Super cute cafe, gorgeous interiors, great food, great prices and great coffee! A new gem found in the heart of JLT ! Can’t wait to try more stuff at this place!
🥗 🍟 🥪 ☕️ It was all superb! Great little cafe full of style yet homely. I’d like to say it’s a hidden gem 💎 but with 53,000 Instsgram followers that’s hardly the case. This place was busy and the team were relaxed but efficient. There for a family lunch we really enjoyed our food and the vibe. Highly recommended I’d definitely go again!
Great place, great ambiance, good service and adherence to social distancing practice.
Good Breakfast options, loved the French Toast.
Didn’t enjoy the coffee as much (too roasted) and also they didn’t have too many allergy friendly options.
The food & coffee was delicious! I also loved the interior. Cosy café with kind staff. The coffee and food was not too expensive, almost every dish on the menu was around 40 dirhams. Tip: try the cheesecake French toast! 😍
The must have avocado toast is REALLY a must have it was delicious & the truffled mushroom on toast was also very delightful, highly recommended .. very friendly & helpful staff & great ambience!
Nice cosy place for breakfast, tasty food and welcoming waiters. Recommended
Looking for a peaceful place to get work done or possibly catch up on a book? Well if you are around JLT you may want to keep @friendsavenue in mind. With it's serene ambience, and healthy options for breakfast, it's a soothing place to be at.
We tried the following: .
🍽: Mexican Chicken Bowl
🍽: Sweet Potato Fries
🥤: Immunity Glow
☕️: Iced Mocha
To read the full review, click on the following link: https://sabilasiddiqui.com/2020/03/14/friends-avenue/
Till the next meal,
Taste buds signing out x
Perfect for slow weekends when we crave something fresh, light and healthy.
We ordered:
- Korean style beef, glass noodles, sauteed edemame, mango slaw, tofu, fried egg, cucumber, Korean kim chi, Korean tangy sauce, garnished with sesame seeds, spring onion, coriander and paprika
- Amazonian organic pure acai mixed with banana topped with organic granola, strawberries, blueberries, dragon fruit, pomegranate, organic chia seeds, fresh coconut flakes
I loved the food and outdoor seating area.
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Was looking for a place with outdoor seating, good breakfast and fast WiFi to get some work done when I came across this place in JLT and this place was so much better than u expected.
The food was brilliant, great portions, the ambience is really modern with a digital nomad feel, great outdoor seating and the best part, bottomless coffee, perfect for some me-time. Here is a short review of all the items I ordered
COCONUT OVERNIGHT OATS - this is usually one of my favourite items in a breakfast place and I wasn't disappointed here either. It wasn't overly sweet, the portion was good and loved the raspberry jam and peanut butter. I just wished all the toppings including the fruits were mixed together. Not a deal breaker
FARMERS TOAST - one can never go wrong with the classic avocado toast and poached eggs, good portion again, very fresh and tasty, loved the add on of the smashed pumpkin.
Brewed Coffee - I am a coffee addict and if u want to spend some time working with my laptop I prefer alot of coffee, their bottomless brewed coffee was just that and adequately priced.
Friends Avenue Cafe is one of the most chilled and laid back place for breakfasts I've been to with really good food at quite reasonable prices. Can't wait to go again to try their other items on the menu.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the breakfast at Friends Avenue I highly approve 😍
Amazing breakfast spot with a cool and relaxed atmosphere. Been there so many times and the best thing is that the quality is not changed since the first time! Love this spot for a good coffee and the most delicious brownie in town!
Super cozy place to work in, tried their latte, brownies and cookies, which are good and you have a nice lake view in front of the place
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome place.
Great location with amazing staff and delicious food.
This place’s interior is just soooo cute! I loved the table at the center, the chosen chairs and the decoration hugging it all the way from the ceiling. The staff was sweet yet not that attentive to our requests during the visit. The food was good. I really enjoyed their Chipotle Chicken Rap and sweet potato fries.
Good coffee, friendly staff, good wholesome and healthy food.
