Eggcellent Abu Dhabi is a popular breakfast spot that's renowned for its great variety of breakfast options. However, if you're looking for a truly unique experience, you have to try their croffles - an unusual combo of croissant and waffle. We highly recommend trying the croffle Benedict, a delicious twist on the classic eggs Benedict dish.

Tashas is a beloved South African cafe overlooking the marina, known for its ambiance and delicious breakfast/brunch menu. Locals particularly enjoy this spot, so expect a wait during peak hours.

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Saddle Abu Dhabi is a trendy cafe that specializes in breakfast, specialty coffee, and desserts. The cafe's unique interior design features a glass roof and walls surrounded by a small garden, creating a natural and stylish ambiance. Guests can also enjoy stunning views overlooking the marina.

Mado offers traditional Turkish flavors with a modern twist. Try their breakfasts: the huge spread of cheeses, veggies, jams, bread and eggs.

Café Otantik is our recommendation for a laid-back Lebanese cuisine and a lebanese-turkish breakfast: a big spread of cheeses, jams, veggies, eggs and bread.

Society on Mamsha is known as a go-to breakfast destination. Sea views, relaxed ambience and a nice breakfast - you can have it all.

Avobar Cafe, located in the Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, is a destination for all avocado lovers! Their dishes are all about avo: from breakasts toasts to pasta and more. Visit this spot if you're spending a day around Yas Island.

Angel Cakes is a cozy cafe that offers gluten-free and refined sugar-free desserts, as well as breakfast/brunch/lunch & coffee. If you are not around Yas Mall, you can have the desserts delivered to you anywhere in Abu Dhabi.

Shurfa Bay is a spot on Corniche to try modern Lebanese food or to enjoy shisha - a true arabic experience. Consider this restaurant if you plan a day around Corniche area. Local tip: Go there for a Royal Turkish Breakfast.

Eggcellent Abu Dhabi is a popular breakfast spot that's renowned for its great variety of breakfast options. However, if you're looking for a truly unique experience, you have to try their croffles - an unusual combo of croissant and waffle. We highly recommend trying the croffle Benedict, a delicious twist on the classic eggs Benedict dish.

Amongst Few, a Dubai-based lifestyle brand, opened its store in Abu Dhabi. Expect a casual cafe with coffee and, streetstyle selection and cool sneakers.

Cafe James is a casual bistro designed by the award-winning chef James Soo Yong Kim. Here you can have your breakfast and coffee, stay for work, come for lunch with kids and have a good burger or dessert. Local tip: try their famous churros or tiramisu.

Ritual Cafe & Studio is a nice spot in Reem Central Park, which is a cozy spot for coffee and breakfast as well as a quiet place to stay for work.

SOS is a spot for coffee and breakfast in Reem Central Park. It is facing the fountains and has the sockets for any laptop work you might need.

Local is your Abu Dhabi's homegrown concept store, barbershop and cafe. Local tip: with two locations, the one in Al Zeina is a good spot for brunch and work.

Mado at Al Qana is a great spot for Turkish cuisine in Abu Dhabi. Come here specifically for a turkish breakfast experience (with the canal view as a bonus).

Neighborhood Café & Bar is the second brand by the founders of Local, which is a sign of quality. Expect a 'boogie meets casual' brunch spot with great eats and cocktails.

Art Market is the perfect place to take a break. Casual cafe with good food and music and also a barbershop. Check their socials for weekly happenings and themed nights.

Established in 2015, Joud Coffee has become a beloved coffee and breakfast spot in the city. Now with multiple locations in Abu Dhabi, Joud in Al Qana is a sort of flagship spot for casual dining with friends and family.

Mysk is a cool spot at New York University. Known for great pastries, it is a place to work, hang out or have your early breakfast. Expect a busy vibe, oh, they also have a flower corner!

DRVN Coffee is not your usual coffee place, coz its interior design has a selection of real vintage cars. So when you visit DRVN, it feels like going to a cool cars exhibition with a good food and coffee served to you.

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