Strong breakfast
Breakfast favourites include fresh croissants, Turkish eggs, eggs Benedict, and a well-reviewed cinnamon roll.
Mirdif
Wave Dubai - 3rd Avenue is a cozy restaurant in Mirdif with a calm, stylish setting for breakfast, coffee, pastries, lunch, or dinner. Reviews especially point to its croissants and Turkish eggs, while the broad menu gives you plenty of reason to return.
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Breakfast favourites include fresh croissants, Turkish eggs, eggs Benedict, and a well-reviewed cinnamon roll.
Coffee is repeatedly praised, from rich brewed coffee to Americanos, alongside a selection of baked goods and desserts.
The cozy, vintage-leaning interiors and quiet atmosphere suit relaxed breakfasts, coffee, or an unhurried catch-up.
Many reviews describe the team as friendly and attentive, with recommendations and check-ins that feel helpful rather than intrusive.
One visit reported steak arriving in under 15 minutes while still fresh, tender, and correctly cooked.
After a missing ingredient was reported, management contacted the customer within an hour and delivered the corrected order to their car.
One review specifically describes the cafe as baby friendly, useful for parents looking for a comfortable coffee or meal stop.
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“I also tried the Aseeda, which was excellent and highly recommended.”
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“I also tried the Aseeda, which was excellent and highly recommended.”January 2026
“The aseeda dessert was amazing, and the coffee was just as good.”April 2026
“Entercote Steak 7.8/10”
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“Entercote Steak 7.8/10”August 2026
“We also had the Pink Sauce Pasta and the Entrecôte Steak. The steak was a little dry, but the flavor was on another level.”August 2026
“Mac and Cheese 7.5/10”
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“Mac and Cheese 7.5/10”August 2026
“We ordered mac & cheese, pistachio chocolate kunafa, açai smoothie, strawberry matcha, and a hot Spanish latte. The food overall was delicious (4/5) – especially the mac & cheese and kunafa. The only thing we didn’t enjoy much was the strawberry matcha, as it didn’t really taste like matcha.”August 2025
“I loved their breakfast, especially the Turkish eggs — light and absolutely delicious!”
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“I loved their breakfast, especially the Turkish eggs — light and absolutely delicious!”September 2025
“Ordered Turkish Eggs and Americano DELICIOUS.”September 2025
“We personally tried their Aseer Loz, Iced Matcha Latte & Mango Sticky Rice. The drinks were great however I’ve had better mango sticky rice in general.”
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“We personally tried their Aseer Loz, Iced Matcha Latte & Mango Sticky Rice. The drinks were great however I’ve had better mango sticky rice in general.”August 2025
“I really like the Bailit , it was really delicious so I highly recommended to go to this restaurant.”
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“I really like the Bailit , it was really delicious so I highly recommended to go to this restaurant.”August 2025
“I ordered Banana Pudding as dessert and there were 3 small round slices of banana but the taste was fine.”
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“I ordered Banana Pudding as dessert and there were 3 small round slices of banana but the taste was fine.”July 2026
“Buffalo Shrimp 8.2/10 🔥”
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“Buffalo Shrimp 8.2/10 🔥”August 2026
“Calamari (great sauce but not cooked well) 7/10”
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“Calamari (great sauce but not cooked well) 7/10”August 2026
“Chicken Tacos 8.2/10 🔥”
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“Chicken Tacos 8.2/10 🔥”August 2026
“The chocolate fondant was the perfect dessert to end the meal. 🍫”
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“The chocolate fondant was the perfect dessert to end the meal. 🍫”January 2026
“The croissants were incredibly delicious and the cinnamon roll was fresh, soft, and full of flavour.”
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“The croissants were incredibly delicious and the cinnamon roll was fresh, soft, and full of flavour.”July 2026
“The croissants were incredibly delicious and the cinnamon roll was fresh, soft, and full of flavour.”
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“The croissants were incredibly delicious and the cinnamon roll was fresh, soft, and full of flavour.”July 2026
“We tried the Dates & Kale Salad, which was absolutely delicious 🤤.”
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“We tried the Dates & Kale Salad, which was absolutely delicious 🤤.”August 2026
“Wave absolutely nailed it. We ordered the spicy halloumi toast and the eggs benedict, and both were incredibly delicious.”
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“Wave absolutely nailed it. We ordered the spicy halloumi toast and the eggs benedict, and both were incredibly delicious.”June 2026
“The Mushroom Risotto was wow!!”
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“The Mushroom Risotto was wow!!”July 2026
“We ordered mac & cheese, pistachio chocolate kunafa, açai smoothie, strawberry matcha, and a hot Spanish latte. The food overall was delicious (4/5) – especially the mac & cheese and kunafa. The only thing we didn’t enjoy much was the strawberry matcha, as it didn’t really taste like matcha.”
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“We ordered mac & cheese, pistachio chocolate kunafa, açai smoothie, strawberry matcha, and a hot Spanish latte. The food overall was delicious (4/5) – especially the mac & cheese and kunafa. The only thing we didn’t enjoy much was the strawberry matcha, as it didn’t really taste like matcha.”August 2025
“I tried risotto it was so good.”
