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Arrows and Sparrows Cafe
Barsha Heights
Arrows and Sparrows Cafe in Barsha Heights is a relaxed breakfast-and-brunch spot with a broad menu, friendly service and a cosy pastel-toned setting. Reviewers repeatedly point to the Chef Brekkie board and acai bowl, while the outdoor seating also makes it a practical choice for guests with dogs.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,443 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
French toast
The peach and colourful French toast versions receive especially strong praise, with one reviewer calling the latter exceptionally soft and moist.
Work-friendly
The peaceful atmosphere and comfortable seating have suited guests who stayed three to four hours to work.
Pet friendly
Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, giving pet owners an option for a relaxed breakfast.
Menu variety
The menu covers vegetarian dishes, meat appetisers, desserts and coffee, with pictures on the electronic menu.
Tips for a Better Visit
Breakfast hours. Go for breakfast or brunch before 3PM: the extensive breakfast menu is served until then every day.
Bring pets. If bringing a dog, choose outdoor seating; pets are not allowed inside.
Avoid rush. Weekend visits can be busy and involve some waiting, so arrive outside peak brunch periods if timing matters.
Plan parking. Allow time to find the cafe and budget for paid parking; RTA and green parking were also mentioned nearby.
Outdoor seating. Outdoor tables are peaceful for reading or working, but you may need to catch staff’s attention yourself.
Plan the visit
Practical details
4 4a Street
Al Thanyah Third, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Chef brekie on board
A regular weekend order for one local reviewer, who pairs it with the cafe’s acai bowl.
Superfood salad
One reviewer specifically calls the superfood salad delicious and recommends it as a lunch choice.
Sebastian cheesecake
The Sebastian cheesecake is highlighted as a dessert with a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Common Concerns
Order quality
A Careem order reportedly arrived with a hair in the fried chicken, leading the customer to discard the food and coffee.
Cold dishes
Food temperature has been inconsistent: one steak-and-fries order arrived cold, as did a salmon, egg and bread dish.
Service lapses
Some visits have included inattentive or dismissive service, including repeated requests for utensils.
Small portions
Portions are not always as generous as expected; the steak sandwich and some breakfast dishes were specifically described as smaller.
Parking access
One reviewer found the location difficult to find and noted that parking is paid.
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The Bottom Line
Arrows and Sparrows Cafe is a breakfast-led cafe in Barsha Heights with a cosy, bohemian interior, pastel tones and outdoor seating. Breakfast runs until 3PM, making it useful for a late brunch rather than just an early start. The menu is broad, with vegetarian choices, meat dishes, desserts and coffee.
Reviewers commonly mention the Chef Brekkie board, acai bowl, avocado toast and French toast; the peach and cheesecake versions are particular standouts. The atmosphere is one of the cafe’s strongest points. Guests describe it as peaceful, relaxed and suitable for catching up, reading or working, with one visit lasting three to four hours.
Dogs are welcome outside, though not indoors. Staff are often described as friendly and professional, but service is not perfectly consistent: some diners found the team inattentive, especially outdoors, and others experienced slow or dismissive service. Food quality also varies by visit.
Alongside praise for fresh, wholesome dishes, reviews report cold steak and fries, cold salmon with egg and bread, soggy avocado-toast bread and a hair in a fried-chicken delivery. Weekend waits, paid parking and a location that can be difficult to find are worth planning around. Prices are generally viewed as reasonable, though portion sizes have drawn criticism.