There is one thing that gets us out of bed in the morning. It’s knowing that a freshly brewed cup of coffee is awaiting.
What makes the perfect cup of coffee? Having each fulfilled the objective criteria of quality, freshness, impeccable roasting, and masterful brewing, in addition to adding their own unique twists, these local coffee places in Dubai are well-equipped to answer the complex question.
Don’t take our word for it; let these delicious cups of caffeinated heaven let you decide.
Lazy Cat
Kuwaiti cafe lovers rejoice. Lazy Cat has made a name for itself by not only being one of the coolest places to be spotted but also serving up cups of delicious coffee and matcha. The Lazy Bar is home to the blue matcha, but coffee connoisseurs DW. Their hot bevvies menu caters to coffee snobs with V60 and Chemex.
Location: Al Quoz Pond Park.
☕ Try the Marbella coffee – milk, condensed milk and espresso.
Earth Roastery
Serving up specialty coffee is kinda their thing. Popular among the locals, Earth Roastery nails the perfect mug, with transparency about where their beans are roasted: Indonesia and Columbia. Plus Earth Roastery doubles up as a stunning study spot you can’t miss with cute merch you need to browse.
Location: Al Quoz 3.
☕ Try the V60 Nicaragua Hot.
Infuso Coffee
Delivering homemade brews, lattes, and caffeinated mixology concoctions straight to your doorstep, Infuso Coffee is one of the most unique coffee places in Dubai. Did we mention the aesthetically pleasing bottles in which their rich and smooth coffee is served? Regularly participating in popups around Dubai, Infuso Coffee will soon be available in Mamaesh.
Location: Pop-ups and delivered to your doorstep.
☕ Try the Pure Cold Brew.
Mishkah
Mishkah is so much more than just a coffee place. The multidimensional retail and culinary destination offers and honours Levantine culinary staples through diverse mediums. Naturally, their brew bar serves the best olive oil latte in town—containing authentic oil from their very own olive oil station. Alternatively, coffee enthusiasts can peruse this local spot’s extensive coffee options and enjoy their drink of choice at Mishkah’s creative space.
Location: Al Quoz
☕ Try the M’Farzan.
Nightjar
Born in Dubai, Nightjar Coffee Roasters is the regional home of artisanal coffee. It’s where all the hipster coffee enthusiasts go for painfully delicious coffee, masterfully roasted and brewed on site. Offering a wide array of caffeinated delicacies including cold brew teas, coffees on tap, and nitro coffee, we simply cannot get enough of Nightjar (!!)
Location: Alserkal Avenue, City Walk and Madinat Badr.
☕ Try the nitro infused peach iced tea.
The Surf Café by LEEN’S
Offering a wide array of caffeinated beverages, this homegrown spot has earned its stripes as one of the best coffee places in Dubai. Whether it be iced or hot, the cup of coffee you desire is most certainly served by The Surf Café – from an eclectic range of flavours, colours, and designs. Located on Jumeirah Beach Road, this café-restaurant is ideal for a quick coffee break before heading off to the beach.
Location: Jumeirah Beach Road.
☕ Try Leen’s Cold Drip.
Shaghf
Most notably known for their gorgeously rich Spanish latte (which they serve in a classic cup or in an old-school bag), Shaghf’s round, rich, and piquant coffee flavours are always on point.
Location: Al Barsha and Al Warqa 1.
☕ Try the Spanish latte.
CAF
This spot prides itself on being a socially-driven speciality coffee bar above all, seeking to shatter the illusion of individualism over a shared cup of coffee. But not just any cup of coffee: CAF masterfully crafts its drinks using state-of-the-art machines and the highest quality coffee beans.
Location: Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1.
☕ Try the Dutch Brew.
To the Moon and Back
Secretly nestled in Jumeirah, this quirky and creative café is the ideal hangout spot. You’re invited to indulge in an extensive range of delicious coffee, from classic lattes to Banana bread coffee smoothies. Adorable.
Location: La Plage Residence – Al Athar Street, Jumeirah 2.
☕ Try the vanilla flat white.
Milk
This spot’s coffee philosophy derives from the Swedish concept of Fika, which consists of enjoying coffee alongside a fresh selection of pastries and dessert. Milk indeed serves premium coffee options accompanied with the most delectable baked goods.
Location: Wasl 51 building, Alwasl road, Jumeirah 1.
☕ Try the MLK latte – Milk’s intake on a spanish latte.
IYKYK
Founded in Dubai in 2021, this avant-garde coffee studio serves coffee, cookies, desserts, and a delicious selection of savory goods. Every month, IYKYK collaborates with regional and international brands in support of emerging talent in the region. They’ve shared their elite coffee with the likes of Christian Louboutin, Cartier, Ghawali, Les Benjamins, Iris Art Advisory, Fendi, Chaumet among others.
Location: Villa Aumedan, Jumeirah.
☕ Try the Iced V60.
BLK Cab Coffee
BLK’s journey originated in 2017, rooted in the desire to bring a piece of London to the region (which they successfully achieved). Today, they serve their exquisite coffee at a speciality BrewBar in Dubai Marina Mall. De-li-cious.
Location: Dubai Marina Mall and Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi.
☕ Try the piccolo.
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