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“I tried risotto it was so good.”January 2026
“Wave absolutely nailed it. We ordered the spicy halloumi toast and the eggs benedict, and both were incredibly delicious.”
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“Wave absolutely nailed it. We ordered the spicy halloumi toast and the eggs benedict, and both were incredibly delicious.”June 2026
“Everything I ate was SO good , the sweet potato is another level ,but everything was so good too , definitely recommend!”
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“Everything I ate was SO good , the sweet potato is another level ,but everything was so good too , definitely recommend!”June 2026
“Ordered Turkish Eggs and Americano DELICIOUS.”
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“Ordered Turkish Eggs and Americano DELICIOUS.”September 2025
“We also had Arabic coffee served in a beautiful pot with cups, which felt very authentic and added a nice touch.”
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“We also had Arabic coffee served in a beautiful pot with cups, which felt very authentic and added a nice touch.”August 2025
“We personally tried their Aseer Loz, Iced Matcha Latte & Mango Sticky Rice. The drinks were great however I’ve had better mango sticky rice in general.”
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“We personally tried their Aseer Loz, Iced Matcha Latte & Mango Sticky Rice. The drinks were great however I’ve had better mango sticky rice in general.”August 2025
“I tried their matcha latte and it was super smooth, not too bitter, and came in a really pretty glass.”
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“I tried their matcha latte and it was super smooth, not too bitter, and came in a really pretty glass.”August 2025
“I also ordered Limone Pasta and it was full of garlic and no taste of lemon sauce.”
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“I also ordered Limone Pasta and it was full of garlic and no taste of lemon sauce.”July 2026
“We personally tried their Aseer Loz, Iced Matcha Latte & Mango Sticky Rice. The drinks were great however I’ve had better mango sticky rice in general.”
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“We personally tried their Aseer Loz, Iced Matcha Latte & Mango Sticky Rice. The drinks were great however I’ve had better mango sticky rice in general.”August 2025
“I ordered Mushroom Steak and it was tasteless.”
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“I ordered Mushroom Steak and it was tasteless.”July 2026
“We ordered mac & cheese, pistachio chocolate kunafa, açai smoothie, strawberry matcha, and a hot Spanish latte. The food overall was delicious (4/5) – especially the mac & cheese and kunafa. The only thing we didn’t enjoy much was the strawberry matcha, as it didn’t really taste like matcha.”
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“We ordered mac & cheese, pistachio chocolate kunafa, açai smoothie, strawberry matcha, and a hot Spanish latte. The food overall was delicious (4/5) – especially the mac & cheese and kunafa. The only thing we didn’t enjoy much was the strawberry matcha, as it didn’t really taste like matcha.”August 2025
Try breakfast. Start with breakfast if it is your first visit; Turkish eggs and pastries received especially specific praise.
Ask recommendations. Use the waiter's recommendations when choosing unfamiliar dishes; one guest found them very helpful.
Check steak. If ordering steak, mention your preferred doneness clearly, as reviews report both dry and overcooked results.
Allow time. For a large group, allow extra time for the kitchen; a party of 13 reported a longer wait.
Check location. If navigation sends you elsewhere, note that the restaurant is outside Avenue Mall in a separate building.
Choose pastries. For a lighter visit, consider the croissants or cinnamon roll rather than committing to a main course.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Steak was described as dry or more cooked than requested in two visits, despite another review finding it tender and perfectly cooked.
Some main dishes drew criticism: Mushroom Steak was tasteless and Limone Pasta lacked lemon flavour while being heavy on garlic.
The calamari received a good sauce but was criticised for not being cooked well.
A group of 13 experienced a longer wait, although the reviewer considered the size of the group a reasonable explanation.
The strawberry matcha was the main disappointment in one cafe order because it did not taste much like matcha.
The Bottom Line
Wave Dubai - 3rd Avenue is a polished but relaxed restaurant in Mirdif, with a cozy, calm setting that works for breakfast, coffee, lunch, or dinner. The clearest strengths are breakfast and cafe items: reviewers specifically enjoyed the Turkish eggs, eggs Benedict, croissants, cinnamon roll, and coffee. There is also enough variety for repeat visits, from Dates & Kale Salad and Pink Sauce Pasta to risotto, steak, and desserts such as Aseeda and chocolate fondant.
Service is a major part of the appeal. Guests commonly describe the staff as friendly, attentive, and quick, and one customer reported that management corrected a missing-ingredient issue within an hour and delivered the replacement to their car. The space is described as clean, comfortable, stylish, and even baby friendly, making it suitable for a quiet breakfast or an informal catch-up.
Food quality is not completely even. Steak was called dry or overcooked in some reviews, calamari was poorly cooked despite a good sauce, and one guest found Mushroom Steak tasteless and Limone Pasta overly garlicky. A large group also experienced a longer wait.
For a first visit, breakfast, pastries, coffee, and the better-reviewed salads or risotto look like safer starting points; check the location carefully because the restaurant is in a separate building outside Avenue Mall.
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