Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or just looking for a casual place to catch up with friends, Abu Dhabi’s cafe scene has something for everyone. With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide where to go. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best cafes and coffee shops in Abu Dhabi, so you can enjoy the perfect cup of coffee in the perfect setting. So, grab your caffeine fix and get ready to explore the city’s coffee culture.
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
Address :
Al Huwelat street, Bateen Area, Opp Al Bateen – Villa No 15 – 4 Al Falah St – Abu Dhabi
Fahad AK: uite an interesting place, art lovers definitely enjoy it. Lots of activities there to do. Definitely a worthy place to visit with friends, colleagues and family members. As far as food is concerned, it’s good. We have tried Beef Burger, chicken Burger, Steak all are well cooked and served. I have also tried Dynamite Prawns, which were good too. All in all, it was a good experience.
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Carisa Barry Pope: Such a fun experience! Great food! So much to see! Love the eclectic furniture and decor. Attached to the art gallery. There are several buildings and several places to sit. Our waitress was not friendly at all, though. She acted like we were a bother. After we ate, we painted plates. She just rudely dropped the paint, paint brushes, and plates on the table and walked away. We had to ask the young men in the restaurant to take pics of us; our waitress wouldn’t. It is such a fun experience, but our waitress could be a bit more welcoming and friendly.
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How Sherry Does It: We didnt expect each serving to be a lot! Everything was scrumptious and visually appealing. Great place to hang out for a long late lunch to just chill. Friendly crew to boot as well. It’s a gem we were lucky to discover. Definitely coming back soon. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch
Café 302
Address :
302 Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Otaiba St – Al Danah – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi
Ghrycie Pauline Gil: ad 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.
Blacksmith Coffee Company
Address :
NYU Abu Dhabi D2 Bldg – Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Hwy – Al Saadiyat Island – Saadiyat Marina District – Abu Dhabi
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.
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Chloe Venn: I love it here, the Iced Latte and Iced Matcha Latte are my favorite items. They have the most friendly staff in any cafe in Abu Dhabi! Leslie and Tigist are amazing, keep up the amazing work ❤️
C House Lounge Cafe Abu Dhabi
Address :
Shop # 419, G floor,Al Reem Tower, Najda St,Khalifa Street,Al Danah – Abu Dhabi
Trailblazer EHT: Offers best coffee ☕️ in a very nice and comfortable environment. Interior is good too. They have seating arrangements outside too with goo sisha. Food is also good. Employees are friendly and helpful. Seating arrangements are good too. Parking around this area is an issue.
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Neil: Italian cafe with appalling cappuccino. What may sound more horrible? Coffee beans were burnt ,that made cappuccino taste extremely bitter. I didn’t finish the cappuccino because it is garbage. I don’t recommend to buy a cappuccino here. However tomatoes soup were ok, but cafe is not worth to visit. Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person AED 1–50
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Can Bilsev: Love the place ❤️ shisha is good, great service, food is tasty and interior is nice for chilling. The price-performance ratio is absolutely OK 👍 Service Dine in Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
wootwoot joma: Just saw this on the web and wanted to try out a cafe that serves breakfast meals that is served even at a later day. To see reviews isa one thing but to experience it,is a validation. Ambience is really quiet and relaxing to enjoy their food. Fairly priced. I enjoyed everything on my plate and drinks. Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person AED 100–150
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Fahad AK: Quite a nice place. Have indoor and outdoor seating arrangements. Menu is balanced and well crafted. Pricing is fine too. Ambience and decor is well managed and it looks good. Spacious sofas n all. Near to Corniche and it should be must visit.
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Qingwei Tian: At the night when I can see the strawberry super moon, I went to that cafe for the second time. Tiramisu and latte they offered was so nice. The price is also quite affordable. With all lights the cafe is pretty at night. Staff here are very friendly 🙂 I finished Borges’ first poetry collection here. A really nice place to read, chat and chill.
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
Breath cafe
Address :
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St – Al Danah – E18-03 – Abu Dhabi
Patricia Odie: This cafe has amazingly delicious desserts and cafes, fresh juices and main courses. Decor and ambiance are so cute with lots of details. Felt like I’m in a Victorian era. Staff was very friendly and sweet. Can’t wait to go back. @patricia_oh_
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Eli Ramos: The place is instagrammable, cozy and comfortable. Perfect for having conversation with friends, partner, or family over coffee. A place to chill and unwind after having stressful day at work ’cause of the good vibes. Service was also good! They have the best Spanish Latte and Dates Cheesecake for us. Overall experience was great! Planning to go and experience their main branch soon. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 1–50
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Manahil Usmani: Absolutely loved the place!!! But the five strs are for the coffee it was literally the best latte I’ve ever had! My husband ordered a rose latte and I a caramel latte and they both were absolutely delicious. And the cafe itself was so pretty and the girl upfront was super welcoming and sweet.
Manal Ammagui: a low-key café with a delicious cappuccino, one of the best i’ve had in Abu Dhabi! there’s indoor and outdoor seating, both blending together seamlessly with the color scheme & décor. the service is really great too so overall it was a great experience! Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person AED 1–50
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Saoud Al Shamsi: Best coffee in town, they serve the best breakfast in Abu Dhabi, try out the Avocado toast or if you crave something sweet you will never go wrong with the French toast. Being in an offices area, parking is bit of a challenge during weekdays from morning till 3pm, then plenty of parkings gets available including the weekend. They source the beans from Germany, munich, from manvsmachine roastry.
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Umkenan Sinan: If I could give more than 5 starts I would because the people here are AMAZING! My husband, toddler and I go out every week for some coffee and Notes service was one of the best. My husband had his usual ice Spanish latte and I had a flat white and we had some brownies, as I was photographing my coffee my phone dropped into my drink and they made me another drink 😭❣ even though they had nothing to do with the accident! We enjoyed our evening here and the staff were very nice and sweet with my toddler they offered him an icecream 🤍 Thank you Notes staff !!!
Aptitude Cafe & Eatery
Address :
Al Saadiyat Island – Cultural District – Abu Dhabi
C: Gorgeous cafe, lovely view of the Louvre but a tad windy when we visited. Nice menu options and staff helpful. Granola bowl was really delicious as was the mango and peace iced tea. Definitely recommend! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch
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X C: The marinated watermelon refreshing after a long visit at the museum, and the portion was large and satisfying. My friend had chocolate tart. It was very solid chocolate as well with almost no four in the filling (depending on everyone’s liking). Service was slow (the dessert and salad took quite a while) but friendly. Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person AED 1–50 Recommended dishes Watermelon Salad
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S Hunt: Tiny but wonderful cafe opposite the Louvre! Superb friendly service and delicious food – we had a range of dishes both main courses and toasts, all of which were spot on. Reasonable prices too for the location. Recommended! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 50–100
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