Waterfront setting
The marina-side views, harbour outlook and cosy terrace are recurring highlights, with outdoor seating that suits relaxed meals or working.
45 Cafe
Jumeirah
45 Cafe is a relaxed breakfast-led cafe and restaurant in Jumeirah, with specialty coffee, light meals and desserts throughout the day. Reviews particularly point to its salmon cottage pancakes and avocado toast, while the waterfront setting, calm interiors and pet-friendly outdoor seating make it suited to lingering over a meal or coffee.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
448 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast favourites
The salmon cottage pancakes, avocado toast and cottage cheese pancakes receive especially specific praise from breakfast diners.
Specialty coffee
Coffee is a strong reason to visit, with praise for smooth espresso drinks, V60 and coffee served alongside breakfast.
Russian dishes
The menu includes home-style Russian and Ukrainian dishes, including borscht and cottage cheese pancakes.
Pet friendly
Dogs are welcome outdoors, and one reviewer says staff brought water for dogs when asked.
Calm atmosphere
Reviews describe a quiet, elegant setting that works for breakfast, family meals, work meetings and unhurried evenings.
What to Eat at 45 Cafe How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For 45 Cafe, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of 45 Cafe, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Avocado toast Net +3
“I had avocado toast with my wife and it was so delicious and i bet you this is one of the most delicious dish i have had in a very long time.”
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“I had avocado toast with my wife and it was so delicious and i bet you this is one of the most delicious dish i have had in a very long time.”April 2025
“The most tasty avocado toast I’ve ever tried and reminding of home cottage cheese pancakes just one love.”July 2024
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Cottage cheese pancakes Net +3
“The best menu with Russian dishes, including my love cottagecheese pancakes 😍”
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Review excerpts
“The best menu with Russian dishes, including my love cottagecheese pancakes 😍”February 2026
“We ordered Avocado toast+salmon (BEST avocado toast in my life, amazing sause) and cottage cheese pancakes (super soft consistency, tastes like a carefree childhood😍)”March 2024
Honorable mentions (13)
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Avocado toast salmon Net +1
“We ordered Avocado toast+salmon (BEST avocado toast in my life, amazing sause) and cottage cheese pancakes (super soft consistency, tastes like a carefree childhood😍)”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Avocado toast+salmon (BEST avocado toast in my life, amazing sause) and cottage cheese pancakes (super soft consistency, tastes like a carefree childhood😍)”March 2024
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Chicken thigh with orzo and parmesan Net +1
“We ordered Chicken thigh with orzo and parmesan and Minion steak with truffle puree and mushrooms, both dishes were really nice and tasty.”
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“We ordered Chicken thigh with orzo and parmesan and Minion steak with truffle puree and mushrooms, both dishes were really nice and tasty.”November 2024
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Fried egg and shrimp dish Net +1
“The matcha latte was so good, the fried egg and shrimp dish was wonderful and the cottage cheese pancakes.”
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“The matcha latte was so good, the fried egg and shrimp dish was wonderful and the cottage cheese pancakes.”March 2025
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Mini pancakes with berries Net +1
“Also loved the presentation of the mini pancakes with berries and the avocado toast was superb!”
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“Also loved the presentation of the mini pancakes with berries and the avocado toast was superb!”November 2024
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Mini pancakes with caviar Net +1
“amazing location with great view . Highly recommend to try their mini pancakes with caviar. Coffee was delicious as well . Staff is polite and friendly”
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“amazing location with great view . Highly recommend to try their mini pancakes with caviar. Coffee was delicious as well . Staff is polite and friendly”March 2025
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Minion steak with truffle puree and mushrooms Net +1
“We ordered Chicken thigh with orzo and parmesan and Minion steak with truffle puree and mushrooms, both dishes were really nice and tasty.”
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“We ordered Chicken thigh with orzo and parmesan and Minion steak with truffle puree and mushrooms, both dishes were really nice and tasty.”November 2024
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Pistachio desert Net +1
“Pistachio desert was amazing, nice vibe and music inside.”
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“Pistachio desert was amazing, nice vibe and music inside.”April 2025
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Real borscht Net +1
“Amazing place with Real borscht 😍 recommended 100% and we will return there for sure”
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“Amazing place with Real borscht 😍 recommended 100% and we will return there for sure”March 2026
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Salty cottage cheese cakes with smoked salmon Net +1
“Wow!!! Very interesting take on some classic dishes- the salty oatmeal with shrimps and salty cottage cheese cakes with smoked salmon were 5/5!”
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“Wow!!! Very interesting take on some classic dishes- the salty oatmeal with shrimps and salty cottage cheese cakes with smoked salmon were 5/5!”November 2024
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Salty oatmeal with shrimps Net +1
“Wow!!! Very interesting take on some classic dishes- the salty oatmeal with shrimps and salty cottage cheese cakes with smoked salmon were 5/5!”
