Dessert Standouts
The hot chocolate cake and tiramisu repeatedly draw strong feedback, with one reviewer rating both the brownies and tiramisu highly.
Burnt Orange - Concept by Chef B
Mirdif
Burnt Orange is a cozy Mirdif cafe for coffee, breakfast, pastries and carefully made desserts. Reviews point to the tiramisu and hot chocolate cake as standout orders, while cakes can also be ordered for gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
497 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Crème Brûlée
The vanilla and orange crème brûlées are praised for their balanced caramelised topping and quality vanilla.
Iced Coffee
The Caramel Iced Shaken and caramel latte are two particularly well-liked cold coffee choices.
Work Friendly
The peaceful, comfortable atmosphere has suited guests getting work done, as well as friends meeting over coffee and dessert.
Helpful Service
Staff have been willing to fix a coffee that missed the mark, offering a replacement and checking back later.
Gift Packaging
Takeaway cakes come in packaging one reviewer considered elegant enough to gift.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Off-Peak. If timing is flexible, avoid busy periods: reviews describe slow service and, at times, waiting for a table.
Try Outdoors. When the weather is pleasant, consider the outdoor seating; reviewers describe it as spacious and a good alternative when inside is busy.
Ask For Changes. If your coffee is not to your taste, mention it to the team; one guest was offered a replacement.
Consider Takeaway. For a gathering or gift, takeaway cakes are worth considering because one reviewer found the delivery smooth and the packaging gift-ready.
Plan the visit
Practical details
78th St
Mirdif, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Passionfruit Cheesecake
Passionfruit cheesecake is another strong dessert choice, praised for its flavour and soft texture.
Strawberry Shortcake
The strawberry shortcake, including its mini version, receives repeated praise as a fresh, enjoyable dessert.
Common Concerns
Coffee Inconsistent
Coffee is not universally a hit: one reviewer found it overly sweet, while others found particular cups only average.
Small Portions
One review found some dessert portions small compared with their prices.
Limited Options
A reviewer described it as a dessert shop with not many options.
Table Clearing
A waitress started clearing dishes before one guest had finished, without asking first.
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The Bottom Line
Burnt Orange is a Mirdif cafe built around coffee, breakfast and desserts, with cakes also available for gatherings. It is most compelling when you want a relaxed coffee stop with a serious sweet tooth: reviewers repeatedly mention the tiramisu, hot chocolate cake, orange crème brûlée and passion fruit cheesecake. The dessert feedback is unusually specific.
The tiramisu has been described as fresh and soft, while the hot chocolate cake received a 5/5 rating in one review. The orange crème brûlée is another recurring favourite, praised for its quality vanilla and balanced sugar topping. For drinks, the Caramel Iced Shaken and karak stand out more consistently than every coffee preparation; flat whites and other coffees received mixed reactions.
The room is generally described as cozy, quiet and welcoming, with outdoor seating when the weather allows. It can work for an early breakfast, late brunch, catching up with friends or getting some work done. Service is usually warm and attentive, though multiple reviews mention slowness, particularly when busy.
Inside can become crowded, and some guests felt portions were small for the price, so consider sharing or takeaway for gatherings. Cake delivery and elegant packaging have both received positive mention.