Gallery Showroom
The café doubles as an art-gallery-style showroom, with tables, lamps, candles and other display pieces available to buy.
La Nena Home & Coffee
Al Quoz
La Nena Home & Coffee is a furniture showroom and café in Al Quoz, combining sculptural interiors with a coffee corner. You can browse display pieces for purchase, then settle in for specialty coffee, pastries or dishes such as avocado toast in a pet-friendly setting.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,061 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pet Friendly
Dogs are welcomed indoors, and one visit included complimentary treats for the guests’ pets.
Distinct Design
Earthy tones, sculpted-looking furniture and warm lighting give the space a recognisable, gallery-like character.
Avocado Toast
The avocado toast is a standout for some visitors, with one reviewer calling it among the best they had tried.
Quiet Mornings
Early visits can feel peaceful and uncrowded, making the café workable for a calm coffee or some quiet time.
Specialty Drinks
Reviews mention enjoyable options beyond standard coffee, including hojicha, matcha and Spanish latte drinks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go Early. Arrive in the morning if you want a quieter visit and a better chance of finding a table; one reviewer found 9am uncrowded.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for food, as one reviewer found the avocado toast took longer than expected to arrive.
Check Parking. Allow time to locate the venue and find parking: a reviewer drove around three times and found parking limited.
Use QR Ordering. Expect to order and pay digitally from the table; if your signal is weak, ask at the cashier or for the Wi-Fi password.
Travel Light. Bring only a phone for photos or filming, since one visit was told that DJI and Insta360 equipment was not allowed.
Expect Light Meals. Come for snacks or a light meal rather than a substantial lunch; the menu is described as mostly pastries and lighter dishes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
23 Street 14B
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz, 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 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Coconut flat white
One reviewer enjoyed the coconut flat white for its smooth, satisfying flavour.
Hot chocolate
The hot chocolate is recommended in one review for chocolate lovers.
Common Concerns
Limited Menu
The menu leans towards snacks and light meals, with reviewers noting limited choice and no on-site kitchen.
Tight Seating
Tables are close together and some seats lack back support, which can make longer visits uncomfortable.
Inconsistent Service
Ordering and attentiveness can vary; one visit involved a missing QR code and a 15-minute wait for help.
Coffee Variability
Coffee reviews range from excellent to bitter, sour, watery or incorrectly heated, so quality appears inconsistent.
Parking Difficulty
Finding the venue and parking can be frustrating, with one visitor driving around three times before locating it.
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The Bottom Line
La Nena Home & Coffee is part furniture showroom, part café, and its strongest draw is the setting: earthy tones, sculptural pieces, warm lighting and a gallery-like layout. You can browse tables, lamps, candles and other display items for purchase, then order coffee, pastries or light food. It is also dog-friendly, with one reviewer reporting complimentary treats for visiting pets.
The food and drinks are uneven but there are worthwhile picks. Avocado toast receives particularly good feedback, while the hojicha latte, Spanish latte and coconut flat white each have enthusiastic mentions. Other visitors found coffee bitter, sour, watery or not hot enough, so expectations should be measured.
The menu is limited and geared towards snacks rather than a filling meal. Comfort and service depend on the visit. Tables can be close together, some seating lacks back support, and the QR ordering system has caused confusion when codes or mobile signal failed.
A morning visit may be calmer; one reviewer found 9am uncrowded, while another found the space packed on a weekday. Afternoon warmth, dim lighting and limited parking are practical considerations, and the venue can be difficult to locate. Check before bringing filming equipment beyond a phone.