Warm service
Staff are repeatedly described as welcoming, attentive and accommodating, with one reviewer noting that products were carefully explained before ordering.
Urth Caffe
Al Wasl
Urth Caffe in Al Wasl is a relaxed café-restaurant for generous breakfasts, pasta, pizza and coffee. Reviews especially point to its all-day breakfast, organic coffee and drinks such as strawberry matcha, with a warm setting that also suits work or catching up.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
2,779 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Portions are often large enough to share, including a lasagna described as delicious and very generous in size.
All-day breakfast
Breakfast is available throughout the day, giving you flexibility beyond typical morning hours.
Work-friendly setting
The warm, relaxing atmosphere is repeatedly mentioned as suitable for laptops, work meetings and catching up with friends.
Organic coffee
A reviewer describes the coffee as organic and among the strongest they have tried in Dubai.
Matcha drinks
The Bubble Matcha was praised for being smooth and refreshing without excessive sweetness.
Broad menu
The menu covers everything from salads and sandwiches to pizzas, mains, desserts and a dedicated kids menu.
What to Eat at Urth Caffe 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 Urth Caffe, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Urth Caffe, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 6
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Avocado crush Net +2
“The food was nice and nice especially Avocado crush was insane.”
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“The food was nice and nice especially Avocado crush was insane.”February 2026
“My favorites are the Urth Salad and Avocado Crush, and I also sometimes order the soup of the day — the tomato and lentil soups are amazing!”July 2026
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Banoffee pie Net +2
“I asked Kate which dessert is the best seller, and she recommended the Banoffee Pie. It was so good, and the coffee also had a very nice taste.”
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“I asked Kate which dessert is the best seller, and she recommended the Banoffee Pie. It was so good, and the coffee also had a very nice taste.”March 2026
“Then came the decadent banoffee pie… that was to die for… absolutely delicious, I could have finished that all myself but unfortunately I had to share it with my family.”April 2026
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Beef sliders Net +2
“The food came quickly and was perfectly made (asked for beef sliders) the presentation was excellent. We completely devoured them!”
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“The food came quickly and was perfectly made (asked for beef sliders) the presentation was excellent. We completely devoured them!”April 2026
“I have been here so many times and always every thing was good. Try the wild mushroom pizza and beef sliders.”May 2026
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Lasagna Net +2
“The food was excellent, especially the lasagna, which was both delicious and very generous in portion size.”
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“The food was excellent, especially the lasagna, which was both delicious and very generous in portion size.”June 2026
“We ordered the lasagna (best lasagna I’ve ever had) and the tagliatelle pasta (also amazing and super flavorful and the beef just melts in your mouth).”April 2026
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Tagliatelle alfredo Net +2
“Super yum pastas! We tried the Penne All Arabiata, Tagliatelle Alfredo and Rigatoni Bolognese. The arabiata one was seafood based and honestly it was the best seafood pasta I’ve had, and maybe even red sauce. Superb! The Alfredo really stole the show - so decadent, rich and creamy - wow! Everyone was fighting for more.”
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“Super yum pastas! We tried the Penne All Arabiata, Tagliatelle Alfredo and Rigatoni Bolognese. The arabiata one was seafood based and honestly it was the best seafood pasta I’ve had, and maybe even red sauce. Superb! The Alfredo really stole the show - so decadent, rich and creamy - wow! Everyone was fighting for more.”October 2025
“The Tagliatelle Alfredo was rich, creamy, and comforting, while the Wagyu Tagliatelle was exceptionally tasty with tender, high-quality beef and a well-balanced sauce.”June 2026
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Wagyu tagliatelle Net +2
“I highly recommend the Wagyu Tagliatelle and the chocolate cheesecake.”
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“I highly recommend the Wagyu Tagliatelle and the chocolate cheesecake.”July 2025
“The Tagliatelle Alfredo was rich, creamy, and comforting, while the Wagyu Tagliatelle was exceptionally tasty with tender, high-quality beef and a well-balanced sauce.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (19)
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Affogato Net +1
“The Affogato here is fantastic, but the service makes it even better.”
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“The Affogato here is fantastic, but the service makes it even better.”August 2026
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Chicken casadilla Net +1
“I ordered chicken casadilla which was delicious and authentic.”
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“I ordered chicken casadilla which was delicious and authentic.”November 2025
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Chocolate cheesecake Net +1
“I highly recommend the Wagyu Tagliatelle and the chocolate cheesecake.”