There ambience was absolutely soothing and calm. Food was served quick and warm. Delicious dishes and decent pricing. I would love to sit and eat with a beautiful view. Also close by to the metro station.
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I head so much about this little cafe tucked away in JLT, but since I hardly go to that area, I was excited to pay it a visit when I was in the neighborhood. And what better way to experience a place like this during breakfast time!
So we went there early, to secure ourselves a table inside. Staff were very quick to take our orders, and food arrived in no time.
We ordered the following:
Big Breakfast Board - 2 eggs your way (I asked for poached), served with 2 small organic sausages, sauteed thyme mushrooms, guacamole, beetroot hummus, grilled asparagus, feta with Sumac & Zaatar, seared cherry tomatoes with basil, and multigrain toast.
Tricolor Eggs Benedict - 2 poached eggs, served on brioche, sauteed kale, asparagus, spinach, sweet potato hummus with dukkah, avocado puree & Hollandaise sauce
on top.
The Big Breakfast was massive, and can easily be shared between two people. They make the poached egg perfect, nice and soft in the center. The Tricolor was truly a colorful dish, and the flavors blended so well together. We asked for avocado & smoked salmon on the side.
The highlight is of course their organic coffee, which is locally roasted.
Highly recommended place if you are in the neighborhood.
One of my favourite cafes in Dubai. Super cozy environment. I've been here to do work, have coffee with friends and lunch as well. Food is lovely. Super friendly staff as well makes the place very welcoming.
Lack of parking is a bit of an issue and we have turned away twice during the summer due to it
Ambience = 10/10. Cozy cafe.
Staff/Service = 10/10. Very helpful and accommodating.
Food = 9/10. The ones I tried are the following:
1. Friends Avenue Burger 10/10 - delicious! Must try! Served with fries
2. Detoxifier 10/10 - tastes healthy and fresh
3. Ordered a pasta in red sauce but I forgot the name (you can ask the staff) 9/10 - best paired with a burger/sandwich
I went there with my friends for my birthday, the food is really good. And the place is really amazing to hang out with friends !Good place to sit and hv beer in a sunny hot day in spring.
Delicious every single time, nice setting, friendly staff, delicious coffee. It’s a great place for breakfast but not only. Their menu changes about twice or trice a year
Friends Avenue is an adorable neighborhood cafe.
Located in cluster T, it’s a convenient walk to have a nice cuppa or a quick healthy meal. They have indoor and outdoor seatings and a perfect location overlooking the lake.
As a name suggest it’s a great place to catch up with friends.its also perfect to sit solo and office work or enjoy solitude and read a book.
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On the first morning of my dad’s visit, I treated him to breakfast at Friends’ Avenue Cafe. The açai bowl was delicious, my dad liked his scrambled eggs, and most of all, the decor was tastefully done- especially the indoor plants (are they real? I hope they are!)
Would love to visit again.
بالنسبة لي هذا واحد من أفضل المطاعم اللي يقدم وجبة الفطور و أسعارهم مقارنة بغيرهم من المطاعم يعتبر أفضل منهم و أيضا طريقة تقديمهم مميزة و المذاق لذيذ جداً
Absolutely love their outside seating arrangement - it's super cute! Had an amazing breakfast experience right by the beautiful view. Ordered Green Morning Bowl with poached eggs and Fruit Booster. The Green Morning Bowl was rich and delicious and the portion was perfect whereas the Fruit Booster was refreshing and the coconut shavings along the rim of the glass was perfection! Would definitely visit this place again!
This place is right next to my office and we visited it for lunch. Wasn't busy has a nice comfortable indoor seating as well as an outdoor overlooking the lake.
We ordered chicken Satay Salad which was great!
The chipotle chicken wrap was amazing! The filling was so delicious.
The vanilla cherry shake was also just too good, thick and filling.
Nice place.
Loved this place for its delightfully put up interior. Like it’s name suggests, this avenue is great place to see friends over a cup of coffee and yes they do make very good latte :)
The Food, though little bland, is quite fresh and healthy. Tri color egg benedict is good option to try. Staff is decent and gentle.
