Breakfast
Breakfast is filling and available all day, with pancakes, omelettes and cappuccino among the highlights.
SOHO CAFE
Al Quoz
Soho Cafe is an American restaurant in Al Quoz, handy for breakfast, coffee, quick meals and working lunches. Reviews point to a cosy setting, generous portions and dishes such as the double cheeseburger and creamy chicken pasta, with the metro nearby.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
515 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Metro Access
The cafe is conveniently close to the metro, making it an easy stop before work or while waiting nearby.
Generous Portions
Portions can be substantial: one pasta order was described as enough for two people with average appetites.
Burger Pick
The double cheeseburger received a particularly strong review, alongside polite, fast service.
Work Friendly
Free Wi-Fi, good internet and a full coffee bar make it workable for a casual laptop session.
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor tables are well shaded in the morning, useful for a comfortable breakfast when the weather suits.
What to Eat at SOHO CAFE 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 SOHO CAFE, 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 SOHO CAFE, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Chiken fajita Net +2
“The food was enjoyable which I tried the chiken fajita the only the service slightly disappointed but overall a good place to eat lunch”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was enjoyable which I tried the chiken fajita the only the service slightly disappointed but overall a good place to eat lunch”February 2026
“We tried chicken fajita and it was served so well in hot flat pan.”December 2017
Honorable mentions (15)
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Beyond burger Net +1
“Burgers and shakes... The location can be considered somewhat odd being that it is the Diamond center. HOWEVER the burger and fries were delicious as well as the shakes. Had a beyond burger and it was top notch!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Burgers and shakes... The location can be considered somewhat odd being that it is the Diamond center. HOWEVER the burger and fries were delicious as well as the shakes. Had a beyond burger and it was top notch!”April 2021
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Chicken pasta Net +1
“Soho Cafe has the best pasta and fillet hands down! The chicken pasta is creamy and on point, and the fillet is just the right kind of crispy. Def worth a try!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Soho Cafe has the best pasta and fillet hands down! The chicken pasta is creamy and on point, and the fillet is just the right kind of crispy. Def worth a try!”April 2024
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“Opted for a chicken sandwich and a coffee - both of which were excellent choices. The sandwich was a perfect balance of flavors, featuring tender chicken, fresh greens, and ripe avocado, all sandwiched between freshly baked bread.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Opted for a chicken sandwich and a coffee - both of which were excellent choices. The sandwich was a perfect balance of flavors, featuring tender chicken, fresh greens, and ripe avocado, all sandwiched between freshly baked bread.”February 2024
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Crispy duck salad Net +1
“Nice food and very comfortable environment with pictures of New York. Crispy duck salad, burger, pasta are all great and yummy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Nice food and very comfortable environment with pictures of New York. Crispy duck salad, burger, pasta are all great and yummy.”April 2018
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Double cheeseburger Net +1
“The Soho Cafe has a double cheeseburger on the menu which is absolutely top notch.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Soho Cafe has a double cheeseburger on the menu which is absolutely top notch.”January 2026
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Fries Net +1
“Burgers and shakes... The location can be considered somewhat odd being that it is the Diamond center. HOWEVER the burger and fries were delicious as well as the shakes. Had a beyond burger and it was top notch!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Burgers and shakes... The location can be considered somewhat odd being that it is the Diamond center. HOWEVER the burger and fries were delicious as well as the shakes. Had a beyond burger and it was top notch!”April 2021
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Grilled cheese chicken Net +1
“So cheesy and juicy! The grilled cheese chicken was perfectly cooked with melty cheese and chicken — total comfort food!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“So cheesy and juicy! The grilled cheese chicken was perfectly cooked with melty cheese and chicken — total comfort food!”July 2025
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Pancakes Net +1
“Great breakfast menu, and a good variety of items on the menu. Loved the cappuccino and the pancakes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great breakfast menu, and a good variety of items on the menu. Loved the cappuccino and the pancakes.”January 2022
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Salmon sandwich Net +1
“Salmon sandwich was good, however shrimp appetizer is just a joke, this position should be removed from menu.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Salmon sandwich was good, however shrimp appetizer is just a joke, this position should be removed from menu.”June 2023
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Seasoned fries Net +1
“It was accompanied by a generous serving of seasoned fries, with a side of creamy dipping sauce that added a nice kick.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It was accompanied by a generous serving of seasoned fries, with a side of creamy dipping sauce that added a nice kick.”February 2024
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Soho 3 eggs omelette Net +1
“Ordered Soho 3 eggs omelette with 2 fillings of your choice (33 aed) and a cup of latte. The breakfast definitely feels healthy and filling.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered Soho 3 eggs omelette with 2 fillings of your choice (33 aed) and a cup of latte. The breakfast definitely feels healthy and filling.”March 2023
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Steakes Net +1
“It was amazing food! One of the best steakes I’ve ever had. Will recommend to all my friends!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It was amazing food! One of the best steakes I’ve ever had. Will recommend to all my friends!”August 2018
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Thai beef salad Net +1
