With the sun-kissed beaches, towering skyscrapers, and a vibrant cultural scene, Abu Dhabi is not just the capital of the UAE but also a city that boasts a thriving coffee culture. From cozy cafes tucked away in bustling neighborhoods to sleek establishments offering artisanal brews with a view, Abu Dhabi’s coffee scene caters to every palate and preference. Whether you’re an avid coffee aficionado or simply looking for a place to unwind and savor your favorite brew, this guide to the best coffee shops in Abu Dhabi will take you on a journey through the city’s most charming and eclectic spots where good vibes and great caffeine collide.
Marina Kikanovic: The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery – located at The First Collection Business Bay – delivers boasting, bold smokehouse flavors and classic Southern soul food. Enjoy famous grilled and BBQ meats from their gourmet butchery along with warm hospitality in a relaxed and lively atmosphere. Go big or go home! That’s the motto at The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery, the latest addition to Business Bay’s bustling restaurant scene. The Blacksmith is where meat lovers unite, and revelers meet for good mood food in a cozy setting. Service is great, fast and attentive. Nachos, ribeye steak, everything was so delicious. Definitely I will come back to this lovely place! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 50–100
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Unsik MOON: I LOVE this place! It is a cafe located next to the visitor center at New York University. The ceiling is high and comfortable interior is good comfort. Many students are studying or having meetings. It reminds me of my old university days. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 1–50
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Am Studios Qatar: Not to mention one of the best cafe’s in abudhabi. Has a little bit of moody touch to it. Or i don’t know i just like High roof places. But the coffee is good. Not so usual menu names, but well done. Try to get a table near the window by 5.30 to 6.30 so you can have a great view of al reem island as well. To be honest i just don’t like the number calling system, now days even fastfood chain is giving table delivery so i would recommend a place like this should serve it on the table… So far so good.
Tim Hortons – Abu Dhabi Mall
Address :
Mall Main Entrance – near Abu Dhabi – Al Zahiyah – Abu Dhabi
Shashi V: My all time favourite Lemon mint ❤🇦🇪 you should definitely try. It is so refreshing and the place is so elegant as newly shifted to right side of the Abu Dhabi mall entrance. Paying is also my favourite here. Its a good place with very speed WiFi 👌
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Roshni Bhatia: Just ordered in a box of donuts and they were fabulous 😁😁😁 I spoke to Sunil after placing and order and asked him to send his specials and really did send the best flavors!!! Great Job Sunil 👍🏻 Definitely gonna order again. …
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Mona Oueslati: My favorite branch so far.. the service is excellent and employees are very kind and helpful (always welcoming and smiling). I like to come here after shopping
Coffee Architecture
Address :
Mamsha Alsadyiat – Jacques Chirac St – Al Sa’DiyatCulturalCultural District – Abu Dhabi
Just Jay: I have tried so many coffee shops in UAE, and this shop is my number one ranked in my top ten list! The staff are so sweet and accommodating and they actually remember your name (very personal touch that I love). The owner is also very nice and you can definitely tell how much she cares about the quality of the coffee and every guests experience here. My personal favorite items are the açaí bowl with granola and peanut as well as the Iced White Mocha Latte(: 15/10 would recommend
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Lubella Gauna: First time trying this place. I got their Safehaven special. OMG its AMAZING!!!!! Its mocha coffee with banana!!!!! I never taster something so good. Its not too strong or too sweet. Its perfect! Definitely my favorite drink there. The coffee shop sits in front of the beach area. Its very nice and the public restrooms are next door. Service Take out Meal type Other
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Katie Kyle: Wow wow wow, what an amazing coffee shop! The ambiance by the beach is amazing and the staff is incredibly helpful and kind. The real gem of this place, however, is the quality of the coffee. We tried a specialty Yemeni bean and one of their own roasts as well. The V60 Yemeni cup of coffee was one of the best cups of coffee I’ve ever had…perfectly prepared, excellent notes, and served with attention to detail. The Delagua cold brew was a bean they roast themselves and from what they said, source directly from the farmer which is sustainable and amazing. Similarly, it was perfectly roasted and the notes of the bean came through in the cold brew as well. If you’re a coffee lover, you’ve gotta try this spot. Enjoy the sound of the waves, a delicious drink, friendly staff, and great food as well. You won’t regret it. 😉
ARABICA ABU DHABI CORNICHE
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Al Jazeera Tower, Near Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Corniche Rd – Abu Dhabi
Neil: Good cafe, big space inside, some bags of coffee beans inside racks, warm light it’s make good atmosphere. But staff was noisy , made a noise the all time, loud chatting, laughing. Cappuccino was nice but it depend on… I don’t know because in different arabica cafe coffee is always different. Right here is was ok, but I suspect in other days it could be different Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 1–50
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Cloud: Arabica coffee is originally from Japan. Coffee is good, Stuff friendly, plus seats comfortable and private located in corniche. Spanish latte there best seller.
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Big Brother: Exceptional quality and very unique flavours. The sitting area was glamorous.
Café 302
Address :
302 Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Otaiba St – Al Danah – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi
Ghrycie Pauline Gil: Had brunch and their food was amazing. Mocha was perfect balance of sweet from chocolate but also bitter from the espresso! I ordered their Belgian waffles that was huge and had the yummiest fruits on top. It came with maple syrup that balanced the tartness from the fruits! The ambiance and environment of the cafe was also perfect for family or friends or even just work. It is a bit pricey compared to other spots around the area but will definitely be coming back and also recommend it to friends. Service Dine in Meal type Brunch Price per person AED 50–100
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Rahaf Al Saif: This is my new favorite place for breakfast. They have amazing offers and options. Been there few times and I’m still trying new things on the menu and I haven’t been disappointed. The also have an amazing breakfast offer called sunny side and it’s for 79 unlimited orders all morning till 12pm. It’s brilliant specially for breakfast dates or hangouts with the girls
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Berta Torrents Pérez: Outstanding service, the staff is amiable and attentive! The food is fantastic, super tasty and with a beautiful presentation also. The beverages are terrific. They also got an impressive gluten-free menu with a great variety! Which is not a common thing to find.
