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Night Bridge Cafe & Restaurant
Al Jaddaf
Night Bridge is a cafe and restaurant in Al Jaddaf serving Eastern and international food alongside shisha. Reviews make it especially appealing for relaxed late-night gatherings, with dishes such as the mixed grill and cordon bleu sandwich, plus big screens for watching football.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
340 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Food quality
The mixed grill was tender and well cooked, while the cordon bleu sandwich earned a top score from one reviewer.
Late hours
Several reviews describe the cafe as open around the clock, making it useful for late-night meals or shisha.
Sports screens
Big screens make the cafe a practical place to watch important football matches with friends.
Large portions
Reviews mention portions that are more than enough, including quite big servings.
Quiet setting
The newer Al Jaddaf area and generous spacing between tables can provide a calmer, more private visit.
Group planning
One group of 14 had dishes pre-ordered, tables arranged and food served on time.
What to Eat at Night Bridge Cafe & Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Night Bridge Cafe & Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Night Bridge Cafe & Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Arayes Net +1
“This place has some of the best mix grills, Arayes, and pasta!”
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“This place has some of the best mix grills, Arayes, and pasta!”November 2024
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Baba ghanoush Net +1
“The best food that i've ever eat! For me, it was a stroganoff beef with mashed potato and a baba ghanoush for side, and i have never ever eat this good! It's beyond perfect.”
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“The best food that i've ever eat! For me, it was a stroganoff beef with mashed potato and a baba ghanoush for side, and i have never ever eat this good! It's beyond perfect.”June 2025
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Chocolate kunafa Net +1
“The shishas are of great quality — special mention to the chocolate kunafa!”
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“The shishas are of great quality — special mention to the chocolate kunafa!”May 2025
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Cordon bleu Net +1
“The food was delicious. We had to wait a little bit longer, but it was worth it (we choose the dish cordon bleu, you should try it). When we enter the restaurant was cold, because the AC worked so strong.”
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“The food was delicious. We had to wait a little bit longer, but it was worth it (we choose the dish cordon bleu, you should try it). When we enter the restaurant was cold, because the AC worked so strong.”November 2025
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Cordon bleu sandwich Net +1
“Cordon Bleu Sandwich: The cordon bleu sandwich was absolutely delicious, with a rich melted cheese sauce that elevated the flavor. The grilled vegetables were perfectly cooked and well-seasoned, and the mashed potatoes paired beautifully with the cheese sauce (5/5) 🌟”
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“Cordon Bleu Sandwich: The cordon bleu sandwich was absolutely delicious, with a rich melted cheese sauce that elevated the flavor. The grilled vegetables were perfectly cooked and well-seasoned, and the mashed potatoes paired beautifully with the cheese sauce (5/5) 🌟”March 2026
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Decorated fruits Net +1
“Excellent place, excellent food and decorated fruits. Above expectations. Thank you!”
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“Excellent place, excellent food and decorated fruits. Above expectations. Thank you!”January 2025
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Hummus with meat Net +1
“The stuff very kindly and friendly, food are unique and very tasty, I will recommend for lamp shank and hummus with meat, they are the best.”
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“The stuff very kindly and friendly, food are unique and very tasty, I will recommend for lamp shank and hummus with meat, they are the best.”January 2025
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Lamp shank Net +1
“The stuff very kindly and friendly, food are unique and very tasty, I will recommend for lamp shank and hummus with meat, they are the best.”
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“The stuff very kindly and friendly, food are unique and very tasty, I will recommend for lamp shank and hummus with meat, they are the best.”January 2025
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Lotus cheese cake Net +1
“I highly recommend their Lotus cheese cake and their mango juice. I just think they are too pricy for their atmosphere.”
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“I highly recommend their Lotus cheese cake and their mango juice. I just think they are too pricy for their atmosphere.”May 2025
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Shawarma Net +1
“For watching football,smoke chicha and eat a shawarma,this is the best place.”
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“For watching football,smoke chicha and eat a shawarma,this is the best place.”May 2025
Honorable mentions (2)
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Stroganoff beef Net +1
“The best food that i've ever eat! For me, it was a stroganoff beef with mashed potato and a baba ghanoush for side, and i have never ever eat this good! It's beyond perfect.”
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“The best food that i've ever eat! For me, it was a stroganoff beef with mashed potato and a baba ghanoush for side, and i have never ever eat this good! It's beyond perfect.”June 2025
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Zinger sandwich Net +1
“Mines is the Zinger sandwich really recommended!”
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“Mines is the Zinger sandwich really recommended!”October 2024
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Coffee Net +1
“The coffee was exceptional, with rich, balanced flavors.”
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“The coffee was exceptional, with rich, balanced flavors.”August 2024
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Mango juice Net +1
“I highly recommend their Lotus cheese cake and their mango juice. I just think they are too pricy for their atmosphere.”
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“I highly recommend their Lotus cheese cake and their mango juice. I just think they are too pricy for their atmosphere.”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose seating. If smoke bothers you, ask for a table farther from the shisha source.
Check parking. Allow time to find a space; reviewers mention both paid and free building parking, but also limited spots.
Try specials. Consider the mixed grill, cordon bleu sandwich, or beef stroganoff with mashed potato for specific reviewer-backed choices.
Book groups. For a larger gathering, arrange tables and pre-order dishes in advance.
Watch matches. Football fans can use the big screens for important matches, including FIFA games.
Expect delays. If you are visiting at a busy time, allow extra time for food service because some reviewers reported waiting.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hoor 18 Building
Al Jadaf, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Some visitors experienced delays, even though they felt the food justified the wait.
Ventilation
Ventilation could be better, which matters in a shisha-heavy setting.
Limited parking
Parking can be tight, with one reviewer noting limited spaces.
Smoke noise
Shisha smoke and loud chatter may detract from the meal if you want a quieter, smoke-free environment.
Strong AC
The dining room felt cold to one visitor because the air conditioning was running strongly.
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The Bottom Line
Night Bridge Cafe & Restaurant is a relaxed Al Jaddaf cafe for food, shisha and long evenings. Reviews point to the mixed grill, cordon bleu sandwich and beef dishes as reliable ordering ideas, while natural juices and the mango juice also get specific praise. Shisha is central to the experience, and football fans have big screens for following important matches.
The atmosphere is generally described as spacious, clean, cosy and quiet, with enough distance between tables to offer some privacy. It also suits casual activities beyond eating: one reviewer mentions playing dominos, while another highlights tawla, cards and PlayStation. The cafe is repeatedly described as open 24/7, useful when you need a late meal or a place to sit after hours.
Prices are often called reasonable or affordable, though one reviewer felt they were too high for the setting. Portions can be generous. Parking is available in the building, with both paid and free options mentioned, but spaces may be limited.
There are a few trade-offs. Service can slow down during some visits, ventilation is not always ideal, and shisha smoke and loud chatter may not suit a smoke-free meal. Ask for a table away from the smoke source, and allow extra time when visiting at busy periods.