Family Friendly
Kids receive thoughtful treatment, including flexible egg substitutions, complimentary babycinos and generous kids-menu portions.
Jumeirah Village Circle
Little Neighborhood Restaurant is a relaxed cafe-restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle, serving breakfast, brunch and broader all-day meals. Reviews point to a varied menu, with standouts including the steak sandwich and Taco Tuesday, plus a comfortable setting for families, coffee catch-ups or working.
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Kids receive thoughtful treatment, including flexible egg substitutions, complimentary babycinos and generous kids-menu portions.
Breakfast has plenty of choice, from the World's Great Brekky and chili shrimp scramble to poached pear French toast.
Taco Tuesday is a recurring highlight, with reviewers praising the filled tortillas, sauces and balanced fillings.
Coffee is repeatedly praised, while one reviewer specifically called the matcha the best in Dubai and paired it with homemade apple pie.
The cozy, calming setup works for getting some work done, meeting friends or having coffee and cake.
The menu includes healthy options such as the Healthy Power Bowl with chicken, alongside more indulgent dishes.
Reviews consistently describe the team as welcoming, attentive and helpful, with recommendations and quick handling of small requests.
Several diners found the portions filling, including one family who specifically liked the size of the kids-menu portions.
These items at Little Neighborhood Restaurant Circle Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“the shrimp quesadilla was perfectly cooked and flavoured and we received three separate on-the-house items, all of which was delicious.”
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“the shrimp quesadilla was perfectly cooked and flavoured and we received three separate on-the-house items, all of which was delicious.”November 2025
“We got the Butcher plates, shrimp quesadilla, birria tacos, and because we were craving steak, and we were extremely satisfied, we had to get another plate of grilled steak!!! 🤤”May 2026
“Amesh and GP were amazing servers and true vibe curators! We mentioned we were on a diet, and they surprised us with complimentary açaí cups instead of the Halloween-themed sweets — such a thoughtful touch.”
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“Amesh and GP were amazing servers and true vibe curators! We mentioned we were on a diet, and they surprised us with complimentary açaí cups instead of the Halloween-themed sweets — such a thoughtful touch.”October 2025
“We even had their homemade banana cake and almond cookie - perfect end to a lovely meal!”
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“We even had their homemade banana cake and almond cookie - perfect end to a lovely meal!”August 2026
“I really enjoyed the Asian Salad and the garlic parmesan are A tier.”
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“I really enjoyed the Asian Salad and the garlic parmesan are A tier.”March 2026
“Ordered Avocado eggs on toast and flat white as usual. Wasn’t disappointed with the food at all. Flat white was top notch. Avocado on eggs could be made better with a few changes.”
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“Ordered Avocado eggs on toast and flat white as usual. Wasn’t disappointed with the food at all. Flat white was top notch. Avocado on eggs could be made better with a few changes.”May 2026
“Recommend the banana bread, and the coffee is always perfect, but what really makes it is the people.”
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“Recommend the banana bread, and the coffee is always perfect, but what really makes it is the people.”April 2026
“He welcomed us with a celery cucumber moringa juice and a plate of amazing banana cake with strawberry.”
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“He welcomed us with a celery cucumber moringa juice and a plate of amazing banana cake with strawberry.”July 2026
“We got the Butcher plates, shrimp quesadilla, birria tacos, and because we were craving steak, and we were extremely satisfied, we had to get another plate of grilled steak!!! 🤤”
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“We got the Butcher plates, shrimp quesadilla, birria tacos, and because we were craving steak, and we were extremely satisfied, we had to get another plate of grilled steak!!! 🤤”May 2026
“We got the Butcher plates, shrimp quesadilla, birria tacos, and because we were craving steak, and we were extremely satisfied, we had to get another plate of grilled steak!!! 🤤”
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“We got the Butcher plates, shrimp quesadilla, birria tacos, and because we were craving steak, and we were extremely satisfied, we had to get another plate of grilled steak!!! 🤤”May 2026
“There are an assortment of dishes which you will find it hard to choose from simple cuz one is better than the other. I would recommend the following dishes though to make your life a little easier- The world's Great Brekky, Chili shrimp scramble, poached pear French toast etc....”
