The Hazelnut Latte at Barista Lavazza Cafe in Dubai Festival City

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Me and coffee have not always gone well together. Don't get me wrong, I love the smell and the flavour but it just does not sit well with my digestive system. Friends find me weird, especially when they say they want to go for coffee and I'd think, 'Errr...as long as they have other options at the cafe, I am game.'

So this time, it was just Dad, mom, sis and me at Dubai Festival City when the parents wanted their tea break. We'd just gotten out of Ikea and that had already run everyone down. Have you seen how huge the Ikea is there? And how wonderful! I love going there every visit. We needed to fill up on fuel.

We found the Barista Lavazza Cafe on the 1st floor. It was a more outdoor-sy setting than an inside a cafe feel. I loved it. The counter was up front and the chairs and circular seating behind it. We chose a quiet corner table. Unfortunately, the waiter took a very, very long time to attend to us. They were packed. Finally when he did turn up, he was very sweet but most of the items on the menu were over. I had no plans to eat so I just chose the Hazelnut Latte. I love Hazelnut flavour and thought it might oust the caffeine trouble I always have.

Our order, too, took ages to materialize. And when it did, we were disappointed that the beverages were all lukewarm as opposed to piping hot. Such a tragedy. I mean who likes to drink coffee at such an odd temperature. Not me!




But it did taste nice. Not perfection. Just nice. I wouldn't order it again if that's the way they make it.
It also came with a lovely almond biscotti which was perfection :) So that kept me happy.

I have had Lavazza's coffee earlier and I found their espresso blends to be smooth and a true blend with a rich flavour. The coffee at this place, for what reason I do not know, was simply not at par of Lavazza standards. I would not ultimately recommend this place for your caffeine fix.

For those of you who are still curious, Yes I still had tummy pains after coffee. Which was as expected. No disappointments there.

Located at
Level 2, 
Festival City, Deira, Dubai

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  1. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    Omg!. I love Lavazza. The pic looks great. It's sad you have tummy probs when having coffee!. Man, u sure chose a bad timing I guess. I hate being made to wait. I do love this post though!.. Love the way you explained the cafe's atmosphere. Felt like I was right there!

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    1. coralcrueJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:10 AM

      Awww Naz, am glad you liked the pic and thank you for the lovely comment. I did love the atmosphere of the cafe so much but was so disappointed with the service and beverages. So sad. Maybe another time I choose a better cafe and have a nice coffee experience. hehe :)

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  2. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    The pic looks so yummilicious.............

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  3. Ranjana's craft blogJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Looks nice. Even I have experienced the same. When they serve it it will be lukewarm.
    Thanks for going through my blog and for your lovely comments.

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    1. coralcrueJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:55 PM

      Ranjana, I usually send back lukewarm coffee because it's just really hard to drink. Thank you for your lovely comment :)

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  4. Natasha BhattJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    I have tried the coffee at Barista here.... the same type.. having said that nothing can beat the taste of authentic homemade south indian coffee :))

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    1. coralcrueJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:57 PM

      I love the authentic filter coffee too, nothing beats that. There is a aunt who does it better than any cafe I have ever been to. Have to sneak out the recipe from her sometime. How hard could it be :)

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  5. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    Lovely post. The understand the disappointment, come on it's coffee. It's supposed to hot! Pics looks good :)

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    1. coralcrueJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:16 PM

      Thank you, Swathi. Yes, nothing like piping hot coffee. Hope you are having a good week :)

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  6. UnknownJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    It looks so delicious! I would have been disappointed it wasn't warm too. The pics look yummy tho!!

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    1. coralcrueJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:17 PM

      True, it was a sore disappointment, indeed. Thank you. The pic does make it look so delicious :)

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  7. Megha SarafJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Somehow i too dont like the flavor of coffee!

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    1. coralcrueJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:18 PM

      you like tea, Megha ? :) I am still looking out for a brew that could make me addicted though not find that yet.

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    2. Megha SarafFebruary 5, 2015 at 5:41 PM

      Nope i neither drink tea nor coffee :)

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  8. Seoulful SagasJanuary 29, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    Even me. I am not too fond of flavored coffee. I like mine just as it is. You should also check out the Lavazza ground coffee, it has a nice rich flavour and aroma. :)

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    1. coralcrueJanuary 29, 2015 at 2:12 PM

      Hi, Priyanka. I have to agree, it's better to have the real deal. I will be sure to check out the ground coffee of theirs that you suggested. Was looking for that kind of depth to the taste. :)

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  9. Rajshree S.March 9, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    Looks very yummy but so deceptive :(

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