion

Frequently Asked Questions

Halal Companion does not independently verify the halal certification status of individual restaurants. Makkah and Madinah operate under Saudi Arabia's Islamic food regulations, and halal food is the widely established standard across both cities. Sourcing practices, particularly for imported meat or poultry, can vary by restaurant. We recommend speaking directly with a member of staff before ordering to confirm. InshaAllah, we aim to provide more detailed sourcing and certification information for each listing in a future update.

Halal Companion lists 12 cafes near Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, all within 400 metres of the mosque. Cinnabon and Barn's are the closest at 22 and 38 metres. Specialty coffee options include RATIO Speciality Coffee at 127 metres, BREW92 at 269 metres, and Joe & The Juice at 381 metres. Budget options include Tim Hortons, Raslania, and Dunkin Donuts, all within 250 metres of the Haram gates.

RATIO Speciality Coffee at 127 metres and BREW92 at 269 metres are the top choices for specialty coffee close to the Haram. For a budget option, Tim Hortons and Raslania are both within 250 metres. Camel Step at 242 metres is a popular local Saudi coffee brand worth trying during your stay in Makkah.

Yes, 10 of the 12 cafes listed are open 24 hours: Cinnabon, Barn's, RATIO Speciality Coffee, Tim Hortons, Camel Step, Dunkin Donuts, BREW92, Cafe Moment, 1/2 Million, and Joe & The Juice. This makes it easy to find coffee before Fajr, after Tawaf, or at any point during the night. Raslania opens from 5pm through to 1:30am.

Budget cafes near Masjid al-Haram such as Tim Hortons, Raslania, and Dunkin Donuts start from around 15 to 25 SAR for a coffee. Specialty cafes like RATIO Speciality Coffee, BREW92, and Joe & The Juice typically cost between 30 and 60 SAR. Camel Step and Cafe Moment sit in the mid-range.