Organic ingredients
Reviewers praise the quality organic ingredients, with the simple shakshuka and warm bowl with dates singled out.
Menagerie Eatery
Mirdif
Menagerie Eatery is a health-focused restaurant in Mirdif built around nutritious dishes, vegan and gluten-free choices, and specialty coffee. Reviews point to standout orders including scrambled tofu, the salmon teriyaki bowl, and creative breakfast plates, with a welcoming atmosphere that also suits families using the nearby kids’ play area.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
280 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Vegan breakfast
The scrambled tofu is described as the best a Dubai reviewer has tried, alongside a broad vegan and gluten-free selection.
Reliable salmon
The salmon dish travels well for delivery: reviewers report fresh, well-cooked fish and neat, spill-free packaging.
Family friendly
A kids play area beside the restaurant makes it easier for parents to stop for a meal or coffee.
Calm setting
The restaurant is often described as quiet and relaxed, with indoor and outdoor seating for coffee or a light meal.
What to Eat at Menagerie Eatery 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 Menagerie Eatery, 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 Menagerie Eatery got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Buckwheat pancakes Net +2
“I Like that menagerie have different of options from gluten free , my favourite it’s buckwheat pancakes.”
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“I Like that menagerie have different of options from gluten free , my favourite it’s buckwheat pancakes.”February 2025
“I really like the buckwheat pancakes but I do think they skimp on the blueberries and toppings, the proportions aren’t right.”January 2020
Honorable mentions (33)
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Almond cake Net +1
“I tried the coffee and almond cake, both were enjoyable.”
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“I tried the coffee and almond cake, both were enjoyable.”September 2025
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Avocado dip Net +1
“Love the avocado dip and kale salad”
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“Love the avocado dip and kale salad”July 2017
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Avocado/hummus pomegranate dish Net +1
“Loved their avocado/hummus pomegranate dish (I’m slightly allergic to avocado but I ate it because I found it to be good enough to deal with the consequences 😂).”
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“Loved their avocado/hummus pomegranate dish (I’m slightly allergic to avocado but I ate it because I found it to be good enough to deal with the consequences 😂).”January 2020
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Beet falafel sliders Net +1
“I also love the penne pasta, the chicken shawarma, their salmon teriyaki, the new Asian beef bowl and the beet falafel sliders.”
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“I also love the penne pasta, the chicken shawarma, their salmon teriyaki, the new Asian beef bowl and the beet falafel sliders.”November 2023
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Bone broth Net +1
“Highly recommend trying the bone broth and gluten-free shawarma.”
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“Highly recommend trying the bone broth and gluten-free shawarma.”May 2025
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Cashew yogurt bowl Net +1
“Recommended dishes: 1. Egg white omelette with mushroom and greens 2. Vanilla Pancakes and the Matcha Pancakes 3. Cashew Yogurt Bowl (delicious!)”
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“Recommended dishes: 1. Egg white omelette with mushroom and greens 2. Vanilla Pancakes and the Matcha Pancakes 3. Cashew Yogurt Bowl (delicious!)”May 2017
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“I also love the penne pasta, the chicken shawarma, their salmon teriyaki, the new Asian beef bowl and the beet falafel sliders.”
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“I also love the penne pasta, the chicken shawarma, their salmon teriyaki, the new Asian beef bowl and the beet falafel sliders.”November 2023
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Date pudding Net +1
“Really good coffee & the date pudding is a must try! The atmosphere is beautiful 🤩”
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“Really good coffee & the date pudding is a must try! The atmosphere is beautiful 🤩”December 2020
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Dates and walnut Net +1
“I enjoyed the Dates and Walnut today with Flat white coffee.”
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“I enjoyed the Dates and Walnut today with Flat white coffee.”October 2024
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Egg white omelette with mushroom and greens Net +1
“Recommended dishes: 1. Egg white omelette with mushroom and greens 2. Vanilla Pancakes and the Matcha Pancakes 3. Cashew Yogurt Bowl (delicious!)”
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“Recommended dishes: 1. Egg white omelette with mushroom and greens 2. Vanilla Pancakes and the Matcha Pancakes 3. Cashew Yogurt Bowl (delicious!)”May 2017
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Gluten-free shawarma Net +1
“Highly recommend trying the bone broth and gluten-free shawarma.”
