Easy drive-thru
The drive-thru is convenient, including app ordering while petrol is being filled.
Starbucks
Al Barsha
This Starbucks in Al Barsha is a petrol-station coffeehouse with dine-in and drive-thru service. Reviews particularly point to convenient app ordering while the car is being fuelled, plus drinks such as the Tall Caramel Macchiato and matcha latte with coconut milk.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
704 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Consistent drinks
One regular customer says the baristas make repeat orders taste the same each time.
Warm service
Many reviews describe friendly, welcoming service, including greetings with a smile.
Convenient stop
Its petrol-station setting makes it an easy coffee stop while you are already on the road.
Relaxed setting
Several customers describe the branch as a comfortable place to sit, cool down and relax.
Breakfast option
A breakfast visit was described as satisfying, with friendly and accommodating service.
Tips for a Better Visit
Use the app. For a quick stop, order through the Starbucks app while your car is being fuelled, then collect it at the drive-thru.
Check matcha. If ordering hot matcha latte, clarify the milk amount and check the drink before leaving.
Avoid rushes. Walk-in customers may have a smoother visit outside busy periods, as drive-thru orders can dominate service.
Confirm warming. If you want a cheese croissant warm, confirm it at collection rather than assuming the request was followed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
ENOC 1021
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, 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
Tall Caramel Macchiato
A customer found this drink well balanced, with rich espresso, creamy milk and caramel drizzle.
matcha latte with coconut milk
A barista suggested this combination, and the customer enjoyed it.
Caramel Latte Waffle
This seasonal-sounding pairing was offered for tasting and described as worth trying on a later visit.
Tuna Sandwich
The Tuna Sandwich was collected through the drive-thru in one customer visit.
Puppocino
A customer received a Puppocino for their dog at the drive-thru without requesting it.
Common Concerns
Walk-in delays
Drive-thru demand can take priority, leaving walk-in customers waiting.
Unattended counter
One visit involved a 10-minute wait because the counter was left unattended.
Busy seating
The open area has been reported as very busy and not clean.
Milk balance
A customer repeatedly found the hot matcha latte too milky, even after requesting less milk.
Cold pastry
A cheese croissant was served cold despite two requests to warm it.
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The Bottom Line
This Starbucks in Al Barsha is set inside a petrol station, with both dine-in and drive-thru service. It works well for a quick coffee run: one customer ordered in the app while the car was being fuelled, then collected the drink immediately. Regulars also mention consistently prepared repeat orders and a generally friendly, welcoming crew.
The drinks most clearly represented in the reviews include the Tall Caramel Macchiato, matcha latte with coconut milk, and salted caramel latte. The Tall Caramel Macchiato was praised for its espresso, milk and caramel balance, while the coconut-milk matcha latte came recommended by a barista. Food gets a mention too, including breakfast, a Tuna Sandwich, doughnuts and the Caramel Latte Waffle.
There are some practical caveats. Drive-thru orders have sometimes received more attention than walk-ins, and one customer waited 10 minutes at an unattended counter. The open seating area has also been reported busy and untidy.
If you order hot matcha, be specific about the milk level; one reviewer still found it too milky. Likewise, check that a cheese croissant has actually been warmed before leaving.