Tea flavour
Tea is the clear draw, with reviewers repeatedly describing it as tasty, refreshing and distinctive.
The Tea Man Cafe
Hor Al Anz
The Tea Man Cafe in Hor Al Anz is a tea-focused cafe known mainly for chai, especially karak, with snacks and sandwiches for a quick bite. Reviews also mention a broad snack selection, including burgers and cakes, making it more than a tea stop when service is running smoothly.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
461 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Karak chai
Karak chai receives specific praise, including one reviewer who says it is consistently good.
Snack choice
One review describes more than 20 snack options, including burgers, cakes and cool drinks.
Sandwiches
Mayo sandwiches and cheese sandwiches are specifically mentioned as good choices.
Friendly visits
Some customers report friendly staff and a comfortable place to sit and talk with friends.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check timing. If tea quality matters, note that one customer preferred the evening version after a disappointing 5:30am visit.
Confirm delivery. Before ordering, confirm the delivery area, minimum order and any fee; one nearby customer was told delivery required 10 AED.
Avoid rushes. Sunday orders may be affected by staff shortages, with paratha and other deliveries reportedly unavailable when the cafe is busy.
Allow time. For delivery, build in extra time rather than relying on a quick drop-off; one nearby tea order took 90 minutes.
Consider visiting. Given the repeated delivery complaints, visiting in person may be more predictable if you are nearby and mainly want tea.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hor Al Anz - Deira - Dubai
Hor Al Anz - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 4:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 4:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 4:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Kadak Chai
Kadak chai is mentioned as a reason to visit for a snack and drink.
Grilled chicken
The grilled chicken dinner comes with hummus, pita bread, salad and garlic, though one review found it too salty.
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Several reviews report long waits; one order travelled only about 500 metres but took from 5:30 to 7:00.
Rude service
Multiple customers describe rude or arrogant interactions, including a complaint about staff refusing an extra plastic cup.
Hygiene concern
One customer reported a worker sneezing, wiping their nose and then handling tea and food with the same hands.
Inconsistent taste
Tea was praised in the evening but described as very bad during a 5:30am visit.
Delivery limits
Reviews mention a minimum delivery value and extra delivery charges, with some orders declined when the cafe was busy.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10 aed
delivery
“For delivery from tea man restaurant to my hous 500 meters if I order any thing they are telling minum 10 aed”Google review · January 2025
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The Bottom Line
The Tea Man Cafe is a tea-led stop in Hor Al Anz, with karak chai as the main attraction. Customers describe the tea as tasty, refreshing and sometimes distinctive enough to compare favourably with Filli. If you want something alongside it, reviews mention Mayo sandwiches, cheese sandwiches and a snack selection that includes burgers and cakes.
The food has some bright spots, but it is less consistent than the tea reputation. A dinner order of grilled chicken came with hummus, pita, salad and garlic, although one customer found the chicken far too salty. Another review calls the food tasty and healthy, so expectations appear to vary by order.
The bigger caution is service, particularly delivery. Reviews describe waits of an hour or more; one tea order travelled roughly 500 metres but took from 5:30 to 7:00. Sunday deliveries may be declined when the cafe is busy, and customers report a 10 AED minimum or extra charges.
Staff behaviour is also praised by some and criticised by others, including complaints about rudeness. For a first visit, going in person for karak and checking current delivery terms before ordering sounds safer.