Qatar's museums are no doubt a treasure trove of wonders, but did you know that there are many restaurants and cafes that cater yummy food and drinks to museumgoers?!

The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team is here with a list of the places you can eat at when you're visiting the museums. Check them out and enjoy!

National Museum of Qatar (NMOQ)

Café 875

Café 875 at NMOQ, is a great spot to grab a coffee, a snack or even lunch at. It is located near the entrance of the museum exhibition.

• Cuisine: International
• Timing: Sat-Thur: 9 am - 7 pm; Fri: 2 pm - 7 pm
• Phone: +974 4452 5533
• Instagram: @cafe875doha

Desert Rose Cafe

Indulge in the flavours of Qatari cuisine at Desert Rose Cafe, by Chef Noof Almarri. This is a nice spot to relax after checking out the museum and have a yummy time with family and friends.

• Cuisine: Qatari
• Timing: Sat-Thur: 9 am - 8 pm; Fri: 1 pm - 9 pm
• Phone: +974 3321 6143
• Instagram: @desertrosedoha

Jiwan Restaurant

Serving contemporary Qatari cuisine, Jiwan Restaurant offers appetizers, desserts, drinks and more. It is temporarily closed and will reopen after 31 July 2023.

• Cuisine: Qatari
• Phone: +974 4452 5725
• Instagram: @jiwanrestaurant

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

3-2-1 Café

Taking from the theme of sports, 3-2-1 Café gives importance to nutritious food and drink options. Enjoy their array of delicious treats while visiting the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum. Have you been here before?!

• Cuisine: International
• Timing: 8 am - 7 pm, daily
• Phone: +974 4402 5847
• Instagram: @321cafe.doha

Naua Restaurant

Taste the dishes created by Michelin-star chef Tom Aikens at Naua Restaurant. The plates are made from high-quality, seasonal ingredients at this casual fine-dining restaurant. Please note that they are temporarily closed and the reopening date is yet to be announced.

• Cuisine: Healthy
• Phone: +974 4452 5190
• Instagram: @naua.doha

Doha Fire Station

Café #999

Treat yourself to yummy Italian food at Café #999 at Doha Fire Station. This place not only services colourful and appealing food, but the colourful interiors also add to the ambience making your experience here wonderful!

• Cuisine: Italian
• Timing: Sat-Thur: 9 am - 8:45 pm; Fri: 1 pm - 8:45 pm
• Phone: +974 4452 5650
• Instagram: @cafe999qatar

Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)

MIA Café

Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or even afternoon tea at MIA Café and also take in the views of the beautiful waters of the Corniche. Have you eaten here before?

• Cuisine: International
• Timing: Sat-Thur: 9 am - 6:45 pm; Fri: 1:30 pm - 6:45 pm
• Phone: +974 4422 4168
• Instagram: @miacafe.qa

IDAM

IDAM by Alain Ducasse is located on the top floor of Museum of Islamic Art (MIA). It gives you exceptional views of the Doha skyline. They serve Mediterranean cuisine with a twist of Arabian flavours. The restaurant, as per the official website, is set to reopen on 2 September 2023.

• Cuisine: Mediterranean & Arabic
• Phone: +974 4422 4488
• Instagram: @idambyalainducasse

Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum (FBQ Museum)

Museum Café

Unwind at the Museum Café after an explorative journey at Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum and sip on some much-needed coffee, eat yummy treats and more! Happy eating!

• Cuisine: International
• Phone: +974 4490 2340
• Instagram: @fbqmuseum

How many of these restaurants and cafes have you been to at the museums? Which ones are your favourites? Do let us know in the comments below. Do share this article - it keeps us going.

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