Shawarma
Shawarma is a strong choice, with one reviewer especially praising the Mexican Arabic shawarma plate.
كافتيريا خفايف - الورقاء - Khafayef Cafeteria Warqa
Al Warqa
Khafayef Cafeteria Warqa is a casual cafeteria in Al Warqa for quick bites, takeaway and delivery. Reviews most often point visitors towards its sandwiches, shawarma and karak or milk tea, with parking reported in front of the shop.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
269 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sandwiches
The sandwiches attract consistent praise, including the Khafaif sandwiches and a beef sandwich roll recommended in parotta.
Tea
Karak and milk tea are reliable reasons to stop by, with reviews calling out both a good karak and a good cup of milk tea.
Budget Bites
Several reviews describe the food as affordable and suitable for a quick, filling meal.
Parking
Parking is reported directly in front of the shop, with another review also noting ample parking opposite the cafeteria.
Late Eats
The cafeteria has been described as useful for quick bites and late-night eating, with delivery available in the area.
What to Eat at كافتيريا خفايف - الورقاء - Khafayef Cafeteria Warqa How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For كافتيريا خفايف - الورقاء - Khafayef Cafeteria Warqa, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of كافتيريا خفايف - الورقاء - Khafayef Cafeteria Warqa, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Beef sandwich roll Net +1
“Tried it for the first time , it was good Recommended for quick bite , had beef sandwich roll which was delicious, Recommended to have it in parotha”
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Review excerpts
“Tried it for the first time , it was good Recommended for quick bite , had beef sandwich roll which was delicious, Recommended to have it in parotha”March 2019
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Chilli porotta sandwich Net +1
“Best tica and chilli porotta sandwich ..! Try it..! They have a very gud sause..!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best tica and chilli porotta sandwich ..! Try it..! They have a very gud sause..!”April 2021
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Club sandwich's Net +1
“Good food and nice club Sandwich's overall decent place”
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Review excerpts
“Good food and nice club Sandwich's overall decent place”October 2019
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Hassan matar Net +1
“Sandwiches are good. Hassan matar is also okay”
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Review excerpts
“Sandwiches are good. Hassan matar is also okay”October 2022
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Indian style chicken briyani Net +1
“Liked their Indian style chicken Briyani. It cost AED.15 and good enough for 1 person.”
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Review excerpts
“Liked their Indian style chicken Briyani. It cost AED.15 and good enough for 1 person.”December 2016
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Kunafa Net +1
“very good shawarma and decent kunafa. Good food options in general. Chai is ok”
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Review excerpts
“very good shawarma and decent kunafa. Good food options in general. Chai is ok”February 2021
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Mexican arabic shawarma Net +1
“Tasty shawarma specially.. Mexican Arabic shawarma.. Very delicious plate..”
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Review excerpts
“Tasty shawarma specially.. Mexican Arabic shawarma.. Very delicious plate..”August 2021
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Paratha Net +1
“Tasty paratha and sandwhiches”
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Review excerpts
“Tasty paratha and sandwhiches”November 2020
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Porotta Net +1
“The best place for spicy beef fry and porotta in South Indian flavor . Cheep n fulfilling 👍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The best place for spicy beef fry and porotta in South Indian flavor . Cheep n fulfilling 👍”November 2017
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Sandwiches khafaif Net +1
“Foods were very nice & delicious specially sandwiches khafaif.”
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Review excerpts
“Foods were very nice & delicious specially sandwiches khafaif.”July 2019
Honorable mentions (3)
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Spicy beef fry Net +1
“The best place for spicy beef fry and porotta in South Indian flavor . Cheep n fulfilling 👍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The best place for spicy beef fry and porotta in South Indian flavor . Cheep n fulfilling 👍”November 2017
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Spicy chicken briyani Net +1
“Loved their spicy chicken Briyani. Limited quality good enough for only one. The chicken was so mouth watering and melting inside the mouth... May be due to manination. Not suitable for non spicy lovers”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Loved their spicy chicken Briyani. Limited quality good enough for only one. The chicken was so mouth watering and melting inside the mouth... May be due to manination. Not suitable for non spicy lovers”January 2018
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Tica sandwich Net +1
“Best tica and chilli porotta sandwich ..! Try it..! They have a very gud sause..!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best tica and chilli porotta sandwich ..! Try it..! They have a very gud sause..!”April 2021
Drinks 4
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Coffee Net +1
“It was great. The place is good for coffee, tea etc.”
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Review excerpts
“It was great. The place is good for coffee, tea etc.”June 2022
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Strong evening tea Net +1
“Best place to have strong evening tea. You'll feel so refreshed”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best place to have strong evening tea. You'll feel so refreshed”July 2018
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Water melon juice Net +1
“Good cup of milk tea..water melon juice is nice”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good cup of milk tea..water melon juice is nice”March 2023
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Chai Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“very good shawarma and decent kunafa. Good food options in general. Chai is ok”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Biriyani Net −1
“Never ever order their biriyani, the worst biriyani i ever had :(”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Never ever order their biriyani, the worst biriyani i ever had :(”October 2020
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Dynamite wraptor Net −1
“This is' "dynamite wraptor" that influncers have talked about that I was given.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“This is' "dynamite wraptor" that influncers have talked about that I was given.”December 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Orders. Check every item before paying and spell out special requests rather than relying on the menu.
Confirm Bread. For sandwich orders, confirm the bread and sauce instructions directly; one Talabat order arrived with neither request followed.
Try Shawarma. If you are choosing from the menu, the Mexican Arabic shawarma is one of the clearest review-backed picks.
Tea Stop. Karak tea is a safer first try than ordering broadly, as several reviews specifically praise it.
Park Nearby. You can look for parking directly in front of the cafeteria before considering nearby spaces.
Mind Spice. The spicy chicken biryani was described as unsuitable for non-spicy diners, so ask about heat if you prefer milder food.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mass Supermarket Building
Al Warqa - Al Warqa'a First, Dubai
Common Concerns
Order Errors
Multiple reviews report incorrect orders, including a Talabat order where bread and sauce instructions were not followed.
Service Issues
Customer service feedback is uneven; reviewers mention poor responses to wrong orders and an unhelpful evening team.
Food Consistency
Taste appears to vary by dish and visit, with some reviewers describing the food as under par or needing quality improvement.
Biriyani Warning
Biriyani feedback is mixed: one customer loved the spicy chicken version, while another called their biriyani the worst they had tried.
Cleanliness
One review specifically raised concerns about staff cleanliness and customer service.
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The Bottom Line
Khafayef Cafeteria Warqa is a casual Al Warqa stop for quick bites, takeaway and delivery. The clearest reasons to consider it are its sandwiches, shawarma and tea: reviews praise the Khafaif sandwiches, a beef sandwich roll served in parotta, Mexican Arabic shawarma and both karak and milk tea. It is a budget-minded place rather than a consistently polished one.
Customers have called the food affordable, filling and useful for late-night eating, and one review reports timely home delivery. Parking is another practical plus, with spaces mentioned in front of the shop and opposite the cafeteria. The main caution is consistency.
Some diners found the food under par, watery garlic paste or disappointing snacks, while biryani opinions range from excellent spicy chicken biryani to one customer advising others never to order it. Service is also uneven: several reviews describe wrong orders or ignored instructions, including a Talabat order that arrived without the requested Arabic bread and without the requested sauce changes. For a first visit, karak tea or shawarma looks like the lower-risk starting point.
If ordering sandwiches for delivery, confirm every detail before paying, especially bread and sauces. The spicy biryani may suit heat-lovers, but it is not a safe choice for anyone who prefers mild food.