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“Wow!!! Very interesting take on some classic dishes- the salty oatmeal with shrimps and salty cottage cheese cakes with smoked salmon were 5/5!”November 2024
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Syrniki Net +1
“The salad was fresh and delicious, and the syrniki were absolutely amazing — perfectly soft and flavorful.”
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“The salad was fresh and delicious, and the syrniki were absolutely amazing — perfectly soft and flavorful.”April 2025
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V 60 Net +1
“Hight quality specialty coffee, very tasty V 60, espresso tonic and espresso Fredo!”
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“Hight quality specialty coffee, very tasty V 60, espresso tonic and espresso Fredo!”March 2024
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Roast beef with baby vegetables Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The roast beef with baby vegetables had perfectly cooked meat, but the vegetables had a strange, sour taste with an odd sauce.”
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Espresso fredo Net +1
“Hight quality specialty coffee, very tasty V 60, espresso tonic and espresso Fredo!”
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“Hight quality specialty coffee, very tasty V 60, espresso tonic and espresso Fredo!”March 2024
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Espresso tonic Net +1
“Hight quality specialty coffee, very tasty V 60, espresso tonic and espresso Fredo!”
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“Hight quality specialty coffee, very tasty V 60, espresso tonic and espresso Fredo!”March 2024
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Frese palo santo grapefruit lemonade Net +1
“Love the Frese Palo Santo Grapefruit Lemonade.”
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“Love the Frese Palo Santo Grapefruit Lemonade.”July 2025
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Matcha banana milk Net +1
“We tried the MATCHA BANANA MILK and it was really tasty and amazing🫶🫶”
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“We tried the MATCHA BANANA MILK and it was really tasty and amazing🫶🫶”June 2026
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Matcha latte Net +1
“The matcha latte was so good, the fried egg and shrimp dish was wonderful and the cottage cheese pancakes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The matcha latte was so good, the fried egg and shrimp dish was wonderful and the cottage cheese pancakes.”March 2025
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Matcha latte on vanilla milk Net +1
“Great place with an amazing view😻 The matcha latte on vanilla milk is the best I've ever had!!”
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“Great place with an amazing view😻 The matcha latte on vanilla milk is the best I've ever had!!”June 2024
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Mint frozen drink Net +1
“Our waiter Bedes is very kind & recommended a refreshing mint frozen drink I thoroughly enjoyed in the sun.”
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“Our waiter Bedes is very kind & recommended a refreshing mint frozen drink I thoroughly enjoyed in the sun.”April 2026
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Spanish latte Net +1
“Highly recommended and will definitely come for their amazing minion steak and my favorite Spanish latte”
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“Highly recommended and will definitely come for their amazing minion steak and my favorite Spanish latte”May 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Pâté on brioche Net −1
“The pâté on brioche was decent, but for my taste, there was too much cherry jam, overpowering the dish.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The pâté on brioche was decent, but for my taste, there was too much cherry jam, overpowering the dish.”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try breakfast. For breakfast, consider the salmon cottage pancakes or avocado toast; both have unusually specific praise in the reviews.
Explore drinks. If you are visiting for coffee, the reviews mention V60, espresso tonic, espresso Fredo and matcha drinks rather than only standard coffee.
Sit outside. Choose the terrace when the weather is comfortable for marina, yacht and sea views; it is also the practical option with pets.
Ask about options. Ask the team about gluten-free choices and menu guidance if you have dietary needs or are deciding between unfamiliar dishes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
La Côte 3, Port de La Mer
Jumeirah 1, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Higher prices
One reviewer felt the prices were on the higher side, even while rating the food highly.
Pet restriction
Larger dogs or pets are not allowed inside, so guests with them may need to use the outdoor seating.
Mixed dishes
A reviewer found the roast beef vegetables sour and the cherry jam on the pâté overpowering, and another found dishes ordinary.
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The Bottom Line
45 Cafe is a breakfast-led cafe and restaurant in Jumeirah, with a waterfront setting that suits a slow morning, casual meal or coffee break. The menu gives you plenty to explore: avocado toast, salmon cottage pancakes, cottage cheese pancakes and Russian or Ukrainian comfort dishes such as borscht. Specialty coffee is another clear draw, with reviews mentioning V60, espresso tonic, espresso Fredo and matcha drinks.
The setting is one of the main reasons people linger. Reviews describe a calm interior, a cosy terrace overlooking the harbour and sea, and a layout that works for family outings, work meetings or an evening meal. Outdoor seating is dog-friendly, and one guest says staff brought water for their dogs when asked.
Gluten-free options are also mentioned. There are a couple of cautions. One reviewer considered the prices high, while another found the roast beef vegetables sour and the cherry jam on the pâté too strong.
A separate review found the food ordinary, so the kitchen may be less consistent than the strongest praise suggests. Guests with larger dogs should plan to sit outside, as pets are not allowed inside. For a first visit, breakfast and the terrace are the safest starting points, especially if you want the views alongside coffee and a lighter dish.