Dessert standouts
Mango falooda, pistachio delight and milk cakes are repeatedly highlighted as reasons to visit.
La Terrasse Cafe
Al Wasl
Reviews describe La Terrasse Cafe in Al Wasl as a relaxed, highly decorated spot for coffee and desserts, with named favourites including mango falooda and pistachio delight. Breakfast and creative drinks also appear in the feedback, though the café’s current setup is worth checking before you go.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
373 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Coffee choices
Reviews praise the coffee, Arabic coffee, rose latte and availability of oat milk.
Calm setting
The greenery, tropical styling and quiet atmosphere make it suitable for relaxed conversation or a coffee break.
Food presentation
Breakfast dishes are consistently noted for attractive presentation, even when opinions on taste vary.
Group friendly
Reviews mention families, friends, couples and group gatherings as comfortable uses for the space.
Parking access
One review reports both public and mall parking, which is useful when visiting the surrounding complex.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check first. Verify the current format before going: a May 2023 review said the pictured café had become an abaya shop with a small coffee attached.
Allow time. Avoid a rushed breakfast or ask about wait times first; one reviewer waited about 30 minutes for egg Benedict.
Try dessert. For a first order, consider mango falooda or pistachio delight, the desserts most clearly praised by reviewers.
Choose seating. If comfort matters, ask for a sofa: a reviewer found the chairs uncomfortable.
Use parking. Check public or mall parking around the complex rather than assuming street parking will be easiest.
Expect variety. If you prefer savoury food, check the menu first; one reviewer wished for more salted options.
Plan the visit
Practical details
2D St
Al Wasl, Dubai
Common Concerns
Current format
A 2023 review says the pictured café had become an abaya shop with only a small coffee attached.
Slow service
Several reviews report long waits, including roughly 30 minutes for an egg Benedict.
High prices
Multiple customers considered the prices high compared with similar cafés or what they received.
Limited cakes
One review found the cake selection limited and said pistachio appeared in most cakes.
Tight seating
Tables have been described as close together, while some chairs were uncomfortable unless using a sofa.
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The Bottom Line
La Terrasse Cafe is described in reviews as a decorative, quiet café in Al Wasl where coffee and sweets are the main draw. The clearest named orders are mango falooda, pistachio delight, pistachio milk cake and the rose latte. A reviewer also praised the musakhan bao and generous portions for sharing.
The setting gets plenty of attention: greenery, tropical touches and a calm atmosphere suit a coffee break, conversation, informal meetings or working on a laptop. Families, couples and groups are all mentioned, and one review says public and mall parking are available. Breakfast receives mixed feedback.
Some customers found it good and well presented, while others called the taste average or reported lengthy waits, including around 30 minutes for egg Benedict. Service also varies sharply, from excellent and friendly to frustratingly slow when the café is understaffed. Prices are often described as slightly high, and seating can feel tight, with some uncomfortable chairs.
There is one important practical warning. A May 2023 review said the café shown in earlier photos had become an abaya shop with a small coffee attached. Check the current setup and menu before making a special trip.