Zafran Tea
The signature Zafran Tea is repeatedly praised, including as a sweet, milky and warming drink.
FiLLi Cafe | Al Barsha 1 - Dubai
Al Barsha
FiLLi Cafe in Al Barsha is a modern desi cafe centred on tea, breakfast and casual Indian-inspired bites. Reviews especially point to the Zafran Tea, breakfast combos, samosas and wraps, with indoor and outdoor seating for quick visits, catch-ups or relaxed work sessions.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,848 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Work-Friendly
The relaxing atmosphere and accommodating seating suit studying, business meetings and focused work.
Outdoor Seating
The Al Barsha branch has outdoor seating that reviewers particularly enjoy during cooler winter weather.
Breakfast
Breakfast is a reliable reason to stop by, with positive mentions of the egg bun, omelette and breakfast combo.
Fresh Bites
Reviews describe hot, fresh food, including masala fries, Chicken FilZ and the Lacha Melt.
Tea Variety
Beyond saffron tea, customers mention masala, ginger, lemon mint and iced tea options.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request Less Sugar. If you prefer a less sweet chai, ask for no sugar; one review says the standard saffron tea can be very sweet.
Try Samosas. For a simple tea pairing, order the small samosas; they are repeatedly mentioned alongside Zafran Tea.
Choose Indoors. For an evening gathering, choose indoor seating if you want to avoid occasional outdoor truck noise and smell.
Visit Winter. Outdoor seating is especially appealing during winter, when the Al Barsha branch’s exterior setting feels more comfortable.
Pick Carefully. Consider the recommended snacks and teas first, while treating Bun Maska Pav and Vada Pav as less dependable choices.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Deyaar Head Office Building
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Aloo samosa
Aloo samosa is highlighted as a particularly good pairing with Zafran Tea.
Chicken tikka kathi Roll
The Chicken tikka kathi Roll is a grilled chicken tikka wrap made with vegetables and egg-coated paratha.
Common Concerns
Service Inconsistency
Most service feedback is positive, but some visits involved an unwelcoming cashier or rude staff interactions.
Tea Variability
One regular customer reported changing tea quality, including differences in sweetness and milk freshness.
Outdoor Noise
Outdoor seating can be affected briefly by night garbage-collection trucks, including noise and smell.
Mixed Dishes
Not every item lands equally well: Bun Maska Pav, Vada Pav and Bun Kebab received reservations.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Aed 7
Zaffrani tea
“Zaffrani tea is for Aed 7”Google review · February 2021
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The Bottom Line
FiLLi Cafe Al Barsha is a modern desi cafe where tea is the main draw, supported by breakfast and casual Indian-inspired food. The Zafran Tea is the standout: reviewers describe it as sweet, milky and warming, while others return for masala chai, ginger tea and iced versions. For food, the egg bun, small samosas, wraps, masala fries, Chicken FilZ and Lacha Melt all receive positive mentions.
The setting works for more than a quick chai. Reviews describe a cozy, relaxed interior with window seating, plus outdoor tables near Mall of the Emirates. People use the cafe for breakfast before work, studying, business meetings and evening catch-ups.
The outdoor area is especially appealing in winter, although night-time garbage-collection trucks can briefly bring noise and smell, so indoor seating is the safer choice for a planned meetup. Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, but it is not perfectly consistent. A few customers reported unwelcoming or rude interactions, and one regular complained that tea quality varied between visits, including sweetness and milk freshness.
If you prefer a lighter chai, ask for no sugar; several reviews suggest the standard saffron tea runs sweet. One customer reported paying AED 7 for Zaffrani tea, though prices can change.