Celebration cakes
Birthday cakes have impressed several reviewers, with one describing two recent cakes as “amazing and spectacular.”
KATRINA COFFEE & CAKES - NSHAMA
Dubai South
Katrina Coffee & Cakes is a cake shop and café in Dubai South, known for celebration cakes, pastries, coffee and breakfast dishes. Reviews especially highlight the honey cake, Spanish latte and birthday cakes, while prices are often described as affordable.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
214 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Honey cake
The honey cake is a recurring favourite, praised alongside the coffee and described as especially delicious.
Coffee value
Coffee is a major draw for budget-conscious visitors, with reviewers saying the taste compares well with pricier nearby cafés.
Welcoming vibe
Positive reviews describe a warm, cosy atmosphere suited to relaxing, meeting friends or having a morning coffee.
Breakfast options
The menu includes breakfast choices such as avocado on toast, blueberry muffins and breakfast dishes praised for flavour and presentation.
Pastry quality
Some customers find the cakes and pastries fresh, well-textured and not overly sweet, making them popular for celebrations.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rushes. Visit outside busy mornings and weekends if possible; one reviewer waited 35 minutes for an order during a crowded morning.
Allow time. Build extra time into takeaway coffee orders, as separate reviews mention waits of 20–25 minutes for drinks.
Check stock. Ask what is available before choosing tea or smoothies; one review says the shop sometimes runs out of all varieties.
Confirm milk. If you need low-fat milk, check first: a reviewer was told only full-fat, almond, coconut or oat milk was available.
Order early. For a late-night cake pickup, arrive well before closing rather than relying on service right up to the stated time.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Town square, Park views - Shop #6
Al Yalayis 2, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:45 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:45 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:45 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:45 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 10:45 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:45 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:45 PM |
Popular Mentions
Iced Spanish latte
The iced Spanish latte was praised for its flavour and presentation.
Red velvet
Red velvet is one of the cakes a reviewer specifically recommends as fresh.
Pistachio cheesecake
Pistachio cheesecake is mentioned among the branch’s standout cake choices.
Creamy tubes
A regular customer singled out the creamy tubes as a favourite purchase.
Caramel nuts tart
The caramel nuts tart was described as an especially good dessert alongside the honey cake.
Common Concerns
Slow service
Long waits are a consistent concern: reviewers report 20–35 minutes for takeaway drinks or food, even when the café is not busy.
Crowded mornings
Morning and weekend rushes can leave the café crowded, with too few staff handling orders and table cleaning.
Cleanliness issues
Several reviews mention dirty tables or a generally unclean café, particularly during busy periods.
Inconsistent quality
Food and drink quality is not always reliable, including complaints about unpleasant desserts, poor hot chocolate and hard cake toppings.
Closing service
Some customers say staff refused small takeaway orders before the advertised closing time, including a cake purchase at 10:49 PM.
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The Bottom Line
Katrina Coffee & Cakes in Dubai South is a café and cake shop that suits visitors looking for reasonably priced coffee, pastries, breakfast and celebration cakes. The strongest praise is for the cakes: reviewers mention honey cake, red velvet, pistachio cheesecake and birthday cakes, while breakfast favourites include avocado on toast and blueberry muffins. Coffee options such as the Spanish latte and cappuccino also receive positive comments.
Value is one of the clearest attractions. Customers describe the coffee prices as unusually low, and one review specifically records an AED5 cappuccino. The atmosphere is often called warm, cosy and welcoming, although the experience varies noticeably between visits.
The main caution is service speed. Busy mornings and weekends can mean 20–35-minute waits, with a small team also trying to manage deliveries and clean tables. Several customers found tables dirty or the café understaffed, and there are reports of wrong orders, unavailable ingredients and inconsistent drinks or desserts.
It is worth visiting outside peak periods, checking stock and milk options before ordering, and leaving plenty of time for takeaway drinks. For a late cake pickup, arriving early is the safer choice.