Canal views
Outdoor and upstairs seating give the cafe a scenic canal outlook, especially appealing for slow mornings or evening coffee.
Orto cafe
Jumeirah
Orto Cafe is a coffee-led cafe in Jumeirah with indoor and canal-side outdoor seating. Customers come for well-made drinks such as V60 coffee and for food and desserts including French toast, cakes and late-served breakfast dishes.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
5,775 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Work friendly
Laptop users report plenty of seating, power outlets and strong Wi-Fi, making it practical for working or reading.
Coffee quality
The V60 and iced Americano with Brazil beans stood out for smooth, balanced flavour, while several reviews praised the coffee overall.
Desserts
French toast with ice cream, San Sebastian cheesecake and the choco lava cake received particularly specific praise.
Helpful service
Reviews describe the team as welcoming and attentive; during one visit, a worker helped a guest with mobility difficulties on the stairs.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rush. Visit outside weekend or midday peaks if you want easier seating and a shorter ordering queue.
Adjust sweetness. If you prefer less-sweet drinks, ask for it directly: one reviewer found the spinach latte too sweet and planned to request less.
Check weather. Choose the outdoor canal seating when the weather is comfortable; one reviewer specifically noted that the outside area is weather-dependent.
Plan parking. Allow extra time to park; one visitor found an RTA space beneath the overpass in front of the cafe.
Ask for help. If stairs are difficult, tell the team when you arrive; a worker helped one guest go upstairs and back down.
Plan the visit
Practical details
395 Al Athar Street
Jumeirah - Jumeira Second, 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
Orto Signature Sweet Coffee
The cafe’s signature sweet coffee is singled out as a favourite by one visitor.
Blue Matcha
Blue Matcha was described as a standout drink and a must-try.
creme brulee latte
The creme brulee latte was one of several drinks a visitor rated highly.
Common Concerns
Heavy crowds
Weekend and midday visits can bring queues reaching the door, crowded seating and a second order that requires joining the line again.
Loud upstairs
The second floor can become too noisy for comfortable conversation or reading, especially during private events.
Parking difficulty
Finding parking can take patience, according to visitors who otherwise enjoyed the cafe.
Matcha variation
Matcha feedback is mixed: some drinks were diluted or too milky, while others were praised for their flavour.
Indoor flies
One visitor noticed flies inside, attributing them to the plants.
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The Bottom Line
Orto Cafe is a coffee-focused spot in Jumeirah where the canal setting is as much of the draw as the drinks. You can order V60 coffee, an iced Americano, matcha drinks or the Orto Signature Sweet Coffee, then pair it with breakfast, French toast, cakes or the choco lava cake. Breakfast is served late, with one reviewer mentioning service until about 3 pm.
The atmosphere shifts with the timing. Reviews describe a calm, stylish interior and attractive outdoor seating, and the cafe works well for laptops thanks to outlets and strong Wi-Fi. The canal-facing terrace is especially appealing in comfortable weather.
Service is commonly described as attentive and welcoming, and one worker helped a guest who struggled with the stairs. Crowds are the main practical drawback. Weekend and Sunday midday visits can mean a queue to the door, while the upstairs area has sometimes been too loud for conversation or reading, particularly during a private event.
Matcha is inconsistent: coconut and ginger versions pleased some visitors, but the green matcha was criticised as diluted and another version tasted too milky. Parking may take patience, though one visitor found RTA spaces beneath the overpass. Prices receive mixed feedback, from reasonable to expensive.