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Reviews describe cakes, breads and pastries as freshly baked, soft and fresh, including daily-baked cakes.
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International City
Cake Box Coffee is a cosy bakery-cafe in International City, known for freshly baked cakes, breads and pastries with a lighter sweetness. The unusual meat floss cake, made with sweet sponge, savoury meat floss and seaweed, is one of the clearest reasons to stop by.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
146 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lighter sweetness
Many customers appreciate that the cakes and cream are not overly sweet, which suits people who prefer a gentler dessert.
Unique cake
The meat floss cake combines soft sweet sponge with savoury meat floss and a hint of seaweed for an unusual sweet-savoury bite.
Pastry range
Customers mention a good selection of breads and pastries, with the caterpillar bread and cheese bun receiving specific praise.
Cosy setting
The small cafe is described as cosy and suitable for relaxing, studying or working, as well as taking away.
Custom cakes
Customisation is available for celebration cakes; one customer requested a small change and was not charged extra.
Helpful service
Reviews repeatedly describe the staff as friendly, welcoming and accommodating, including help with cake recommendations and orders.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring cash. Carry cash for your visit because one dated review reported that the shop accepted cash only.
Take away. If the indoor smell is a concern, choose takeaway; one reviewer specifically found dine-in difficult because of a sewage smell.
Try floss cake. For a distinctive order, try the meat floss cake, described as sweet, salty and fluffy with seaweed.
Check promotions. Ask about late-evening deals before buying; one review reported a B1G1 offer after 9pm.
Plan delivery. For a celebration order, ask about delivery terms; one customer reported free delivery on orders above 150 AED.
Order extras. For birthday cakes, ask what is included: one customer received cutlery, plates, candles and a birthday headband with the cake.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai
iinternational city - China Cluster, Dubai
| Mon | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Milk tea
The milk tea is singled out as a strong pairing with the cakes and breads.
Tiramisu
The tiramisu is praised for its taste and neat-looking layers.
Custom orders
Customers mention custom orders for celebrations, parties and personalised cakes.
Common Concerns
Sewage smell
One reviewer found a strong bad sewage smell inside, making dine-in less appealing and recommending takeaway instead.
Cash only
A review says the shop accepted cash only, so card payments may not be available.
Sweetness mismatch
The lighter sweetness may not suit customers who prefer very sweet cakes.
Price concern
One customer felt the purchase was not worth the price, although other reviews found the value reasonable.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
288 aed
12" cake
“The plus point is their free delivery on order above 150 aed and it was perfect for me as I had ordered a 12" cake work 288 aed”Google review · June 2023
above 150 aed
free delivery
“The plus point is their free delivery on order above 150 aed and it was perfect for me as I had ordered a 12" cake work 288 aed”Google review · June 2023
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The Bottom Line
Cake Box Coffee is a small bakery-cafe in International City where you can sit with a drink, take home pastries, or order a celebration cake. The reviews point to freshly baked breads and cakes, with the meat floss cake standing out for its sweet sponge, savoury meat floss and seaweed. The mango cream cake, milk tea and tiramisu are other specific favourites.
The bakery leans towards lighter sweetness. Customers describe the cakes as soft, moist and fresh, while one long-term customer specifically liked the not-too-sweet cream. That is a good fit if very sugary desserts are not your thing, though people who prefer intensely sweet cakes may want to choose carefully.
The pastry selection includes caterpillar bread, cheese buns and savoury snacks. The setting is consistently described as cute, warm and cosy, with reviews mentioning studying, working and relaxing. Service is often called friendly and helpful, and custom cake adjustments have been accommodated.
For occasions, one customer received cutlery, plates, candles and a birthday headband with a 12-inch cake. Bring cash, as a review reported cash-only payment. Also consider takeaway: one customer found a strong sewage smell made dine-in difficult.
Evening promotions and delivery terms are worth checking before you order.