Only when it gets crowded, the staff(since limited) gets little overwhelmed and the inside tables become noisy as it is little space but that’s supposedly what makes the tempo of this place.
This is a place to enjoy a cup of coffee to disconnect for a bit or to seat with your laptop and peacfully work while you are seating in a very cozy place
They have healthy options for a smoothies as well
I try the Fig and creamy peanut butter & salted chocolate pretzel Milshake and a carrot cake ( was lil bit dry ) but still I enjoyed the full eperience
Friends is our go to place on the weekend for breakfast. The serve quality food, have creative presentation and great service and good coffee.
Best thing on the menu is the French toast. But everything else is also really good!
Friends Avenue is an adorable neighborhood cafe.
Located in cluster T, it’s a convenient walk to have a nice cuppa or a quick healthy meal. They have indoor and outdoor seating and a perfect location overlooking the lake.
We’ve tried the coffee, tea, potato wedges, sweet potato fries and sandwiches here. The tea is overpriced since it’s served as a dip with hot water. Everything else is totally worth it! The sandwiches are fresh, the sweet potato fries and wedges crispy and with delicious flavoring.
This place gets bonus points for the quaint and cute way it’s done up. It has a really ‘happy’ feel to it.
As the name suggests , it’s a great place to catch up with friends. The staff does not rush you and maintains a professional yet friendly distance so it’s also perfect to sit solo and do office work or enjoy solitude and read a book.
In love with this place! It’s so cozy and cute. Nice place to chill on a weekend alone or with a friend. Their french toast is sooo good 😍 and its huge! I love chai latte and delighted that they it in their menu. Highly recommended! 👌🏻
The ambience is great! I had the Chicken Meets Bacon sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries and it was so filling, as well. Definitely a must go if you want to chill out and relax after a hectic day at work or stop by for breakfast, just like what we did. Friendly staff, too!
This is not your regular coffee pick up spot. This is where you can recline and leave all your worries behind, and chill! Inspired by the cafes in NYC, this little spot is infamous for their breakfast – croissants 🥐, pancakes 🥞 and eggs 🍳, the way you like it. Perfect if you’re looking for a cosy spot to chill with your partner with the breathtaking view this place offers.
Went for a breakfast, considering the serving size you better have an appetite to devour everything.
We ordered the egg-cellent scrambled eggs which came topped on a avocado toast. They don’t do omelettes but have perfected scrambled eggs, comes with a side of mushrooms.
The other dish was the tri colour eggs Benedict, again made to perfection. Brioche bread with an avocado spread topped with poached eggs.
Two coffees and two egg meals cost as around 120dh.
The ambience is beautiful , cozy interiors and beautiful outdoors. This will be one of my breakfast spots in JLT.
I absolutely love Friends Avenue JLT. It’s not just my favourite place to unwind before a long, hectic day at work, but also a great breakfast meetup with my husband.
They serve great coffee, their team is super attentive and their breakfasts are AMAZING. My favourite is their Egg-cellent Scrambled Eggs (which comes with sauteed thyme mushrooms, seared cherry tomatoes with basil and homemade guacamole, all served over a generous portion of creamy scrambled eggs, layered over toasted sourdough bread). Another delish breakfast recommendation is their Classic Açaí Bowl; colourful, nutritious and delicious.
Please keep up the amazing food, ambience and hospitality. See you soon ♥️
Amazing place! Tried the açai bowl,the full board breakfast and a dirty chai latte! 10 points for flavour, presentation and vibe! Will be back for the dirty chai latte soon!
Been here few times so far, I love it! Nice place, healthy food, ingredients are always fresh. Friendly staff. I will definitely come back again and again!
It is a cute café which offers delicious food/excellent service. My favorites items are Chipotle wrap and Passion Fruit/ Mango smoothie ♥️
It is located right next my office so I am a usual customer. By the way they have a good lunch offer: sandwich or salad of your choice + drink at AED 44.
Love trying cute cafes that have a good balance between cheat meals and healthy treats and FAC is just one of them!
