Roadstop Setup
The themed food-truck service turns a highway stop into a distinctive experience.
CUPAGAHWA
Hessyan 2
CUPAGAHWA is a drive-through café in Hessyan 2, suited to a coffee-and-food stop on the road. Reviews highlight its themed food-truck setup, road-friendly fries and breakfast choices such as the halloumi pesto sandwich and egg and cheese bun.
Reputation Score
3.2
★★★☆☆
109 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Road Snacks
The fries were described as well-seasoned and practical for eating during a drive.
Breakfast Choices
The halloumi pesto sandwich and egg and cheese bun received praise for presentation, quality and taste.
Early Hours
One reviewer valued being able to get coffee during the very early morning.
Good Portions
The sliders were noted for offering a good portion, with fries also receiving a positive mention.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. If you are on a schedule, allow extra time for preparation rather than assuming the stop will be instant.
Check Cups. Before driving away, check the cup and drink; one customer noticed a strong cup smell and another could not return a drink from the highway.
Try Breakfast. For food, the halloumi pesto sandwich and egg and cheese bun were specifically praised.
Consider Fries. Fries are a straightforward road snack that received a positive review.
Carry Payment. Bring a suitable payment option: one customer reported card-machine problems and no change for AED 500.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Last Exit - Dubai
Hessyan Second, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Pistachio cupagahwa
A named pistachio coffee drink mentioned by customers.
Shakshuka croissant
A recommended savoury pastry option.
Ice Spanish Latte
A cold coffee drink described as amazing by one customer.
Turkish coffee
A traditional coffee option that receives both strong praise and criticism in the reviews.
Common Concerns
Uneven Coffee
Several reviews describe coffee as inconsistent, including complaints about weak, strange or unpleasant taste.
Slow Service
Preparation and ordering were sometimes described as taking too long, which matters when you are travelling.
Staff Attitude
Some customers reported rude or unfriendly interactions when ordering or asking about loyalty benefits.
Cup Odour
A reviewer complained that the coffee cup itself had an unpleasant smell.
High Prices
Customers have described the drinks as expensive, including a reported increase for small coffee.
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The Bottom Line
CUPAGAHWA in Hessyan 2 is geared towards the passing driver: reviews describe a drive-through setup and themed food trucks, with coffee, breakfast and road snacks available. The food gets some strong individual praise, especially the halloumi pesto sandwich, egg and cheese bun, sliders and seasoned fries. The shakshuka croissant and frappe pistachio also receive recommendations.
Coffee is much less predictable. Some customers call it excellent, Turkish coffee included, while others report weak or strange flavour, changing taste, stale Americano and unpleasant-smelling cups. The Spanish latte has its fans, but the Spanish affogato produced sharply divided reactions, so this is not a place to visit assuming every drink will be consistent.
Service is another important variable. Reviews range from fast and accurate to complaints about long waits, rude ordering interactions and difficulty with loyalty cards or customising sandwiches. Payment can also be awkward: one customer mentioned unreliable card signals and no change for AED 500.
Prices have been questioned too, with reports of small coffee rising from 12 to 18 AED and Arabic coffee costing 14 dirhams. If you stop while travelling, allow time, check your order before rejoining the highway and consider choosing one of the better-reviewed food items.