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“There are an assortment of dishes which you will find it hard to choose from simple cuz one is better than the other. I would recommend the following dishes though to make your life a little easier- The world's Great Brekky, Chili shrimp scramble, poached pear French toast etc....”July 2026
“The food is amazing, we recommend the shrimp tempura, shrimp taco, grilled chicken taco, and crispy chicken taco for savory.”
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“The food is amazing, we recommend the shrimp tempura, shrimp taco, grilled chicken taco, and crispy chicken taco for savory.”September 2025
“The food is astounding - both my son and me are foodies and we love their steak sandwich - perfectly done, their crispy hashbrown, their tacos are to die for and of course their breakfast eggs.”
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“The food is astounding - both my son and me are foodies and we love their steak sandwich - perfectly done, their crispy hashbrown, their tacos are to die for and of course their breakfast eggs.”August 2026
“Great dessert apple pie homemade 😋”
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“Great dessert apple pie homemade 😋”January 2026
“The food was amazing and staff where super friendly and I had English breakfast the was “I wanted” and coffee was so so good”
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“The food was amazing and staff where super friendly and I had English breakfast the was “I wanted” and coffee was so so good”March 2026
“For dessert the fruit crepe is light and flavorful.”
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“For dessert the fruit crepe is light and flavorful.”September 2025
“I really enjoyed the Asian Salad and the garlic parmesan are A tier.”
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“I really enjoyed the Asian Salad and the garlic parmesan are A tier.”March 2026
“The food is amazing, we recommend the shrimp tempura, shrimp taco, grilled chicken taco, and crispy chicken taco for savory.”
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“The food is amazing, we recommend the shrimp tempura, shrimp taco, grilled chicken taco, and crispy chicken taco for savory.”September 2025
“We got the Butcher plates, shrimp quesadilla, birria tacos, and because we were craving steak, and we were extremely satisfied, we had to get another plate of grilled steak!!! 🤤”
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“We got the Butcher plates, shrimp quesadilla, birria tacos, and because we were craving steak, and we were extremely satisfied, we had to get another plate of grilled steak!!! 🤤”May 2026
“We ordered the honey mustard chicken bowl and the Gyros burger. Both dishes were fantastic.”
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“We ordered the honey mustard chicken bowl and the Gyros burger. Both dishes were fantastic.”April 2026
“The food is consistently excellent — our go-to dishes are the steak and the Healthy Power Bowl with chicken, both always perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”
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“The food is consistently excellent — our go-to dishes are the steak and the Healthy Power Bowl with chicken, both always perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”May 2026
“We even had their homemade banana cake and almond cookie - perfect end to a lovely meal!”
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“We even had their homemade banana cake and almond cookie - perfect end to a lovely meal!”August 2026
“We ordered the honey mustard chicken bowl and the Gyros burger. Both dishes were fantastic.”
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“We ordered the honey mustard chicken bowl and the Gyros burger. Both dishes were fantastic.”April 2026
“the lemongrass chicken was excellently grilled with a lovely dipping sauce, a must try.”
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“the lemongrass chicken was excellently grilled with a lovely dipping sauce, a must try.”November 2025
“we enjoyed our meal and drinks here. the mojitos are class and very well made!”
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“we enjoyed our meal and drinks here. the mojitos are class and very well made!”November 2025
“There are an assortment of dishes which you will find it hard to choose from simple cuz one is better than the other. I would recommend the following dishes though to make your life a little easier- The world's Great Brekky, Chili shrimp scramble, poached pear French toast etc....”
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“There are an assortment of dishes which you will find it hard to choose from simple cuz one is better than the other. I would recommend the following dishes though to make your life a little easier- The world's Great Brekky, Chili shrimp scramble, poached pear French toast etc....”July 2026
“Had the Ramadan meal, it was absolutely delicious and great value for money. Will definitely be coming back!!”
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“Had the Ramadan meal, it was absolutely delicious and great value for money. Will definitely be coming back!!”March 2026
“The food is amazing, we recommend the shrimp tempura, shrimp taco, grilled chicken taco, and crispy chicken taco for savory.”
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“The food is amazing, we recommend the shrimp tempura, shrimp taco, grilled chicken taco, and crispy chicken taco for savory.”September 2025
“The food is amazing, we recommend the shrimp tempura, shrimp taco, grilled chicken taco, and crispy chicken taco for savory.”
