Warm service
Regulars say the team remembers names and orders, while other reviews describe staff as friendly, kind and attentive.
Riina's Kitchen & Bakery Tilal AL Ghaf
Tilal Al Ghaf
Riina’s Kitchen & Bakery is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and coffee shop in Tilal Al Ghaf, serving all-day breakfast alongside lunch and dinner. Reviews highlight its coffee, avocado toast and calm indoor-outdoor setting, making it a comfortable spot for a quiet breakfast, casual meeting or relaxed meal.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
241 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong coffee
The coffee gets unusually specific praise, including a proper dark roast without fruity or nutty flavours.
Calm setting
The cafe is repeatedly described as cozy, welcoming and peaceful, with indoor seating and a well-liked terrace.
Custom orders
The kitchen has accommodated requests outside the menu, including a specially made cheese croissant.
Breakfast choice
All-day breakfast gives regulars plenty to return for, with avocado toast, shakshuka and French toast all singled out.
Outdoor seating
The al fresco area and terrace are popular for breakfast and weekend visits, especially in cooler weather.
What to Eat at Riina's Kitchen & Bakery Tilal AL Ghaf How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Riina's Kitchen & Bakery Tilal AL Ghaf, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Riina's Kitchen & Bakery Tilal AL Ghaf, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Açaí bowl Net +1
“We ordered the açaí bowl and truffle flat bread and two coffee cappuccino's. The staff was great and so was the food.”
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“We ordered the açaí bowl and truffle flat bread and two coffee cappuccino's. The staff was great and so was the food.”February 2025
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Banana pancakes Net +1
“I had the banana pancakes. I didn't take a picture I was too busy eating haha. Great coffee. Great juices. Intuitive and polite/profession staff.”
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“I had the banana pancakes. I didn't take a picture I was too busy eating haha. Great coffee. Great juices. Intuitive and polite/profession staff.”December 2024
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Cheese croissant Net +1
“Not the first time here, but I appreciate the chef made the most delicious cheese croissant upon the request (it wasn't on the menu). Service is amazing, the food is delicious”
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“Not the first time here, but I appreciate the chef made the most delicious cheese croissant upon the request (it wasn't on the menu). Service is amazing, the food is delicious”July 2025
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Chocolate cake cookies Net +1
“The good was great and the desserts as well, the chocolate cake cookies were exceptional.”
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“The good was great and the desserts as well, the chocolate cake cookies were exceptional.”January 2025
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Eggs & halloumi Net +1
“The eggs & halloumi was simply outstanding. The eggs a PERFECT medium as ordered and the coconut milk coffee was REALLY good”
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“The eggs & halloumi was simply outstanding. The eggs a PERFECT medium as ordered and the coconut milk coffee was REALLY good”June 2024
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French toast Net +1
“You have to try the french toast too 🤤 They also have great coffee and a wide all day breakfast menu.”
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“You have to try the french toast too 🤤 They also have great coffee and a wide all day breakfast menu.”November 2025
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Goat cheese & feta brûlée Net +1
“We enjoyed their food and drinks, Riina’s goat cheese & feta brûlée is a must try.”
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“We enjoyed their food and drinks, Riina’s goat cheese & feta brûlée is a must try.”March 2024
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Grilled chicken spanish paella Net +1
“My sister opted for their ‘Grilled Chicken Spanish Paella’: well this was initially a vegan paella but she decided to add on the chicken that definitely went well. A simple plate of spanish orzo with marinated and grilled artichoke, roasted peppers, kalamata olives, peas, sautéed wild mushroom and pomodoro sauce. Topped with fresh rocket and served alongside charred lemon. Doesn’t this sound so wholesome?, because it certainly tasted wholesome. This dish had contrasting flavours as it was more on the stronger side due to the use of kalamata olives, along with the tartness from the pomodoro sauce and gentle hints of smokiness from the roasted peppers. She loved this dish that she devoured it in no time.”
