EFZIN FRESH DUBAI HILLS - HEALTHY KITCHEN/ BEST CAFE

EFZIN FRESH DUBAI HILLS - HEALTHY KITCHEN/ BEST CAFE

Dubai Hills Estate

Efzin Fresh is a health-food café in Dubai Hills Estate, with calorie-conscious meals and macros listed for fitness-minded diners. Reviews particularly point to the high-protein pancakes, chicken wraps, fresh salads and coffee, served in a relaxed setting beside a gym.

Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
276 ratings
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94%
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3%
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Source: Google Maps

The Good Stuff

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Macro clarity

Calories and macros are listed, making meals easier to fit into a fitness plan.

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Protein pancakes

The protein pancakes are repeatedly praised, including an oats-and-chia version described as light, fluffy and filling.

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What to Eat at EFZIN FRESH DUBAI HILLS - HEALTHY KITCHEN/ BEST CAFE

These items at EFZIN FRESH DUBAI HILLS - HEALTHY KITCHEN/ BEST CAFE got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

  1. Protein pancakes Net +2
    “This is the best protein pancake I’ve ever had! Huge thanks to the restaurant’s chef – you’re the best! I also want to highlight that in this small restaurant, you’ll get service and good vibes like nowhere else. I’m going to miss you guys!” Regards, Zaira”
Honorable mentions (18)
  1. Banana bread Net +1
    “✔ Super Fresh & Delicious – The food is always fresh, and the banana bread is amazing!”
  2. Brownie Net +1
    “We had a really tasty and fresh lunch. Service was excellent. Highly recommend the pink lemonade and brownie.”
  3. Caesar salad (the healthy version) Net +1
    “Hands down, best caesar salad (the healthy version) in Dubai. Amazing food and friendly staff, specially Ireshika, highly recommended.”
  4. Chicken avocado wrap Net +1
    “I had the chicken avocado wrap, one of the best wraps ive had, very well cooked, mediterranean flavor, yet healthy. Great post workout meal. Ireshika is such a sweet & welcoming person who helped me choose. Liked her vibe & smile. She's a keeper. Good luck”
  5. Chicken wrap Net +1
    “On a fitness journey and this place is just too convenient! Counted calories, macros listed, really good tasty food. Love the protein pancakes, the chicken wrap and the burger!!! :) Shoutout to my favorite waitress Nima!”
  6. Fresh salmon salad Net +1
    “I tried their Fresh Salmon Salad to-go, and it was absolutely perfect, fresh greens, tender salmon, and a dressing that tied everything together without overpowering the natural flavors.”
  7. Guiltless brownie with vanilla mousse Net +1
    “I tried the guiltless brownie with vanilla mousse and was fantastic.”
  8. High protein pancakes Net +1
    “Highly recommend the high protein pancakes and acai bowls.”
  9. Lean scrambled eggs Net +1
    “Ordered an orange juice and the lean scrambled eggs. The food was fresh and very delicious !!”
  10. Lite ceaser chicken salad Net +1
    “GUYS!!!!!!!!!!! THE LITE CEASER CHICKEN SALAD IS TO DIE FORRRRRR! No joke, absolutely no joke. Ask for Khin to do it for you, it tastes marvelous!!!!!!”
  11. Matcha brownie Net +1
    “Matcha Brownie: 3–4/5 – decent.”
  12. Oats and chia seed protein pancakes Net +1
    “Their oats and chia seed protein pancakes are a must-try. Light, fluffy, and packed with protein. It’s guilt-free comfort food that actually fuels your day.”
  13. Pasta with pink sauce Net +1
    “Really enjoyed the pasta with pink sauce. Great portions and filling meal whilst still knowing the calorie content.”
  14. Pistachio cake Net +1
    “I also have to add this update because I just tried their new pistachio cake, and it instantly became my favorite cake in Dubai Hills. I can’t believe how good it is! Highly recommend it for a cheat day.”
  15. Protein ball Net +1
    “Delicious coffee and Protien balls are to die for!”
  16. Salmon salad Net +1
    “Super Healthy and delicious Salmon Salad 🤩”
  17. Spicy scrambled egg Net +1
    “I ordered a spicy scrambled egg and that food is very delicious so tasty I really like it.”
  18. White chicken caesar Net +1
    “The white chicken Caesar is really good/delicious.”

Drinks 5

  1. Protein shake Net +2
    “Unfortunately, even for a protein shake you would wait 20 minutes, food could take at times even close to an hour waiting time.”
  2. Iced matcha latte Net +1
    “Iced Matcha Latte: 4.5/5 – this one was good.”
  3. Matcha latte Net +1
    “I had the most delightful visit today—not just because of the beautifully presented desserts and the smooth, rich matcha latte, but because of the outstanding service I received.”
  4. Orange juice Net +1
    “Ordered an orange juice and the lean scrambled eggs. The food was fresh and very delicious !!”
  5. Pink lemonade Net +1
    “We had a really tasty and fresh lunch. Service was excellent. Highly recommend the pink lemonade and brownie.”
What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

  1. Almond cookies Net −1
    “Almond Cookies: 2–3/5 – below average.”
  2. Fit & fresh salmon salad Net −1
    “Fit & Fresh Salmon Salad: 1/5 – arrived completely cold via delivery (I live 10 minutes from the restaurant), so I threw it away.”
  3. Kunafa energy spheres Net −1
    “Kunafa Energy Spheres: the kataifi inside wasn’t crunchy at all, so it didn’t deliver a kunafa experience.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid mornings. Try an afternoon or weekend visit if possible; one review says mornings can be busy because of the gym next door.

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Check macros. Use the menu’s listed macros to choose a meal that fits your fitness targets before ordering.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Efzin Fresh - First Floor
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid - Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai
Mon6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Long waits

Service can slow down considerably: one review reports 20 minutes for a protein shake and nearly an hour for food.

Delivery temperature

A delivered salmon salad arrived completely cold despite a 10-minute distance, according to one customer.

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The Bottom Line

Efzin Fresh is a health-food café in Dubai Hills Estate, inside Dubai Hills Mall and next to a gym. It suits post-workout meals and calorie-conscious eating, with macros listed across the menu. The high-protein pancakes, chicken avocado wrap and white chicken Caesar are among the clearest review-backed choices, while vegan alternatives make the menu less restrictive than a typical fitness café.

There is more than meal prep here. Customers mention smoothies with different portion sizes, excellent coffee, protein balls, pink lemonade and desserts such as the guiltless brownie with vanilla mousse. The café is often described as cozy, calm and clean, and several reviewers say it works well for a quiet snack or some online work.

Parking and access at Dubai Hills Mall are also described as straightforward. The main caution is timing. One customer waited 20 minutes for a protein shake and nearly an hour for food, while another found service slow during a busy visit.

Delivery has its own risk: a salmon salad arrived completely cold despite a 10-minute distance. Prices have been described as high, though partly justified by quality. For a smoother visit, avoid busy mornings and check that takeaway bags are properly secured before leaving.

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