Steak Quality
Steak dishes are a strong choice, with reviews calling the beef steak incredible and the ribeye perfectly cooked and full of flavor.
Its Good for Something
Dubai Healthcare City
Its Good for Something is a café-restaurant in Dubai Healthcare City with a calm, cozy setting and a menu that moves comfortably from breakfast to dinner. Reviews particularly highlight its steaks, including fillet mignon, as well as carefully presented pasta and other Western dishes.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
220 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Food Presentation
Customers repeatedly note that dishes are beautifully prepared, with balanced flavors and careful presentation.
Relaxed Setting
The atmosphere is described as calm, quiet, cozy and comfortable for conversation, coffee or a peaceful meal.
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict received a specific compliment for being cooked perfectly.
Coffee
The café side is well regarded for coffee, including a V60 brewed to suit the customer’s preferences.
Dog Welcome
Dogs are welcome, and one review says the restaurant provided fresh water and a small bowl of food for a visiting dog.
Dietary Flexibility
A review reports that the team accommodated a gluten-friendly pizza request and could adapt mocktails beyond the listed menu.
Nearby Parking
One lunch visitor found plenty of parking nearby, with the restaurant also walkable from Wafi Mall and Raffles.
What to Eat at Its Good for Something 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 Its Good for Something, 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 Its Good for Something got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Ribeye standard portion Net +2
“I found the ribeye standard portion to be particularly good, showcasing the excellent quality of their beef.”
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“I found the ribeye standard portion to be particularly good, showcasing the excellent quality of their beef.”June 2025
“I had the ribeye and it was absolutely wonderful, perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (20)
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Alfredo pasta with chicken Net +1
“My favorite dish was the Alfredo pasta with chicken it was delicious.”
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“My favorite dish was the Alfredo pasta with chicken it was delicious.”February 2025
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Banana chips Net +1
“Food was good i had great veggie pizza and that banana chips which I got in complimentary that was so fresh and tasty special thanks to Johna and samel for given best experience”
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“Food was good i had great veggie pizza and that banana chips which I got in complimentary that was so fresh and tasty special thanks to Johna and samel for given best experience”December 2025
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Beef steak Net +1
“The beef steak was incredible, and the grilled prawns were spectacular.”
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“The beef steak was incredible, and the grilled prawns were spectacular.”June 2025
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Brownie Net +1
“The brownie was decadent, and the fresh orange juice was perfectly refreshing.”
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“The brownie was decadent, and the fresh orange juice was perfectly refreshing.”October 2025
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Chicken tikka pizza Net +1
“Next came the Chicken Tikka Pizza, and wow—what a flavor bomb. The marinated chicken tikka was juicy and packed with spice in the best way. Combined with the sweet sharpness of red onions and the crunch of fresh peppers, each bite felt like a celebration of both classic pizza and rich South Asian flavors. The crust was just right too—crispy on the edges, soft in the center, and held up perfectly under all that goodness.”
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“Next came the Chicken Tikka Pizza, and wow—what a flavor bomb. The marinated chicken tikka was juicy and packed with spice in the best way. Combined with the sweet sharpness of red onions and the crunch of fresh peppers, each bite felt like a celebration of both classic pizza and rich South Asian flavors. The crust was just right too—crispy on the edges, soft in the center, and held up perfectly under all that goodness.”April 2025
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Chocolate cupcake Net +1
“I tried the Fillet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Sea Bass & the amazing desserts (Strawberry Swiss Roll & Chocolate cupcake) plus with a Pinky Frappe which was absolutely yummy!”
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“I tried the Fillet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Sea Bass & the amazing desserts (Strawberry Swiss Roll & Chocolate cupcake) plus with a Pinky Frappe which was absolutely yummy!”February 2025
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Crispy sea bass Net +1
“I tried the Fillet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Sea Bass & the amazing desserts (Strawberry Swiss Roll & Chocolate cupcake) plus with a Pinky Frappe which was absolutely yummy!”
