Quiet setting
The calm atmosphere and distance from city noise make it useful for writing, reading, working or relaxed meetings.
Community Restaurant
Al Mamzar
Community Restaurant in Al Mamzar is a relaxed cafe-style restaurant near Mamzar beach, with a calm setting for breakfast, lunch, coffee or an unhurried catch-up. Customers also come to work, read, play board games and use the indoor or winter-friendly outdoor seating.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
757 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beach proximity
It sits opposite or near Mamzar beach, giving outdoor visits a sea breeze and an easy walk afterwards.
Reading games
Books, magazines, chess sets and board games give longer visits more to do than simply eat.
Breakfast favourites
Shakshuka and French toast are repeatedly singled out, while breakfast is available throughout the day.
Outdoor seating
The spacious terrace is especially appealing in Dubai's cooler winter months.
Laptop friendly
A large comfortable table and relaxed seating make it practical for working away from home.
Dietary awareness
One customer found the staff knowledgeable about different allergens and intolerances.
Free parking
A breakfast review reports adequate free parking, with additional spaces mentioned near the adjacent Cultural Building.
What to Eat at Community Restaurant 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 Community Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Community Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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Shakshuka Net +4
“I loved the Shakshuka—it was bursting with flavor and served with freshly baked bread.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I loved the Shakshuka—it was bursting with flavor and served with freshly baked bread.”November 2024
“The Shahshouka was Amazing.”March 2022
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Chicken burger Net +2
“Good restaurant, hallomi salad was fresh and tasty, chicken burger taste good, kabab and rice also good.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good restaurant, hallomi salad was fresh and tasty, chicken burger taste good, kabab and rice also good.”April 2019
“Paying around AED 200 for something as simple as avocado toast and a chicken burger would be acceptable only if the service and overall experience justified it—but unfortunately, it didn’t.”April 2026
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Nachos Net +2
“Best Nachos I have ever had and don't get me started on that Nutella and PB stuffed French Toast... Heavenly.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best Nachos I have ever had and don't get me started on that Nutella and PB stuffed French Toast... Heavenly.”January 2019
“We ordered nachos to share for starters which were generous followed by lamb shank with mashed potatoes and vegetables topped off with a tomato sauce.”July 2019
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Signature nut crust salmon Net +2
“BLT with avocado is ultimate comfort food, signature nut crust salmon is genius - tender inside, crispy outside and full of flavour, lamb melts in your mouth, burgers are juicy and well composed with the sauces and add ons, their sweet potato fries are to die for!!! (thank me later!).”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“BLT with avocado is ultimate comfort food, signature nut crust salmon is genius - tender inside, crispy outside and full of flavour, lamb melts in your mouth, burgers are juicy and well composed with the sauces and add ons, their sweet potato fries are to die for!!! (thank me later!).”March 2020
“Nuts Crusted Salmon: 5⭐️ oooh boy! This is yum! Salmon lovers grab this one”June 2019
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Sweet potato fries Net +2
“We had the sweet potato fries, falafel platter and the mushroom cheese sandwich and they were all amazing!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had the sweet potato fries, falafel platter and the mushroom cheese sandwich and they were all amazing!”February 2023
“BLT with avocado is ultimate comfort food, signature nut crust salmon is genius - tender inside, crispy outside and full of flavour, lamb melts in your mouth, burgers are juicy and well composed with the sauces and add ons, their sweet potato fries are to die for!!! (thank me later!).”March 2020
Honorable mentions (28)
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Acai bowl with corn flakes Net +1
“Acai Bowl with corn flakes: 5⭐️ guys when go there order this one, you will mot regret it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Acai Bowl with corn flakes: 5⭐️ guys when go there order this one, you will mot regret it.”June 2019
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Arugula salad Net +1
“Only one point - there are too many greens in the “arugula salad” in my opinion compared to the filling (we were hungry, I didn’t take a photo) But everything else was great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Only one point - there are too many greens in the “arugula salad” in my opinion compared to the filling (we were hungry, I didn’t take a photo) But everything else was great.”March 2023
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Avocado on toast Net +1
“Simple avocado on toast can be spoiled easily - they serve it on a proper sourdough and add some magic to avocado that brings out its flavour but do not overpower it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Simple avocado on toast can be spoiled easily - they serve it on a proper sourdough and add some magic to avocado that brings out its flavour but do not overpower it.”March 2020
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Avocado toast Net +1
“Paying around AED 200 for something as simple as avocado toast and a chicken burger would be acceptable only if the service and overall experience justified it—but unfortunately, it didn’t.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Paying around AED 200 for something as simple as avocado toast and a chicken burger would be acceptable only if the service and overall experience justified it—but unfortunately, it didn’t.”April 2026
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Blt with avocado Net +1
