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Maze Specialty Coffee
Al Barsha South
Maze Specialty Coffee is a specialty coffee shop in Al Barsha South, suited to a morning drive-through, takeaway or relaxed outdoor coffee. Reviews highlight its flat white, V60 and matcha, along with breakfast choices such as avocado toast and a cosy seating area.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
151 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Drive-Through
The drive-through setup makes Maze convenient for a morning coffee, takeaway order or quick stop on the way to work.
Outdoor Seating
There is a cosy outdoor area for sitting with coffee, though the surrounding parking can sometimes add noise.
Plant Milk
Oatly is available, making the cafe a useful stop for customers who prefer oat-milk coffee.
Breakfast Options
Reviews specifically recommend the avocado toast and grilled cheese sandwich, alongside other breakfast choices.
Early Opening
A 7AM opening suits early commuters and cyclists looking for coffee before the day gets busy.
Friendly Service
Several reviews describe the staff as welcoming and helpful, with one noting that regular orders were remembered.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go Early. Try the morning if you want a quieter visit: the cafe opens at 7AM and one review found mornings welcoming and calm.
Confirm Orders. If using WhatsApp or the drive-through, confirm that the order was received rather than assuming the notification went through.
Specify Beans. For a V60, state your preferred bean clearly, especially if you want Ethiopian coffee.
Choose Seating. Use the outdoor seating for a relaxed stop, but expect occasional noise from the neighbouring parking area.
Try Oatly. Ask for an Oatly latte if you prefer oat milk; customers specifically mention its availability here.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Aswaq، 1
Al Barsha South First - Al Barsha South, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
V60
Maze’s V60 is praised by one customer as an excellent specialty coffee choice, though another wanted clearer bean guidance.
Iced Spanish latte
The iced Spanish latte is described as delicious and suits the cafe’s convenient takeaway format.
Salted Vanilla Cloud Matcha
This named matcha drink is one of the newer beverages mentioned in the reviews.
Common Concerns
Service Inconsistency
Recent reviews describe unfriendly interactions and a noticeable drop in service quality after the trailer revamp and staff changes.
Order Delays
WhatsApp and drive-through orders have sometimes been missed or delayed, including a drink that took 12 minutes after an order update.
Delivery Failure
One delivery customer waited an hour before the order was cancelled without a phone apology or explanation.
Bean Confusion
A V60 customer found the bean discussion confusing when they specifically wanted Ethiopian beans.
Parking Noise
The outdoor seating can be noisy at times because of the neighbouring parking area.
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The Bottom Line
Maze Specialty Coffee is a convenient specialty coffee stop in Al Barsha South, with a drive-through setup, takeaway service and a small outdoor seating area. The coffee is the main draw: reviews specifically mention a well-made flat white, high-quality beans and an impressive V60. Oatly is also available for oat-milk drinks.
There is more than coffee on the menu. Customers mention the iced Spanish latte, pistachio latte, matcha and Salted Vanilla Cloud Matcha, while the avocado toast and grilled cheese sandwich are two of the more useful food recommendations. Early opening at 7AM makes it practical for commuters and cyclists, and some reviewers found the mornings quiet and welcoming.
Service feedback is mixed. Many customers describe friendly, quick and memorable service, but more recent reviews report a decline after a trailer revamp, staff changes and the introduction of WhatsApp ordering. Orders have reportedly gone unanswered or taken longer than expected, and one delivery was cancelled after an hour.
If you use WhatsApp or the drive-through, confirm that the order has been received. The outdoor area is cosy, though neighbouring parking can make it noisy at times.