Dubai’s café culture is becoming more conscious, and these green cafes in Dubai are showing that sustainability does not have to mean compromising on good food, design, or atmosphere. Think plant-based kitchens, upcycled interiors, reusable cup schemes, and clever ways to cut food waste. If you want your next coffee or meal to be a little kinder to the planet, these are some of the city’s most interesting spots to know.
Best Green Cafes in Dubai
1. Wild & The Moon
A visit to Wild & The Moon is as much about its approach to food as it is about what ends up on your plate. The café follows a plant-based, dairy-free, and egg-free menu, with a strong focus on organic ingredients and seasonal produce. Around 98% of its raw ingredients are described as organic, while the brand also prioritises local sourcing where possible.
Its approach to waste is particularly interesting. Pulp left behind from its cold-pressed juices can be turned into crackers, while leftover nut pulp is reused in other dishes and baked goods. Unsold food is also redistributed through anti-food-waste platforms rather than simply discarded.
The packaging follows the same philosophy. Takeaway items use plant-based alternatives such as sugarcane and cornstarch, while its juice bottles are made from vegetal materials designed to biodegrade. The interiors also bring plenty of greenery into the space, making the cafés feel more like urban retreats.
- Location: Alserkal Avenue, Dubai; Emaar Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
- Timings: Check the individual branch before visiting
- Entry: Free entry; food and drinks are charged separately
2. SEVA Table
Hidden inside a leafy Jumeirah villa, SEVA Table has long built its identity around conscious living. The entirely plant-based café serves food that is also dairy-free, egg-free and free from refined sugar, MSG and GMOs.
Sustainability extends into the kitchen, where meals are prepared in controlled batches to help reduce unnecessary food waste. Nut milks and juices are made fresh rather than relying on heavily packaged alternatives.
The garden is perhaps the biggest part of the experience. Surrounded by mature trees, rustic furniture and natural greenery, the outdoor space feels far removed from the usual Dubai café setting. SEVA also avoids single-use plastic and uses paper and compostable alternatives for takeaway orders.
- Location: Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai
- Timings: Daily, 8 am–10 pm
- Entry: Free entry; food, drinks and wellness experiences are charged separately
3. HAPI
HAPI takes a different approach to green dining. Rather than being a vegan café, it combines an all-day menu featuring meat, seafood, and ice cream with a strong focus on reducing waste.
One of its most distinctive practices is its use of whole ingredients. Beef bones left after preparing burger patties are simmered for bone broth, while vegetable trimmings can be incorporated into daily specials. The café also avoids plastic bottled water, serving filtered still and sparkling water instead.
Its location inside Al Khazzan Park adds another sustainable layer. The solar-powered park provides a leafy setting for the café, with plenty of outdoor seating beneath mature trees. HAPI also uses plant-based and compostable packaging for takeaway orders.
- Location: Al Khazzan Park, Al Safa Street, Al Satwa, Dubai
- Timings: Daily, 11 am–8 pm
- Entry: Free entry; no entrance fee
4. KAVE, The Story of Things
At KAVE, sustainability goes well beyond the kitchen. Located inside Alserkal Avenue, the café doubles as an upcycling and creative community space, with much of its interior made using salvaged materials.
Its approach to everyday dining is equally thoughtful. Dine-in tableware is reused, filtered water is available instead of bottled water, and takeaway customers are encouraged to bring their own cups. The café also sends receipts digitally rather than printing them.
There is plenty to explore beyond the food. KAVE houses creative projects and workshops focused on upcycling, while its wider community includes independent makers and sustainable businesses. It is the sort of place where you can grab lunch, browse handmade products and spend an afternoon working or meeting friends.
- Location: Warehouse 20, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz 1, Dubai
- Timings: Tuesday–Thursday, 10 am–7 pm; Friday–Sunday, 12 pm–9 pm; Saturday from 10 am; closed Monday
- Entry: Free entry; workshops and purchases are charged separately
5. Spill the Bean
Set inside The Sustainable City, Spill the Bean brings its low-waste philosophy into a neighbourhood designed around sustainability. This independent coffee shop focuses on speciality coffee, scratch-made food, and practical ways for customers to reduce everyday waste.
One of its most charming ideas is the mug library. Instead of automatically taking coffee away in a disposable cup, customers can borrow a ceramic mug and return it on a future visit. Bringing your own reusable cup is also encouraged.
The café makes its own breads, sauces, dips, and other staples, reducing dependence on heavily packaged products. It also has a book-exchange library, giving visitors another simple way to keep things in circulation rather than buying new.
- Location: Shop 07, Block B, The Sustainable City Plaza, Al Qudra Road, Dubai Land
- Timings: Daily, 7 am–8 pm
- Entry: Free entry; food and drinks are charged separately
FAQs
What is a green café?
A green café takes steps to reduce its environmental impact through practices such as reducing waste, limiting single-use packaging, sourcing responsibly or reusing materials.
Are these cafés vegan?
Not all of them. Wild & The Moon and SEVA Table are plant-based, while HAPI and Spill the Bean offer broader menus.
Which café is best for an outdoor setting?
SEVA Table is particularly suited to a garden-style experience, while HAPI offers open-air seating inside Al Khazzan Park.
Which café is best for sustainability-focused activities?
KAVE is the strongest choice if you want more than a meal, as its concept includes upcycling projects, creative workshops and independent makers.
Are these cafés suitable for working or studying?
Spill the Bean and KAVE are particularly suited to spending longer periods with a coffee, while SEVA Table is better suited to a slower, more relaxed visit.
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