Friends Avenue Cafe Al Thanyah

Name: Friends Avenue Cafe Al Thanyah
Address: Mall - Shop 15 Al Thanya St, Umm Suqeim, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145488662

Umm Suqeim

Restaurant Open now 04 548 8662

Friends Avenue Cafe in Umm Suqeim is a relaxed all-day cafe for breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee and catch-ups. Reviews particularly point to generous breakfast plates such as the Chef’s Brekkie board, plus fresh avocado toast and a warm indoor-outdoor setting that also suits working.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

1,499 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh portions

Reviews consistently describe fresh, tasty food with generous portions, including a repeat order of the Chef’s Brekkie.

Breakfast range

Breakfast has a broad choice of egg and non-egg dishes, with options ranging from savoury plates to cheesecake French toast.

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What to Eat at Friends Avenue Cafe Al Thanyah

These items at Friends Avenue Cafe Al Thanyah got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Cheesecake french toast Net +3

“For an egg based sweeter breakfast dish, I would recommend the cheesecake French toast.”
Korean bowl Net +2

“Love their breakfast vibes and food and their Korean bowl is one of the top I’ve had in this city.”
Tiramisu Net +2

“✅ We ended the meal wth tiramisu, it comes big almost enough for 3 people. It is interesting cause they used simple biscuits and whipped cream but the outcome is not bad but this is more of a cake rather than tiramisu. But taste is ok.”
True superfood salad Net +2

“The true superfood salad is a must if you’re into it.”

Honorable mentions (27)

Açaí Net +1

“Everything is delicious from matchas to breakfast to lunch to the drinks and -as a demanding brazilian- the açaí!”
Acai bowl Net +1

“Tried Acai bowl first time. Its unique and refreshing. Again, loved that healthy food doesn't have to taste bland.”
Açaí with homemade granola Net +1

“Their menu features mostly healthy dishes, and seriously, their açaí with homemade granola is some of the best I've ever tasted!”
Almond croissant Net +1

“Everything we ordered was perfect, I really liked the cheesecake french toast (should definitely give it a try), my mom really enjoyed the almond croissant and my brothers loved their smore's cookies!”
Breakfast of champions Net +1

“I would recommend the breakfast of champions or egg-cellent scramble. Both were great.”
Breakfast tray Net +1

“We had a breakfast tray, the fluffiest pancakes and good coffee.”
Carrot cake Net +1

“You have to have to have their carrot cake - it’s the best in the city.”
Chef’s brekkie board Net +1

“Try their Chef’s brekkie board for a full on Sunday breakfast, especially if you’ve had a long night watching the match. This breakfast was sumptuous and quite filling, with enough protein.”
Chefs brekkie Net +1

“The food was fresh and tasty with great portions 👌 I went there 3 times in one month ordering the same Chefs Brekkie and I loved every bite”
Chicken katsu Net +1

“The atmosphere and service are excellent. I ordered the chicken katsu and it was really good.”
Chicken milanese Net +1

“✅ Food is delicious, we ordered chicken sando sandwich and 2 chicken milanese (pasta was plain because kids ate it). Check out the photos.”
Chicken sando sandwich Net +1

“✅ Food is delicious, we ordered chicken sando sandwich and 2 chicken milanese (pasta was plain because kids ate it). Check out the photos.”
Egg-cellent scramble Net +1

“I would recommend the breakfast of champions or egg-cellent scramble. Both were great.”
Farmers avocado on toast Net +1

“Tried the Farmers avocado on toast and it was amazing, delicious and so fresh.”
Fish and chips Net +1

“Every time I go there, I order the fish and chips. The prices are reasonable, and the food is delicious. The exterior is crispy, and the fish inside is tender. The fries are also crispy and tasty.”
Fluffiest pancakes Net +1

“We had a breakfast tray, the fluffiest pancakes and good coffee.”
Greek style roasted chicken thigh Net +1

“Personally I recommend scrambled eggs with truffle paste, Greek style roasted chicken thigh, and salmon rice bowl.”
Mongolian beef Net +1

“The Mongolian beef and the Teriyaki chicken were amazing highly recommend them.”
Oven baked cheesecake Net +1

“The oven baked cheesecake is also a must-try.”
Salmon avocado and eggs toast Net +1

