Specialty coffee
The cortado is a standout, with reviewers praising its balance and texture.
Nightjar City Walk
Al Wasl
Nightjar City Walk is a coffee-focused contemporary eatery in Al Wasl, serving specialty drinks alongside breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reviews point to the cortado, nitro coffee and crème brûlée pancakes as especially useful reasons to stop in.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
100 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Nitro drinks
Nitro coffee is repeatedly enjoyed, including a toffee-nut version and other cold-brew options.
Breakfast
The avocado toast was described as one of the reviewer’s best in a long time.
Work-friendly
High chairs at the bar have sockets and plugs, making the café practical for coworking.
Atmosphere
The décor combines modern and retro elements, with a calm setting for catching up or relaxing.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose beans. Ask which bean profile suits your drink; the café lets you choose between different beans.
Validate parking. If you drive to City Walk, remember to validate your parking before leaving.
Try Shakerato. For something beyond a standard espresso drink, try the Shakerato, which reviewers specifically recommend.
Check payment. Check that the QR bill loads before leaving; one table could not retrieve it even after trying two mobile networks.
Consider alternatives. If ordering salt beef, be aware that some diners reported smelly, rubbery meat and left the sandwich uneaten.
Work spot. For a laptop session, try the bar’s high chairs, where a reviewer found sockets and plugs.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Walk - Building 6, Shop 4 - Al Safa St
Al Wasl, Dubai
Common Concerns
Salt beef
Two reviews found the salt beef sandwich chewy, rubbery or difficult to bite, so quality may be inconsistent.
Delivery issue
One delivery order was cancelled after a promised transfer to the Al Quoz branch, with no follow-up.
Seating
The City Walk seating includes long tables that one reviewer found less comfortable than the Alserkal branch.
Dessert consistency
The Basque cheesecake was described as lacking memorable texture and flavour.
Payment glitch
A table reported that the QR payment system did not display the bill despite attempts with two mobile networks.
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The Bottom Line
Nightjar City Walk is a coffee-led contemporary eatery in Al Wasl where you can settle in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or simply stop for a well-made drink. Reviews are strongest on the cortado, nitro coffee and Shakerato, while the crème brûlée pancakes and avocado toast give the food menu a clear breakfast draw. The room is a big part of the appeal.
Diners describe a modern-meets-retro design, chill music and a cosy atmosphere that works for catching up, family meals or a laptop session. Bar seating has sockets and plugs, and one reviewer found plenty of seating, Wi-Fi and easy-to-find City Walk parking, although parking validation is required. The long tables may not suit everyone, particularly if comfort is a priority.
There are a few reasons to keep expectations measured. The Basque cheesecake received a lukewarm review, and the Spanish latte was criticised for an off coffee-to-milk ratio. More importantly, two diners had a poor experience with the salt beef sandwich, describing the meat as smelly, chewy or rubbery.
Delivery reliability also drew one serious complaint, while a table reported trouble getting the bill to load through QR payment. For a first visit, the cortado or nitro coffee and a better-liked breakfast dish are safer starting points.