Park location
A convenient stop between Motiongate and Legoland, with indoor and outdoor seating near restrooms and prayer areas.
The Coffee Club - Dubai Parks and Resorts
Dubai
The Coffee Club is a casual coffee-and-meal stop in Dubai Parks & Resorts In front of Motion Gate, with reviews mentioning coffee, breakfast and family dining. Its offering appears to have changed over time: older reviews praise dishes such as the big turkey sandwich, while a later review says the branch had shifted to drinks and a few cakes.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
156 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family friendly
Older reviews mention a kids menu, including pancakes and fries, plus a relaxed setting for families.
Chia Pot
The Chia Pot is specifically praised for almond milk, coconut cream, berries, almonds and coconut chips.
Coffee choices
Several reviews praise the coffee, with hot and cold options and positive mentions of lattes and cappuccinos.
Relaxed seating
Reviews describe a cozy, relaxing atmosphere with seating inside and outside, useful during a parks visit.
Breakfast option
Breakfast has been a recurring reason to visit, including a well-liked Middle Eastern breakfast.
What to Eat at The Coffee Club - Dubai Parks and Resorts 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 The Coffee Club - Dubai Parks and Resorts, 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.
These items at The Coffee Club - Dubai Parks and Resorts got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Chia pot Net +2
“But we have to try CHIA POT - Almond milk and coconut cream infused chia seeds, layers of fresh berries, topped with sliced almonds and coconut chips... Yummlacious 😋😋😋”
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Review excerpts
“But we have to try CHIA POT - Almond milk and coconut cream infused chia seeds, layers of fresh berries, topped with sliced almonds and coconut chips... Yummlacious 😋😋😋”April 2019
“Best place to eat while ure enjoying the parks. Amazing vegan options.try chia pot is must. Staff is amazing and very professional. Big thanks to Shery! U make that place special”March 2019
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Big turkey sandwich Net +1
“my kids love the big turkey sandwich 🥪, the inside is relaxing and it has an outdoor area”
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Review excerpts
“my kids love the big turkey sandwich 🥪, the inside is relaxing and it has an outdoor area”October 2020
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Carbonara Net +1
“Liked everything we ate especially the carbonara 😋”
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Review excerpts
“Liked everything we ate especially the carbonara 😋”November 2018
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Chocolate spoon cake Net +1
“best coffee ever with matching chocolate spoon cake or chocolate peanut butter, very affordable price plus sitting in a cozy place good ambiance.”
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Review excerpts
“best coffee ever with matching chocolate spoon cake or chocolate peanut butter, very affordable price plus sitting in a cozy place good ambiance.”March 2021
What to Avoid (7)
Food 2
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3 Pancakes Net −1
“Price is expensive (55aed for 3 pancakes) and not that good. Coffee is over priced and the so called large caffe latte was not that large...they said if you take it away it is really large.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Price is expensive (55aed for 3 pancakes) and not that good. Coffee is over priced and the so called large caffe latte was not that large...they said if you take it away it is really large.”February 2019
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Cafe late Net −1
“Ordered cafe late, it feels the coffee and milk old. Taste bad compared to all coffee clubs branches I'm 🇦🇪”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered cafe late, it feels the coffee and milk old. Taste bad compared to all coffee clubs branches I'm 🇦🇪”January 2023
Drinks 5
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Coffee blend Net −1
“Very poor and slow service, staff not training well, coffee blend was nothing close to fresh, the place feels like abandoned and not taken care of.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Very poor and slow service, staff not training well, coffee blend was nothing close to fresh, the place feels like abandoned and not taken care of.”January 2023
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Flat white Net −1
“Many items of the menu were out of stock, ordered a flat white which turned out a latte (and a bad one).”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Many items of the menu were out of stock, ordered a flat white which turned out a latte (and a bad one).”January 2023
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Ice coffee signature Net −1
“Very bad ice coffee signature :(”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Very bad ice coffee signature :(”January 2018
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Large caffe latte Net −1
“Price is expensive (55aed for 3 pancakes) and not that good. Coffee is over priced and the so called large caffe latte was not that large...they said if you take it away it is really large.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Price is expensive (55aed for 3 pancakes) and not that good. Coffee is over priced and the so called large caffe latte was not that large...they said if you take it away it is really large.”February 2019
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Latte Net −1
“Many items of the menu were out of stock, ordered a flat white which turned out a latte (and a bad one).”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Many items of the menu were out of stock, ordered a flat white which turned out a latte (and a bad one).”January 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check menu. Ask what food is currently available before relying on older photos or reviews; one 2023 review says the branch had moved to drinks and cakes.
Avoid rush. Visit outside busy periods if possible: a Saturday with one employee led to slow drinks, and another review also reports slow service at peak times.
Go earlier. Check the closing time and arrive early, since reviews mention the branch closing at 7:00pm or 7:30pm and refusing late orders.
Confirm orders. Repeat the coffee style and included items when ordering; one flat white was served as a latte and a kids-meal promise later changed.
Family check. If visiting with children, ask about the current kids menu and any promotion exclusions before ordering; a pancake offer was later disputed.
Park break. Use it as a convenient break while moving between Motiongate and Legoland, with indoor and outdoor seating available.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Parks & Resorts In front of Motion Gate, Riverland
Common Concerns
Menu changes
A 2023 review says the food menu had been removed, leaving drinks and a few cakes; availability may not match older photos.
Slow service
Several reviews report slow service, especially when the branch is busy or understaffed.
Early closing
Reviews mention closing around 7:00–7:30pm and turning customers away during a busy Eid evening.
Inconsistent coffee
One reviewer found an iced latte stale-tasting, while another said a flat white arrived as a poor latte.
Value concerns
A reviewer called the branch overpriced, citing small portions and a 55 AED pancake order that was not very good.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
55aed
3 pancakes
“Price is expensive (55aed for 3 pancakes) and not that good”Google review · February 2019
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The Bottom Line
The Coffee Club is a casual café and restaurant stop in Dubai Parks & Resorts In front of Motion Gate. It has traditionally been used for breakfast, coffee and a quick meal during a parks day, with reviews mentioning Middle Eastern breakfast, the Chia Pot, carbonara and the big turkey sandwich. Families also liked the older kids menu, including pancakes and fries.
Location is one of its clearest advantages. A reviewer found it convenient between Motiongate and Legoland, with indoor and outdoor seating close to the restrooms and prayer areas. The relaxed setting can work well for a pause before entering a park or while moving between attractions.
There is an important catch: the menu and service appear to have changed over time. A 2023 review says the food menu had been removed in favour of drinks and a few cakes, so check what is currently available rather than relying on older photos. Service reports range from courteous and attentive to very slow, with one busy Saturday staffed by a single employee.
Coffee is also inconsistent, and some customers found it stale-tasting or poorly prepared. Check closing hours before going, particularly for an evening visit; reviews mention the branch closing around 7:00–7:30pm and refusing late orders. Prices have also drawn criticism, including 55 AED for three pancakes.