Healthy portions
Healthy dishes are often generous: one guest found the Texas Power Bowl and Bondi portions too large to finish.
Common Grounds - JLT
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Common Grounds - JLT is a welcoming restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers for breakfast, lunch, coffee and lighter eating. Reviews point to fresh, healthy dishes such as the Texas Power Bowl, alongside well-regarded coffee, matcha and pastries.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
381 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh cooking
Reviews describe the food as fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented, with healthy choices that still feel satisfying.
Strong breakfast
Breakfast is a recurring highlight, including a delicious low-carb option and fresh, well-presented morning dishes.
Good coffee
The coffee earns consistent praise, from strong Americanos to cappuccinos made with oat milk.
Dietary choice
One review specifically notes vegan and gluten-free options, useful for guests looking for health-conscious menu choices.
Welcoming service
Many guests describe the team as friendly and attentive, with service that feels comfortable rather than intrusive.
Relaxed setting
The warm, cozy atmosphere works for a quick meal, catching up over coffee or getting some work done.
Refreshing drinks
House-made lemonades, iced teas and other drinks give the menu more than just coffee and matcha.
What to Eat at Common Grounds - JLT How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Common Grounds - JLT, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Common Grounds - JLT got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Acai bowl Net +1
“I'm happy with my experience.The Acai Bowl was perfect and the Coffee is amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“I'm happy with my experience.The Acai Bowl was perfect and the Coffee is amazing.”January 2026
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Avocado burger Net +1
“Love the avocado burger!!! And Zuchini linguini is fab too!”
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Review excerpts
“Love the avocado burger!!! And Zuchini linguini is fab too!”January 2026
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Ceasar salad with bacon Net +1
“I had a amazing experience in this nice restaurant and especially they have a good services, delicious food and nice atmosphere,and I would like to thank also Dianne the waitress of this restaurant she have a good vibes energy,she recommends me delicious chicken and ceasar salad with bacon, and it's so perfect on my taste..”
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“I had a amazing experience in this nice restaurant and especially they have a good services, delicious food and nice atmosphere,and I would like to thank also Dianne the waitress of this restaurant she have a good vibes energy,she recommends me delicious chicken and ceasar salad with bacon, and it's so perfect on my taste..”November 2025
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Cheesecake Net +1
“Me and my partner had their signature wraps, and it was so good. It’s a must to try and also their coffee and pastries especially the Dulce De Leche and Cheesecake.”
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“Me and my partner had their signature wraps, and it was so good. It’s a must to try and also their coffee and pastries especially the Dulce De Leche and Cheesecake.”July 2023
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Dulce de leche Net +1
“Me and my partner had their signature wraps, and it was so good. It’s a must to try and also their coffee and pastries especially the Dulce De Leche and Cheesecake.”
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“Me and my partner had their signature wraps, and it was so good. It’s a must to try and also their coffee and pastries especially the Dulce De Leche and Cheesecake.”July 2023
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Eclairs Net +1
“The best coffee..one of the best croissants and 1 of the best eclairs.”
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“The best coffee..one of the best croissants and 1 of the best eclairs.”June 2025
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Grilled chicken salad Net +1
“Diane who was my waitress today was really attentive. Grilled chicken salad was great. Selection of home made lemonades, ice teas and other drinks is impressive. One of my favorite places to have a great lunch in JLT.”
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“Diane who was my waitress today was really attentive. Grilled chicken salad was great. Selection of home made lemonades, ice teas and other drinks is impressive. One of my favorite places to have a great lunch in JLT.”October 2025
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Mekong chicken burger Net +1
“Just had a Mekong chicken burger at CG. Thanks to chef Praboda who prepared this extremely delicious burger. Have never eaten something like this. Utterly delicious. The sweet potato fries are perfect accompaniment.”
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“Just had a Mekong chicken burger at CG. Thanks to chef Praboda who prepared this extremely delicious burger. Have never eaten something like this. Utterly delicious. The sweet potato fries are perfect accompaniment.”August 2025
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Sweet potato fries Net +1
“Just had a Mekong chicken burger at CG. Thanks to chef Praboda who prepared this extremely delicious burger. Have never eaten something like this. Utterly delicious. The sweet potato fries are perfect accompaniment.”
