Breakfast standout
The Oeufs Benedict comes on a croissant with generous spinach and smoked salmon.
CASSETTE
Al Quoz
CASSETTE is a creative café-bistro in Al Quoz, set within The Courtyard’s art-filled, cobblestone-style setting. It’s a relaxed place for breakfast—especially the croissant-based Oeufs Benedict—or coffee in a leafy outdoor area with a fountain.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
2,439 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Outdoor setting
The garden seating has a fountain, trees and flowers, giving breakfast or lunch a calm backdrop.
Strong coffee
Coffee is repeatedly praised, including a review that simply called it superb.
Creative atmosphere
Music, art, greenery and a vinyl-record corner give the café a distinctive, relaxed character.
Dog friendly
One visit with two dogs included free treats, water bowls and doggy ice cream.
Generous fries
A reviewer specifically noted the generous portion of fries alongside tasty food and drinks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive early. Weekend visits can get busy, so arrive early if you want to avoid waiting for a table.
Check syrup. If ordering vegan pancakes, ask whether maple syrup is included; one reviewer was charged extra after requesting it.
Allow walking. Leave extra time for parking because the walk to the entrance may be longer than expected.
Try breakfast. Breakfast is a strong starting point, with the croissant-based Oeufs Benedict receiving specific praise.
Check bookings. For a large group, reconfirm the table shortly before arrival; one group’s booking was missed twice.
Plan the visit
Practical details
THE COURTYARD - 4B St
Al Qouz Ind.first - AL QUOZ 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Service was described as excellent in the morning but much weaker later in the afternoon.
Cold burger
The Split Burger special arrived cold, including its cheese sauce and serving skillet.
Food quality issue
One beef-and-mash dish contained enough fat that a significant portion was inedible.
Flies reported
A reviewer saw flies landing on the cakes, which made the otherwise pleasant café visit uncomfortable.
Parking distance
Parking may require a walk from the entrance.
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The Bottom Line
CASSETTE is a creative café-bistro in Al Quoz, inside The Courtyard, where the art, music and greenery are as much part of the visit as the food. Breakfast is a major draw: the Oeufs Benedict is served on a croissant with spinach and smoked salmon, while the Œuf en Cocotte, avocado toast and beetroot salad also receive praise. Coffee is another reliable highlight in the reviews.
The setting works well for a slow breakfast, laptop time or a catch-up. Outdoor seating includes a fountain, trees and flowers, and one reviewer mentioned a vinyl-record corner that adds to the music-led character. The menu also reaches beyond breakfast: reviewers enjoyed the French Dip Sandwich, braised beef bourguignon, seabass and mango matcha.
Families are mentioned positively, and a dog visit included treats, water bowls and doggy ice cream. There are a few reasons to plan rather than simply drop in. Weekends can be busy, parking may involve a walk, and service appears inconsistent across visits and times of day.
One burger arrived cold, another review found excessive fat in the beef and mash, and flies were reported around cakes. If you order vegan pancakes, clarify the maple syrup arrangement first, as one customer was charged extra for a small portion. Large groups should also reconfirm their reservation.