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“I tried the Fillet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Sea Bass & the amazing desserts (Strawberry Swiss Roll & Chocolate cupcake) plus with a Pinky Frappe which was absolutely yummy!”February 2025
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Eggs benedict Net +1
“Came for breakfast. Eggs Benedict are cooked perfectly. Compliments to the chef. Sara’s service is outstanding. Smiling, present, attentive.”
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“Came for breakfast. Eggs Benedict are cooked perfectly. Compliments to the chef. Sara’s service is outstanding. Smiling, present, attentive.”June 2026
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Fillet mignon Net +1
“I tried the Fillet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Sea Bass & the amazing desserts (Strawberry Swiss Roll & Chocolate cupcake) plus with a Pinky Frappe which was absolutely yummy!”
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“I tried the Fillet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Sea Bass & the amazing desserts (Strawberry Swiss Roll & Chocolate cupcake) plus with a Pinky Frappe which was absolutely yummy!”February 2025
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Greek salad Net +1
“I am not that fond of salads, however, their Greek salad really made a great impression and would be worth coming back.”
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“I am not that fond of salads, however, their Greek salad really made a great impression and would be worth coming back.”March 2025
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Grilled prawns Net +1
“The beef steak was incredible, and the grilled prawns were spectacular.”
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“The beef steak was incredible, and the grilled prawns were spectacular.”June 2025
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Hot chocolate Net +1
“☕️✨ The hot chocolate was absolutely awesome, rich, smooth, and perfect.”
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“☕️✨ The hot chocolate was absolutely awesome, rich, smooth, and perfect.”December 2025
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Omelet with sautéed onions and cheese Net +1
“I had a fantastic experience at It's good for Something Café & Restaurant! The coffee was rich and aromatic, and the omelet with sautéed onions and cheese was absolutely spectacular—such a flavorful and satisfying combination.”
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“I had a fantastic experience at It's good for Something Café & Restaurant! The coffee was rich and aromatic, and the omelet with sautéed onions and cheese was absolutely spectacular—such a flavorful and satisfying combination.”October 2025
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Pinky frappe Net +1
“I tried the Fillet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Sea Bass & the amazing desserts (Strawberry Swiss Roll & Chocolate cupcake) plus with a Pinky Frappe which was absolutely yummy!”
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“I tried the Fillet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Sea Bass & the amazing desserts (Strawberry Swiss Roll & Chocolate cupcake) plus with a Pinky Frappe which was absolutely yummy!”February 2025
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Quinoa salad Net +1
“We specially liked the tenderloin steak , quinoa salad , shawarma sandwich. Thank you for the free crispy banana fries.”
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“We specially liked the tenderloin steak , quinoa salad , shawarma sandwich. Thank you for the free crispy banana fries.”September 2025
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Ribeye steak Net +1
“We started with the Ribeye Steak, served with creamy mashed potatoes. This was a true standout. The steak was cooked to a perfect well cooked, beautifully seared on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender inside. It was seasoned so well that every bite was satisfying without needing any extras.”
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“We started with the Ribeye Steak, served with creamy mashed potatoes. This was a true standout. The steak was cooked to a perfect well cooked, beautifully seared on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender inside. It was seasoned so well that every bite was satisfying without needing any extras.”April 2025
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Shawarma sandwich Net +1
“We specially liked the tenderloin steak , quinoa salad , shawarma sandwich. Thank you for the free crispy banana fries.”
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“We specially liked the tenderloin steak , quinoa salad , shawarma sandwich. Thank you for the free crispy banana fries.”September 2025
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Strawberry swiss roll Net +1
“I tried the Fillet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Sea Bass & the amazing desserts (Strawberry Swiss Roll & Chocolate cupcake) plus with a Pinky Frappe which was absolutely yummy!”
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“I tried the Fillet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Sea Bass & the amazing desserts (Strawberry Swiss Roll & Chocolate cupcake) plus with a Pinky Frappe which was absolutely yummy!”February 2025
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Tenderloin steak Net +1
“We specially liked the tenderloin steak , quinoa salad , shawarma sandwich. Thank you for the free crispy banana fries.”
