Work-friendly space
Large windows, natural light, table sockets and quiet music make the café practical for working or studying.
Have Coffee - BoxPark
Al Wasl
Have Coffee is a speciality coffee shop in Al Wasl with a bright, spacious setting for coffee, desserts and quiet work sessions. Reviews repeatedly point to the flat white, cheesecake and well-designed indoor and outdoor seating, including soundproof single rooms for meetings or studying.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
425 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Soundproof rooms
Soundproof single rooms are available for meetings, focused work or virtual calls.
Coffee favourites
The flat white, V60, cortado and espresso receive especially positive mentions across the reviews.
Dessert choice
Cheesecake is a recurring favourite, with coffee ice cream, chocolate cake and mango Swiss ball ice cream also mentioned.
Indoor outdoors
You can choose between a bright indoor area and an outdoor seating area with a notably modern ambiance.
Late weekends
One repeat visitor reports weekend closing as late as 2 am, useful for evening coffee or dessert plans.
Easy parking
Reviews mention RTA parking spaces in front and parking at both the front and back.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try cheesecake. Order the cheesecake if you want a dessert with the strongest repeated praise; one guest called it light and tasty.
Check outdoors. If sitting outside, keep an eye on service and consider ordering inside, as the table request button was not always answered.
Ask V60. Ask which V60 bean is available before ordering; a reviewer found only one selection and considered the Ethiopian option pricey.
Bring payment. For parking, use the RTA app or SMS to pay for the RTA spaces in front of the café.
Avoid crowds. Check the café’s status before visiting if you want a quieter table, as one reviewer warned about crowded periods.
Check temperature. If you prefer hotter coffee, confirm the temperature when ordering; cappuccinos were reported as slightly warm on one visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Alwasl road Box park, M09-01
Al Wasl, Dubai
Common Concerns
Service gaps
Outdoor table service has been inconsistent; one reviewer had to go inside because the service button brought no response.
Coffee inconsistency
Some visits produced coffee described as cold, bitter, sour, slightly warm or too milky.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes were a serious problem for one guest, particularly around the ankles.
Limited V60
The V60 selection was described as having only one option, with the basic Ethiopian serving considered expensive.
Weak Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi was reported as weak during one visit, despite the café being set up for studying.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
5 Dhs extra
Oat milk
“(Oat milk is 5 Dhs extra, +2 for Iced)”Google review · March 2021
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The Bottom Line
Have Coffee is a speciality coffee shop in Al Wasl built around good coffee, desserts and a comfortable place to linger. You can order a flat white, V60 or cortado, then add cheesecake, coffee ice cream or another pastry. The reviews make the café especially appealing for working, studying and relaxed meetings rather than a quick grab-and-go stop.
The interior is bright and airy, with large windows, natural light, table sockets and music that one visitor found quiet enough for work. There is indoor and outdoor seating, plus soundproof single rooms for meetings or virtual calls. The outdoor area is described as particularly attractive, while the minimalist design and spacious layout suit both solo time and small meetups.
Parking is reported at the front and back, with RTA spaces in front payable through the app or SMS. Weekend hours can run as late as 2 am, though checking crowd levels first is sensible. Service has been uneven, especially outdoors, and coffee quality was not consistent in every review: some guests received cold or overly milky drinks.
V60 choice may also be limited, and one reviewer found the Ethiopian option expensive. Prices reported in one review included 30 Dhs for a flat white and 45 Dhs for mixed berries cheesecake, with oat milk costing 5 Dhs extra.