Matcha standout
The Vanilla Coco Matcha is a repeat-order favourite, with one customer calling it the best they have had in the UAE.
Sla Cafe - Al Wasl Road
Jumeirah
SLA Café is a modern café in Jumeirah for brunch, specialty coffee and desserts, with a calm, thoughtfully designed setting indoors and out. Reviews repeatedly point to the Vanilla Coco Matcha, tiramisu latte and welcoming service as reasons to return.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
861 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Warm service
Reviews regularly describe the staff as friendly, attentive and welcoming, helping first-time and returning guests feel comfortable.
Brunch dishes
Breakfast has some memorable choices, including Turkish eggs and an egg croissant served with a hash brown base.
Calm design
High ceilings, modern decor and a quiet, stylish atmosphere make the café suitable for catching up, relaxing or working on a laptop.
Outdoor terrace
The outdoor area is praised for its cosy atmosphere, breeze and relaxed coffee-drinking setting.
Large portions
The Crunchy Cake was described as large enough for three people, while other reviews found the meal portions generous.
Late hours
One review reports that the café stays open until 2am, useful for a later coffee or dessert stop.
Tips for a Better Visit
Adjust sweetness. If you prefer a less sugary drink, ask for the matcha to be made less sweet; one guest wished they had done so.
Book weekends. Reserve ahead for weekend visits: one Saturday morning guest waited around 10–20 minutes to be seated.
Choose outdoors. Pick the terrace for a coffee and breeze rather than a full outdoor meal, since dining comfort was questioned.
Check delivery. For delivery matcha, check the listed size and price carefully because regular customers reported a smaller drink at the same price.
Use parking. Driving is relatively straightforward, and one first-time visitor found plenty of parking outside.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sla cafe - Al Wasl Rd
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 2, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Tiramisu latte
The tiramisu latte is a recurring favourite and is recommended as a distinctive coffee order.
Spanish latte
The Spanish latte is praised as one of the café’s strongest coffee choices.
New York Benedict
The New York Benedict is specifically recommended among the brunch dishes.
Burrata zattar
Burrata zattar is singled out by one brunch guest as a personal favourite.
Common Concerns
Matcha sizing
Two delivery customers said matcha drink sizes were reduced while prices stayed the same, without clear notice on the ordering app.
Outdoor comfort
The outdoor seating may work better for coffee than a full meal, as one reviewer found it uncomfortable for dining.
Course timing
One table received its starters alongside the main course despite asking for the starters first.
Inconsistent coffee
A negative visit described the iced latte as watered down and the cheese croissant as stale, suggesting some variation in execution.
Sweet desserts
Some desserts were considered overly sweet, including the cake and almond croissant.
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The Bottom Line
SLA Café in Jumeirah suits brunch dates, coffee catch-ups and dessert stops. The menu gives you more than drinks: Turkish eggs, the egg croissant with a hash brown base, New York Benedict and Zaatar Burrata all receive specific praise. For something sweet or caffeinated, the Vanilla Coco Matcha, tiramisu latte and Spanish latte are the clearest crowd-pleasers.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe a clean, modern interior with high ceilings, calm colours and comfortable seating, while the terrace brings a cosy outdoor option, breeze and occasional fans or fireplaces for comfort. Laptop use and kid seats have also been mentioned, making the café workable for solo visits and families.
Plan around the busy periods. A Saturday morning visitor waited 10–20 minutes, and another reviewer recommended reservations because weekends get crowded. There is reported parking outside, and one review says the café stays open until 2am.
A couple of details merit checking: outdoor tables may be better for coffee than dining, and delivery matcha portions were reportedly reduced without a price change. Dessert sweetness varies too; the date cake was called dry and some cakes were considered overly sweet.