Pink decor
The floral pink interior creates a distinctive backdrop for photos and gives the café a lively contrast to DIFC’s corporate surroundings.
EL&N London - DIFC Dubai
DIFC
EL&N London in DIFC is a pink, photo-friendly café for coffee, brunch and desserts. Reviews particularly highlight the Spanish latte, Lotus milk cake and polished presentation, making it suited to catch-ups, celebrations or a coffee break in a striking setting.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,299 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Good coffee
Coffee is a genuine strength, with reviewers describing it as well-brewed; Brazilian beans and a pistachio latte also get specific praise.
Lotus cake
The Lotus milk cake is repeatedly singled out, with one reviewer praising its homemade-style taste, texture and milkiness.
Welcoming service
Many reviews describe the staff as friendly, patient and accommodating, including help with taking photos and handling special requests.
Work friendly
One reviewer found the café quiet enough for working, adding a useful option beyond brunches, dates and photo sessions.
Business lunch
The business lunch was described as good value, with delicious food despite a request to swap the included fizzy drink being declined.
Outdoor seating
The café has an outdoor area, which gives you an alternative to the indoor dining room when the temperature inside is uncomfortable.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check parking. If driving, ask whether parking is validated first; one reviewer forgot to check, while another reported no free parking.
Avoid rushes. Brunch can stretch service when tables are busy, so an off-peak visit may help if you have a tight schedule.
Share cake. Dessert portions can be substantial: the tres leches slice was described as huge, making sharing a sensible choice.
Choose seating. If you are sensitive to temperature, check the indoor conditions before settling in; the balcony may be hot while the interior is very cold.
Try coffee. For a reliable starting order, consider the coffee: reviewers specifically praised the Spanish latte and pistachio latte.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Unit 02, Gate Village Building 02
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Spanish Latte
The Spanish latte is described as smooth, balanced and particularly enjoyable as a coffee order.
Red Velvet Cafe Latte
The Red Velvet Cafe Latte is served hot with whipped cream and was recommended as a must-try for coffee lovers.
Pistachio Butter Ring Croissant
This pastry was specifically praised by a reviewer looking for something beyond the café’s drinks and cakes.
S’mores cookie skillet
The hot cookie skillet comes with vanilla ice cream and Lotus sauce, and reviewers found it substantial enough to share.
Rose latte
The rose latte appears among the drinks enjoyed during an all-day breakfast visit, alongside Turkish delight hot chocolate.
Common Concerns
Flashing screen
A large screen was reported to flash repeatedly like a strobe light, causing a headache and affecting half the seating area.
Slow service
During a birthday brunch, one server was handling several tables, leaving guests waiting or searching for service.
Small drinks
One reviewer felt the drinks were small for their price, so value may be disappointing if you are ordering mainly beverages.
Uneven temperature
Indoor air-conditioning was described as freezing, while the outdoor balcony became too hot, leaving no comfortable fallback in that visit.
Premium pricing
Several reviews consider the café expensive, particularly when individual dishes or drinks do not meet expectations.
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The Bottom Line
EL&N London in DIFC is built around a vivid pink, floral setting where coffee, brunch and desserts come with plenty of photo opportunities. Reviews mention the Spanish latte, pistachio latte, rose latte and Brazilian beans, while the Lotus milk cake, tres leches cake and s’mores cookie skillet give dessert-focused visits a clear reason to stop by. The s’mores skillet was served hot with vanilla ice cream and Lotus sauce, and was considered heavy but good for sharing.
The café works well for girls’ gatherings, birthdays, dates and catch-ups, but it is not only a photo stop. One reviewer found it quiet enough to work from, and the menu includes a business lunch that was described as good value. Staff are often praised as patient and accommodating, including helping customers take pictures, although brunch service has also been slow when one server was covering several tables.
Prices sit on the higher side for some visitors, and drink sizes have drawn criticism. Ask about parking before driving, as validation is unclear in the reviews and free parking is not guaranteed. Also check the room temperature and seating: one visit found the air-conditioning freezing while the balcony was too hot.