“Great service and vibes…had the honor to try the salmon avocado and eggs toast…it was good but i guess for 2 persons…also had a flat white 👌 creamy and easy”
Salmon breakfast with grilled halloumi Net +1

“I really enjoyed the salmon breakfast with grilled halloumi. Highly recommend!”
Salmon rice bowl Net +1

“Personally I recommend scrambled eggs with truffle paste, Greek style roasted chicken thigh, and salmon rice bowl.”
Salmon, avocado & egg Net +1

“Food: Real, fresh, and truly delicious! The Superfood Salad was amazing, and the Salmon, Avocado & Egg was also very tasty.”
Scrambled eggs with truffle paste Net +1

“Personally I recommend scrambled eggs with truffle paste, Greek style roasted chicken thigh, and salmon rice bowl.”
Smore's cookies Net +1

“Everything we ordered was perfect, I really liked the cheesecake french toast (should definitely give it a try), my mom really enjoyed the almond croissant and my brothers loved their smore's cookies!”
Teriyaki chicken Net +1

“The Mongolian beef and the Teriyaki chicken were amazing highly recommend them.”
Veggie burger Net +1

“The veggie burger is worth ordering. All the dishes were freshly made and tasted good.”

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Coffee Net +12

“The coffee was excellent, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming.”

Honorable mentions (8)

Cappuccino Net +1

“The cappuccino tasted amazing.”
Flat white Net +1

“Great service and vibes…had the honor to try the salmon avocado and eggs toast…it was good but i guess for 2 persons…also had a flat white 👌 creamy and easy”
Hibiscus ice tea Net +1

“Note: hibiscus ice tea is great, adding a photo.”
Hibiscus lemonade drink Net +1

“Ordered a Korean bowl with a Yoghurt slaw and Hibiscus lemonade drink. Everything tasted incredible.”
Honey cinnamon iced latte Net +1

“Drinks wise, I would recommend the Honey cinnamon iced latte.”
Iced latte Net +1

“Accompanied with a nice iced latte and some unsweetened yellow fruit juice, it was an excellent pick me up.”
Raspberry mojito Net +1

“The matcha and the raspberry mojito were really good.”
Unsweetened yellow fruit juice Net +1

“Accompanied with a nice iced latte and some unsweetened yellow fruit juice, it was an excellent pick me up.”

What to Avoid (1)

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Bibimbap bowl Net −1

“I ordered bibimbap bowl, beef taste off and there’s no sauce with food, it taste so blend. I asked them for sauce but it never arrive. As a Korean we I eat a lot of bibimbap and if you can please offer gochujang sauce with food. Normally their food are good but don’t order bibimbap!”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Go early. For a quieter table, arrive early: one reviewer said the cafe had become more crowded and specifically advised going early.

Use Waitrose parking. If you are driving, use the shared parking at the Waitrose complex rather than treating parking as a separate stop.

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Practical details

Mall - Shop 15 Al Thanya St

Umm Al Sheif, Dubai

04 548 8662

Mon	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Service delays

Service can slip when the cafe is busy: one guest waited 15 minutes for a menu and another 10 minutes before ordering.

Food concern

One regular reported finding three chicken pieces with brown spots and said the complaint was not handled with an apology or manager discussion.

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The Bottom Line

Friends Avenue Cafe Al Thanya is an all-day spot in Umm Suqeim where breakfast and brunch do most of the talking. You can order the Chef’s Brekkie board, Farmers avocado on toast, açaí with homemade granola or cheesecake French toast, then stay for coffee or a casual lunch. Portions are often described as generous, and several reviewers consider the prices reasonable for the quality.

The setting is a real part of the appeal: greenery, warm colours, light music and a terrace or garden area make it comfortable for catch-ups. It also works for a solo coffee or informal meeting, with reviewers mentioning good WiFi and useful seating. Drivers can use the shared parking at the Waitrose complex, and the branch has been described as larger than the JLT location, including a small private-gathering room.

Service is usually warm and attentive, but busy periods have produced long waits, including 15 minutes for a menu and another 10 minutes before an order was taken. Go early if you want an easier table. There are also a few reasons to order selectively: one review raised a serious concern about chicken quality, another found the bibimbap bland without sauce, and the kids’ menu policy may not suit adults needing smaller portions.