Drinks: They do super cute and grammable coffee art. My fav drinks here are the Hot Chocolate and the Mango + Passionfruit Juice which is super refreshing and really gives you that “aah” feeling you’re looking for on a summer day 😂
Starters & Mains: The Super Bowl Salad with Halloumi, Kale etc is yummy, healthy and wholesome. The Asian Pasta is good too and perfect for sharing. But my fav is the Tricolor Eggs Benedict and the huge Chicken Ranch Burger with sweet potato fries (Disclaimer: this ones difficult to take down alone)
Desserts: Love that they do gluten free brownies, but it’s good for those looking for such options as for me, I prefer my brownie to be gooey, sinful, and decadent. The one that really steals the show in both, taste and beauty is the French Toast that has berry goodness and sweet satisfaction ♥️
Looking forward to the new menu with açaí bowls!
We ordered:
•The Local Breakfast: it was kale, quinoa, hummus and egg. That combination was put of words! It was very delicious.
•Avocado on Toast: with Egg: so tasty!
•Coffee and Latte: nice
The food was excellently tasty, we really couldn’t ask for me. So creative dishes, nice presentation. Please keep it up. My only note that some staff were bit rude. Rest is just perfect. Highly recommended.
I went to Friend’s Avenue for the first time today. The Cafe itself is absolutely lovely decorated. I ordered the Detox salad and a rooibus tea. The salad was tasty, but difficult to know how healthy, as it was quite a lot of sauce on it, if I had known I would have asked for the sauce on the side.
This place is just too good. Consistency is their name and flavours is their game
Food portions are really filling. Flavours are great. Price is a bit steep but then again it's worth it
Have been here few times but best so far is their trip color eggs Benedict. Atleast for my liking
And their salted caramel shake
Yummy .
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We came here for breakfast early Friday morning as the reviews have been so positive. It’s great to come to a restaurant that is different to the usual Dubai offerings which are predictable and chain driven. JLT is slowly procuring a quality collection of good eateries and Friends Avenue is one such place.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The decor is striking as it mixes an indoor garden cafe with plants, solid wooden tables and homely pale Chesterton style bench sofas. It’s a relaxing place for large groups, couples or just on your own reading enjoying the view.
- French Toast breakfast will be divisive but it’s a stunning balance of flavours that 1-2-1 work so well but as a medley achieve more to make a beautiful dish. Slightly sharp but ripe blackberries are met with rich dolce de leche that works because of a rich vanilla brioche coated in a light cornflake crumb that gives enough crunchy which is needed as there’s a GENEROUS crown of cold, creamy vanilla ice cream. I do not praise this dish easily as I do not like sweet breakfast items and this more closely resembles a dessert.
- Cold Brew infused with grapefruit and soda is delicious, fresh and light. It’ll be divisive as not everyone will like this pairing of ingredients.
LOWLIGHTS:
- my “disappointment” is some of the eggs dishes are objectively good but I think the kitchen should push a little harder as the items above tell me there’s imagination and skilled execution that raises the bar. The poached eggs were well cooked when I asked twice for runny. Avocado on toast with eggs is everywhere. I would encourage them to reimagine this.
I will definitely come back here with a group. It’s relaxing, the view is good and the food is great.
Nice place, perfect for a catch up with friends, either for breakfast or lunch.
Very pleasant ambiance, attentive staff. They really have got a lot of options on the menu. We came for breakfast with friends and two of us ordered Avocado sandwiches, the presentation of the dishes was fantastic, however the taste was very plain.
Maybe I should give it another try with different breakfast options.
This is the one of the best places to have breakfast and shakes with friends in JLT! I always go there with my friends and we just love it!I just wish it was a little bit bigger
Absolutely love coming here! We come every Friday. Favourites include the Very Addictive French Toast, Fettuccine Pasta and a new addition the Epic Jamaican Burger! No matter what we have, no meal is complete without their cold brew coffee. Dragon brew is my favourite! Elderflower is good too. A must visit place 😍
This place reminds us of the time back in Madrid with a restaurant theme very similar, moreover inviting to it's guests. Beautiful hanging garden theme, the place is a youth feeling. The restaurant has outside seating also facing the lake which is perfectly suited for the winters.
