Tea variety
The menu has an unusually broad tea selection, including karak, half-half, blue and red teas.
Specialty Tea Cafe
Mirdif
Specialty Tea Cafe is a 24-hour cafeteria-style coffee shop in Mirdif, known for its broad tea selection and quick takeaway stops. Customers often come for karak, half-half tea and filling snacks such as cheese pie or paratha-style dishes.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
719 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick batches
One customer received five cups of tea in under 20 minutes, useful when ordering for a group.
Fresh food
A review describes the busy cafeteria as well staffed, with fresh food being served.
Cheese pie
The cheese pie received a particularly enthusiastic recommendation from one customer.
Roadside stop
Its location works well for a tea, breakfast or lunch stop on the way towards Hatta or Oman.
Outdoor option
Although the shop is small, customers have mentioned outdoor tables by the parking area when the weather is cool.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rush. Allow extra time or visit outside busy periods; evenings and crowded periods have brought long waits.
Try half-half. Ask for the half-half tea, a recurring recommendation that combines the cafe’s tea styles.
Check tea. If ordering tea without sugar or with a lighter strength, confirm it when it arrives because one order was returned incorrectly.
Use outdoors. For more room, ask about the outdoor tables by the parking area, especially in cooler weather.
Takeaway stop. The cafe suits a quick car or takeaway stop, with reviews mentioning service to the car and roadside breaks.
Confirm sides. Check that extras are included before leaving; one customer ordered a chicken burger with fries but received no fries.
Plan the visit
Practical details
5G56+2MF - Awir Terminus 1
Al Rowaiyah Third, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Zafran Chai
The Zafran Chai was praised for its saffron flavour and restrained sweetness.
مشلتت
The مشلتت was described as exceptionally good in a short but enthusiastic review.
Common Concerns
Long waits
Food service can be very slow: one customer waited an hour for food and another waited an hour for two sandwiches.
Crowded space
The seating area can feel tight, and one review says there was no place to sit and eat.
Price changes
A customer reported that prices changed between visits or orders, making the bill harder to predict.
Inconsistent quality
Tea opinions vary sharply: some customers praise it, while others found it too strong, cold, overly sweet or tasteless.
Order issues
There are reports of missing sides, cold food and poor-quality avocado juice, so check the order before leaving.
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The Bottom Line
Specialty Tea Cafe is a 24-hour cafeteria-style stop in Mirdif, with tea as the main draw. You can order karak, half-half tea, blue or red tea, alongside snacks and casual cafeteria food. Reviews also call out the cheese pie, chebab bread and مشلتت, while one customer described the food as fresh.
The tea selection is a real reason to browse rather than order the first familiar cup. Half-half tea is repeatedly mentioned, and a customer praised the Zafran Chai for its saffron flavour and moderate sweetness. Karak also gets strong recommendations.
That said, tea quality is not entirely consistent: other diners found drinks tasteless, too strong, cold or excessively sweet. Expect a compact, busy setting. Some reviews mention limited seating, while outdoor tables by the parking area can be available in cooler weather.
Car delivery and takeaway make it convenient for a roadside break towards Hatta or Oman. Timing matters: evening rushes and busy periods have produced waits of 30 minutes for tea and up to an hour for food. Before leaving, check the order and current price.
Reviews mention missing fries, changing prices and occasional complaints about food freshness or drink quality.