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Review excerpts
“My sister opted for their ‘Grilled Chicken Spanish Paella’: well this was initially a vegan paella but she decided to add on the chicken that definitely went well. A simple plate of spanish orzo with marinated and grilled artichoke, roasted peppers, kalamata olives, peas, sautéed wild mushroom and pomodoro sauce. Topped with fresh rocket and served alongside charred lemon. Doesn’t this sound so wholesome?, because it certainly tasted wholesome. This dish had contrasting flavours as it was more on the stronger side due to the use of kalamata olives, along with the tartness from the pomodoro sauce and gentle hints of smokiness from the roasted peppers. She loved this dish that she devoured it in no time.”May 2024
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Hot pepperoni flatbread Net +1
“The food is very tasty - we had the hot pepperoni flatbread and wagyu rigatoni.”
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“The food is very tasty - we had the hot pepperoni flatbread and wagyu rigatoni.”November 2025
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Pasta with burrata Net +1
“We ordered the Sumac Chicken Salad and the Pasta with Burrata. Both were exploding with flavour.”
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“We ordered the Sumac Chicken Salad and the Pasta with Burrata. Both were exploding with flavour.”July 2024
Honorable mentions (7)
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Rina burger Net +1
“I highly recommend this place! It was so goooood 😍 you must try Rina burger. It was delectable😍 It was the best hamburger I've ever had 🍔 and also you can try watermelon rosemary 🍹”
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“I highly recommend this place! It was so goooood 😍 you must try Rina burger. It was delectable😍 It was the best hamburger I've ever had 🍔 and also you can try watermelon rosemary 🍹”January 2024
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Spanish roasted chicken & orzo Net +1
“I settled for ‘Spanish Roasted Chicken & Orzo’: this plate of goodness consists of crispy seared chicken breast- marinated to perfection, chimichurri rojo infused spanish orzo- absolutely loved the kick of spice and flavours eventually mellowing away with the oven roasted cherry tomatoes. Finally, topped with shaven manchego cheese, fried parsley and crushed smoked paprika almonds. Now these are some of the ingredients I’ve never tried and it sounds so scrumptious. You can taste the richness of the tomatoes, the chicken had plenty of flavour, the nuts had a earthy tone to it, the sharpness of the manchego calms the tangy taste of the sauce- I just LOVED the harmony of flavours, textures and ingredients going on here, my tummy was elated indeed.”
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Review excerpts
“I settled for ‘Spanish Roasted Chicken & Orzo’: this plate of goodness consists of crispy seared chicken breast- marinated to perfection, chimichurri rojo infused spanish orzo- absolutely loved the kick of spice and flavours eventually mellowing away with the oven roasted cherry tomatoes. Finally, topped with shaven manchego cheese, fried parsley and crushed smoked paprika almonds. Now these are some of the ingredients I’ve never tried and it sounds so scrumptious. You can taste the richness of the tomatoes, the chicken had plenty of flavour, the nuts had a earthy tone to it, the sharpness of the manchego calms the tangy taste of the sauce- I just LOVED the harmony of flavours, textures and ingredients going on here, my tummy was elated indeed.”May 2024
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Steak sandwich Net +1
“Great cafe and the steak sandwich is to die for . Staff will happily do custom food orders”
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“Great cafe and the steak sandwich is to die for . Staff will happily do custom food orders”February 2026
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Sumac chicken salad Net +1
“We ordered the Sumac Chicken Salad and the Pasta with Burrata. Both were exploding with flavour.”
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“We ordered the Sumac Chicken Salad and the Pasta with Burrata. Both were exploding with flavour.”July 2024
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Truffle flat bread Net +1
“We ordered the açaí bowl and truffle flat bread and two coffee cappuccino's. The staff was great and so was the food.”
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“We ordered the açaí bowl and truffle flat bread and two coffee cappuccino's. The staff was great and so was the food.”February 2025
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Watermelon rosemary Net +1
“I had the ‘Watermelon Rosemary’: I found this to be an interesting combo given the pungent tones of the herb but to my surprise it was amazing! . Made using rosemary syrup, watermelon, lemon juice and passion fruit juice blended to a lovely concoction I really enjoyed.”
