Secret Burger
The off-menu Secret Burger is repeatedly praised, including for its reversed bun and distinctive sauce.
THE LAST STRAW SPECIALITY COFFEE AND BURGERS
Al Warqa
The Last Straw is a compact coffee shop in Al Warqa pairing specialty coffee with smashed burgers. Reviews make the secret burger, fresh ingredients and friendly service the main reasons to stop by, whether you want a takeaway meal or a quick coffee.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
144 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smash Crust
The patties develop a notably crisp crust, while reviews describe the burgers as juicy and well cooked.
Specialty Coffee
Coffee receives strong feedback, from a single-origin Colombian cup to flat whites, matcha and creative drinks.
Friendly Service
Reviewers consistently describe the staff as kind and attentive, including careful questions about burger add-ons.
Good Value
A group of three reported eating full meals for less than 70 dhs, while other reviews also call the pricing excellent.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask Secretly. Ask about the secret menu and Secret Burger; several customers say it is not listed openly.
Plan Takeaway. Choose takeaway or eat in your car if you need comfortable seating, as reviews describe only two seats or high chairs.
Try Orange Tonic. Coffee drinkers should consider the orange tonic, which one regular says they have ordered for over a year.
Allow Ten Minutes. A first-time order may take around ten minutes, but one customer felt the wait was worthwhile.
Plan the visit
Practical details
5CQ3+MQF
Al Warqa - Al Warqa 1, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Smokey Hill
Smokey Hill was ordered alongside the Secret Burger and praised for being well seasoned and full of flavour.
Orange Tonic
One regular says the orange tonic has kept them coming back for over a year.
Loaded fries
Loaded fries are specifically recommended alongside the burgers and drinks.
Strawberry mojito
A customer recommends pairing the double burger with the strawberry mojito.
Common Concerns
Tiny Space
This is a small takeaway-focused spot; one review says there are only two high chairs for dining in.
Underdone Fries
One otherwise positive visit found the fries a bit underdone.
Light Seasoning
A reviewer felt the burger needed slightly more seasoning, though it did not ruin the meal.
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The Bottom Line
The Last Straw is a small Al Warqa coffee shop with a strong burger following. You can order specialty coffee, smashed burgers and off-menu creations, with the Secret Burger getting the most distinctive reactions. One review highlights its reversed bun, while another praises the crust on the patties and the flavour of the Secret Burger and Smokey Hill.
The coffee side is worth taking seriously too. Reviews mention a single-origin Colombian coffee, a much-loved orange tonic, hot flat whites and iced vanilla matcha. Other drinks include hot chocolate, mojitos and milkshakes, so this is not limited to standard café orders.
Customers also describe the meat, buns and other ingredients as fresh; one says the beef is ground on site. Expect a compact, takeaway-led setup rather than a roomy café. One review says there are only two high chairs, and another suggests eating in the car.
Service is a clear strength, with staff described as kind and attentive to burger customisations. One group reported full meals for three people costing less than 70 dhs. Ask about the secret menu when you arrive, and keep in mind that one visit found the fries underdone and the burger slightly under-seasoned.