Beachfront Setting
Outdoor tables face the beach, with sea, Palm skyline and sunset views making the setting the main draw.
Jones the Grocer, The Palm Jumeirah (Dubai)
Palm Jumeirah
Jones the Grocer is an upscale market and café with global food carrying an Australian twist, set in Palm Jumeirah beside the beach. Reviews make it a strong choice for a relaxed breakfast, brunch or sunset meal, with standout mentions for the chocolate lava cake and beachfront setting.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
4,282 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast Coffee
Breakfast reviews highlight fresh, satisfying food and smooth, strong coffee in a laid-back setting.
Brunch Value
The sundown brunch was praised for pizza, salads, roast and grilled shrimp, with value described as economical for Dubai.
Dessert Standout
The chocolate lava cake is repeatedly singled out as warm, gooey and freshly baked.
Outdoor Comfort
Shaded outdoor seating, beach views and music that is not too loud suit a relaxed lunch or catch-up.
Family Friendly
Families can eat while children play on the sand, and one breakfast review noted a warm interaction with a five-year-old.
Menu Variety
Reviews mention salads, pasta, pizza, seafood, breakfast dishes and cocktails across the menu.
Helpful Recovery
When one pasta missed the mark, the waiter responded politely and offered a pastry as a goodwill gesture.
What to Eat at Jones the Grocer, The Palm Jumeirah (Dubai) 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 Jones the Grocer, The Palm Jumeirah (Dubai), 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Jones the Grocer, The Palm Jumeirah (Dubai), ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Lava cake Net +2
“The thing I love the most there is their chocolate lava cake, which was so heavenly. It was freshly baked, warm,gooey, and delicious.”
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“The thing I love the most there is their chocolate lava cake, which was so heavenly. It was freshly baked, warm,gooey, and delicious.”April 2025
“We finished with the Lava Cake, and it was the perfect ending. Warm, gooey, rich chocolate with a soft center — exactly how a lava cake should be.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (23)
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Beef ragu pasta Net +1
“Tonight’s dine here was so awesome! Beef ragu pasta and truffle pizza that we had were really greaattt!”
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“Tonight’s dine here was so awesome! Beef ragu pasta and truffle pizza that we had were really greaattt!”May 2025
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Buratta bruschetta Net +1
“To be honest, I expected much more from Jones, the food was mostly bland and lacking in seasoning.. though one dish in particular was splendid! The Buratta bruschetta! YUM!”
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“To be honest, I expected much more from Jones, the food was mostly bland and lacking in seasoning.. though one dish in particular was splendid! The Buratta bruschetta! YUM!”February 2025
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Burnt cheesecake Net +1
“Their Burnt Cheesecake is an absolute win!”
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“Their Burnt Cheesecake is an absolute win!”June 2026
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Burrata salad Net +1
“The Burrata Salad was a standout beginning — creamy, rich burrata paired beautifully with fresh greens and sweet tomatoes. It felt light yet indulgent at the same time.”
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“The Burrata Salad was a standout beginning — creamy, rich burrata paired beautifully with fresh greens and sweet tomatoes. It felt light yet indulgent at the same time.”December 2025
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Caramelized goat’s cheese & fig salad Net +1
“We especially recommend the caramelized goat’s cheese & fig salad — it was incredible.”
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“We especially recommend the caramelized goat’s cheese & fig salad — it was incredible.”May 2026
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Cauliflower and chick pea salad Net +1
“The cauliflower and chick pea salad was delicious!”
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“The cauliflower and chick pea salad was delicious!”January 2026
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Chargrilled harissa chicken Net +1
“For my main, I had the chargrilled harissa chicken served with harissa mayo, herby couscous salad, rocket, pickled carrots, and pomegranate, an amazing combination of flavours and textures that worked beautifully together. Everything tasted so fresh and well-balanced.”