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“I had the ‘Watermelon Rosemary’: I found this to be an interesting combo given the pungent tones of the herb but to my surprise it was amazing! . Made using rosemary syrup, watermelon, lemon juice and passion fruit juice blended to a lovely concoction I really enjoyed.”May 2024
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Wagyu rigatoni Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food is very tasty - we had the hot pepperoni flatbread and wagyu rigatoni.”
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“The food is very tasty - we had the hot pepperoni flatbread and wagyu rigatoni.”November 2025
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Coconut milk coffee Net +1
“The eggs a PERFECT medium as ordered and the coconut milk coffee was REALLY good”
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“The eggs a PERFECT medium as ordered and the coconut milk coffee was REALLY good”June 2024
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Coffee cappuccino's Net +1
“We ordered the açaí bowl and truffle flat bread and two coffee cappuccino's. The staff was great and so was the food.”
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“We ordered the açaí bowl and truffle flat bread and two coffee cappuccino's. The staff was great and so was the food.”February 2025
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Matcha Net +1
“Food is delicious and all organic. Good coffee and matcha 🍵.”
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“Food is delicious and all organic. Good coffee and matcha 🍵.”June 2025
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Virgin sangria Net +1
“My sister had the ‘Virgin Sangria’: this consisted of orange, grape, lemon, apple juices along with blackberry and soda water. This is so ideal for summertime as it has all the vital fruits to get you through the day and they tasted so mellow yet packs a punch. She loved sipping on this blend.”
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“My sister had the ‘Virgin Sangria’: this consisted of orange, grape, lemon, apple juices along with blackberry and soda water. This is so ideal for summertime as it has all the vital fruits to get you through the day and they tasted so mellow yet packs a punch. She loved sipping on this blend.”May 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Omlette Net −1
“The food took extremely long, the Omlette was the smallest omelette I ever had and tasted extremely average.”
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“The food took extremely long, the Omlette was the smallest omelette I ever had and tasted extremely average.”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Avoid peak breakfast periods if you are in a hurry; one reviewer waited 45 minutes for breakfast with eggs.
Check parking. Parking is free for the first two hours, then costs 20 AED per hour.
Ask the chef. If something is not on the menu, ask whether the kitchen can customise it; a cheese croissant was made on request.
Clarify dishes. Ask how Turkish Eggs are currently served if you prefer extra sauce; one regular noticed the bread-and-sauce format had changed.
Check portions. Families may want to confirm children's portions before ordering, as one parent found the kids' lunch unusually small.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Tilal Al Ghaf - Distrikt - Hessa St
Al Hebiah Fourth - Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews report long waits, including 45 minutes for an egg breakfast and generally slow service.
Hard to flag
When the cafe is busy, reviewers say it can be difficult to attract a server or place an order.
Pricey meals
One customer felt pricing was high for a community cafe, citing a sandwich costing almost 100 AED.
Small kids' meal
A parent said the children's lunch was too small for a nine-year-old and left him hungry.
Quality concern
One recent review reported an unfresh-smelling beef dish, undercooked pasta and a fly on the plate.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
almost 100 Aed
sandwich
“A sandwich for almost 100 Aed is unacceptable”Google review · August 2025
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The Bottom Line
Riina’s Kitchen & Bakery is a restaurant and cafe in Tilal Al Ghaf with indoor and outdoor seating, an all-day breakfast menu and food running through lunch and dinner. It suits a slow coffee, solo breakfast or casual meeting more than a rushed meal. The atmosphere is a consistent draw: reviewers describe it as calm, cozy and welcoming, with a terrace that works well in cooler weather.
Coffee is one of the safest reasons to come. One regular prefers its proper dark roast, while other customers return for cappuccino and pair it with avocado toast. The breakfast menu also gets attention for shakshuka, French toast, banana pancakes and a Greek yoghurt bowl.
For something less typical, reviewers mention the goat cheese and feta brûlée, steak sandwich and truffle flatbread. Service is not completely consistent. Many customers praise the friendly team, but several report difficulty getting a server’s attention or waits as long as 45 minutes for breakfast.
Prices can feel high for a community cafe, and a parent found the children’s lunch portion too small. Parking is free for two hours, then costs 20 AED per hour. If timing matters, visit outside the busiest breakfast periods.