Strong coffee
Flat whites, cappuccinos and espresso are repeatedly praised for rich, balanced flavour and careful preparation.
Risen Café and Artisanal Bakery, Jumeriah Village Circle
Jumeirah Village Circle
Risen Café and Artisanal Bakery is a compact coffee-and-pastry stop in Jumeirah Village Circle, with seating in a hotel lobby and a few outdoor places. Reviews point to carefully made flat whites and standout almond croissants, plus creative drinks such as iced rose latte and strawberry matcha.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
448 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Creative drinks
The iced rose latte, vanilla latte and strawberry matcha give the menu more variety than a standard coffee counter.
Almond croissant
The almond croissant is a recurring favourite, with one reviewer calling it among the best they had in Dubai.
Personal service
Several regulars say staff remember their usual orders and accommodate details such as extra-hot coffee or non-dairy milk.
Work-friendly
The hotel-lobby setting has good fast WiFi, and one regular has used the café to sit and work.
Warm setting
Reviews describe the atmosphere as peaceful, cozy and warm, with some outdoor café seating available.
Sweet treats
Reviews praise the filled croissants, large pastries and homemade-jam and lemon doughnuts.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go early. Try an early morning visit: one reviewer found Risen brewing when most coffee shops were still closed.
Expect compact. Plan for a takeaway or short visit if busy, since seating is limited and outdoor places can fill up.
Try matcha. If you prefer a cold, fruit-forward drink, the strawberry matcha is a recurring recommendation in the reviews.
Order pastry. Pair coffee with the almond croissant, which several reviews specifically single out rather than choosing blindly from the pastry case.
Check milk fee. Ask about the alternative-milk surcharge before ordering if you use oat, almond or coconut milk.
Skip roast beef. The roast beef and caramelized panini received a poor report because the beef was chewy and fatty.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The First Collection - Ground Floor
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Limited seating
The café is repeatedly described as very small, with limited indoor seating and only a few outdoor places.
Inconsistent cappuccino
One visit produced a cappuccino that was mostly milk and foam and overheated enough to make the coffee bitter.
Drink miss
An iced Spanish latte was described as bitter and watery rather than tasting like the expected drink.
Small selection
Some reviewers found the food range limited, including no sandwiches at one visit and only a small sandwich selection at another.
Milk surcharge
One reviewer felt the alternative-milk charge was high, describing it as 25% of the coffee price.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED88/person
coffee and food and service
“At AED88/person I enjoyed the coffee and food and service from Pramod”Google review · January 2025
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The Bottom Line
Risen Café and Artisanal Bakery is a small coffee stop in Jumeirah Village Circle, set in a hotel lobby with a few outdoor seats. It suits a morning coffee, a pastry break or a short work session, thanks to the reliable WiFi mentioned by a regular. The coffee is the main draw: flat whites, cappuccinos and espresso are often described as rich, balanced and expertly made.
The pastry counter is worth browsing. Almond croissants are a repeated favourite, while filled croissants, large pastries and the homemade-jam and lemon doughnuts also receive specific praise. For something less conventional, reviewers mention the iced rose latte, vanilla latte and strawberry matcha; the latter is noted for having a real fruit flavour rather than tasting artificial.
Service is another strong point, with regulars describing remembered orders and thoughtful adjustments such as extra-hot drinks or non-dairy milk. The atmosphere is peaceful and cozy, and early opening makes it useful when nearby cafés are closed. Keep expectations realistic about space and range.
Seating is limited, food options can be narrow, and one reviewer found an iced Spanish latte bitter and watery. Another reported an overheated, milk-heavy cappuccino, so it is worth speaking up if a drink is not prepared as requested. Check the alternative-milk charge before ordering.