Calm setting
A quiet, relaxing atmosphere works well for working, journaling or an unhurried coffee break.
Kream by Makaw
DIFC
Kream by Makaw is a chocolate shop and café in Gate Avenue, DIFC, where visitors come for carefully made coffee, rich chocolate desserts and relaxed brunches. The calm, stylish interior also suits a quiet coffee break, catch-up or some laptop time.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
405 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hot chocolate
The hot chocolate is praised for being creamy, chocolatey and balanced rather than overly sweet.
Brunch dishes
Brunch stands out for fresh, well-presented food, including avocado toast, French toast and generous portions.
Coffee range
Coffee drinkers can explore options from iced Spanish latte and V60 single-origin beans to cappuccino and espresso.
Chocolate choice
The display includes a broad selection of rich chocolates and beautifully presented treats suitable for gifting or a personal indulgence.
Loose-leaf tea
Loose-leaf tea is an uncommon Dubai find and gives non-coffee drinkers a worthwhile option.
Stylish interiors
Soft beige interiors, curved shelves and greenery create a cosy, elegant look, with warm lighting despite limited natural light.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try hot chocolate. Order the dark hot chocolate with coconut milk if you prefer a rich, velvety drink that is not overly sweet.
Try loose leaf. Ask about the loose-leaf tea selection; one reviewer considered it a rare find in Dubai.
Share cookies. The Single Origin MAKAW Chocolate Cookie is described as huge, so it may be better suited to sharing.
Weekend brunch. Consider visiting for weekend brunch, which reviewers describe as a standout alongside artisan chocolates.
Check tea set. If ordering tea, check that the cup is included before pouring; one customer spilled tea when it was missing.
Find Gate Avenue. Look for the café inside Gate Avenue in DIFC rather than treating it as a street-front chocolate shop.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Gate Avenue Mall - Gate Avenue - Zone D G Floor
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Salmon toast with poached eggs
A fresh, delicious breakfast choice with poached eggs.
Matcha Island
A named matcha drink that was recommended alongside the signature double chocolate cake.
Dark hot chocolate with coconut milk
Described as rich, velvety and balanced without being overly sweet.
Two way avocado toast
A generously portioned avocado toast that one reviewer found good enough to share.
Common Concerns
Limited daylight
The café lacks natural light, relying instead on warm lighting for its aesthetic atmosphere.
Tea service
One tea order arrived without a cup, leading to a spill when the tea was poured into the glass filter.
Small flat white
A flat white was considered undersized, feeling only slightly larger than a double espresso.
Premium pricing
One reviewer found the prices high enough to make the café more of an occasional treat than an everyday coffee stop.
Chocolate standards
One reviewer found the chocolates mediocre, while noting their Swiss benchmark was unusually demanding.
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The Bottom Line
Kream by Makaw is a chocolate shop and café inside Gate Avenue in DIFC. It works for several kinds of visits: a quiet coffee while working, a dessert stop after dinner, or a relaxed breakfast and brunch. Reviews specifically mention the salmon toast with poached eggs, avocado toast, French toast and Mediterranean salad, with the brunch praised for generous portions and careful presentation.
Chocolate is the main draw, from the signature Makaw Hot Chocolate to the dark hot chocolate with coconut milk. The latter was described as rich, velvety and balanced without being overly sweet. There is also a sizeable Single Origin MAKAW Chocolate Cookie, plus a display of chocolate flavours and giftable treats.
Coffee has range too, including V60 pours using Costa Rica and Ethiopia beans, iced Spanish latte and espresso. The atmosphere is consistently described as calm, cosy and stylish, with soft beige interiors, curved shelves and greenery. It is peaceful enough for journaling or meetings, though the café lacks natural light.
Loose-leaf tea is a useful extra option. Keep two small cautions in mind: one tea set arrived without its cup, and a flat white was considered unusually small. Prices have also been described as more suited to an occasional treat than an everyday coffee.