Friends Avenue Cafe JLT

Name: Friends Avenue Cafe JLT
Address: Fortune Executive - Ground Floor - Cluster T, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145545813

Jumeirah Lake Towers

Restaurant Open now 04 554 5813

Friends Avenue Cafe is a health-conscious restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers with a global menu and a covered, lakeside terrace. Reviews make breakfast a strong draw, particularly the Cheesecake French Toast, while coffee, matcha lattes and a relaxed setting suit catch-ups or a work session.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

1,788 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Breakfast Standout

The Cheesecake French Toast is repeatedly singled out as a standout breakfast choice.

Healthy Choices

The menu includes healthy and gluten-free options, including well-liked açai bowls.

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What to Eat at Friends Avenue Cafe JLT

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

Food 1

Cheesecake french toast Net +2

“The cheesecake French toast is a must try. Definitely something different but worth giving it a try.”

Honorable mentions (27)

Açaí bowl Net +1

“The standout items were definitely the avocado toast, Nutella Monkey, and açaí bowl — all were fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented.”
Açai bowls Net +1

“One of my favourite cafes in Dubai. Best açai bowls. Great food variety. Plenty of healthy and gluten free options available.”
Almond croissant Net +1

“Their almond croissant is another must have.”
Avocado toast Net +1

“The standout items were definitely the avocado toast, Nutella Monkey, and açaí bowl — all were fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented.”
Beef bacon Net +1

“The protein wrap loaded with beef bacon (super crispy) at no fuss or effort at all.”
Burger Net +1

“Tried their burger and sweet potato fries together with iced coffee. The food, service and ambiance was worth the price. The staff, Jhona, made us feel welcomed. Will definitely come back again.”
Chef’s brekkie board Net +1

“Ordered the Chef’s Brekkie Board and it was delicious! Too much food for me to finish.”
Chicken satay Net +1

“I always order the signature acai bowls but this time we tried some chicken satay, hummus and pasta - food was tasty, tender and fresh.”
Chicken satay salad Net +1

“Went for dinner the other night and ordered the chicken satay salad - it was so filling! I love places with healthy options, while maintaining yummy selections.”
Hash brown Net +1

“However, the team was kind enough to customize our meals — they prepared a delicious pasta without meat and even added hash browns as a substitute, which was a thoughtful touch.”
Hummus Net +1

“I always order the signature acai bowls but this time we tried some chicken satay, hummus and pasta - food was tasty, tender and fresh.”
Jerk chicken Net +1

“Food is great but service is even greater. Ordered Jerk Chicken, Mongolian Beef Bowl and Matcha Frappe. Happy Tummy!😋”
Lemon brew Net +1

“We also tried the Lemon Brew and Cinnamon Honey Coffee, which were good, though the food was the real highlight for us.”
Marshmallow cookie Net +1

“Great food, coffee and not to miss the marshmallow cookie.”
Mongolian beef bowl Net +1

“Food is great but service is even greater. Ordered Jerk Chicken, Mongolian Beef Bowl and Matcha Frappe. Happy Tummy!😋”
Nutella monkey Net +1

“The standout items were definitely the avocado toast, Nutella Monkey, and açaí bowl — all were fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented.”
Pasta without meat Net +1

“However, the team was kind enough to customize our meals — they prepared a delicious pasta without meat and even added hash browns as a substitute, which was a thoughtful touch.”
Protein wrap Net +1

“The protein wrap loaded with beef bacon (super crispy) at no fuss or effort at all.”
Pulled beef sandwich Net +1

“Their Pulled Beef sandwich is slow-cooked to perfection and comes in a big portion that’s great for sharing.”
Queen's breakfast Net +1

“Cannot fault it for breakfast, exceptional at such a good price point. I'd highly recommend the queen's breakfast or the scrambled eggs in croissant.”
Scrambled eggs in croissant Net +1

“Cannot fault it for breakfast, exceptional at such a good price point. I'd highly recommend the queen's breakfast or the scrambled eggs in croissant.”
Side of beef bacon Net +1

“The truffle scrambled eggs where perfect and the side of beef bacon was crunchy and yummy.”
Signature acai bowls Net +1

“I always order the signature acai bowls but this time we tried some chicken satay, hummus and pasta - food was tasty, tender and fresh.”
Strawberry bubble lemoniade Net +1