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“We specially liked the tenderloin steak , quinoa salad , shawarma sandwich. Thank you for the free crispy banana fries.”September 2025
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Veggie pizza Net +1
“Food was good i had great veggie pizza and that banana chips which I got in complimentary that was so fresh and tasty special thanks to Johna and samel for given best experience”
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“Food was good i had great veggie pizza and that banana chips which I got in complimentary that was so fresh and tasty special thanks to Johna and samel for given best experience”December 2025
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Flat white coffee Net +1
“Samuel was extremely courteous and pleasing...made a nice Flat white coffee for me”
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“Samuel was extremely courteous and pleasing...made a nice Flat white coffee for me”May 2026
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Fresh orange juice Net +1
“The brownie was decadent, and the fresh orange juice was perfectly refreshing.”
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“The brownie was decadent, and the fresh orange juice was perfectly refreshing.”October 2025
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Lemonade with mint Net +1
“To round it all out, we had a Lemonade with Mint, and honestly, this deserves its own shoutout. Refreshing, zesty, and not overly sweet—the mint added a cool, herbal twist that made it the perfect palate cleanser between bites. It's the kind of drink you could sip on all afternoon.”
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“To round it all out, we had a Lemonade with Mint, and honestly, this deserves its own shoutout. Refreshing, zesty, and not overly sweet—the mint added a cool, herbal twist that made it the perfect palate cleanser between bites. It's the kind of drink you could sip on all afternoon.”April 2025
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V60 coffee Net +1
“The highlight of my visit was the V60 coffee, expertly brewed to perfection.”
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“The highlight of my visit was the V60 coffee, expertly brewed to perfection.”January 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Pistachio milkshake Net −1
“The only slight disappointment was the pistachio milkshake, which wasn't quite up to the mark.”
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“The only slight disappointment was the pistachio milkshake, which wasn't quite up to the mark.”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Steak. For a first dinner, consider a steak: reviews specifically praise the ribeye, tenderloin and fillet mignon.
Ask Off-Menu. Ask about mocktails beyond the printed menu; one review says the team can make them on request.
Mention Dietary Needs. If gluten is a concern, ask about the gluten-friendly pizza option mentioned by a customer.
Bring Your Dog. If you are dining with a dog, the outdoor setup may be useful: a reviewer says dogs received fresh water and a small food bowl.
Plan Breakfast. Breakfast is worth considering if you want a specific dish rather than a full dinner; the Eggs Benedict received a precise cooking compliment.
Skip Pistachio. If choosing a milkshake, note that one reviewer enjoyed the meal but specifically found the pistachio version disappointing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
26th St
Umm Hurair Second - Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Common Concerns
Milkshake Miss
One otherwise enthusiastic review found the pistachio milkshake below the standard of the steaks and prawns.
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The Bottom Line
Its Good for Something is a café-restaurant in Dubai Healthcare City that suits both a proper meal and a slower coffee stop. The menu covers breakfast, pasta, pizza, steaks and drinks, with reviewers especially mentioning the Fillet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes, ribeye, Alfredo pasta and V60 coffee. The food is often praised for strong seasoning and careful presentation.
The Chicken Tikka Pizza brings marinated chicken, red onion and fresh peppers together on a crisp-edged crust, while Eggs Benedict has been singled out for being cooked perfectly. A Lemonade with Mint and the rich hot chocolate also received enthusiastic mentions. The room comes across as cozy, stylish and calm rather than rushed, making it comfortable for a quiet meal, coffee or a small gathering.
Service reviews consistently describe the team as attentive, welcoming and helpful with the menu. There is also evidence of practical flexibility: one customer reports a gluten-friendly pizza, and mocktails can reportedly be made even when not listed. For logistics, a reviewer found plenty of nearby parking, while others walked over from Wafi Mall, Raffles and the Grand Hyatt.
Dogs are welcome, with one visitor’s dog receiving fresh water and a small bowl of food. The only clear caution is the pistachio milkshake, which one reviewer found underwhelming.