Zafran Tea
Zafran tea is the standout order, with several reviews calling it delicious or the best saffron tea in Dubai.
FiLLi Cafe | Dubai Media City - Dubai
Al Sufouh
FiLLi Cafe is a tea-focused cafe in Al Sufouh, known for Zafran Karak alongside Indian snacks and fusion food. Reviews point to the Zafran tea, samosa and vada pav as the main reasons to stop by, whether for a quick takeaway or a casual tea break.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
114 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Vada Pav
One takeaway order arrived hot with fresh buns, making the vada pav a dependable pick for that reviewer.
Samosa Pairing
The samosa is praised with tea, including one review noting a sweet-and-spicy sauce alongside it.
Quick Visits
Several customers describe quick service, and one family found the food cooked quickly during a Sunday evening visit.
Work Friendly
A review describes the cafe as a comfortable place to sip tea while getting work done.
Family Seating
One family found a few interior tables available and used them with their children during a Sunday evening visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Freshness. If ordering late, ask when the tea was made; one customer said tea served from a can was not fresh.
Confirm Sweetness. Specify your preferred sugar level before ordering, as one reviewer found a Filli Lite tea absolutely sweet.
Allow Delivery Time. For delivery, leave plenty of buffer rather than relying on a quick arrival; one order took over two hours.
Ask About Cups. If visiting with children, check the charge for an extra plain cup first; a reviewer was told a small empty cup cost 6 AED.
Try Samosa. For a light snack, consider the samosa with tea; one review specifically liked it with sweet and spicy sauce.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Media City - Dubai - ENOC - 1060 - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Sufouh - Al Sufouh 2, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
Popular Mentions
Momo’s
One customer singled out the momo’s as really good, while wishing for a beef option.
fusion feast
A reviewer tried the fusion feast after a manager’s recommendation and found it tasty.
Filzbun
One customer praised the Filzbun alongside the tea and other food.
Common Concerns
Tea Consistency
Reviews report tea that was overly sweet, unusually dark, stored in a can or lacking strength rather than freshly made.
Service Issues
Multiple reviews describe rude or abrupt counter staff, including difficulty getting an extra cup or extra milk.
Delivery Delays
One delivery took more than two hours, with the customer reporting no useful updates during the wait.
Small Portions
A reviewer found the sandwich portions snack-sized and said ordering two or three for a meal felt overpriced.
Late-Night Concern
One couple reported becoming sick and vomiting shortly after tea bought 15 minutes before closing; this is a serious caution.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
6 aed
small empty cup
“I politely asked for a small empty cup for my kid but came to know it will cost me 6 aed”Google review · January 2023
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The Bottom Line
FiLLi Cafe in Al Sufouh is mainly a tea-and-snacks stop, with Zafran tea drawing the strongest praise. You can pair it with samosa, vada pav or, according to one review, momo’s and fusion food. It suits a quick takeaway, a casual tea-and-talk break, or a short work session; one family also found a few indoor tables on a Sunday evening.
The good experiences are quite specific. A reviewer received hot vada pav with fresh buns, while another enjoyed samosa with sweet and spicy sauce. Several customers describe friendly staff and quick service, but this branch is not completely consistent.
Other reviews mention abrupt counter behaviour, refusal of an extra cup, and a request for extra milk being handled rudely. Check the tea before settling on a large order. Customers have reported tea that was overly sweet, unusually dark, stored in a can or not fresh.
If ordering delivery, allow generous time: one order took more than two hours. Portions can also feel snack-sized, so a full meal may require two or three sandwiches and seem expensive. Families should ask about plain cups first, and late-night tea orders deserve extra caution after one serious illness report.