“Best service and great food. Strawberry bubble lemoniade 10/10!!! for a hot day😍”
Sweet potato fries Net +1

“Tried their burger and sweet potato fries together with iced coffee. The food, service and ambiance was worth the price. The staff, Jhona, made us feel welcomed. Will definitely come back again.”
Tiramisu Net +1

“Friends Avenue has always been our favourite spot in JLT for the quality of food (always yum!), great coffee and drinks selection, and of course - the best tiramisu I have ever tasted.”
Truffle scrambled eggs Net +1

“The truffle scrambled eggs where perfect and the side of beef bacon was crunchy and yummy.”

Drinks 2

Matcha latte Net +3

“The matcha latte is excellent.”
Mushroom coffee Net +2

“Mushroom coffee is great and the overall atmosphere always gets me in the zone. Highly recommended for work and meetings”

Honorable mentions (8)

Cappuccino Net +1

“Took cappuccino - 18AED - good.”
Cinnamon honey coffee Net +1

“We also tried the Lemon Brew and Cinnamon Honey Coffee, which were good, though the food was the real highlight for us.”
Iced coffee Net +1

“Tried their burger and sweet potato fries together with iced coffee. The food, service and ambiance was worth the price. The staff, Jhona, made us feel welcomed. Will definitely come back again.”
Iced spanish latte Net +1

“You have to try their iced Spanish latte & matcha latte too 😋 I also loved the vibe, perfect for work or play :)”
Latte Net +1

“Nice place for breakfast, we ordered the protein wrap, croissant and latte. They can customize the order to your preference. They made my protein wrap dairy free. They also have plant based milk options that include almond and oat milk. Fast service, delicious lattes, a perfect start to your day.”
Matcha frappe Net +1

“Food is great but service is even greater. Ordered Jerk Chicken, Mongolian Beef Bowl and Matcha Frappe. Happy Tummy!😋”
Matcha vanilla frappe Net +1

“Get the Matcha Vanilla Frappe (Joseph’s recommendation) it was refreshing!”
Mocha coffee Net +1

“The mocha coffee was especially tasty.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 1

Carrot cake Net −1

“The carrot cake was moist in the middle but super dry at the outside like it was a week old.”

Drinks 1

Iced mocha Net −1

“The Iced Mocha was not good at all unfortunately, I could have only one sip of it..”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Arrive Early. For breakfast, consider arriving early because one regular review says the café is popular enough to require it.

Ask Customisation. Ask about modifications if needed; a reviewer had a protein wrap made dairy-free, with almond and oat milk available.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Fortune Executive - Ground Floor - Cluster T

Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

04 554 5813

Mon	7:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Tue	7:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Wed	7:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Thu	7:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Fri	7:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Sat	7:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Sun	7:00 AM – 10:45 PM

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Common Concerns

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Service Gaps

One recent visit reported incorrect egg preparation, missing utensils and a missing hash brown on the replacement order.

Slow Waiting

Food took around 25 minutes to arrive in one brunch visit, while another review reported a much longer dessert delay.

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The Bottom Line

In Jumeirah Lake Towers, Friends Avenue Cafe is a breakfast, brunch and coffee spot with a global, health-conscious menu. The clearest review-backed draws are the Cheesecake French Toast, avocado toast, açai bowls and Pulled Beef sandwich. Its covered lakeside terrace gives you an outdoor option, although the nearby construction has recently affected the view.

The atmosphere is one of the café’s strongest points: reviewers describe it as cozy, relaxed and family-friendly, while others use the strong WiFi for work and meetings. It can suit a casual catch-up, a solo coffee or a longer laptop session. The setting also includes free board games, according to one review.

There is useful flexibility for dietary preferences. A protein wrap was made dairy-free, and almond and oat milk were available. Vegetarian diners may need to ask about customisation, since one group found the dedicated choices limited but received meat-free pasta and hash browns as a substitute.

Breakfast portions can be generous; one guest could not finish the Chef’s Brekkie Board. Service is not completely consistent. Many reviews praise attentive hospitality, but others mention incorrect egg orders, missing items, hot indoor conditions and waits of around 25 minutes or more.

Arriving early for breakfast or visiting during a quieter evening period may make the experience smoother. A cappuccino was reported at 18AED.