Best Flat White in Abu Dhabi — 23:05 Specialty Coffee

Ristretto-based espresso. Perfectly steamed microfoam. Single-origin beans dialled fresh daily. This is what a flat white is supposed to taste like — at 23:05 Specialty Coffee in Al Hisn, Abu Dhabi.

Dawhat Al Hamra Street, Al Hisn 12, Abu Dhabi, UAE. +971 50 592 7180

What Is a Flat White?

A flat white is a distinct drink — born in Australia and New Zealand — with a higher espresso-to-milk ratio, a ristretto base, and microfoam that integrates smoothly. At 23:05, our flat white is built on a double ristretto using single-origin beans, milk steamed to exactly 62°C, and a pour that folds the microfoam through the espresso evenly.

How We Make Ours

  1. The Ristretto Base — A shorter, more concentrated pull than standard espresso. 1:1.5 ratio, 20–22 seconds. Sweeter and syrupier with less bitterness.
  2. The Milk — Whole, full-fat milk steamed to 60–65°C. Small amount of air for silky, barely-there foam.
  3. The Pour — Microfoam poured directly into the centre of the shot. Milk folds through the espresso rather than sitting on top.
  4. The Cup — Served in a 5oz ceramic cup. Strong espresso-to-milk ratio — you taste coffee, not milk.

Why Abu Dhabi Comes to 23:05 for a Flat White

  • Ristretto base — stronger, sweeter, not bitter
  • Single-origin beans calibrated weekly
  • Milk steamed precisely to 62°C
  • Served in a 5oz ceramic cup — proper ratio
  • Consistent across every barista on shift
  • Order ahead via the app — skip the wait
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Find Us in Abu Dhabi

Dawhat Al Hamra Street, Al Hisn 12, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Open Monday–Friday 08:00–23:00, Saturday–Sunday 10:00–23:00.