“The Thai beef salad was excellent, the energizer smoothy a little too sweet for providing a kick at a lazy noon/afternoon.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Thai beef salad was excellent, the energizer smoothy a little too sweet for providing a kick at a lazy noon/afternoon.”April 2018
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Cheesecake Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Cheesecake is fine.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Chicken teriyaki Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Had the chicken teriyaki, was alright.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Cappuccino Net +1
“Great breakfast menu, and a good variety of items on the menu. Loved the cappuccino and the pancakes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great breakfast menu, and a good variety of items on the menu. Loved the cappuccino and the pancakes.”January 2022
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Cold coffee Net +1
“The pasta was good and portion size enough for 2 people with avg hunger pangs… the cold coffee was yum… not complicated.,.. almost nostalgic to my home town where we would have simple cold coffee from small pop up eatery or food stalls… good experience n nice cozy ambience with those super high hairs”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pasta was good and portion size enough for 2 people with avg hunger pangs… the cold coffee was yum… not complicated.,.. almost nostalgic to my home town where we would have simple cold coffee from small pop up eatery or food stalls… good experience n nice cozy ambience with those super high hairs”October 2025
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Buffalo chicken burger Net −1
“This was Buffalo chicken burger, and I know the taste of Buffalo. It was not Buffalo. I just did not like the burger.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“This was Buffalo chicken burger, and I know the taste of Buffalo. It was not Buffalo. I just did not like the burger.”May 2026
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Energizer smoothy Net −1
“The Thai beef salad was excellent, the energizer smoothy a little too sweet for providing a kick at a lazy noon/afternoon.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The Thai beef salad was excellent, the energizer smoothy a little too sweet for providing a kick at a lazy noon/afternoon.”April 2018
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Garlic bread Net −1
“Garlic bread a bit dry and not very fresh - overall good place for a quick bite.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Garlic bread a bit dry and not very fresh - overall good place for a quick bite.”December 2019
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Medium well clocked stake Net −1
“Ordered a medium well clocked stake and received it well done, wash rushing to have lunch between meetings and found the service to be slow regardless of it being not that busy”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered a medium well clocked stake and received it well done, wash rushing to have lunch between meetings and found the service to be slow regardless of it being not that busy”January 2025
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Shrimp appetizer Net −1
“Salmon sandwich was good, however shrimp appetizer is just a joke, this position should be removed from menu.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Salmon sandwich was good, however shrimp appetizer is just a joke, this position should be removed from menu.”June 2023
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Spicy french fries Net −1
“Great burger, spicy french fries and because of it you cannot feel a real taste of potato and burger.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Great burger, spicy french fries and because of it you cannot feel a real taste of potato and burger.”September 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. If you have a meeting, allow extra time: one review found the service slow despite the cafe not being busy.
Check Options. Ask about gluten-free choices before ordering, as one diner wanted more variety for a dietary need.
Bring Power. For laptop work, bring your device charged or use a power bank because tables reportedly lack sockets.
Morning Parking. Weekend morning visitors may find parking easier, with one review reporting plenty of free spaces then.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Road, 4th Interchange, Gold & Diamond Park
Al Qouz Ind.third - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Burgers
The Buffalo chicken burger was criticised for not tasting like Buffalo, despite its large portion and fries.
Slow Waiting
Several reviews mention slower-than-expected service or waiting, even when the cafe was not busy.
Limited Options
A review requested more gluten-free choices, while another found vegetarian options too limited.
No Sockets
Laptop users may find the lack of power sockets inconvenient; power banks are offered instead.
Poor Apology
One reported sauce-splash incident was handled with wet wipes but no apology, which seriously affected the visit.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
33 aed
Soho 3 eggs omelette with 2 fillings of your choice
“Ordered Soho 3 eggs omelette with 2 fillings of your choice (33 aed) and a cup of latte”Google review · March 2023
16 aed for regular/ 19aed for large
latte
“Latte (16 aed for regular/ 19aed for large) is pretty normal”Google review · March 2023
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The Bottom Line
Soho Cafe is an American restaurant in Al Quoz that suits breakfast, a quick meal or a low-key working lunch. The menu has enough range for different moods: reviewers mention the double cheeseburger, creamy chicken pasta, salmon sandwich and filling egg breakfasts. Coffee is part of the appeal too, with cappuccino, latte and cold coffee all receiving attention.
The setting is consistently described as cosy, clean and comfortable, with shaded outdoor seating in the morning. Its position near the metro makes it convenient for commuters and for anyone stopping around Gold & Diamond Park. Free Wi-Fi and good internet support casual work, although there are reportedly no power sockets, so arrive with your laptop charged or bring a power bank.
Weekend morning parking has also been described as plentiful and free. Value is a recurring positive, and portions can be large: one pasta serving was enough for two people with average appetites. Service is often friendly and quick, but not completely consistent; some diners experienced longer waits, and one serious sauce-splash incident was followed by no apology.
Dietary choice is another consideration, particularly if you need a broad gluten-free or vegetarian selection. For a first visit, breakfast or the better-reviewed cheeseburger and pasta seem safer bets than the disputed Buffalo chicken burger.