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    Vavela Cafe

    4.1 (149 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Cafes, Turkish
    Open 7:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Turkey avocado melt
    Alexis P.

    This café brings such a refreshing Turkish-inspired twist to your usual coffee spot. Their drink menu has a wide variety of options, and I love that they offer seasonal flavors such as pumpkin which is my fav fall flavor --I went with the pumpkin latte. Highly recommend! They also have a solid selection of pastries and desserts if you're in the mood for something sweet, but I decided to try the turkey avocado melt. It was honestly so good--the pesto really made the sandwich stand out. The vibe here is another highlight. It's a great mix of people working, studying, or just hanging out, which makes it a perfect spot if you're looking to get some work done outside of home.

    Tiramisu with hot chocolate
    Laurie I.

    All I can say is come here for the dessert!! I came here with two of my friends and we had brunch. My panini and hot chocolate were average. The atmosphere is very communal-like and not really my vibe. It's quite loud and we had a hard time finding a place to sit. When we finally did my chair was heavy, clunky and uncomfortable. However, I got a slice of sweet potato pie and tiramisu to go and it was outstanding!! Delicious in every way. I shared it with my husband and we both loved it. I'd personally return on a low volume day, but would probably just get dessert to go. A heads up...this place is expensive!! So keep that in mind if you choose to visit.

    Courtney P.

    Fourth time here and it keeps delivering. Came on a Tuesday afternoon with a friend and it was the perfect low key visit -- not too busy, and we grabbed a 4-top table right when we walked in. The setup is worth mentioning for first timers -- it's seat yourself with a mix of social couches, working tables, and grouped seating. Very versatile depending on what you're coming in for. I've worked out of here a few times too and the free WiFi makes it easy. One heads up though -- outlets are pretty limited depending on where you sit, so if you're coming to work, get there early and choose your seat wisely. On to the good stuff. My friend ordered the Pistachio Matcha Latte and it was really tasty -- I took a sip and can confirm. We also tried the tiramisu Turkish delight, which had an interesting flavor but great texture. I'd try the pistachio or a fruit flavor next time. Seemed well made overall. I got my usual -- the strawberry banana Frappuccino with oat milk. Amazing, as always. My friend and I did go back and forth on whether it contained coffee since it's labeled as a Frappuccino, but we asked a worker and confirmed there's zero coffee or caffeine in it. A little misleading by name, but honestly I order it for the flavor anyway so no complaints. Side note -- this place gets busy on Eid, from personal experience. Great energy that day but worth knowing if you're planning around it. Consistent, spacious, and always a good vibe. Keep coming back for a reason.

    Baklava
    Simran B.

    We visited Vavela on a Friday night after dinner for a quick dessert. I loved the setup in here, their seating and decor was just beautiful. I think there's something to be said about having a late night hangout spot which isn't alcohol focused. I really loved this place, their vibes were awesome. We ordered some baklava and a strawberry and cream croissant. The croissant was really nice, and the pastry cream was super good, but the strawberries were underripe and super sour and tasteless. The baklava was awesome though. The service at this place was great, I love that they have someone seating people. I would absolutely go here as a late night spot, especially since it's open until 2am and it's a great place for conversations!

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    Tina S.

    This is truly a beautiful chill vibe place to get a great coffee, frappe or dessert. I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't know what to get so I got Dubai chocolate dream cake and a Dubai chocolate frappe. They were light, creamy, dreamy and refreshing. They have something for everyone. I love the ambience and I highly recommend. Note the AC ain't no joke so bring jacket or blanket if you cold natured.

    Tiffany D.

    Very cute and spacious coffee shop located in a shop center with plenty of parking. The vibes reminded you of an indoor beach club-- but make it a space to do work. There is a huge case filled with a large variety of pastries and cheesecakes at the front. So much to choose from. Service was efficient and they used the buzzer system with such a large customer base I didnt get much food, but I had a decaf coffee- which was fine. And a blueberry muffin.

    Green tea matcha latte  London fog latte
    Николай П.

    We found ourselves in a strange situation. We come to this coffee shop very often and genuinely love the desserts here, especially the caramel cheesecake and the potato pie. However, I had a very confusing experience today. I ordered a small drink for my girlfriend and a large one for myself. Here's a little quiz for you: which one would you guess is the small drink and which one is the large? You would probably assume the green matcha is the large one -- but no, that was the small drink, while the latte was supposed to be the large. When I received the drinks, I politely asked, "Excuse me, which size are these?" I was told they were both small. Then they brought out the "large" cup -- and it turned out to be exactly the same size. What I do not understand is why I was being treated as if I could not clearly see that the cups were literally identical. I understand if the amount of liquid differs slightly, but when the cups themselves are visibly the same size, what exactly was the point of paying extra for a "large" drink? It is not about the money. I simply do not like being made to feel foolish. We have probably visited this place around 30 times, and honestly, this experience may have been the last one for us. We also ordered the tuna panini, and unfortunately it was just okay. There was too much onion and very little tuna. Other paninis here have definitely been much better.

    Rabia A.

    I love how they do birthdays for people! It's really nice! The manager is also very friendly and I have seen him at all hours of the day! The pistachio latte is delish!! That and the chicken pesto is my go to ! Also the zatar cheese plate is a close second! The restaurant is super nice and clean, it's a nice ambiance!

    The Strawberry Dubai cup - Not worth $13.95
    Franklin F.

    The atmosphere is very nice here. The presentation and selection of baked offerings is very nice too. My sister got the Crème Brûlée Cheesecake ($6.95) and said it was delicious! We also ordered the Strawberry Dubai Cup ($13.95), Dubai mini cake ($6.95), and the Pistachio Kataifi cake ($7.25). So, the strawberry cup was just okay, not worth the money! The pistachio cake was not good, it was dry and there was an odd flavor we couldn't place. The mini cake wasn't bad but not great like we were hoping. *The Dubai desserts we got tonight did not have real kataifi, they used shredded wheat. This does not give you the same crunch....Disappointing!!!!

    Vavela Indoors
    Zion H.

    Great Ambiance Great Service Good coffee and desserts as well . This place was beautiful inside and from the outside not what you would at all expect as it is in a building looking like any old strip mall. But inside it is just a fun transformation of the space. With lots of seating and wide open spaces. The touch of colors and design make it feel like somewhere you would want to hang out. The coffee was good not great but everything else helped elevate the experience. It can be quite busy so make sure to grab a table if you see one when you get in there quickly!

    Franky K.

    The atmosphere and energy are amazing and the place is well located. My only complaint is that the pricing is a bit over the top for the food being of standard quality/ taste. My main reason for coming here and visiting would be the vibes.

    Brought my sister to my secret favorite coffee cafe!
    Frankye J.

    Despite the line, it was a short wait our chicken pesto and chicken salad sandwiches were delicious!! We enjoyed the music and vibes while drinking our hibiscus and mango drinks!

    Red velvet and cheesecake. We ate  the Leon raspberry cake before getting a picture.
    Tieshia P.

    First time going here last night and wasn't disappointed. We were looking for a new place to try dessert and found this gem on a food bloggers IG. We tried the lemon raspberry cake, red velvet cake, and cheesecake. Everything was amazing and wasn't as sweet as most desserts. The lemon raspberry and cheesecake were our favorites. The service was quick, everything was fresh, and the decor was beautiful. Cannot wait to return for breakfast and lunch.

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