Zafran chai
The saffron tea is the clearest standout, with several reviews calling it the highlight or best drink here.
FiLLi Cafe | Al Mankhool - Dubai
Al Mankhool
FiLLi Cafe in Al Mankhool is a petrol-station takeaway stop known for its saffron-infused karak and Indian-style snacks. Reviews particularly point to the zafran chai and samosa chat, while the compact setting suits a quick tea or food pickup more than a long sit-down visit.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
138 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Friendly staff
Many customers describe the staff as polite, helpful and cooperative, including during busy periods.
Samosa chat
The samosa chat is specifically praised as a strong snack choice.
Custom orders
One repeat customer says the branch consistently prepared food non-spicy and well done when requested.
Quick pickup
The small format can work well for takeaway, with one review noting quick service.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check service. Confirm whether self-service is operating before waiting for a waiter; one customer said the change was not displayed clearly.
Order preferences. Ask for non-spicy and well-done preparation if that suits you; a repeat customer said this request was followed consistently.
Watch closing. If visiting late, do not rely fully on the advertised 2:00am closing time; a customer was refused tea at 1:30am.
Plan takeaway. Treat this as a quick petrol-station stop rather than a guaranteed sit-down visit, as one review found no seating available.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Eppco Petrol Station - Al Mankhool Rd
Al Mankhool, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Zaffran CHAI
The signature saffron tea is the most consistently mentioned drink, though a few older reviews say its taste and value have varied.
Egg and chips paratha
This drive-through breakfast item is mentioned in a negative value review, with complaints about sourness, spice and a small chip filling.
Tiramisu milkshake
One review recommends the tiramisu milkshake as a worthwhile alternative to the branch’s savoury dishes.
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
Service reports vary sharply; one customer was refused tea at 1:30am despite a stated 2:00am closing time.
Food misses
A quesadilla was reported burnt, onion-heavy and missing its chicken filling.
Limited seating
A customer reported no seating because this outlet is located at a petrol station.
Price concerns
Some customers feel portions and quality do not always justify the prices, including a 19 DHS egg-and-chips paratha.
Quality control
One delivery customer found a piece of plastic paper inside a noodles order.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
12 aed
hot chocolate
“The hot chocolate i bought for 12 aed was the worst i have ever tried from UAE”Google review · March 2024
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The Bottom Line
FiLLi Cafe in Al Mankhool is mainly a quick tea-and-snack stop at a petrol station. The main draw is the zafran chai, which customers variously describe as outstanding, strongly spiced and the highlight of the visit. Samosa chat is another specifically praised choice, while breakfast items and sandwiches give you something more substantial than tea.
The branch also handles takeaway and drive-through orders. The setting is compact, and one customer reported no seating, so it is better suited to a quick pickup than a long catch-up. Other reviews mention outdoor seating, but the experience appears to depend on the outlet setup and timing.
Staff feedback is mixed: many customers report friendly, polite and helpful service, including careful handling of non-spicy, well-done requests, but others describe rude interactions, unclear self-service arrangements and delays. Food and value are not completely consistent. Alongside praise for the tea and snacks, customers have reported a burnt quesadilla, a disappointing egg-and-chips paratha, reduced noodle portions and a plastic fragment in a delivered noodles order.
Check the ordering process when you arrive, be cautious near closing time, and consider asking for preparation preferences clearly. Prices have also drawn criticism, particularly for smaller tea sizes and some food items.