Coffee choices
Flat whites can be made with different bean varieties, including Brazilian for a smoother, less intense cup.
Saddle Cafe - Grove Mall
Al Barsha
Saddle Cafe is a modern coffee shop in Grove Mall Al Barsha, suited to coffee breaks, breakfast and casual meals. Reviews highlight excellent coffee, including bean choices for flat whites, alongside standout treats such as the Chocolate Pistachio Crepe and Salted Vanilla Matcha.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
465 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Warm service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as welcoming, attentive and professional from arrival through the meal.
Comfortable setting
The modern interior has comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, with a cosy atmosphere suited to coffee breaks or casual meetings.
Breakfast quality
Breakfast plates are praised for careful presentation, fresh avocado and well-executed egg dishes.
Creative drinks
The menu includes distinctive drinks such as Espresso cloud, cascara drinks and a well-balanced off-menu dirty espresso.
Full meals
The Mongolian beef bowl, chicken katsu and chicken burger were all described as satisfying late-lunch choices.
Work-friendly
One review specifically found the café suitable for working, supported by its cosy and inviting ambience.
Celebrations
The team helped make a birthday surprise special, showing that the café can handle small celebratory visits thoughtfully.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Beans. When ordering a flat white, ask about the bean options; Brazilian was described as smoother and less intense.
Try Off-Menu. Ask whether the barista can prepare a dirty espresso; one guest received it with vanilla froth and restrained sweetness.
Adjust Sweetness. If you prefer less-sweet drinks, ask for reduced sweetness in the pineapple cascara before ordering.
Plan Portions. If you have a large appetite, bear in mind that one review found the breakfast portions small.
Choose Timing. For a quieter catch-up, consider visiting outside busier periods; one guest found the café noisy and unsuitable for quiet time.
Work Here. The cosy setting was specifically recommended by one visitor as a place to work from a café.
Plan the visit
Practical details
36X2+FF6
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, 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 – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Chocolate Pistachio Crepe
A rich dessert choice that one customer paired with the Salted Vanilla Matcha.
Salted Vanilla Matcha
A named matcha drink praised alongside the Chocolate Pistachio Crepe.
acai smoothie
The smoothie’s generous size was a particular highlight for one visitor.
Hot Brownie
A dessert specifically recommended by a visitor looking for a cosy café treat.
Common Concerns
Premium pricing
Several reviews consider the café expensive or premium-priced, even when they felt the experience justified it.
Small portions
One breakfast review found the food delicious but the portions small.
Sweet drinks
The pineapple cascara and pink drink were considered sweeter than preferred.
Staff support
One visitor had difficulty finding staff when support was needed.
Some noise
A review found the café too noisy for a quiet visit.
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The Bottom Line
Saddle Cafe in Grove Mall Al Barsha is a polished coffee shop for breakfast, coffee breaks and casual meals. You can order a flat white with a choice of bean varieties, try the Espresso cloud, or settle in with dishes such as the Mongolian beef bowl. The Chocolate Pistachio Crepe and Salted Vanilla Matcha are two of the more distinctive combinations mentioned by customers.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe a modern, comfortable interior with indoor and outdoor seating, chill music and a cosy atmosphere. One customer also found it suitable for working, while others used it for late lunches, catch-ups and a birthday surprise.
Service is consistently described as friendly, attentive and professional. There are a few practical caveats. Prices are described as premium or expensive, and one breakfast review found the portions small.
Drinks can also run sweet: a guest wanted less sweetness in the pineapple cascara, while another found the pink drink too sweet. If you prefer a quieter café, note that one visitor found the space noisy. For coffee, ask about the beans; for something unusual, the off-menu dirty espresso with vanilla froth received a particularly specific endorsement.
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