Fresh Croissants
Croissants are often served warm from the oven, with reviewers praising their flaky texture and freshness.
78 cafe
Mirdif
78 cafe is a small coffee and pastry shop in Mirdif, serving handcrafted coffee alongside fresh-baked treats. Reviews make the croissants a major draw, while the iced matcha latte with coconut milk gives regulars another reason to return.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
156 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Specialty Coffee
The V60 Ethiopia is a standout for filter-coffee drinkers, with one reviewer returning to it repeatedly.
Matcha Drinks
The iced matcha latte with coconut milk is described as delicious and reasonably priced compared with other places.
Breakfast Options
The breakfast platter and croissant shakshuka both receive strong praise, giving early visitors more than just coffee and pastries.
Dessert Selection
The coconut mango cake is specifically called a must-try, alongside well-liked cakes, cookies and donuts.
Late Freshness
A late delivery still arrived with warm cookies straight from the oven, showing that freshness can extend beyond morning visits.
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive Early. Go early if you want the freshest croissants; one review describes them coming straight out of the oven.
Check Parking. Allow time to find a space before ordering, as a January review specifically warns that parking is limited.
Expect Few Seats. Plan for takeaway or a brief stop unless you find one of the café's few chairs available.
Try V60. For filter coffee, ask for the V60 Ethiopia, which one reviewer ordered repeatedly and enjoyed each time.
Order Matcha. The iced matcha latte with coconut milk is a well-regarded, comparatively affordable choice.
Check Croissants. If consistency matters, inspect the pastry before serving; one review reported burnt, smaller croissants on recent orders.
Plan the visit
Practical details
71st St
Mirdif, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small Space
Seating is very limited; one regular said the café only seats three.
Limited Parking
Parking can be difficult, with one reviewer calling it limited and saying finding a spot may take effort.
Price Concern
A reviewer paid 24 AED for one chocolate croissant and was unsure whether the price felt justified.
Inconsistent Croissants
One customer reported that recent croissants were burnt, smaller and inconsistent in size compared with earlier visits.
Cold Brew
One recent review specifically criticised the cold brew's appearance and preparation.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
24 Aed
chocolate croissant
“I paid 24 Aed for one croissant 😅 is it worth that price ? Maybe I'm not sure, what I'm sure is it was really good”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
78 cafe is a compact coffee and pastry stop in Mirdif, with a menu that suits both a quick takeaway and a small treat break. The strongest pattern in the reviews is the baking: croissants are praised for being flaky, crisp and sometimes served warm from the oven. The croissant shakshuka is another substantial breakfast choice.
Coffee drinkers can look beyond standard cappuccinos and flat whites. The V60 Ethiopia has earned repeat orders, while the iced rose latte, Spanish latte and matcha drinks all have loyal fans. The iced matcha latte with coconut milk is specifically described as delicious and reasonably priced.
For dessert, the coconut mango cake and San Sebastián cheesecake are two of the clearest recommendations. This is a genuinely small café, with one regular saying it seats only three, so takeaway may be more realistic at busy times. Parking is also limited.
Prices are not universally seen as low: one customer paid 24 AED for a chocolate croissant and questioned the value, while another called prices a little high. There is also a recent complaint about burnt, undersized croissants and a separate criticism of the cold brew, so checking current consistency may be wise. Service, however, is repeatedly described as warm and accommodating.