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“Just had a Mekong chicken burger at CG. Thanks to chef Praboda who prepared this extremely delicious burger. Have never eaten something like this. Utterly delicious. The sweet potato fries are perfect accompaniment.”August 2025
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Texas power bowl Net +1
“I got Texas Power Bowl and Bondi and it was incredible portion was amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“I got Texas Power Bowl and Bondi and it was incredible portion was amazing.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (1)
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Zuchini linguini Net +1
“Love the avocado burger!!! And Zuchini linguini is fab too!”
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Review excerpts
“Love the avocado burger!!! And Zuchini linguini is fab too!”January 2026
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Americano Net +1
“I also enjoyed the earthy Americano, which was strong, just like coffee should be.”
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Review excerpts
“I also enjoyed the earthy Americano, which was strong, just like coffee should be.”June 2025
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Cappuccino with oat milk Net +1
“They very kind.. good service.. good taste of coffee. Especially cappuccino with oat milk. And for the food very healthy..”
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Review excerpts
“They very kind.. good service.. good taste of coffee. Especially cappuccino with oat milk. And for the food very healthy..”February 2026
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Cappuccino with oatmeal milk Net +1
“They gave me cappuccino with oatmeal milk.no sugar added and freshly baked croissant.it was BUY ONE GET ONE FREE.”
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“They gave me cappuccino with oatmeal milk.no sugar added and freshly baked croissant.it was BUY ONE GET ONE FREE.”June 2025
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Matcha Net +1
“My favorite coffee & breakfast spot in JLT! The food, coffee, and matcha are always delicious — but the real gem of this place is the amazing team.”
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“My favorite coffee & breakfast spot in JLT! The food, coffee, and matcha are always delicious — but the real gem of this place is the amazing team.”August 2025
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Surfers paradise protein smoothie Net +1
“I highly recommend the Surfers Paradise protein smoothie, which is filling and delicious. It includes rolled oats, keto cashew butter, banana, oat milk, and vanilla whey protein.”
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Review excerpts
“I highly recommend the Surfers Paradise protein smoothie, which is filling and delicious. It includes rolled oats, keto cashew butter, banana, oat milk, and vanilla whey protein.”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check hours. If you are visiting late for matcha, confirm the kitchen or drinks closing time first; one 4:45 pm order was refused.
Expect portions. Consider sharing or arriving hungry: guests have described the healthy meals as unusually large, including a portion they could not finish.
Try low-carb. For a lighter breakfast, the low-carb breakfast is a review-backed choice and was praised alongside the coffee.
Order smoothies. Early visitors can look beyond coffee: the Surfers Paradise protein smoothie was described as filling and delicious.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Almas Tower
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Closing confusion
A regular reported being refused a matcha order at 4:45 pm even though that was also described as the last order time.
Price concerns
One guest felt the pricing was high for the quantities, citing an AED 21 coffee served in an 8oz size.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 21
LARGE coffee
“Two examples: I ordered a LARGE coffee which was AED 21 and only 8oz!!! (Costa smallest coffee is 12oz for AED 17”Google review · April 2021
AED 16
extra halloumi
“) And ordered extra halloumi for AED 16 which included two small slices”Google review · April 2021
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The Bottom Line
Common Grounds - JLT is a restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers that suits breakfast, quick lunches and relaxed coffee stops. The menu leans healthy without being narrowly restrictive: guests mention the Texas Power Bowl, Acai Bowl, low-carb breakfast and vegan or gluten-free choices. Portions can be substantial, so sharing may be sensible if you are ordering a full meal.
Coffee is a major draw, with praise for Americanos, cappuccinos with oat milk and the café’s baristas. Matcha, fresh juices, house-made lemonades and iced teas add alternatives, while pastries are another reason to drop in; one customer paired coffee with a freshly baked croissant. The Surfers Paradise protein smoothie, made with rolled oats, keto cashew butter, banana, oat milk and vanilla whey protein, is a particularly detailed option for a filling start.
The setting is described as warm, cozy and suitable for catching up or working, and service is repeatedly called friendly and attentive. There is one practical caution: a visitor reported confusion over a 4:45 pm last-order time and being unable to place a matcha order. Pricing is also worth checking, since one older review questioned the value of an AED 21, 8oz large coffee and AED 16 extra halloumi.