Strong espresso
Espresso is a standout, with one reviewer calling it the best espresso in town.
XO Coffee Boutique
Al Khawaneej
XO Coffee Boutique is a small specialty coffee shop in Al Khawaneej, known especially for espresso-based drinks and brownies. You can drop in for a flat white or XO iced shaken, or use delivery and takeaway when parking or seating is inconvenient.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
314 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brownies
Brownies are repeatedly praised, including as mouthwatering and among the best in town.
Iced shaken
The XO iced shaken has layered coffee flavour with a tart bean note and hints of caramel.
Skilled baristas
Reviews describe expert baristas who can adjust the coffee texture and style to suit your preference.
Cozy atmosphere
The compact shop has a cozy, hipster-style atmosphere with music that customers have enjoyed.
Quick delivery
A Beanz app order was reported as quick and good quality, useful when you want coffee without staying.
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan parking. Choose your visit time carefully because parking is limited; takeaway may be easier when the area is busy.
Ask extra hot. If you prefer a hotter drink, ask for an extra-hot beverage when ordering.
Keep it casual. Expect a compact café rather than a group-meeting venue; takeaway suits larger parties better.
Check matcha. If matcha is your main reason for visiting, be aware that one review found its taste unusual.
Use delivery. When parking or seating is inconvenient, Beanz delivery has been reported as quick and good quality.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Carmel Building, Ground Floor - Al Amardi St
Al Khawaneej - Al Khwaneej Second, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Flat white
The flat white is praised for its smooth taste, including a version made with Brazilian beans and oat milk.
Double espresso
One regular specifically enjoys the double espresso, making it a useful choice for espresso-focused visits.
Iced Spanish latte
The iced Spanish latte is one of two iced coffee drinks described as amazing in a recent review.
Common Concerns
Small space
The café is very small, with limited seating and little room for larger meet-ups.
Matcha taste
One reviewer liked the brownies but found the matcha taste unusual.
Temperature mismatch
A flat white arrived only moderately warm for one customer, while another hot Spanish was not sweet enough after a requested change.
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The Bottom Line
XO Coffee Boutique is a compact specialty café in Al Khawaneej with a strong following for espresso and carefully made coffee. The menu gives you plenty to explore through specific drinks: reviewers mention flat white, double espresso, V60 and cold brew, while the XO iced shaken is described as layered, tart and lightly caramelled. The brownies are one of the clearest food draws.
Customers have called them mouthwatering and among the best in town; cookies also get positive mentions, including a nutella cookie with sea salt. The setting is cozy and hipster-style, but the café is genuinely small, so it is better suited to a quick coffee or a quiet stop than a meeting with a large group. Parking is the main practical drawback.
Several reviews say spaces are difficult or unavailable, and one suggests choosing your time carefully. Takeaway can be the easier option, with Drivu and Beanz mentioned for on-the-go orders; a Beanz order was reported as quick and good quality. If you like very hot drinks, ask for extra hot, since one flat white arrived only moderately warm.
Matcha is less consistent in the feedback: one customer enjoyed the brownies but found the matcha taste weird.