“BLT with avocado is ultimate comfort food, signature nut crust salmon is genius - tender inside, crispy outside and full of flavour, lamb melts in your mouth, burgers are juicy and well composed with the sauces and add ons, their sweet potato fries are to die for!!! (thank me later!).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“BLT with avocado is ultimate comfort food, signature nut crust salmon is genius - tender inside, crispy outside and full of flavour, lamb melts in your mouth, burgers are juicy and well composed with the sauces and add ons, their sweet potato fries are to die for!!! (thank me later!).”March 2020
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Charcoal hummus Net +1
“Surprisingly the charcoal hummus tasted great, usually these kind of items don't.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Surprisingly the charcoal hummus tasted great, usually these kind of items don't.”March 2019
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“We tried chicken sandwich, shakshouka, Mixed Grill and cold latte. Shakshouka and Chicken Sandwich were yummy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried chicken sandwich, shakshouka, Mixed Grill and cold latte. Shakshouka and Chicken Sandwich were yummy.”December 2022
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Croissant Net +1
“Croissant: 5⭐️ perfectly baked and fresh”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Croissant: 5⭐️ perfectly baked and fresh”June 2019
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Falafel balls Net +1
“Falafel Balls: 5⭐️ I am not a fan of falafel but they made me one after I tasted their falafel.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Falafel Balls: 5⭐️ I am not a fan of falafel but they made me one after I tasted their falafel.”June 2019
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Falafel platter Net +1
“We had the sweet potato fries, falafel platter and the mushroom cheese sandwich and they were all amazing!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had the sweet potato fries, falafel platter and the mushroom cheese sandwich and they were all amazing!”February 2023
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Fiery pasta Net +1
“We ordered grilled chicken with Mashroom sauce and Fiery Pasta and Pistachio Cheese Cake. All tasted good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered grilled chicken with Mashroom sauce and Fiery Pasta and Pistachio Cheese Cake. All tasted good.”March 2025
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Ordered the pad Thai and grilled chicken. Taste was good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered the pad Thai and grilled chicken. Taste was good”May 2019
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Grilled chicken with mashed potatoes Net +1
“Tried the strawberry chicken salad, and grilled chicken with mashed potatoes. Interesting combination that works so well.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried the strawberry chicken salad, and grilled chicken with mashed potatoes. Interesting combination that works so well.”December 2024
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Grilled chicken with mashroom sauce Net +1
“We ordered grilled chicken with Mashroom sauce and Fiery Pasta and Pistachio Cheese Cake. All tasted good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered grilled chicken with Mashroom sauce and Fiery Pasta and Pistachio Cheese Cake. All tasted good.”March 2025
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Hallomi salad Net +1
“Good restaurant, hallomi salad was fresh and tasty, chicken burger taste good, kabab and rice also good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good restaurant, hallomi salad was fresh and tasty, chicken burger taste good, kabab and rice also good.”April 2019
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Hot chocolate Net +1
“Their hot chocolate is absolutely amazing and definitely a must-try. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cozy and enjoyable experience!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their hot chocolate is absolutely amazing and definitely a must-try. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cozy and enjoyable experience!”April 2026
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Lamb shank with mashed potatoes and vegetables Net +1
“We ordered nachos to share for starters which were generous followed by lamb shank with mashed potatoes and vegetables topped off with a tomato sauce. Tasted good and lamb was tender.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered nachos to share for starters which were generous followed by lamb shank with mashed potatoes and vegetables topped off with a tomato sauce. Tasted good and lamb was tender.”July 2019
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The mixed grill was excellent and so was the salmon.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The mixed grill was excellent and so was the salmon.”March 2019
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Mushroom cheese sandwich Net +1
“We had the sweet potato fries, falafel platter and the mushroom cheese sandwich and they were all amazing!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had the sweet potato fries, falafel platter and the mushroom cheese sandwich and they were all amazing!”February 2023
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Nutella and pb stuffed french toast Net +1
“Best Nachos I have ever had and don't get me started on that Nutella and PB stuffed French Toast... Heavenly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best Nachos I have ever had and don't get me started on that Nutella and PB stuffed French Toast... Heavenly.”January 2019
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Omelette Net +1
“They even got me an omelette which is not regularly on the menu.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They even got me an omelette which is not regularly on the menu.”February 2021
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Pad thai Net +1
“Ordered the pad Thai and grilled chicken. Taste was good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered the pad Thai and grilled chicken. Taste was good”May 2019
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Pistachio cheese cake Net +1
“We ordered grilled chicken with Mashroom sauce and Fiery Pasta and Pistachio Cheese Cake. All tasted good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered grilled chicken with Mashroom sauce and Fiery Pasta and Pistachio Cheese Cake. All tasted good.”March 2025
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Scrambled eggs Net +1
