Romanian Sweets
Papanasi are the standout order, praised as a traditional Romanian pastry and a first-time favourite.
Adina’s Coffee Shop
Jumeirah Village Circle
Adina’s Coffee Shop is a cozy Romanian coffee shop in Jumeirah Village Circle, pairing coffee with traditional sweets and food. Reviews make the papanasi and apple pie the clearest draws, while the calm seating also suits laptop work, relaxed breakfasts and catching up.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
136 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Coffee Quality
Coffee gets unusually specific praise, including Raw beans blended from Ethiopian and Brazilian origins.
Cozy Workspace
The chilled, cozy setting works well for laptop sessions, reading or relaxing, though plug access is limited.
Home Flavours
Romanian visitors describe the food and desserts as comforting reminders of home, including apple pie, crepes and cozonac.
Breakfast
The Romanian breakfast is a major draw, with one visitor rating it 10/10.
Takeaway Bread
Bread is available to take away, a useful extra beyond the café’s drinks and pastries.
Balanced Sweets
A first-time customer found the Romanian sweets pleasantly balanced rather than overly sugary.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Off-Peak. Try visiting outside peak hours if you want food promptly; one review reported nearly an hour’s wait.
Order Papanasi. Papanasi is the safest first order: several reviews call it the café’s standout Romanian dessert.
Plan Laptop Use. It suits laptop work, but choose your seat with care because there are not many plugs and it can be dark.
Check Your Budget. Ask about the current total before ordering a larger meal; one customer reported spending over AED 700 on a family breakfast.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Street - Shop #3, Binghatti Emeralds, JVC - Kahraba N W
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Biscuit Salami
This cocoa, biscuit, butter and nut dessert is described as rich, chocolatey and nostalgic.
V60
The V60 is singled out by one customer as an excellent coffee choice.
Pistachio latte
The pistachio latte is a named drink recommendation from a customer who also mentions smoothies.
Common Concerns
Slow Service
One detailed visit reported nearly an hour waiting to order and receive food; another noted slower service at peak times.
High Prices
A customer felt the prices were very high, especially for a family breakfast bill exceeding AED 700.
Limited Plugs
Laptop users should know that the café can be dark and has few power sockets.
Drink Availability
One repeat visitor found no coffee or hot drinks available on an earlier visit and also found the takeaway cup small.
Food Consistency
Some food reviews were disappointing, including reports of doughy croissants and overcooked poached eggs.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
$11-12
oversize croissant with chocolate, large coffee and 100% natural smoothie
“I spend like $11-12 on oversize croissant with chocolate, large coffee and 100% natural smoothie”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Adina’s is a small Romanian coffee shop in Jumeirah Village Circle, and its main appeal is food that Romanian visitors say tastes like home. You can come for coffee, a Romanian breakfast, or traditional sweets; the most consistently mentioned orders are papanasi and apple pie, with cozonac and biscuit salami also earning nostalgic praise. Papanasi are the clearest starting point: reviews describe fried doughnuts with sour cream and berry jam, while another customer found them perfectly fried and not too sweet.
Coffee is also a strong part of the experience, including a Raw Ethiopian-and-Brazilian bean blend, cappuccinos, lattes and V60. Bread is available to take away as well. The café’s warm, cozy atmosphere makes it appealing for a relaxed catch-up or laptop session.
Several customers return regularly, and the space is described as clean and calm. It is small, though, and can be dark with limited plugs. There are a couple of practical cautions.
Service has been slow during busy periods, with one detailed visit reporting nearly an hour for food. Prices also drew criticism, including a family breakfast bill over AED 700, so check the total and consider visiting off-peak. Food quality appears less consistent than the desserts and coffee, with complaints about croissants and poached eggs.
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