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“I highly recommend the Wagyu Tagliatelle and the chocolate cheesecake.”July 2025
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English breakfast Net +1
“I got the English breakfast and I was not disappointed. I think this has to be one of the best English breakfasts I’ve had — will definitely come back again insh’Allah!”
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“I got the English breakfast and I was not disappointed. I think this has to be one of the best English breakfasts I’ve had — will definitely come back again insh’Allah!”July 2026
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Hot chocolate Net +1
“The iced coffee and hot chocolate were fantastic too.”
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“The iced coffee and hot chocolate were fantastic too.”July 2026
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Margherita pizza Net +1
“The Margherita Pizza was fresh and flavorful with the perfect balance of ingredients.”
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“The Margherita Pizza was fresh and flavorful with the perfect balance of ingredients.”June 2026
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Napikante pizza Net +1
“The Napikante Pizza was another standout, offering a great combination of flavors with just the right amount of spice.”
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“The Napikante Pizza was another standout, offering a great combination of flavors with just the right amount of spice.”June 2026
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Omelette Net +1
“The omelette was one of the better omelettes we have had in a long time.”
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“The omelette was one of the better omelettes we have had in a long time.”July 2026
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Penne all arabiata Net +1
“Super yum pastas! We tried the Penne All Arabiata, Tagliatelle Alfredo and Rigatoni Bolognese. The arabiata one was seafood based and honestly it was the best seafood pasta I’ve had, and maybe even red sauce. Superb!”
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“Super yum pastas! We tried the Penne All Arabiata, Tagliatelle Alfredo and Rigatoni Bolognese. The arabiata one was seafood based and honestly it was the best seafood pasta I’ve had, and maybe even red sauce. Superb!”October 2025
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Pizza ripiena Net +1
“Cool place! Has a nice ambience and the food were all great especially the white pasta and the pizza ripiena.”
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“Cool place! Has a nice ambience and the food were all great especially the white pasta and the pizza ripiena.”August 2026
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San sebastian cheesecake Net +1
“The San Sebastian cheesecake was also really good!”
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“The San Sebastian cheesecake was also really good!”November 2025
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Strawberry affogato Net +1
“For drinks, the Strawberry Affogato was refreshing and indulgent, making it a perfect treat.”
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“For drinks, the Strawberry Affogato was refreshing and indulgent, making it a perfect treat.”June 2026
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Tagliatelle pasta Net +1
“We ordered the lasagna (best lasagna I’ve ever had) and the tagliatelle pasta (also amazing and super flavorful and the beef just melts in your mouth).”
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“We ordered the lasagna (best lasagna I’ve ever had) and the tagliatelle pasta (also amazing and super flavorful and the beef just melts in your mouth).”April 2026
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Tiramisu Net +1
“The food and the beverages were all good, and the tiramisu was divine!!”
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“The food and the beverages were all good, and the tiramisu was divine!!”October 2025
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Tuna ciabatta sandwich Net +1
“The tuna ciabatta sandwich was fresh and flavorful, while the freshly baked pizzas were so tempting that I completely forgot to take photos before diving in.”
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“The tuna ciabatta sandwich was fresh and flavorful, while the freshly baked pizzas were so tempting that I completely forgot to take photos before diving in.”May 2026
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Urth salad Net +1
“My favorites are the Urth Salad and Avocado Crush, and I also sometimes order the soup of the day — the tomato and lentil soups are amazing!”
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“My favorites are the Urth Salad and Avocado Crush, and I also sometimes order the soup of the day — the tomato and lentil soups are amazing!”July 2026
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Wagyu croissant Net +1
“The wagyu croissant is amazing, such a perfect combo, although it felt a bit too cheesy for my taste. Overall, love it and would come back again.”
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“The wagyu croissant is amazing, such a perfect combo, although it felt a bit too cheesy for my taste. Overall, love it and would come back again.”March 2026
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Wild mushroom pizza Net +1
“I have been here so many times and always every thing was good. Try the wild mushroom pizza and beef sliders.”
