Distinctive vibe
The industrial interior, lively Alserkal Avenue setting and strong playlists are major reasons to visit.
Nightjar Coffee Roasters
Al Quoz
Nightjar Coffee Roasters is a roastery, eatery and craft-on-draft cafe in Al Quoz, known for its dark industrial setting and unusual drinks. Customers come for options such as nitro coffee and well-liked cakes, then stay for the music, outdoor seating and Alserkal Avenue atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
937 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Nitro drinks
Nitro coffee and other non-alcoholic drinks on tap are among the cafe’s most memorable offerings.
Excellent cakes
Cheesecake and brownies receive especially consistent praise, including a Costa Rica V60-and-brownie visit.
Brunch strengths
The sourdough with scrambled eggs, lamb sausage and bacon was well executed, with eggs cooked as requested.
Friendly service
Several visits describe staff as relaxed, welcoming and helpful, with quick service reported at times.
Work-friendly
The relaxed atmosphere and outdoor seating have suited customers spending an afternoon working or catching up.
Coffee retail
The cafe has plenty of bean options to take home, and one visitor bought three bags.
Free refills
House water is available and one review specifically notes that staff were happy to refill it.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check ordering. Check the QR menu immediately; if it fails, ask for a paper menu so you do not lose time waiting to order.
Try nitro. If you like cold coffee or unusual drinks, start with nitro coffee; cherry nitro and peach iced tea are specifically recommended.
Visit off-peak. Choose a quieter time if you need space, especially with a stroller, as the cafe can feel snug during busy periods.
Allow for noise. For conversation, consider outdoor seating or a quieter visit; the indoor area has been described as boisterous.
Bring a card. Cash payment may be inconvenient if staff do not have change, so carry another payment method.
Plan parking. Public parking is available outside Alserkal Avenue, followed by a walk through the artistic surroundings.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Alserkal Avenue Arts & Cultural District - Warehouse G62
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Kombucha
Kombucha is one of the cafe’s memorable drinks and has been specifically praised as a good option on tap.
Crème Brûlée pancakes
The pancakes are singled out as an exceptional sweet dish, though another diner found them too sweet.
Common Concerns
Inconsistent coffee
Coffee feedback ranges from exceptional to sour or merely average, so pour-over expectations may not always be met.
QR glitches
The ordering app or QR menu has failed for some diners, causing long waits before they could order.
Price concerns
Some diners found the menu expensive, including a thin smash-burger patty with fries priced at AED 70.
Limited seating
The indoor area can become noisy and seating is limited, while another review found the space snug for a stroller.
Service lapses
One recent cash payment became uncomfortable when staff could not provide change and the manager did not resolve the complaint.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
70aed
smash burger with fries
“Unfortunately at 70aed (for a single with fries) the patty is very thin and small for its price 4/5”Google review · May 2026
66aed
chow chow and ice tea
“I paid 66aed for chow chow amd ice tea, very reasonable”Google review · October 2023
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The Bottom Line
Nightjar Coffee Roasters is a roastery, eatery and craft-on-draft cafe in Al Quoz, with its strongest appeal coming from the setting as much as the menu. The dark industrial interior, lively Alserkal Avenue surroundings and energetic playlists make it a natural stop after an art walk or for a relaxed catch-up. Outdoor seating is available too.
For drinks, nitro coffee, cold brew, kombucha and other non-alcoholic options on tap are the distinctive choices. Coffee opinions are mixed: some regulars call it excellent, while others found a V60 disappointing or a cup strongly sour. The cheesecake and brownies are safer bets, and brunch has produced good reports for sourdough with scrambled eggs, lamb sausage and bacon, avocado toast, and crème brûlée pancakes.
Service is often described as friendly and quick, but the QR ordering system has sometimes failed, leading to long waits; ask for a paper menu if needed. The indoor room can become noisy and seating is limited, so off-peak visits make sense for families or anyone hoping to work. Prices have drawn criticism, including AED 70 for a single smash burger with fries, though public parking is available outside Alserkal Avenue.