Chocolate Ice Cream
The chocolate ice cream is repeatedly praised, including a dark-chocolate version described as richly flavoured without being overly sweet.
Godiva Café - City Walk
Al Wasl
Godiva Café - City Walk is a chocolate shop and café in Al Wasl, pairing Belgian chocolates with desserts, coffee and ice cream. Reviews particularly point to the chocolate ice cream, hot chocolate, and outdoor seating for a relaxed evening treat.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
333 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Dessert Choices
The menu has memorable options such as Tiramisu Afagato and Sundae Martini, with presentation that makes the desserts feel like an occasion.
Outdoor Setting
The small outdoor area suits winter evenings, with reviews mentioning a calming City Walk atmosphere, greenery and a nearby lake or fountain view.
Helpful Tasting
If you are unsure what to choose, one reviewer says staff offered a free taste before committing to a chocolate or flavour.
Fresh Chocolates
Customers buying chocolate boxes reported that they were delicious and fresh, making the shop useful for takeaway gifts as well as café visits.
Coffee Drinks
The hot chocolate and mocha were singled out as well-made, while the white iced mocha and caramel macchiato also received strong praise.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try First. If you are undecided, ask for a free taste before choosing a chocolate or flavour.
Go Evenings. Choose a winter evening for the outdoor seating, when the terrace and City Walk atmosphere are especially appealing.
Adjust Coffee. If strong coffee is not your thing, use less coffee in the Tiramisu Afagato or ask for a lighter balance.
Check Orders. Inspect an expensive chocolate box before leaving, since one customer reported a damaged AED 700 Royal Box.
Expect Premium. Budget for more than a standard ice-cream parlour, as one family found the desserts slightly expensive despite the presentation and complimentary chocolates.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Walk, Unit 30, Block H, Intersection of Al Wasl Rd & - Al Safa St
Al Wasl, Dubai
Popular Mentions
classic Godiva Crepe
A server recommendation led one customer to a delicious classic Godiva Crepe.
chocolate bomb
The chocolate bomb offers a playful version of hot chocolate and suits a cosy outdoor visit.
Common Concerns
High Prices
Several reviews consider the café expensive compared with ordinary ice-cream parlours, and one felt the chocolate did not justify the premium.
Uneven Service
Service is not consistent: one family waited about 15 minutes while the server stayed in the back room, then left without ordering.
Drink Quality
The mojitos were criticised for tasting syrup-based despite costing AED 30, so the café's chocolate drinks appear a safer choice.
Damaged Box
One customer received a damaged Royal Box and reported losing AED 700, a serious caution when buying an expensive chocolate gift.
Fondue Surprise
A reviewer found the fondue unusually liquid and said it dripped continuously, without being told it differed from the familiar milk chocolate.
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The Bottom Line
Godiva Café - City Walk is a chocolate shop and café in Al Wasl where the main draw is dessert rather than a full meal. Customers come for Godiva chocolate ice cream, hot chocolate, mocha and chocolate boxes, with the Tiramisu Afagato and Sundae Martini standing out among the plated desserts. The classic Godiva Crepe and chocolate fondue also appear in reviews.
The setting is part of the appeal. The outside seating is small but described as pleasant for winter evenings, with greenery, a little lake or fountain view, and a calming yet lively City Walk atmosphere. Families have enjoyed choosing separate desserts, and complimentary mini chocolates have occasionally sweetened the visit.
One reviewer also mentioned free parking. Prices are higher than at a typical ice-cream parlour, although some guests felt the presentation made the difference worthwhile. Service is generally described as warm and helpful, but it has not been dependable every time: one family waited around 15 minutes without being served and left.
If you are buying a costly gift, check the box before leaving after a customer reported a damaged AED 700 Royal Box. For drinks, chocolate-based options seem the safer bet; a reviewer found the AED 30 mojitos syrup-based, while another found the Spanish latte unusual because it uses white chocolate instead of condensed milk.