Starbucks
Address :
Hamdan Bin Mohammed St – Al Danah – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi
Ebenezer Lawrence: Starbucks is a global coffeehouse chain known for its wide selection of beverages and tasty snacks. I would recommend Starbucks to anyone looking for a tasty and reliable coffee experience. Service Dine in Meal type Other
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Manori Rimona Dharmadasa (riMona): Friendly staff. No rush. Great ambiance to have a chat with friends. Outdoor and indoor seating options. Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person AED 1–50
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Relaxed Guy: I ordered Dulce de Leche it was so tasty and enjoyed the coffee a lot ❤️👏🏼 friendly staff and fast service highly recommended for any commercial coffee lover to 4.5/5 ✅ Service Take out Meal type Other Price per person AED 1–50 Recommended dishes Mocha Latte
saif Saeed: Comfortable seating, tasty food and wonderful service. Staff were very pleasant and enthusiastic. Loved the burger and Spanish Latte . The only issue i had is the time i took to find a parking. Parking is a headache. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Bara’a Banibaker: They deserve more than 5 stars. The food was delicious (large portions), the service was simply amazing! The cafe has a cute decor/vibe, very clean! Definitely recommend! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 100–150
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dana: The food was exceptional. The mushroom on toast wasn’t heavy like other places usually make it. The prices were also really good. Mohamed Atheek was our server and he was very soft spoken and respectful. I absolutely recommend this spot! Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person AED 1–50
L’ETO
Address :
Mall – Abu Dhabi Global Market Street First 8 The Galleria – Al Maryah Island – Abu Dhabi
Ahmed Hassan: Had a good time, great cakes and wonderful service, It’s one of the best places for desserts for sure! The menu is great. I love the design inside too. The service is amazing and everything is kept to a very high standards. It’s bit pricey (Cheapest cake for 46 AED). They accept Fazzah card and Mazaya for ADNOC employee. Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person AED 350–400
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G Bites: It’s one of the BEST cafe’ and restaurants I’ve visited along the heart of Abu Dhabi. The outside view is so nice and relaxing with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake. In a restaurant, the best thing that I really love is the quality of service and the superb food knowledge. Thankful for the hospitality and attentiveness given by Sir Arbie and Mr. Marniel. They actually greeted us with a warmth smile and energetic welcome that really made us feel at ease.The dine was so fun and yet they’re still professional in rendering their service. Over all, the experience was so beyond my expectations. I will surely be back again with more friends. I will also surely posts more with all my social media accounts as my way of thanking. -G Bites
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Merkle Ong: This is my all time favorite cafe in galleria mall. I am always inlove with the service and what they can offer especially spanish latte and the dessert. Special thanks to Mr. mohammed for kind assistance and to the rest of the team as I am always welcomed with their great smiles. The cafe itself alone has great interiors which is I fancy a lot. 💯❤️❤️
Rain
Address :
Mohammed Bin Khalifa St – Al Nahyan – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi
Sarah Ibrahim: An amazing place with nice helpful welcoming staff ❤️ The coffee is so tasty, the tea is strong and good, the atmosphere is nice too. I always need a good place with proper facility and clean bathroom to do my work/study without distraction, and I felt so lucky finding RAIN! I recommend it for students who need a nice place to work and focus. I tried also the pistachio cake so delicious, and caramel cake was so good but too sweet for me 😅 I hope they add some chocolate cakes. They also have healthy options (chia pudding) but I didn’t try any till now! Maybe soon.
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Santosh Hadavale: This cozy cafe has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide coffee list and wonderful dessert. I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again. Special thanks to Barista “ Bonny”. Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person AED 150–200
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Salma Makki: The cafe is at a good location with ample parking. The service is fast and the employees are very kind and attentive. The cafe’s interior and cups and plates are very beautiful. They gave my son a coloring paper and some crayons which was amazing. We ordered 3 drinks. The strawberry lemonade was delicious and I loved the taste of rose in it. On the other hand, the iced lattes were horrible.
Art House Cafe
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Al Huwelat street, Bateen Area, Opp Al Bateen – Villa No 15 – 4 Al Falah St – Abu Dhabi
Farah Kamal Abighanam: Perfection! That was my feeling when I tasted the salmon plate there. I ordered the dish randomly and it ended to be actual art. The salmon is soo tasty, the skin is crunchy and the aroma is amazing. The rice is cooked with coconut oil or milk and creamy just enough! The vegetables are well cooked and they add to the dish as their taste is yum!!!! And the sauce is so good! All of that lasts till the last bite! I’ve tried burgers and wraps before and were so good as well, but this salmon is just some other thing! Some table are a bit uncomfortable for tall people as there is no enough space for the legs.
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Ak Aldhaheri: I had a great double espresso , and chocolate sundae. The taste was great for both . Also, the vibes and the place is very great. Place where you can enjoy the art. Also, you can ask for a plate or brick to draw and make some art for a small price. Yet the place is very interesting, would recommend it for visiting and have a different view and enjoy the art. Service Dine in Meal type Brunch
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Amal: If you’re looking for a fun activity to do in Abu Dhabi for a great price, this is the perfect place for it! Painting on plates turned out to be so fun and the place has a great atmosphere! It’s only 20 dirhams for painting which is amazing. I also tried their breakfast and it was delicious!! Highly recommend Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person AED 50–100
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