Coffee expertise
Baristas explain beans and brewing clearly, with reviewers praising the range and careful preparation of specialty coffees.
RAW Coffee Company
Al Wasl
RAW Coffee Company is an industrial-style coffee roastery and café in Al Wasl, with specialty coffee, baked goods and savoury plates. Reviews make it especially appealing for exploring different brewing methods, buying beans or coffee equipment, and settling in for dishes such as avocado toast or fish and chips.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
2,685 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brewing range
The separate espresso bar, filter bar, roastery and retail areas give home brewers room to explore beans and methods.
Work space
The large, calm interior has comfortable seating for working, writing or meeting, although laptop users should note the lack of sockets.
Breakfast plates
Reviews specifically praise the avocado toast with poached eggs, eggs Benedict, pancakes and the Big Breakfast.
Generous portions
The regular fish and chips was described as more than enough for one person, and larger portions can leave leftovers.
Equipment guidance
Customers buying a coffee machine can receive a patient demonstration, delivery updates and help calibrating the setup.
Parking access
Reviewers report parking available in front, including paid public parking during busy lunch periods.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring a charger. If you plan to work, bring a charged device or power bank: one reviewer found no sockets available.
Avoid rush hour. For a quieter breakfast, avoid the weekend rush, when the café can become very busy.
Check specials. If you are visiting for honey roast coffee, confirm availability first because staff gave conflicting answers.
Ask allergens. Ask about toppings before ordering the acai bowl, as one reviewer found unlisted hazelnuts on top.
Try a pour-over. Ask the baristas for a brewing recommendation; reviews highlight the V60 and unusual beans such as Colombian Gesha White Honey.
Use digital ordering. If you prefer minimal table interaction, ordering and splitting the bill by phone is available.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Warehouse Next to RTA Carpark WH10, Cnr 7A and 4A Street
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Manara, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
V60
The V60 is a standout pour-over choice, with one reviewer calling it their best ever and another praising an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe V60.
Spanish latte
The Spanish latte was described as aromatic, soft and lightly coffee-flavoured.
Colombian Gesha White Honey
This named bean appeared as an iced coffee and was described as exceptional by a reviewer who usually prefers hot brews.
Common Concerns
No sockets
It can work as a café office, but one reviewer found there were no power sockets for charging devices.
QR ordering
Some diners found that nobody attended their table, leaving them to order through the QR code instead.
Inconsistent service
One visit involved coffee served too hot, delayed table service and a wait to get the bill.
Menu disclosure
Hazelnuts on the acai bowl were not listed on the menu, an important concern for guests with allergies.
Peak noise
Weekend breakfast can be busy, and another reviewer found the music and indoor atmosphere too noisy.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
15 AED
homemade granola add-on
“The portion was very small for the 15 AED add-on”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
RAW Coffee Company is a spacious working roastery and café in Al Wasl, combining a specialty coffee bar with a retail section for beans and brewing equipment. It is a strong choice if you want to compare brewing styles, ask knowledgeable questions or buy coffee for home. The V60, smooth lattes and the Colombian Gesha White Honey are among the more distinctive mentions in reviews.
Food is more than an afterthought. Avocado toast with poached eggs, eggs Benedict, pancakes, salmon and fish and chips all receive specific praise, with the regular fish and chips described as enough for one person. The café also has indoor, outdoor and upstairs seating, and reviewers repeatedly describe the industrial, warehouse-like space as calm enough for writing, work or catching up.
Parking is reported in front, though weekend breakfast brings a rush. There are a few practical caveats. Bring a power bank if you plan to work because one reviewer found no sockets.
Ordering may be QR-based rather than table service, and one visit reported coffee served too hot and a delayed bill. Check dish ingredients carefully: hazelnuts on the acai bowl were reportedly not listed. Pricing feedback is mixed, and one customer found the 15 AED granola add-on too small.