However I have come to find a few places which have become my favorites.
So for all you fellow foodies out there here are just a few places you should try out.
Tom & Serg (Al Quoz) - the quirky one.
In a bit off an odd area for such a funky breakfast joint, but with such a great reputation it's never stuck for customers. Noor Bank is the closest metro station to this Melbourne style cafe. The interior itself is enough to impress you before even trying the food, with a hipster feel to it- boasting exposed brickwork walls, high ceilings and amazing lighting. The menu is actually not that extensive- something I quite like personally, you can come here for breakfast, lunch or dinner. However the breakfast is the only thing I have tried so far, but oh my it is heavenly. Unfortunately I found out yesterday that they have taken the 'baked shakshouka eggs' off the menu which was by far my favourtie breakfast option- but apparently they have had so many complaints they will end up bringing it back (thank the breakfast gods!). Try out their Poached Eggs with goats cheese on rye bread and their Eggs Benedict, both are also a firm favorite of mine. Their coffee is pretty god damn good too, again with many options to choose from.
8/10- I would rate it higher if only they had a few more options for breakfast, however the quality and taste of the food is top notch.
My baked eggs and skinny iced latte!
Eggspectation (JBR- Jumeirah Beach Residence) -the eggy one.
From the name itself you can probably guess it's going to be eggselent (oh dear)- jokes aside this place is actually a great place to come for breakfast, especially if you like eggs. I tend to bring friends here for breakfast that are visiting Dubai for the first time, as their breakfast menu is huge and the location is great as it overlooks Jumeirah beach.
You can choose from so many different options, from different kinds of omlettes, to eggs florentine, eggs benedict, poached eggs, waffles, pancakes, you name it they have it.
The omlettes tend to come with fresh fruit on the side and mini roast potato slices, but be warned the omlettes are big. I like the fact that you can go for 'lighter options', as you can order a healthy omlette without the potatoes and just with the fresh fruit. You can also top up your omelette by adding other options to it on the side, for example mushrooms or beans.
It isn't the cheapest place to go for breakfast but then again it is in JBR, and it does overlook the beach!
Considering the wide choice on the menu, the location and the price I would give it a 7/10.
The 'Mykonos' omelette is my favourite, with Mediterranean vegetables and feta cheese!
The Californian eggs are good too, with plenty of cheese!
Of course breakfast isn't complete without a latte!
Shakespeare & Co (All over Dubai)- the pretty one.
So I tend to go to the one in Dubai Marina Mall as it's closest to me plus I love to sit outside and overlook the marina! This is a firm favourite of mine, not just for their breakfast but for everything else as well. With a wide choice of coffee's. tea's, juices, smoothies and milkshakes you will not go thirsty that's for sure! I like the fact they offer a British fry up, or a typical arabic breakfast, as well as serving sweet crepes and savoury crepes and your typical eggs florentine and benedict I just find their simple menu enticing. The food is always consistent and the service here is great- plus the fact that I get 20 % off here with my FACE card, that is always a bonus! The decor is beautiful, with pinks and turquoises and lacy furniture it is inspired by Shakespeare- hence the name! A really cute little cafe which serves tasty food all day and into the evening and even offers shisha. Again this is somewhere I take friends who have never been to Dubai before.
9/10- I've never had a bad experience here, the iced latte is my favorite and I love their Eggs Benedict.
My mother enjoying the views and winter sunshine at Shakespeare & Co
The Kitchen Cafe (Dubai Marina) - the cheap and cheerful one.
Situated to the right hand side of the Dubai Marina Yacht club this small independent cafe is a pleasant change from some of the chain of cafes in Dubai. With nothing fancy about it, the attraction to this place for me is a nice simple breakfast menu. They offer an English breakfast fry up, with chicken sausage, an Arabic breakfast, a continental breakfast basket including mini muffins, croissants and fresh fruit and two choices of omelette. They boast a vast selection of juices which include healthy 'detoxing' ones, different milkshakes and your standard tea and coffee choices. With a small inside there are more seats outside which I prefer to sit at anyway as it overlooks the marina. They also offer shisha throughout the day here. The staff are friendly and very welcoming and the prices here are very cheap!
6/10- A nice and easy place to go to if you literally want to roll out of bed in the morning and grab something quick- especially if you live in Marina,
My spinach with peppers and mushroom omelette and iced latte.
My mother and I at breakfast here.
There's plenty more places you can go of course however these are just a few of the places I tend to find myself going to on the regular.
Keep an eye on my blog for more reviews on places to eat in Dubai.
Lotsa Love
Rosie
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