From Scratch by The Coffee Lab

From Scratch by The Coffee Lab

Al Khawaneej

Restaurant Open now 04 325 8571

From Scratch by The Coffee Lab is a relaxed café in Al Khawaneej known for specialty coffee, breakfast and a welcoming atmosphere. Reviews particularly highlight the thick, creamy hot chocolate and carefully made V60, while the bright indoor and outdoor seating suits both catch-ups and quiet work.

Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
207 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Specialty coffee

The V60 and Americano (Hambela) are standout orders, with reviews describing the coffee as rich, smooth and well-balanced.

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Hot chocolate

The hot chocolate is described as thick, creamy and balanced in sweetness—one of the more distinctive non-coffee orders here.

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What to Eat at From Scratch by The Coffee Lab

These items at From Scratch by The Coffee Lab got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

  1. Hot chocolate Net +3
    “Best hot chocolate by Merline. Always smiling, welcoming service, amazing breakfast, and great coffee.”
  2. V60 Net +3
    “Amazing v60 And all the coffee they made”
  3. Date pudding Net +2
    “Try the date pudding it’s so good.”
Honorable mentions (18)
  1. Affogato Net +1
    “My wife ordered an affogato with decaf and was equally impressed.”
  2. Almond croissant Net +1
    “Tried the Matcha Boba (perfectly balanced), Salted Caramel Latte (rich and flavorful), Almond Croissant (sweet and indulgent), and Zaatar Croissant (flaky and delicious). Everything was top-notch.”
  3. Authentic italian pizza Net +1
    “Delicious “dirty coffee”, authentic Italian pizza and friendly staff like Mérimé. Thank you!”
  4. Beef burger Net +1
    “I order Italian salad ( was good) , the best selling beef burger was good too. The Diavola was not up to expectations unfortunately. Later I had the great Flatwhite with distilled milk which was great too. The tiramisu was ok but not great.”
  5. Breakfast Net +1
    “On of the best coffee and breakfast in Dubai”
  6. Cheese flatbread Net +1
    “Enjoyed the sweet yogurt granola and classic English breakfast and cheese flatbread.”
  7. Chocolate brownie Net +1
    “For dessert, I treated myself to a chocolate brownie. The edges were a bit dry, but the flavor was spot-on, and the walnuts gave it that perfect nutty crunch.”
  8. Classic english breakfast Net +1
    “Enjoyed the sweet yogurt granola and classic English breakfast and cheese flatbread.”
  9. Cocoa Net +1
    “He has cool coffee, relaxing indoor sessions and also outdoor sessions and offers the most delicious coffee in the UAE and they also have cocoa of their making very beautiful and worth trying.”
  10. Croissant Net +1
    “Just had an amazing experience and meal specially the Croissant was absolutely incredible 😋, Everything was delicious, and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend!”
  11. Flatwhite with distilled milk Net +1
    “I order Italian salad ( was good) , the best selling beef burger was good too. The Diavola was not up to expectations unfortunately. Later I had the great Flatwhite with distilled milk which was great too. The tiramisu was ok but not great.”
  12. Italian salad Net +1
    “I order Italian salad ( was good) , the best selling beef burger was good too. The Diavola was not up to expectations unfortunately. Later I had the great Flatwhite with distilled milk which was great too. The tiramisu was ok but not great.”
  13. Original granola pouches Net +1
    “Highly recommend taking home the original and salted caramel granola pouches”
  14. Pepperoni cheese calzone Net +1
    “I ordered the pepperoni cheese calzone — generously portioned and absolutely delicious — paired with a hot chocolate that was thick, creamy and perfectly balanced in sweetness.”
  15. Salted caramel granola pouches Net +1
    “Highly recommend taking home the original and salted caramel granola pouches”
  16. Sweet yogurt granola Net +1
    “Enjoyed the sweet yogurt granola and classic English breakfast and cheese flatbread.”
  17. Yogurt bowl Net +1
    “The coffee is so good with distilled milk, the yogurt bowl was really yummy.”
  18. Zaatar croissant Net +1
    “Tried the Matcha Boba (perfectly balanced), Salted Caramel Latte (rich and flavorful), Almond Croissant (sweet and indulgent), and Zaatar Croissant (flaky and delicious). Everything was top-notch.”

Drinks 7

  1. Americano Net +1
    “The coffee is really good here particularly the Americano, and also the v60.”
  2. Coffee Net +1
    “On of the best coffee and breakfast in Dubai”
  3. Coffee with distilled milk Net +1
    “The coffee is so good with distilled milk, the yogurt bowl was really yummy.”
  4. Dirty coffee Net +1
    “Delicious “dirty coffee”, authentic Italian pizza and friendly staff like Mérimé. Thank you!”
  5. Iced americano Net +1
    “I went for an iced Americano made with organic Yirgacheffe Ethiopian beans, and loved every sip... just the right balance of gentle sweetness and coffee bite.”
  6. Matcha boba Net +1
    “Tried the Matcha Boba (perfectly balanced), Salted Caramel Latte (rich and flavorful), Almond Croissant (sweet and indulgent), and Zaatar Croissant (flaky and delicious). Everything was top-notch.”
  7. Salted caramel latte Net +1
    “Tried the Matcha Boba (perfectly balanced), Salted Caramel Latte (rich and flavorful), Almond Croissant (sweet and indulgent), and Zaatar Croissant (flaky and delicious). Everything was top-notch.”
What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

  1. Diavola Net −1
    “I order Italian salad ( was good) , the best selling beef burger was good too. The Diavola was not up to expectations unfortunately. Later I had the great Flatwhite with distilled milk which was great too. The tiramisu was ok but not great.”
  2. Tiramisu Net −1
    “I order Italian salad ( was good) , the best selling beef burger was good too. The Diavola was not up to expectations unfortunately. Later I had the great Flatwhite with distilled milk which was great too. The tiramisu was ok but not great.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Visit early. Morning visits may be quieter, and the café opens early; this could also help avoid the slow service reported at busier times.

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Try V60. If you prefer brewed coffee, order the V60; multiple reviews call it out alongside the Americano as a strong choice.

Plan the visit

Practical details

A03 Last Exit
Al Khawaneej - Al Khawaneej 1, Dubai
04 325 8571
Mon6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Some visits involved delays, with one customer repeatedly being told their order would take another minute.

Inconsistent food

One reviewer reported cold food and dishes that did not match the menu description.

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The Bottom Line

From Scratch by The Coffee Lab is a café in Al Khawaneej that works especially well for breakfast, specialty coffee and an unhurried coffee break. The menu gives you plenty to explore: reviewers mention the V60, Americano (Hambela), hot chocolate, pepperoni cheese calzone and date pudding. The hot chocolate is described as thick, creamy and carefully balanced, while the Americano was rich, smooth and well-balanced.

The setting is one of the stronger draws. Reviews describe a bright, airy room with natural light, a view and plentiful seating indoors and outside. It can suit a family outing, a catch-up or a quiet morning working online; one visitor found it particularly quiet in the morning.

Children are reported to receive a warm welcome, and the café also opens early. Service is usually the headline, with many customers describing friendly, attentive hospitality and thoughtful help. Still, the experience is not completely consistent.

Some reviewers reported slow order handling, cold food or dishes that did not match the menu, and one found the café very overpriced. Another said the Diavola missed expectations. If ordering something customised, repeat the request and check it with the team.

For a takeaway, the original and salted caramel granola pouches are worth noting.

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