Jones the Grocer Express - DIFC (Dubai)

Name: Jones the Grocer Express - DIFC (Dubai)
Address: Level 2 - Jones The Grocer Express Precinct Building 3 05, DIFC, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971524465513

DIFC

Restaurant Closed 0 524 465 513

Jones the Grocer Express is an upscale market-cafe in DIFC, pairing gourmet groceries with globally influenced food and coffee. Reviews point to it as a relaxed choice for business lunches, healthy breakfasts and weekend all-you-can-eat brekkie.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

346 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh cooking

Customers repeatedly describe the food as fresh, carefully prepared and healthy, with options such as salmon, salads and balanced breakfasts.

Weekend brekkie

The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes three dishes and a hot or iced tea or coffee, making it a substantial weekend meal.

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What to Eat at Jones the Grocer Express - DIFC (Dubai)

These items at Jones the Grocer Express - DIFC (Dubai) got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

All you can eat breakfast Net +5

“Fresh and delicious food, great value for the all you can eat breakfast which includes a cup of delicious coffee.”

Honorable mentions (21)

Avocado toast with poached eggs Net +1

“I opted for the avocado toast with poached eggs and a side of fresh greens—everything was perfectly seasoned and beautifully presented.”
Beef lasagna Net +1

“I tried the beef lasagna at Jones the Grocer in DIFC and it was absolutely delicious! The portion was generous, the layers were perfectly balanced, and the sauce had a rich, comforting flavor.”
Berry blast with different berries, banana and honey Net +1

“I tried today grilled atlantic salmon with baba ganoush, orange, olive salsa & mint and berry blast with different berries, banana and honey (I asked to remove yogurt because I avoid dairy). Everything was really so good!”
Bowl of oats and fruits Net +1

“Amazing bowl of oats and fruits.”
Caesar salad Net +1

“To start our meal, we ordered the Caesar salad. Its flavors were well-balanced, and to my surprise, Maria even enjoyed it, devouring half of the portion.”
Cheesecake Net +1

“Additionally, we savored the Cheesecake, which stood out with its fluffy, baked texture and restrained sweetness. I particularly appreciated the restaurant's commitment to healthier options.”
Chicken mushroom pie Net +1

“Recommended ➡️ Harissa chicken Chicken mushroom pie Jones Caesar salad Spanish latte 👌🏽”
Fish and chips Net +1

“Love their food. Had fish and chips, it was delicious”
Green curry with chicken Net +1

“I had the green curry with chicken and a latte — both were super fresh and full of flavor.”
Grilled atlantic salmon with baba ganoush, orange, olive salsa & mint Net +1

“I tried today grilled atlantic salmon with baba ganoush, orange, olive salsa & mint and berry blast with different berries, banana and honey (I asked to remove yogurt because I avoid dairy). Everything was really so good!”
Hamburger Net +1

“The food is delicious and amazing place and service! The best hamburger I ever tried🤤”
Harissa chicken Net +1

“Recommended ➡️ Harissa chicken Chicken mushroom pie Jones Caesar salad Spanish latte 👌🏽”
Jones caesar salad Net +1

“Recommended ➡️ Harissa chicken Chicken mushroom pie Jones Caesar salad Spanish latte 👌🏽”
Mac n cheese Net +1

“Absolutely delicious mac n cheese, plus definitely one of the best carrot cakes I’ve had! Carrot cake was dense, moist, and not overwhelmingly cream cheesy like some others I’ve had before. This was paired great with the salty savory mac and cheese which was also delightful. Will definitely reorder these!”
Pasta with fresh shrimp Net +1

“The pasta was delicious — perfectly cooked with fresh shrimp.”
Pasta with meatballs Net +1

“For her main course, Maria opted for the pasta with meatballs. The pasta had a hint of spice, and the meatballs were nothing short of amazing. They were incredibly tender and juicy, leaving a lasting impression.”
Pecan cake Net +1

