Lazy Cat

Lazy Cat

Al Warqa

Restaurant Open now 04 345 2542

Lazy Cat is a relaxed breakfast and brunch restaurant in Al Warqa, set beside greenery and a lake-like pond. Visitors come for its fluffy Japanese pancakes, shakshuka and coffee, then linger over the calm outdoor setting and skyline views.

Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
3,652 ratings
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77%
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5%

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The Good Stuff

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Japanese pancakes

The fluffy Japanese pancakes are the standout order, with several reviews calling them light, soft and worth the wait.

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Park setting

Outdoor tables sit beside greenery and a pond, with some diners also enjoying distant Dubai skyline views.

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What to Eat at Lazy Cat

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Lazy Cat, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

  1. Ms. melt Net +4
    “we tried ms.melt, glorious biscuit, fluffy japanese pancakes, fresh orange juice as well as the blue matcha.”
  2. Honey toast Net +3
    “My favorite honey toast in Dubai.”
  3. Lazy burger Net +2
    “I had the lazy burger this time which was excellent, and of course, the consistently yummy Japanese and creme brûlée pancakes 🫶🏼”
  4. Shakshuka Net +2
    “My favorites are the folded bread, shakshuka and Japanese pancakes — among the best in the city (order in advance, it takes about 15–20 minutes).”
Honorable mentions (24)
  1. Avocado fold Net +1
    “The food is absolutely amazing. We always have the avocado fold and the fluffy pancakes - and its both are absolutely bangers”
  2. Avocado on toast dish Net +1
    “We had the Ms. Melt, the Lazy Burger and an avocado on toast dish - all so yummy.”
  3. Avocado on toast with poached eggs Net +1
    “Ordered avocado on toast with poached eggs and the hash brown. And also americano😍 Food was amazing as well as the service. Highly recommended”
  4. Berries chia Net +1
    “Their must order is their Japanese and creme brûlée pancake. Their drinks also very nice especially the berries chia. Their ms meltz and pizza truffle is super nice.”
  5. Buffalo chicken ranch pizza Net +1
    “We loved their Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza and Japanese Pan Cakes!!”
  6. Cashew labneh folded bread Net +1
    “My friend and I come here at least once a week 🥰 Cozy atmosphere, fresh & delicious food, and polite staff. We always get our top 3 go-to items from the breakfast menu: Fancy Shmancy, Cashew Labneh Folded Bread, and Fluffy Pancakes.”
  7. Crème brûlée fluffy pancake Net +1
    “They had messed up our crème brûlée fluffy pancake and had to redo it which is okay, we understand these things happen.. it took a long while but it was honestly delicious and well worth the wait.”
  8. Creme brûlée pancake Net +1
    “Their must order is their Japanese and creme brûlée pancake. Their drinks also very nice especially the berries chia. Their ms meltz and pizza truffle is super nice.”
  9. Crème brûlée pancake Net +1
    “Food tasted great, especially the Crème Brûlée Pancake. Worth a visit if your around the neighborhood….”
  10. Creme brûlée pancakes Net +1
    “I had the lazy burger this time which was excellent, and of course, the consistently yummy Japanese and creme brûlée pancakes 🫶🏼”
  11. Dreamy egg muffin Net +1
    “Tried the MS Melt, Dreamy Egg Muffin, and Mushroom Truffle Pizza …. Highly recommend all 3 Portions are a bit small but in accordance with the price”
  12. Fancy shmancy Net +1
    “My friend and I come here at least once a week 🥰 Cozy atmosphere, fresh & delicious food, and polite staff. We always get our top 3 go-to items from the breakfast menu: Fancy Shmancy, Cashew Labneh Folded Bread, and Fluffy Pancakes.”
  13. Fluffy japanese pan cakes Net +1
    “One of the best breakfast place in Dubai. The food was amazing especially the fluffy Japanese Pan cakes. It was just out of the world.”
  14. Fluffy japanese pancake Net +1
    “I also ordered the fluffy Japanese pancake, and it was incredibly soft and fluffy. At first, the egg flavor was a little strong, but after a few bites it tasted really good. I think if the egg taste was slightly lighter, it would be even more delicious.”
  15. Folded bread avocado Net +1
    “Food so good. Folded bread avocado was the best.”
  16. Glorious biscuit Net +1
    “the glorious biscuit was great, pairs perfectly with the maple syrup provided and the blue matcha tastes really nice as it's sweet, light and floral.”
  17. Hash brown Net +1
    “Ordered avocado on toast with poached eggs and the hash brown. And also americano😍 Food was amazing as well as the service. Highly recommended”
  18. Hot chocolate Net +1
    “A hot chocolate (extra hot) is a must..”
  19. Japanese pan cakes Net +1
    “We loved their Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza and Japanese Pan Cakes!!”
  20. Mushroom pizza Net +1
    “Food was excellent and you have to try their mushroom pizza and their super soft Japanese pancakes.”
  21. Mushroom truffle pizza Net +1
    “Tried the MS Melt, Dreamy Egg Muffin, and Mushroom Truffle Pizza …. Highly recommend all 3 Portions are a bit small but in accordance with the price”
  22. Pancakes Net +1
    “But the real star of the show? The pancakes. They are so freaking amazing and fluffy—easily the best thing on the entire menu.”
  23. Super soft japanese pancakes Net +1
    “Food was excellent and you have to try their mushroom pizza and their super soft Japanese pancakes. The pancakes have a wait time of about 40 minutes and that is clearly stated on the menu. Worth the wait! Too bad no photos for the pancakes.”
  24. Truffle pizza Net +1
    “Their must order is their Japanese and creme brûlée pancake. Their drinks also very nice especially the berries chia. Their ms meltz and pizza truffle is super nice.”

