Large portions
Portions are often big enough to share, making dishes and desserts better suited to groups than solo diners.
星期八奶茶甜品屋 Friendship Cafe LLC
International City
Friendship Cafe is a Chinese dessert shop and casual hangout in International City, known for fruit bubble tea and generous portions. You can settle in for a relaxed chat or game, then try favourites such as Mango Sago or mango pancake alongside noodles and dumplings.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
127 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Cozy atmosphere
The cabin-like seating, sofas and homey feel make it easy to linger with friends or hold a peaceful meeting.
Tea flavour
The bubble tea is appreciated by customers who prefer a noticeable tea taste over very sugary milk tea.
Games corner
Board games and books give groups something to do while they chat, beyond simply ordering drinks.
Fresh desserts
Reviews highlight fresh fruit desserts, including Mango Sago, as well as light, attractive cakes.
Friendly welcome
Customers describe the staff and owner as kind and welcoming, adding to the relaxed family atmosphere.
Tips for a Better Visit
Order cakes. If you want a mango cake, ask ahead: one review says cakes need ordering 1 or 2 days earlier.
Carry cash. Bring cash or confirm payment options first, as a customer reported that the cafe only takes cash.
Allow time. If your schedule is tight, avoid busy periods or allow extra time; one customer waited over an hour.
Share dishes. Consider sharing, since one customer found the portions large enough for two people.
Try tea. For less sugary milk tea, ask about the bubble tea: a regular described the flavour as strongly tea-led.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop # 09, C14
Warsan First - Dubai International City, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:55 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:55 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:50 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:50 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:50 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:50 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:50 PM |
Popular Mentions
mango pancake
The mango pancake is another specifically praised delivery order, mentioned alongside fresh Mango Sago.
prawn and chicken wonton soup
This soup received a particularly strong recommendation from a customer who called it the best they had had in Dubai.
chicken wings BBQ
BBQ chicken wings are identified by customers as a signature savoury order.
Cheesecake French toast
Cheesecake French toast is singled out as a dessert worth trying with the cafe’s friendly atmosphere.
Common Concerns
Slow service
Service is usually praised as fast, but some customers reported very long waits, including more than an hour.
Cash only
One review says the cafe only accepts cash, so check your wallet before visiting.
Wrong orders
A customer reported that drinks and dessert arrived incorrectly after the long wait.
Older fixtures
An older review raised concerns about toilet cleanliness and worn tin drinking cups.
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The Bottom Line
Friendship Cafe is a Chinese dessert shop and relaxed social spot in International City. Customers come for fruit bubble tea, Mango Sago and mango pancake, but the menu also reaches into noodles, dumplings and wonton soup. The generous portions make sharing with friends or family a practical choice.
The atmosphere is the main reason to linger. Reviews describe cabin-like seating, sofas, games and books, with a living-room feel that suits long chats, card games, peaceful meetings or a quiet date. The bubble tea also gets specific praise from people who prefer a real tea taste rather than an overly sweet milk tea.
Mango Sago, fruit desserts and the prawn and chicken wonton soup are among the more clearly praised orders. Other named favourites include cheesecake French toast and BBQ chicken wings. The cafe also serves rice noodles, burgers and other casual food, so it is not limited to sweets.
Service feedback is mixed: several customers mention fast service, while others report waits of over an hour and incorrect orders. Carry cash, and ask in advance if you want a cake; one review says cakes may need to be ordered a day or two ahead. Portions are often large enough to share.