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“For my main, I had the chargrilled harissa chicken served with harissa mayo, herby couscous salad, rocket, pickled carrots, and pomegranate, an amazing combination of flavours and textures that worked beautifully together. Everything tasted so fresh and well-balanced.”November 2025
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Chicken karage Net +1
“Chicken karage was my all time favourite small bites.”
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“Chicken karage was my all time favourite small bites.”July 2025
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Dan dan noodles Net +1
“My partner loved the Dan Dan noodles.”
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“My partner loved the Dan Dan noodles.”January 2026
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Fish and chips Net +1
“The food was of a good standard. I would ask that the batter for the fish and chips could be crispier.”
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“The food was of a good standard. I would ask that the batter for the fish and chips could be crispier.”August 2024
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Fried calamari Net +1
“I started with the fried calamari, which was light, crispy, and packed with flavour.”
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“I started with the fried calamari, which was light, crispy, and packed with flavour.”November 2025
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Goat cheese salad Net +1
“The Goat Cheese Salad was equally impressive, with its mix of arugula, walnuts, and tangy cheese coming together perfectly. The textures were balanced, the dressing was just right, and every bite had something interesting.”
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“The Goat Cheese Salad was equally impressive, with its mix of arugula, walnuts, and tangy cheese coming together perfectly. The textures were balanced, the dressing was just right, and every bite had something interesting.”December 2025
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Grilled shrimps Net +1
“The food variety was impressive. There was something for everyone, but the standout dishes were definitely the pizza, salads, and the roast. Also the grilled shrimps were really good!”
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“The food variety was impressive. There was something for everyone, but the standout dishes were definitely the pizza, salads, and the roast. Also the grilled shrimps were really good!”February 2025
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Italian pizza Net +1
“The Italian Pizza was another highlight — thin, crispy crust with generous toppings and a delicious blend of cheese and salami. It came out hot, flavourful, and just the right level of char on the edges.”
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“The Italian Pizza was another highlight — thin, crispy crust with generous toppings and a delicious blend of cheese and salami. It came out hot, flavourful, and just the right level of char on the edges.”December 2025
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Margherita pizza Net +1
“I enjoyed their mini burgers and their margherita pizza the base was thin and crisp just like it.”
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“I enjoyed their mini burgers and their margherita pizza the base was thin and crisp just like it.”June 2025
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Mini burgers Net +1
“I enjoyed their mini burgers and their margherita pizza the base was thin and crisp just like it.”
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“I enjoyed their mini burgers and their margherita pizza the base was thin and crisp just like it.”June 2025
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Mushroom risotto with the chicken Net +1
“The mushroom risotto with the chicken was a big hit.”
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“The mushroom risotto with the chicken was a big hit.”August 2024
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Roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpea salad Net +1
“The roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpea salad was my fav salad.”
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“The roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpea salad was my fav salad.”July 2025
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Shrimp rigatoni Net +1
“However, my husband ordered the Shrimp Rigatoni, and it was absolutely delicious—creamy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”
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“However, my husband ordered the Shrimp Rigatoni, and it was absolutely delicious—creamy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”June 2026
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“Tonight’s dine here was so awesome! Beef ragu pasta and truffle pizza that we had were really greaattt!”
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“Tonight’s dine here was so awesome! Beef ragu pasta and truffle pizza that we had were really greaattt!”May 2025
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Truffle steak Net +1
“Everything was amazing — the staff, the food, the experience! Nersina was so welcoming, Arun & Ankit were very attentive, Iman made us fantastic coffee. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the truffle steak. ❤️❤️❤️”
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“Everything was amazing — the staff, the food, the experience! Nersina was so welcoming, Arun & Ankit were very attentive, Iman made us fantastic coffee. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the truffle steak. ❤️❤️❤️”December 2025
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Turkey sandwich Net +1
“The Turkey Sandwich surprised us with how good it was. Served warm and pressed to perfection, the melted cheese with the turkey and greens made it a simple but incredibly satisfying dish.”