The menu is extensive though the vegetarian options are little limited. There is a large selection of drinks to choose from: coffee, smoothies and other beverages. The food is tasty; however we felt that it was little high on the price end.
The staff is extremely courteous and welcoming. Recommend this restaurant for a brunch on the weekend for an experience.
One of the best breakfasts I've had in a while! The Big Brekkie Board serves as a killer breakfast with a great bang for your buck. Great attention to detail from the interiors to presentation and right down to the paper straws. Staff were friendly and prompt. Ample parking right at the door-step.
I can't wait for the weather to cool down to enjoy the views outdoors.
Great alternative, funky and casual joint just a few steps from Damac metro station.
Very good food (breakfast dishes are awesome) and they have a very good lunch deal too.
Espresso is too bitter (probably due to the local roasting) but their americano is just right.
First time trying it out and I must say the food is exceptional and the ambience is just terrific. If you are looking to get some work done while you dine, this is the place to do it!!
Great place
Time and again I've said that the best breakfast in town is at Friends avenue cafe. There is something for everyone; if you want eggs, or pancakes, or a meat board for breakfast. I personally love the tricolor eggs Benedict and get it every single time without a fail. The interiors are amazing too, making you feel like you're in a cafe in LA, perfect for afternoons where you want to grab coffee with a friend.
Was walking around JLT on the hunt for a good lunch spot. It was my first time to walk near Cluster T and this artsy cafe caught my attention. Although it was on the second floor and quite hidden from the main road, was surprised to see it was full on a weekday. Love the interiors and attention to detail.
Menu has healthy vegetarian options but I indulged myself and got good old chicken chipotle wrap. It was sooo good. It comes with a side dish of your choice too. This is perfect for a sit-down long(er) lunch. It would be nice to sit in the outside part of the cafe overlooking the lake when the weather's cooler.
Definitely coming back. This time with a friend ;)
Beautiful place with refreshing taste!
The ambience just speaks for itself and gives off a very calm and cozy vibe. All cafe lovers who’d love to spend time with their loved ones, or just like to spend some alone time doing your own thing, this is the place to be!
The ambiance from outside compelled us to try this place. Pretty amazing, no doubt! Little bit pricey for the food we tried (satay) but their coffee and hot choco are good! Staff are accommodating. Good place to chill and read and do reports or edit videos! 🤪
Anywhere I go I do have to try the French toast, and yes these are amazing.
The place overall feels great, so for those of you who want a decent spot to visit in JLT, this can be the place.
Superb location along the lake shore and perfect to enjoy your cup of coffee though I had a cup of coffee outside at the terrace but interior also looked nice. Good wooden taste of tables and chairs make the air pleasant.
We took some time to rest on the weekend and we went to try this shop after taking some of our friends' opinions we had a great experience there and had a delicious taste.
We loved the experience, the location and the
I ordered a tenderloin that came with goat cheese curd, balsamic mushroom, spinach, and other sautéed greens. The dish was quite nice in general, however the beef quality was low and the sauce was overly salty.
I had the prettiest breakfasts from this place. It was so pretty I could cry. I got the it so waffles and they were made crispy to perfection. the plating was super pretty and the waffles came with some delicious fresh strawberries and blueberries. Highly recommend this place for their sandwiches and burgers as well!
Very good place for a cup of coffee with a friend !Food is tasty and fresh and what I could notice place have a good music . I like it in cafes :)
Just discovered this little place and had breakfast. Really fabultastic!! So good and healthy. Delicious coffee an the best capucino. Can’t wait to try their lunch menu 😛😋
Cold Brew Fizz is my favorite! Coffee lovers friendly place ;) Good location, nice interior, good service. Affordable prices. You can relax or work (free WiFi). Highly recommended. Hungry? Salmon will satisfy Your taste buds.
Friends avenue lives up to its name as it’s one of my favorite places to have breakfast over the weekend. I can’t really NOT recommend anything because it’s all good but the French toast has to be my favorite. The staff can be a bit friendlier though.
