Work-friendly setting
Indoor and outdoor seating, a calm layout and business-meeting suitability make it practical for working or meeting colleagues.
Spaces Eatery
DIFC
Spaces Eatery is a calm, contemporary restaurant in DIFC for coffee, breakfast and relaxed meals. Reviews point to well-prepared coffee, standout avocado toast and a setting that works equally well for solo time, casual catch-ups or a business meeting.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
601 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quality coffee
Coffee is repeatedly described as fresh, smooth and consistently well prepared, with Ethiopian beans also available.
Strong breakfast
Breakfast is served throughout the day, with avocado toast, eggs Benedict and pulled pork toast among the dishes customers specifically praise.
Pasta favourites
Mushroom tagliatelle and Penne Parma Rosa receive specific praise for flavour and satisfying portions.
Dessert selection
Desserts are a consistent highlight, from pistachio dark chocolate and chocolate marshmallows to cakes and Cheese Snowball.
Flexible seating
The restaurant gives you a choice between indoor and outdoor seating, useful for coffee breaks, walks and longer visits.
Tips for a Better Visit
Use valet. If driving, check the valet option; one reviewer found it made arrival hassle-free.
Try alternatives. Ask about milk alternatives if you do not take standard dairy; a brunch reviewer confirmed they are available.
Choose seating. Decide between indoor and outdoor seating when you arrive, since both are available.
Check lunch. For a midday visit, ask about the business lunch; one regular called it a good deal with generous portions.
Order matcha. For a matcha drink, the cloud matcha was recommended as light, creamy and balanced.
Plan the visit
Practical details
District 2, Precinct Building 5
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Coffee pricing
One reviewer found the Americano a little expensive compared with nearby alternatives.
Sweet lemonade
The lemonade was described as overly sweet and lacking the refreshing tang expected from the drink.
Soft bread
The avocado toast was enjoyed overall, but one reviewer thought the bread should have been softer.
French toast
One visit found the French toast disappointing, specifically citing its texture and flavour.
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The Bottom Line
Spaces Eatery is a restaurant and coffee spot in DIFC that suits breakfast, a working coffee break or an unhurried meal. The menu has enough range for a quick stop or a proper lunch: avocado toast, eggs Benedict, mushroom tagliatelle and Penne Parma Rosa all receive specific praise. Coffee is another clear draw, with reviews describing it as smooth, bold and consistently well prepared.
The atmosphere is calm, contemporary and comfortable rather than formal. Indoor and outdoor seating give you flexibility, while several reviewers describe the layout as useful for solo time, co-working and business meetings. It also works for a casual family or friends’ meal, and one birthday visit included thoughtful celebratory touches.
Desserts are worth leaving room for, particularly the pistachio dark chocolate, chocolate marshmallows and Cheese Snowball. Matcha fans may want to ask about the cloud matcha. There are a few caveats.
An Americano was considered pricey beside nearby alternatives, and another review placed the café at the top end of the price spectrum. Lemonade was criticised for being too sweet, while one visit found the French toast disappointing and the avocado-toast bread too firm. Drivers can use valet parking, and the restaurant also has indoor and outdoor seating.