Coffee Quality
Customers describe the coffee as excellent, with one regular calling out a consistently good cup on the way to work.
PDL Coffee Co. & Barber Shop
Al Safa
PDL Coffee Co. & Barber Shop in Al Safa combines a café with a barbershop, giving you somewhere to eat or study before an appointment. Reviews particularly highlight the flatwhite, coconut cake, and detailed skin fades with beard shaping.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,072 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Coconut Cake
The coconut cake is repeatedly praised, including as a particularly worthwhile order for specialty-coffee visits.
Barber Detail
One reviewer found a proper skin fade and beard shape here after trying five other barbers in Dubai.
Study Friendly
The café can work well for studying: one customer was offered a laptop stand while waiting for a barber appointment.
Calm Atmosphere
Several reviews describe the setting as cosy, comfortable, and suitable for a casual coffee or a quiet break.
Fresh Crepes
Crepes received a specific positive mention alongside the coffee, making them a useful option beyond drinks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Off-Peak. Go outside busy periods if you need a seat; one reviewer found it always full and had to take the coffee away.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for takeaway packaging or drinks, as one Spanish latte arrived 30 minutes late and a cake took nearly 15 minutes to pack.
Check Delivery. If ordering delivery, check the bag against your order before settling in; one customer received only one of two avocado-eggs toasts.
Check Charges. Ask for the receipt and confirm add-on charges, since a reviewer reported a changing coconut-milk price and a separate service charge.
Try Coconut Cake. For a dessert order, the coconut cake is the clearest recurring recommendation in the reviews.
Plan the visit
Practical details
50 22A St
Al Safa 1 - Al Safa, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM |
Popular Mentions
flatwhite
The flatwhite is specifically praised as a well-made coffee choice in a cosy setting.
matcha
Matcha is mentioned positively, including a review describing a delicious preparation.
Common Concerns
Crowded Seating
The café can fill up, and reviewers say the seating area feels small, particularly for families and groups.
Slow Service
Service has been inconsistent: one Spanish latte arrived 30 minutes late, while another takeaway cake order took nearly 15 minutes to package.
Parking Difficulty
Parking can be inconvenient, so allow extra time if you are driving over for a quick stop.
Price Concerns
Some customers feel the prices are high relative to the food and coffee, with one review calling them expensive.
Order Accuracy
A delivery order reportedly arrived with one avocado-eggs toast instead of two, and the cinnamon honey crepe lacked the named flavours.
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The Bottom Line
PDL Coffee Co. & Barber Shop in Al Safa is a café-and-barbershop stop suited to coffee breaks, casual brunch, studying, or pairing a drink with a haircut. The reviews give the flatwhite, coconut cake, matcha, and the barbers’ skin fades the clearest vote of confidence.
One customer said the café was a comfortable place to study while waiting for a barber appointment, and was offered a laptop stand without asking. The atmosphere is often described as cosy, calm, modern, and welcoming. Desserts are a strong point, with the coconut cake appearing repeatedly; crepes, French toast, tiramisu, breakfast, and pastrami sandwiches also appear in individual reviews.
The barbershop stands out for detail: one customer said this was the first Dubai barber, after five attempts, to get both a proper skin fade and beard shape right. There are practical caveats. Seating can feel cramped when the café is busy, and parking is reportedly difficult.
Service reviews are mixed, ranging from fast and professional to long waits, delayed drinks, and difficulty getting staff attention. Delivery accuracy also deserves a quick check, and one reviewer questioned the value for money. If you need a seat or have an appointment to catch, visiting outside peak periods and allowing extra time is the safer plan.