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“The food is amazing, we recommend the shrimp tempura, shrimp taco, grilled chicken taco, and crispy chicken taco for savory.”September 2025
“The food is consistently excellent — our go-to dishes are the steak and the Healthy Power Bowl with chicken, both always perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”
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“The food is consistently excellent — our go-to dishes are the steak and the Healthy Power Bowl with chicken, both always perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”May 2026
“Taco Tuesday is the real standout. Perfectly filled soft tortillas, punchy sauces, and well-balanced fillings that feel crafted rather than rushed. The kind of Tuesday you end up bragging about in group chats and planning your week around. Taco Tuesday runs from 12pm to 11pm and is absolutely worth it.”
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“Taco Tuesday is the real standout. Perfectly filled soft tortillas, punchy sauces, and well-balanced fillings that feel crafted rather than rushed. The kind of Tuesday you end up bragging about in group chats and planning your week around. Taco Tuesday runs from 12pm to 11pm and is absolutely worth it.”January 2026
“There are an assortment of dishes which you will find it hard to choose from simple cuz one is better than the other. I would recommend the following dishes though to make your life a little easier- The world's Great Brekky, Chili shrimp scramble, poached pear French toast etc....”
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“There are an assortment of dishes which you will find it hard to choose from simple cuz one is better than the other. I would recommend the following dishes though to make your life a little easier- The world's Great Brekky, Chili shrimp scramble, poached pear French toast etc....”July 2026
“Ordered Avocado eggs on toast and flat white as usual. Wasn’t disappointed with the food at all. Flat white was top notch. Avocado on eggs could be made better with a few changes.”
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“Ordered Avocado eggs on toast and flat white as usual. Wasn’t disappointed with the food at all. Flat white was top notch. Avocado on eggs could be made better with a few changes.”May 2026
“As for drinks their house tea definitely stands out.”
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“As for drinks their house tea definitely stands out.”September 2025
“we got a lemon ginger tea, a complimentary item, at the end of our meal which was the perfect end to our meal.”
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“we got a lemon ginger tea, a complimentary item, at the end of our meal which was the perfect end to our meal.”November 2025
“Food is delicious and matcha was amazing too.”
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“Food is delicious and matcha was amazing too.”May 2026
“The protein cappuccino was such a nice surprise 😅.”
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“The protein cappuccino was such a nice surprise 😅.”April 2026
“Chicken in my wife's sandwich was dry.”
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“Chicken in my wife's sandwich was dry.”May 2026
Try Tuesday. Go on Tuesday for the taco offer; one review says it runs from 12pm to 11pm.
Ask Advice. If the extensive breakfast menu feels difficult to navigate, ask the server for a recommendation.
Customise Kids. For children who dislike eggs, ask whether the breakfast can be adjusted; a reviewer had the eggs substituted.
Find It Easily. Inside Circle Mall, head up the escalator; the restaurant is in the middle of the mall at the top.
Work There. For a coffee-and-cake work session, reviewers specifically mention the cozy setting and seating options.
Try Apple Pie. Leave room for the homemade apple pie, which was singled out alongside the matcha.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
One visit produced a steak sandwich that was still ice cold inside rather than medium rare.
The same reviewer found the chicken in a sandwich dry, so sandwich consistency may be worth checking.
A reviewer reported a drink spill that was not cleaned up and described the service that day as unfriendly.
The Bottom Line
Little Neighborhood Restaurant is a Jumeirah Village Circle cafe-restaurant where breakfast and brunch are major draws, but the menu stretches well beyond eggs and coffee. Reviewers mention the steak sandwich, Healthy Power Bowl with chicken, shrimp quesadilla and birria tacos, with portions often described as filling. The menu also includes kids’ choices and healthier options.
Taco Tuesday is the clearest recurring tip: one reviewer says it runs from 12pm to 11pm, with soft tortillas, punchy sauces and balanced fillings. Coffee is another reliable reason to stop by, and the matcha and homemade apple pie have their own enthusiastic mentions. For something lighter or sweet, reviews also point to banana bread, fruit crepes and energy balls.
The setting is cozy and calming rather than strictly formal, making it workable for coffee and cake, meeting friends, feeding children or getting some work done. Families receive notably attentive treatment: kids have been offered babycinos, juice and even extra fries, while egg substitutions were accommodated. Service is usually the restaurant’s strongest feature, though one visit reported a cold steak sandwich, dry chicken and an uncleaned drink spill.
Inside Circle Mall, it is easy to locate at the escalator and one reviewer noted stress-free parking.
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