Live this place! We had the green bowl, tricolor Benedict, french toast and my favorite part is the elderflower cold brew coffee! It’s a great breakfast spot, ambience is nice, waiters are friendly and the food is sooo good with very reasonable prices! The setting is great but the sun hits really intense if you’re sitting outside so we moved inside.
Come here often with friends for Saturday early lunch, they have good size of food and options. Smoothie is great, you will leave with full tummy. My fav dish is the duck wrap with potato.
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A beautifully decored small and cozy cafe in JLT. Friendly staff and nice terrace with lake view.
Breakfasts are really really good, not a big fan of their sandwiches though. My favorite dish is Good Morning Bowl, healthy and full of flavors and textures. French Toast was super yummy.
Coffee is great in any of their presentations. And I love that they have matcha latte.
One of their downsides is the bathroom, I know that it belongs to the building but they should pay more attention. Or at least push building management to maintain it cleaner.
I ordered their chicken superfood salad! really really nice! the chicken had lovely taste! but would have loved to get a bigger portion. all in all! am satisfied :)
Fabulous breakfast place in JLT surroundings. Must try Tricolor Eggs Benedict! Portions are good size, food delicious and coffee to wake up.
The staff are very friendly and the service is good. Outside terrace very small with tables being too close to each other, however still the atmosphere is very enjoyable. Will be back soon!
Picked this hidden gem in JLT. Loved the cozy tables & outdoor seating area, the water view & sun reflection. Loved the menu & friendly staff. Loved the portions, prices & the flavor & presentation. Had the healthy big brekkie, Loved everything about it but my only disappointment was that food was served really cold. Definitely going there again and hoping this wouldn’t be the case :)
A neighbouring cafe, I thought it is only a coffee shop but it serves salad and light meal as well. All hot beverage i.e. range of coffee and variety of tea
A nice ambiance being on a floor up above the lake.
Cappuccino was very good,
I have been wanting to visit this cafe after hearing positive feedback about the food and atmosphere of this cafe. Finally over the weekend I got to go here brought my planner and book and could have not picked a cozier place to have coffee and some me time. The place is so pretty practically every corner is! There’s a big square table which can sit about 8 people with beautiful lighting and flower arrangement on the center just when you enter the cafe. Outdoor seating is also available with a view of JLT.The menu is evenly varied with price just average. I had cafe mocha and a slice of carrot cake which was absolutely perfect. The cafe is not overly crowded which means you can still enjoy some peace and quiet and me time. Defo must try and be visiting this soon.
Loved this branch too. Ordered happy lunch for 42ard (dine in), amazig deal. Had chipotle wrap with healthy booster. Unbeatable offer. Available only from 12pm to 3pm on weekdays.
I had my breakfast twice here. The atmosphere is very nice. The service is good. The food was really good. The first time, I had eggs on avocado. Ot was a good breakfast with coffee. The second time, I tried the granola, which was really creative and tasty, again with coffee.
Sitting outside is nice, but the tables are very close to each other, which may not be a good option if you are looking for some privacy
Nice food, quick service, great ambience. Very good place for breakfast and good variety of food available. Scope of improvement in the coffees which they serve but overall an amazing experience.
Cosy but nice ambience ..
Tasty food
Nice coffee - heads up for cafe latte & cappuccino 👍🏻
Will def visit again :)
One of the best cafes in JLT.
Food’s really good. Nice choices on the menu. The quaint and cute decor makes it quite instagram worthy too. Ideal for breakfast. Really small place though - so be sure your neighboring table is hearing your chat. A few more smiles from the waiters would be nice. No special treatment here.
Love the place and the breakfast was well served and tasty. انصح به وبقوه وكمية الوجبة تكفي لاكثر من شخص والقهوة خيال ✨✨
حبييت المكان وايد .. انصح بتجربة الافطار
الأكل لذيذ و صحي و بطريقة مبتكرة الأجواء رائعة و المكان هادئ وحيوي
مطعم ممتاز للفطور وخدمتهم ممتازه وجلستهم حلوه
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