Customisable orders
Smoothies can be tailored with fruits, vegetables, protein or collagen, and sandwiches can be adapted with substitutions such as gluten-free bread.
JOE & THE JUICE
Al Wasl
JOE & THE JUICE is a juice shop and café in Al Wasl, with fresh sandwiches, juices, smoothies and coffee. Customers come for favourites such as the Tunacado and spicy tuna sandwich, while the relaxed seating makes it practical for laptop work or a casual catch-up.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
213 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sandwich favourites
The Tunacado is repeatedly highlighted as a reliable quick meal, with one customer calling it a must-order.
Laptop-friendly
The comfortable setting suits remote work, with customers specifically mentioning spending time there with a laptop and coffee.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor seating is described as comfortable and cosy, giving visitors another option for meeting friends or taking a coffee break.
Dietary awareness
One review praised the use of toaster bags for gluten-free bread and the care taken with allergy-related preparation.
Fast service
Several customers found the service quick even when the café was busy, which helps when stopping by for breakfast or a quick bite.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Tunacado. If you want a clear starting point, order the Tunacado; one customer described it as a must and praised the fast service.
Customise freely. Ask about substitutions and additions: a customer regularly orders the chicken panini on gluten-free bread and tailors it to taste.
Check ingredients. If you choose a dairy-free drink, ask about extras such as whipped cream; one server flagged that the whipping cream contained dairy.
Use the app. The app is a convenient ordering route according to customers who use it from their smartphones.
Check parking. Nearby parking was a plus for one breakfast visit, but parking conditions can matter around the mall, so check before heading over.
Expect some noise. Laptop users should keep in mind that at least one lunchtime visit had very loud, fast pop music.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Galleria Mall
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Spicy tuna sandwich
The spicy tuna sandwich is paired with juice by a regular customer who enjoys the combination in the peaceful setting.
Joes club
The Joes club sandwich is described as a standout favourite for a friends’ hangout or work visit.
Vanilla iced matcha
The vanilla iced matcha with regular milk received a 10/10 from one customer, who liked the balance of vanilla and matcha.
Common Concerns
Hygiene concerns
Reviews describe a hair in a Tuna-cado and a nail in a salad, raising a serious cleanliness concern despite a polite management response.
Fly problem
One Al Wasl customer reported too many flies around the seating area, including one landing on a colleague’s sandwich.
Delivery issues
Two Deliveroo reviews report delayed or spilled orders, with customers saying refunds or replacement orders were not handled satisfactorily.
High pricing
One customer considered the food expensive, citing sandwiches priced at 45–60 dhs.
Loud music
A customer found the music too loud at lunchtime and was told the volume could not be lowered.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
45-60 dhs
sandwich
“still it’s over rated for the prices we paid a sandwich for 45-60 dhs is a lot for a juice dhs”Google review · May 2024
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The Bottom Line
JOE & THE JUICE in Al Wasl is a juice shop and café suited to a quick breakfast, light lunch, coffee break or laptop session. Customers regularly mention the relaxed setting, comfortable seating and friendly service, while the Galleria Mall location also makes it easy to combine with other stops. The menu has a few dependable starting points.
The Tunacado is repeatedly recommended, and the spicy tuna sandwich is a regular favourite. Protein smoothies are praised for their flavour, while the chicken panini can be ordered on gluten-free bread and adjusted with substitutions or additions. Coffee receives plenty of approval too, although one review found it could be better.
There are useful details for dietary-conscious visitors: a reviewer appreciated being warned that whipped cream contained dairy, and another praised toaster bags for gluten-free bread. Outdoor seating and nearby parking have both been appreciated. For remote work, the atmosphere is generally comfortable, but one lunchtime customer found the music too loud.
Hygiene also deserves attention: reviews mention a hair, a nail in a salad and flies around food at this branch. Delivery feedback is notably weaker than the in-store experience, with spilled or delayed Deliveroo orders reported.