Comfortable setting
Spacious, comfortable seating and comfy chairs make it easy to settle in for coffee, conversation or a longer break.
Second Cup
Deira
Second Cup is a Canadian speciality cafe in Deira, with a relaxed mall setting for coffee, cakes and cold drinks. Reviews make it especially appealing for its comfortable seating, accommodating service and drinks such as the green tea latte and fresh juices.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
285 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Cold drinks
The iced matcha, mint lemonade, raspberry Italian soda and avocado shake give the menu more range than coffee alone.
Cake selection
Customers repeatedly mention the cakes and pastries, including pistachio, carrot and strawberry cheesecake.
Friendly service
Many reviews describe the staff as polite, attentive, helpful and accommodating when choosing food or drinks.
Coffee choice
The espresso is a stronger point for some visitors, while others praise the cappuccino's rich, balanced finish.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try espresso. If you prefer a more pronounced coffee flavour, consider espresso; one review found it better than the cappuccino.
Try iced matcha. For a hot-day drink, the cold matcha latte with blended ice was described as smooth, creamy and not too sweet.
Order first. If you are meeting someone, place an order before settling in; one reviewer was asked not to wait without ordering.
Check packing. For takeaway cakes, check the box before leaving, especially if the cake appears too large for its packaging.
Look for offers. Promotions can be worthwhile: a past offer paired coffee with a croissant or doughnut for AED 15.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1 22A street
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Frozen chocolate
A first-time visitor particularly enjoyed the frozen chocolate and said they would return.
Cold matcha latte with blended ice
This cold matcha drink was described as smooth, creamy, refreshing and not too sweet.
Moroccan green tea
The Moroccan green tea was described as authentically delightful and paired well with pistachio cake.
Common Concerns
Inconsistent coffee
One reviewer found a coffee overly milky and weak, even after asking for a stronger brew.
Cake packing
A customer reported that a red velvet cake was squeezed into an unsuitable box and that the complaint was not resolved.
Waiting policy
One visitor was asked to order before waiting for a friend, which may be inconvenient if you only need a short meeting spot.
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The Bottom Line
Second Cup is a mall coffee shop in Deira where people come for coffee, cakes and a comfortable place to pause. The reviews point to a broad drinks menu: cappuccino and espresso for traditional coffee drinkers, plus a cold matcha latte with blended ice, mint lemonade and raspberry Italian soda for something more refreshing. The green tea and fresh-drink options add variety beyond the usual café order.
The seating is a real part of the appeal. Customers describe the area as spacious, clean, cozy and relaxing, with comfy chairs that work for catching up with friends or taking a longer coffee break. Cakes and pastries are another consistent draw, with specific mentions of pistachio cake, carrot cake, strawberry cheesecake and red velvet cake.
Service is usually described as friendly, quick and accommodating, especially when staff help guests choose meals or drinks. There are a few reasons to stay alert. Coffee quality is not universally consistent: one reviewer found a brew weak and overly milky, while another said the espresso was better than the cappuccino.
If buying cake to take away, inspect the packaging before leaving. Also, plan to order if you are waiting for someone, as one customer was asked not to sit without making a purchase.