“For dessert, we couldn't resist trying the Pecan Cake. Packed with pecan nuts, it struck the perfect balance of sweetness, making it an absolute delight.”
Red thai curry with rice Net +1

“I had the red Thai curry with rice and it was amazing. Loved the taste, and sufficient quantity.”
Salmon ahoy Net +1

“One standout recommendation is the Salmon Ahoy, which undoubtedly features the best salmon in Dubai. The crispy skin was fried to perfection, complemented by sides of #hummus and olive salad. It was a culinary masterpiece.”
Salmon with salad Net +1

“I ordered salmon with salad and the iced matcha which was great.”
Turkey and cheese croissant Net +1

“I was on the hunt for a hot croissant sandwich which they didn’t have, but they were more than happy to add some lettuce and scrambled eggs to a turkey and cheese croissant. I’m very happy with this creative solution as I managed to get the breakfast I was looking for 🥰”

Drinks 7

Cappuccino Net +1

“The cappuccino was huge, and the prices are very reasonable.”
Flat white coffee Net +1

“The food was fresh and flavorful — I especially loved the sandwiches and the flat white coffee.”
Iced matcha Net +1

“I ordered salmon with salad and the iced matcha which was great.”
Latte Net +1

“I had the green curry with chicken and a latte — both were super fresh and full of flavor.”
Mango matcha Net +1

“Rlly nice mango matcha.”
Spanish latte Net +1

“Recommended ➡️ Harissa chicken Chicken mushroom pie Jones Caesar salad Spanish latte 👌🏽”
Spanish latte with almond milk Net +1

“My favourite is the Spanish Latte with Almond milk!!”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 1

English breakfast Net −1

“I had the English breakfast and could barely finish it. The sausages were as dried and wrinkly as my 90 year old grandma. Their bacon as cold and squishy, the bread was toasted unevenly, and the hash brown tasted like it was fried in oil that was used to cook something else.”

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Black coffee Net −1

“I had politely mentioned my disappointment to the staff and their solution was to bribe us with black coffee. I might aswell have drenched the coffee in my food to make it less dry wouldn't I?”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Weekend timing. The all-you-can-eat brekkie is available on Saturdays and Sundays; one review also places the weekend breakfast window from 10–4.

Breakfast value. For a substantial weekend breakfast, check the all-you-can-eat brekkie: a review recorded it at 69 AED per person with three dishes and a beverage.

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Practical details

Level 2 - Jones The Grocer Express Precinct Building 3 05

Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai

0 524 465 513

Mon	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tue	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wed	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thu	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fri	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sat	10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun	10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Slow breakfast

One all-you-can-eat breakfast visit took around 20 minutes per dish, so service may be slower at some times.

Inconsistent branch

A returning customer reported dry, poorly cooked English breakfast items at this DIFC branch, despite liking other locations.

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The Bottom Line

Jones the Grocer Express is a market-cafe in DIFC that works for several kinds of stop: a healthy breakfast, a coffee break, a business lunch or a relaxed dinner. Reviews mention the all-you-can-eat brekkie, grilled Atlantic salmon with baba ganoush, beef lasagna and the Spanish Latte with Almond milk, so there is more here than a quick sandwich and coffee. The setting is modern, calm and comfortable, with outdoor seating that reviewers particularly enjoyed for breakfast and lunch in cooler weather.

Spacious seating and a quieter business-district feel make it easy to meet someone between appointments, while the food gets consistent praise for freshness and careful preparation. Staff are also noted for thoughtful touches, from adapting a turkey-and-cheese croissant to arranging a birthday dedication. There are a couple of practical cautions.

One breakfast customer found service very slow, with each dish taking about 20 minutes, although another reported quick service during busy hours. A separate returning customer had a poor English breakfast experience, describing dry sausages and cold, squishy bacon, so breakfast quality has not been universally consistent at this branch. The all-you-can-eat brekkie was reported at 69 AED per person and available Saturday and Sunday; underground parking was reported as free for the first hour, then 20 AED hourly.