“The scrambled eggs were creamy and cooked to perfection, making for a great start to the day.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The scrambled eggs were creamy and cooked to perfection, making for a great start to the day.”November 2024
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Strawberry chicken salad Net +1
“Tried the strawberry chicken salad, and grilled chicken with mashed potatoes. Interesting combination that works so well.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried the strawberry chicken salad, and grilled chicken with mashed potatoes. Interesting combination that works so well.”December 2024
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Waffle Net +1
“The juices are great, so was the mains and the waffle was fresh and mouth watering.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The juices are great, so was the mains and the waffle was fresh and mouth watering.”October 2025
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Fluffy pancakes Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Fluffy pancakes - not bad but the pancake batter was nothing from scratch. It was a readymade commercial ones which is a downside.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Sizzler chicken Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Sizzler chicken was bit different.... I expect it would be be Chinese style but instead it was bbq chicken with rice.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Karak tea Net +1
“We also tried their Karak tea which was good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We also tried their Karak tea which was good.”May 2023
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Lotus milkshake Net +1
“Lotus Milkshake: 5⭐️ not too sweet!!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lotus Milkshake: 5⭐️ not too sweet!!!”June 2019
What to Avoid (4)
Food 3
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Cheese cake Net −1
“Cheese cake was a little dry, honey cake wasn't moisture enough..”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Cheese cake was a little dry, honey cake wasn't moisture enough..”August 2021
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Honey cake Net −1
“Cheese cake was a little dry, honey cake wasn't moisture enough..”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Cheese cake was a little dry, honey cake wasn't moisture enough..”August 2021
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Mexican toast Net −1
“Mexican toast - healthy and nice 👍🏼 ingredients, however, the bread is very hard and difficult to eat. To order the same again, nope unless they change their bread 🍞.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Mexican toast - healthy and nice 👍🏼 ingredients, however, the bread is very hard and difficult to eat. To order the same again, nope unless they change their bread 🍞.”October 2022
Drinks 1
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Cappuccino Net −1
“Kudos to the waiter who patiently exchanged my friend's cappuccino for a cafe latte as she claimed the cappuccino was to milky for her, without fuss.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Kudos to the waiter who patiently exchanged my friend's cappuccino for a cafe latte as she claimed the cappuccino was to milky for her, without fuss.”November 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rushes. Visit outside busy periods if possible: multiple reviews report 40–45 minute waits and disorganised service.
Try breakfast. Consider the French toast or shakshouka, two dishes specifically recommended after an early-morning beach visit.
Choose winter. Pick the outdoor tables in cooler weather, when reviewers found the terrace particularly enjoyable.
Bring a book. Allow time to read or play chess and board games; the venue is designed for lingering rather than a quick meal.
Check water. Ask about still or filtered water before ordering, as one review reported sparkling water priced at 21 AED.
Plan parking. A review reports adequate free parking and points to spaces in front of the adjacent Cultural Building.
Plan the visit
Practical details
104 106th St
Al Mamzar, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews describe long waits, including more than 45 minutes for breakfast and about 40 minutes during a busy visit.
High pricing
Some customers felt the bill was steep for ordinary dishes, including around AED 200 for avocado toast and a chicken burger.
Order mistakes
One customer waited half an hour for a Mexican sandwich that had not been entered with the coffee order.
Water charge
A review says the only available water was sparkling water at 21 AED, with no affordable still-water option.
Noise spillover
Blenders and electronic mixers were reported as disruptive in an otherwise quiet reading and work setting.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
around AED 200
avocado toast and a chicken burger
“Paying around AED 200 for something as simple as avocado toast and a chicken burger would be acceptable only if the service and overall experience justified it—but unfortunately, it didn’t”Google review · April 2026
21 AED
sparkling water
“During my visits, I noticed that the only water option available is sparkling water priced at 21 AED”Google review · November 2025
200 aed
meal for two with drinks
“A meal for two with drinks can cost 200 aed”Google review · May 2019
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The Bottom Line
Community Restaurant is a laid-back Al Mamzar cafe-restaurant near Mamzar beach, and its strongest appeal is the setting. It works for a slow breakfast, a coffee and laptop session, or an informal meeting where nobody is rushing you out. Books, chess sets and board games add a useful reason to stay longer.
Breakfast is a reliable place to start: reviewers specifically recommend the shakshuka and French toast, while the all-day menu also gets praise for the nuts-crusted salmon, sweet potato fries and hot chocolate. Indoor seating is comfortable, and the spacious outdoor area is especially attractive in winter. Families, friends and solo readers all appear in the reviews, with free parking reported nearby.
The main caution is consistency. Several customers describe 40–45 minute waits, and one sandwich order was never entered, leaving the customer waiting half an hour. Pricing also divides opinion: a reviewer considered around AED 200 for avocado toast and a chicken burger hard to justify.
Another reported sparkling water at 21 AED, so check the water options first. For a quieter, more enjoyable visit, go outside peak periods and allow time to settle in rather than expecting fast service.