Chocolate Desserts
Chocolate crepes and dark chocolate cheesecake come with generous chocolate sauce, making them a strong pick for serious chocolate lovers.
Godiva - The Outlet Village
Dubai South
Godiva - The Outlet Village is a chocolate cafe in Dubai South, with a menu built around chocolate desserts, coffee and ice cream. Reviews particularly point to the pistahiomissu and hot chocolate, alongside a relaxed cafe setting for a sweet break.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,461 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hot Drinks
The classic hot chocolate, cafe mocha and hot Spanish latte are repeatedly praised, with the hot chocolate standing out most often.
Dessert Variety
The menu includes distinctive choices such as pistahiomissu, Dubai chocolate kunafa cake and mango cake.
Family Friendly
A family review says the team helped with the children and offered them a free chocolate taster.
Outdoor Tables
Indoor seating is limited, but reviews note plenty of outdoor tables and chairs for enjoying cooler winter weather.
Coffee Service
The cafe adjusted a Turkish coffee immediately when a guest requested a stronger version.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Pistachiomissu. Order the pistahiomissu if you want a dessert specifically singled out as a must-try.
Ask Stronger. If you prefer a stronger Turkish coffee, ask for it; one guest says the cafe changed it immediately.
Choose Outdoors. For a winter visit, consider the outdoor tables because the indoor sitting area is relatively small.
Check Toppings. If ordering a chocolate crepe for children, confirm whether ice cream is included, as one review received it without ice cream.
Late Visits. A late visit near closing was handled without rushing, so the cafe may still be comfortable for an evening dessert stop.
Bring Children. Families may appreciate asking about small extras for children; one visit included a complimentary chocolate taster.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Outlet Village - Unit CS031 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Saih Shuaib 1, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Banana crepes
The banana crepes were praised alongside the cappuccino, with the reviewer describing both as the best ever.
Fondue
Fondue is described as a favourite repeat order for visitors who regularly stop by the cafe.
Ultimate Godiva cake
A first-time visitor particularly enjoyed this cake during a cozy cafe visit.
Common Concerns
Small Interior
The indoor sitting area is described as a bit small, so seating indoors may be limited during busy periods.
Premium Pricing
One review describes the cafe as a bit pricey for a sweet treat.
Menu Limits
One customer found the menu limited despite considering the desserts worth trying.
Freshness Concern
A review felt the desserts could have been made and served more freshly for their price.
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The Bottom Line
Godiva - The Outlet Village is a chocolate cafe in Dubai South that works well for a dessert break during a mall visit. The reviews highlight the pistahiomissu, hot chocolate, banana crepes and Dubai chocolate kunafa cake, with chocolate crepes, waffles, fondue and ice cream also appearing as popular orders. The strongest theme is attentive, accommodating service.
Guests describe staff helping them choose from the dessert selection, adjusting a Turkish coffee to taste and treating late visitors respectfully rather than rushing them. Families may also appreciate a review mentioning help with children and a free chocolate taster. The atmosphere is generally described as elegant, cozy or relaxing, and the cafe is considered clean and well organised.
There are a few practical caveats. Indoor seating is a bit small, although there are many outdoor tables and chairs for winter visits. One customer found the menu limited and a bit pricey, while another felt the desserts could have been fresher for their price.
If you are visiting specifically for a crepe, check whether ice cream comes with it, as one review received the chocolate crepe without any.