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“The Turkey Sandwich surprised us with how good it was. Served warm and pressed to perfection, the melted cheese with the turkey and greens made it a simple but incredibly satisfying dish.”December 2025
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Burger Net 0
Mixed feedback
“It was replaced with the burger which was actually way better. So I recommend the burger :)”
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“It was replaced with the burger which was actually way better. So I recommend the burger :)”November 2025
What to Avoid (4)
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Chilli garlic pasta Net −1
“I ordered the Chilli Garlic Pasta, but unfortunately, I couldn’t really taste the chilli or garlic flavors.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the Chilli Garlic Pasta, but unfortunately, I couldn’t really taste the chilli or garlic flavors.”June 2026
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English breakfast Net −1
“Service was good and the English breakfast I ordered looked appealing but….the sausages were very processed, the mushrooms were canned, the tomatoes were too spicy. I recommend looking hard at your ingredients I know you can do better!”
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“Service was good and the English breakfast I ordered looked appealing but….the sausages were very processed, the mushrooms were canned, the tomatoes were too spicy. I recommend looking hard at your ingredients I know you can do better!”June 2026
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Fatoosh salad Net −1
“I have ordered fatoosh salad and added grilled chicken to it. The meat came cold and hard.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I have ordered fatoosh salad and added grilled chicken to it. The meat came cold and hard.”November 2025
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Poached egg Net −1
“One order was poached egg well done - It was sent back twice as it was runny. The third time it came it WAS STILL RUNNY. How on earth a restaurant serving breafast cannot cook eggs????”
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“One order was poached egg well done - It was sent back twice as it was runny. The third time it came it WAS STILL RUNNY. How on earth a restaurant serving breafast cannot cook eggs????”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Saturdays. Reserve ahead for Saturday visits: one diner arrived expecting a table and had to return on Sunday instead.
Check Closing. For late visits, confirm the kitchen timing first; the last food orders were taken at 11:30 PM during one visit.
Expect Flies. Outdoor diners should be prepared for flies around food, although staff provide something to help and keep fans running.
Confirm Events. If booking a themed night, reconfirm the menu: a cheese-and-wine event promised five cheeses but served three.
Allow Time. Large groups may need extra patience and should check orders as they arrive; one 14-person breakfast had missing items and billing problems.
Try Desserts. For a reliable sweet order, consider the warm chocolate lava cake, which was described as freshly baked and gooey.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Palm Jumierah
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| 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 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Service Delays
Several reviews describe slow attention, including a ten-minute wait before ordering on a nearly empty terrace.
Cold Food
A large breakfast group reported cold dishes, repeated reheating and an egg that remained runny after being sent back twice.
Inconsistent Food
Food quality varies: one English breakfast had processed sausages and canned mushrooms, while another pasta lacked chilli and garlic flavour.
High Prices
Some diners found the food poor value, including a burger priced at 105 AED that was described as below average.
Limited Vegetables
One review specifically found the vegetarian selection limited and reported cold, bland food during a slow visit.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
200 aed
sun bed
“For a redeemable 200 aed (55 usd), you get a sun bed”Google review · December 2025
105 aed
burger
“I ordered a burger for 105 aed (almost 30 usd) that was below average”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Jones the Grocer at Palm Jumeirah is an upscale market and café with global dishes and an Australian twist, right beside the beach. It suits breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch, especially if you want outdoor seating with sea views, Palm skyline and, around sunset, golden-hour scenery. The sundown brunch drew praise for pizza, salads, roast and grilled shrimp, while breakfast reviews mention smooth, strong coffee.
” Families can eat while children play on the sand, and shaded outdoor tables plus low-volume music make it suitable for a relaxed catch-up. The experience is not completely consistent. Some diners reported slow service, cold food, limited vegetarian choices and dishes lacking seasoning.
Prices can feel high, including a 105 AED burger one reviewer found below average. Book Saturdays, confirm event menus in advance and expect outdoor flies during some visits.