Fresh strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries are repeatedly enjoyed as a fresh, sweet option for visitors with a serious sweet tooth.
Godiva - Mall of the Emirates
Al Barsha
Godiva at Mall of the Emirates is a chocolate cafe in Al Barsha where you can pause over desserts, coffee and breakfast dishes or buy beautifully packed chocolates as gifts. Reviews particularly highlight the hot chocolate, chocolate-covered strawberries and rich chocolate desserts.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,323 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Gift packing
The shop can make gifting easy: one customer received patient chocolate recommendations and beautifully arranged packaging.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast is more substantial than the chocolate-shop image suggests, with avocado toast, benedict and croque monsieur among the praised dishes.
Relaxed setting
The cafe is described as cozy and elegant, with comfortable seating for a shopping break, celebration or laptop session.
Thoughtful service
Several reviews describe attentive menu guidance and helpful chocolate recommendations, making product selection easier.
Delivery packaging
Online orders have been praised for elegant packaging and for following a request about the preferred chocolate on the sides.
Late dessert stop
A late-night dessert visit at 11 pm worked well for a birthday outing, with attractive decor and a pleasant atmosphere.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check dishes. Before ordering a savoury special, confirm the ingredients match the menu: one 79 AED salmon order was reportedly served as tuna.
Allow time. Build in extra time during busy visits, since reviews mention delays with ordering, food and the check.
Verify discounts. Check the bill before paying if using the 20% coffee-and-crepes discount, as one customer said the calculation was wrong.
Choose chocolate. For a classic chocolate stop, consider the hot chocolate or chocolate-covered strawberries; both received specific praise.
Coffee expectations. If you prefer a strong or specialty coffee, set expectations accordingly: one review calls the Americano regular rather than specialty.
Birthday option. The cozy setting and dessert presentation can suit a birthday stop; one group visited at 11 pm for a niece’s celebration.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Unit N003, Mall of the Emirates - Level 1 - Al Barsha Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
hot chocolate
The cafe’s signature-style hot chocolate is repeatedly mentioned as a worthwhile order, including alongside breakfast pastries.
Ultimate Godiva Cake
This cake was praised for balancing dark and regular chocolate, with a soft, light, mousse-like texture.
Truffle caramel salé lava cake
A rich dessert that one table found chocolatey without becoming overly sweet.
smoked turkey benedict
A filling savoury breakfast option described as buttery, with salad helping balance the meal’s richness.
Chocolate Balloon
This dessert was tried with a pistachio milkshake and Spanish coffee, all of which received a positive reaction.
Common Concerns
High pricing
The quality can be high, but customers describe some portions as expensive, including a single pastry and a cake slice.
Menu mismatch
One customer expected sliced smoked salmon at 79 AED but received tuna instead, saying the dish did not match the menu image.
Slow service
Some visits involved long waits for ordering, food and the bill; one customer waited about 40 minutes for management help.
Coffee strength
The cappuccino was considered good but not a strong-coffee choice, while another review found drinks too sweet.
Discount error
A customer reported that the final total did not correctly reflect the advertised 20% coffee and crepe discount.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
79 aed
sliced smoke salmon
“For 79 aed, you used to get sliced smoke salmon that looked like the picture on the menu - quite delicious and I brought many friends to taste it”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
Godiva at Mall of the Emirates is a chocolate cafe in Al Barsha that works for more than a quick box of chocolates. You can sit down for breakfast, coffee and desserts, or shop for a gift with polished packaging. The chocolate-covered strawberries, hot chocolate, tiramisu and lava cakes are among the clearest review-backed reasons to visit.
The dessert menu gets the most consistent enthusiasm. The Ultimate Godiva Cake was described as soft and mousse-like, while the truffle caramel salé lava cake was rich without being overly sweet. Savoury food is available too: the smoked turkey benedict was called buttery and filling, and the croque monsieur was warm and cheesy.
The setting is comfortable and cozy enough for a shopping break, birthday dessert or laptop session. There are a few practical cautions. Prices can feel steep for the portion, with one review putting the Ultimate Godiva Cake at around 60 AED per slice.
Service was excellent on many visits, but others reported long waits and poor communication. Check promotional totals carefully, and confirm savoury ingredients before ordering: one customer expected smoked salmon at 79 AED but received tuna. Coffee is pleasant, though not the strongest or most specialty-focused option.