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“I have been here so many times and always every thing was good. Try the wild mushroom pizza and beef sliders.”May 2026
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Rigatoni bolognese Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Super yum pastas! We tried the Penne All Arabiata, Tagliatelle Alfredo and Rigatoni Bolognese. The arabiata one was seafood based and honestly it was the best seafood pasta I’ve had, and maybe even red sauce. Superb! The Alfredo really stole the show - so decadent, rich and creamy - wow! Everyone was fighting for more. They were so generous with the mushroom and chicken as well. The rigatoni was pretty average, I could imagine being able to get the same flavors off even a fast food chain.”
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Drinks 7
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Bubble matcha Net +1
“The Bubble Matcha was equally impressive—smooth, refreshing, and not overly sweet.”
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“The Bubble Matcha was equally impressive—smooth, refreshing, and not overly sweet.”June 2026
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Homemade lemonade Net +1
“The homemade lemonade is also nice.”
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“The homemade lemonade is also nice.”July 2026
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Hot vanilla tea Net +1
“Also had hot vanilla tea which tastes and smells good.”
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“Also had hot vanilla tea which tastes and smells good.”November 2025
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Ice tea with lime Net +1
“I also had ice tea with lime which I recommend, it was just yummy.”
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“I also had ice tea with lime which I recommend, it was just yummy.”November 2025
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Iced coffee Net +1
“The iced coffee and hot chocolate were fantastic too.”
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“The iced coffee and hot chocolate were fantastic too.”July 2026
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Spanish latte granita Net +1
“The drink itself was honestly so good — creamy, sweet, and really enjoyable. However, I regretted adding the boba. It just wasn’t for me; I finally understood that it’s not something I personally enjoy as much as others do. I would definitely get the Spanish Latte Granita again, but next time I’ll skip the boba and enjoy the drink on its own!”
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“The drink itself was honestly so good — creamy, sweet, and really enjoyable. However, I regretted adding the boba. It just wasn’t for me; I finally understood that it’s not something I personally enjoy as much as others do. I would definitely get the Spanish Latte Granita again, but next time I’ll skip the boba and enjoy the drink on its own!”July 2026
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Strawberry matcha Net +1
“100/10 for the strawberry matcha! I love it so muuuuch!”
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“100/10 for the strawberry matcha! I love it so muuuuch!”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Expect counter service. Order and pay at the counter first; food is then brought to you, and one review reported a wait of under 15 minutes.
Share plates. Consider sharing when ordering: several reviews call the portions huge, and one says a plate can easily serve two smaller appetites.
Skip the boba. If you prefer less texture or sweetness, try the Spanish Latte Granita without boba; one reviewer preferred the drink on its own.
Try breakfast. Breakfast is served all day, and the English breakfast received especially strong feedback from a first-time visitor.
Visit early. For more room and privacy, consider avoiding busy lunch periods, when one reviewer found the café crowded.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Wasl - Dubai
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Counter ordering
There is no conventional table ordering: you pay at the counter before the food is brought to your table.
Busy seating
One reviewer found it crowded, with limited space and not much privacy for photos or quieter seating.
Coffee acidity
One visit found the coffee a little sour, despite a positive overall experience with the food and service.
Dessert hit-or-miss
A regular customer enjoyed most of the food but said the desserts tried were not worth ordering again.
Sour salad
The salad served with the Benedict eggs was described as overly sour and soaked, affecting the dish’s balance.
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The Bottom Line
Urth Caffe in Al Wasl is a sizeable café-restaurant where people come for breakfast, brunch, coffee and filling meals. The menu is broad, but the reviews give especially useful leads: all-day breakfast, lasagna, pasta, pizza, the Urth Salad and Avocado Crush all receive specific praise. The portions are often generous enough to share.
The atmosphere is warm, leafy and relaxed rather than rushed. Reviewers describe it as comfortable for catching up, work meetings or opening a laptop, although a weekday lunch visit was crowded and short on privacy. Families have a dedicated kids menu, and one reviewer appreciated the free water.
Coffee is a major draw, with one customer describing it as organic and among Dubai’s strongest. Matcha fans have good reason to look here too: the Strawberry Matcha and Bubble Matcha are both mentioned positively. For something sweeter, the Banoffee Pie, tiramisu and cheesecakes get enthusiastic feedback, though desserts are not universally loved.
Expect counter ordering rather than traditional table service. Portions can be substantial, so sharing may be sensible. If ordering the Spanish Latte Granita, boba is optional—and one reviewer preferred it without the added texture.
A small caution: one visit found the coffee sour, while another found the Benedict salad overly acidic.