Meeting setting
Indoor and outdoor seating, a calm atmosphere and hotel surroundings make it a reliable spot for business meetings.
Cake
DIFC
Cake is a cafe in DIFC at The Ritz-Carlton, serving pastries, cakes, coffee and breakfast in a calm indoor setting or a peaceful outdoor area by the hotel fountain. Reviews make it especially useful for business meetings, quiet laptop time and leisurely coffee breaks.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
224 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Outdoor seating
The outdoor tables overlook a hotel fountain and driveway, with a water feature adding to the relaxed setting.
Fresh desserts
Customers describe the cakes and pastries as fresh, rich and carefully presented.
All-day breakfast
Breakfast is available throughout the day, with egg white omelettes, pancakes and French toast mentioned positively.
Food choice
The menu includes generous portions and several dining options, while a vegan request was accommodated.
Clean interiors
One reviewer specifically noted exceptional cleanliness alongside professional, attentive service.
Early opening
The cafe has been a useful early-breakfast stop, with one customer noting that it opened early after a late event.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book meetings. For a business chat, consider the indoor and outdoor seating options; both are mentioned as meeting-friendly.
Visit off-peak. If timing is flexible, go outside peak hours because one review reports slower service when busy.
Ask vegan. If you need vegan food, mention it when ordering; a reviewer says the kitchen accommodated the request.
Order cake. For a celebration, ask about a customized cake; a review specifically mentions this option.
Check drinks. Budget carefully for coffee, as one customer paid AED 45 for a cappuccino and found it steep.
Try charcoal. The Charcoal Latte is a named drink recommended by a returning customer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Ritz-Carlton
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Detox turmeric latte
A turmeric-based latte was described as a drink the customer loved.
Charcoal Latte
A returning customer specifically recommended the Charcoal Latte.
Roast beef Cheddar sandwich
The Roast beef Cheddar sandwich was named as a favourite menu item.
Customized cake
Customers mention customized cakes for special celebrations.
Common Concerns
High prices
A cappuccino was reported at AED 45, and another review says drinks are especially expensive for a luxury hotel cafe.
Peak delays
Service can slow down during peak hours, according to one detailed review.
Coffee inconsistency
Coffee feedback is mixed: one customer called it excellent, while another simply described it as bad.
Limited menu
One returning customer liked the dishes but found the menu limited.
Favoritism concern
A reviewer left without ordering after overhearing a customer being directed outside to accommodate an important client.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 45
simple cappuccino
“But just a heads-up, a simple cappuccino cost me AED 45, which felt a bit steep”Google review · July 2024
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The Bottom Line
Cake is a cafe in DIFC at The Ritz-Carlton, with enough range for breakfast, coffee, dessert or a business catch-up. You can order all-day breakfast, including egg white omelettes, pancakes and French toast, then finish with cakes or pastries. The Roast beef Cheddar sandwich and the Charcoal Latte also get specific mentions.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe a calm, polished interior for meetings or working, plus outdoor tables overlooking the hotel fountain and driveway. The water feature adds a peaceful note, and the cafe has been used for early breakfasts as well as quiet solo coffee.
A vegan request was accommodated in one visit, and customized cakes are available for special celebrations. Service is usually described as warm, attentive and professional, though the experience is not perfectly consistent. One reviewer reported slower service during peak hours, while another found the coffee bad; expectations also vary on food quality.
Prices need watching: a simple cappuccino was reported at AED 45, and drinks were described as expensive for a hotel cafe. Go at a quieter time if you need efficiency, and ask about the cake options ahead of a celebration.