Coffee quality
Reviewers describe the coffee as rich, smooth and consistently well made, with one regular praising the flat white’s reliability.
illy Caffe - Greens
The Greens
illy Caffè in The Greens is a coffee shop built around Italian-style coffee, with a warm setting for a quick drink, a quiet break or a catch-up. Reviews specifically mention its cappuccino, tiramisu shake, breakfast dishes and consistently welcoming service.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
198 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Relaxed setting
The cozy, clean seating and chill atmosphere suit a coffee break, conversation or laptop work.
Friendly service
Customers repeatedly describe the team as welcoming, attentive, professional and quick, including during evening visits.
Breakfast choice
The ultimate avocado toast stands out in reviews, and staff accommodated a request for soft-running eggs on avocado toast.
Good desserts
The chocolate cookie was called delicious, while another visitor enjoyed a fresh dessert with iced coffee.
Fast service
Several visits mention quick service, useful when you want coffee without turning a short stop into a long outing.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try breakfast. Consider the ultimate avocado toast; one regular calls it the best item in Dubai and also praises the breakfast.
Customise eggs. If you prefer soft-running eggs on avocado toast, ask for them directly; a reviewer says the kitchen tailored the dish.
Try the shake. The tiramisu shake is a specific dessert drink worth considering alongside coffee.
Check takeaway. For delivery, check the order and packaging on arrival: reviews mention spilled coffee and a missing frappe.
Bring a layer. The café may feel very cold inside, so a light layer could make a longer visit more comfortable.
Choose dine-in. If you want a calm coffee, dine in rather than relying on delivery, which one reviewer found repeatedly poorly packed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Greens Souk - 1A St
Al Thanyah Third - The Greens, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Cappuccino
The cappuccino is specifically praised as rich and well made.
Tiramisu shake
A customer enjoyed the tiramisu shake alongside an iced hot chocolate.
Cold brew
One regular praises the strength of the cold brew and pairs it with breakfast.
Common Concerns
Delivery issues
Delivery reviews report spilled coffee and a Talabat order missing one of two frappes.
Cold interior
One reviewer found the small space excessively cold because of the air conditioning.
Machine noise
Ceiling vibrations, machine noise and chairs being moved were said to interfere with a relaxed morning.
Takeaway lid
A reviewer found the takeaway lid difficult to drink from, with liquid spilling during use.
Price concern
One customer considered the 29 AED small illy Crema expensive and was disappointed by its taste.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
29 AED
illy Crema
“I heard they are a famous Italian brand and their signature is illy Crema, so I ordered it was expensive 29 AED for small cub, but I said it must deserve it”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
illy Caffè in The Greens is a neighborhood coffee stop with a strong focus on Italian-style drinks and a comfortable place to pause. Reviews mention rich coffee, a reliable flat white, cappuccino, cold brew and quick service. The setting is usually described as cozy, relaxed and clean, with comfortable seating for chatting or getting some laptop work done.
There is more than coffee on offer. Breakfast regulars highlight the ultimate avocado toast, and one customer says the team adjusted it to produce soft-running eggs instead of the standard well-cooked version. For something sweeter, the tiramisu shake and chocolate cookie both receive specific praise; pastries and other food are also mentioned positively.
Service is one of the clearest strengths. Customers describe the team as kind, attentive and professional, including during evening visits, and several mention staff handling order misunderstandings calmly. That said, the experience is not flawless.
One reviewer found the small café too cold, with machine and ceiling noise disrupting a quiet morning. Takeaway also deserves caution: a lid was difficult to drink from, while delivery reviews mention spilled coffee and a missing frappe. For a first visit, dine in, consider the avocado toast, and check delivery orders carefully.