Drinks 4

  1. Butterscotch iced latte Net +1
    “I also tried their butterscotch iced Latte - THE BEST.”
  2. Espresso Net +1
    “The espresso was absolutely amazing and one of my favorite things I tried.”
  3. Espresso affogato Net +1
    “The food was 10/10 and the service was great. And of course we tried their mouth watering fluffy Japanese pancakes 🥞. On top of that, they served us the best espresso affogato -a must try if you’re a fan.”
  4. Vanilla matcha Net +1
    “The vanilla matcha is amazing 😳 Shakshuka is absolutely delicious! Must try 🍳🍅”
Honorable mentions (2)
  1. Blue matcha Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “The Blue Matcha is another favourite – unique, refreshing and beautifully presented.”
  2. Americano Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “Ordered avocado on toast with poached eggs and the hash brown. And also americano😍 Food was amazing as well as the service. Highly recommended”
What to Avoid (2)

Food 1

  1. Matcha japanese pancakes Net −1
    “I tried matcha Japanese pancakes, honey toast, and blue matcha latte here, the Japanese pancakes were too sweet and had too much matcha powder, making them a bit dry; blue matcha latte tastes slightly odd, perhaps because it uses butterfly pea flowers to give it its blue color; honey toast was delicious, but the portion was a little small. Overall, this cafe's reputation doesn't match its actual food quality.”

Drinks 1

  1. Matcha soufflé Net −1
    “The matcha soufflé was overly rich and left me feeling uncomfortable after eating it.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Go early. For a shorter weekend queue, arrive early; one review recommends 7:00 am, though a few dishes may not yet be ready.

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Reserve ahead. Book ahead for busy brunch periods, especially weekends and when you want indoor seating.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al QuozAl
Ghadeer Al Tair, Dubai
04 345 2542
Mon7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tue7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wed7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thu7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Fri7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sat7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Small portions

Some diners found individual dishes and honey toast smaller than expected.

Uneven drinks

Blue matcha divided opinion: some found it sweet and floral, while others said it tasted like milk or had no matcha flavour.

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The Bottom Line

Lazy Cat is a breakfast and brunch spot in Al Warqa that draws people for fluffy Japanese pancakes, shakshuka, folded bread and coffee. Its setting is a major part of the appeal: reviews describe a cosy café beside a pond, greenery and park paths, with skyline views and a terrace that feels especially inviting in cooler weather. The Japanese pancakes are the clearest signature.

Diners describe them as light, airy and soft, while the crème brûlée version also earns repeat praise. Shakshuka and folded bread are dependable savoury choices, and the menu includes wood-fired or truffle pizza and burgers when you want something more substantial. Matcha drinks are more divisive; blue matcha looks distinctive, but several reviewers found it sweet, milky or lacking matcha flavour.

Plan around the popularity. Weekend waits can reach an hour, and pancakes may take 30–40 minutes, so this is not a rushed breakfast stop. Reserve ahead when possible, or arrive early; one reviewer found 7:00 am quiet, although some dishes were not ready yet.

Parking is described as plentiful and often free. Portions can feel modest, but multiple diners consider the pricing fair for the setting and food.

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