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“Highly recommend trying the bone broth and gluten-free shawarma.”May 2025
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Golden hour bowl Net +1
“I ordered the golden hour bowl and it was delicious and refreshing.”
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“I ordered the golden hour bowl and it was delicious and refreshing.”July 2024
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Kale caesar salad Net +1
“The kale Caesar salad with cashew nut sauce was another standout, offering a fresh and inventive take on a beloved dish.”
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“The kale Caesar salad with cashew nut sauce was another standout, offering a fresh and inventive take on a beloved dish.”August 2024
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Kale salad Net +1
“Love the avocado dip and kale salad”
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“Love the avocado dip and kale salad”July 2017
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M6 shot Net +1
“M6 shot is awesome with a strong ginger kick”
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“M6 shot is awesome with a strong ginger kick”July 2017
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Matcha & vanilla pancakes Net +1
“To start our foodie day we had chosen the MATCHA & VANILLA PANCAKES with cashew dip, figs & maple (36AED). They are served with a matcha icing and honey on the side. Nicely moist from the inside and slightly crisp on top, just perfect in texture. The matcha is not dominating in taste, which makes it so delicious. And the nuts are soaked and roasted and have a perfect bite.”
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Review excerpts
“To start our foodie day we had chosen the MATCHA & VANILLA PANCAKES with cashew dip, figs & maple (36AED). They are served with a matcha icing and honey on the side. Nicely moist from the inside and slightly crisp on top, just perfect in texture. The matcha is not dominating in taste, which makes it so delicious. And the nuts are soaked and roasted and have a perfect bite.”July 2017
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Matcha pancakes Net +1
“Recommended dishes: 1. Egg white omelette with mushroom and greens 2. Vanilla Pancakes and the Matcha Pancakes 3. Cashew Yogurt Bowl (delicious!)”
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“Recommended dishes: 1. Egg white omelette with mushroom and greens 2. Vanilla Pancakes and the Matcha Pancakes 3. Cashew Yogurt Bowl (delicious!)”May 2017
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New asian beef bowl Net +1
“I also love the penne pasta, the chicken shawarma, their salmon teriyaki, the new Asian beef bowl and the beet falafel sliders.”
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“I also love the penne pasta, the chicken shawarma, their salmon teriyaki, the new Asian beef bowl and the beet falafel sliders.”November 2023
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Pecan pie Net +1
“Menagerie The have really delicious vegan food, I have tried the Vegan Shawarma 👌🏻🌱, and Vegan Tacos 🌮, for the sweet I have tried the Snickers Bites and pecan pie 🥧😍👌🏻🌱”
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“Menagerie The have really delicious vegan food, I have tried the Vegan Shawarma 👌🏻🌱, and Vegan Tacos 🌮, for the sweet I have tried the Snickers Bites and pecan pie 🥧😍👌🏻🌱”June 2022
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Penne pasta Net +1
“I also love the penne pasta, the chicken shawarma, their salmon teriyaki, the new Asian beef bowl and the beet falafel sliders.”
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“I also love the penne pasta, the chicken shawarma, their salmon teriyaki, the new Asian beef bowl and the beet falafel sliders.”November 2023
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Picanella Net +1
“And their coffee with oat milk and the picanella are both so cozy and yummy.”
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“And their coffee with oat milk and the picanella are both so cozy and yummy.”November 2023
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Salmon teriyaki Net +1
“I also love the penne pasta, the chicken shawarma, their salmon teriyaki, the new Asian beef bowl and the beet falafel sliders.”
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“I also love the penne pasta, the chicken shawarma, their salmon teriyaki, the new Asian beef bowl and the beet falafel sliders.”November 2023
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Salmon teriyaki bowl Net +1
“I tried salmon teriyaki bowl and I can say it was the best salmon teriyaki i’ve ever had 😋, I suggest to add a variety of vegetables besides cucumber, such as pickled red cabbage and red or green capsicum.”
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“I tried salmon teriyaki bowl and I can say it was the best salmon teriyaki i’ve ever had 😋, I suggest to add a variety of vegetables besides cucumber, such as pickled red cabbage and red or green capsicum.”February 2024
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Scrambled tofu Net +1
“I’ve tried many scrambled tofu in Dubai and this place does it the best!”
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“I’ve tried many scrambled tofu in Dubai and this place does it the best!”November 2025
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Shakshuka Net +1
“Even simple shakshuka tastes so good!”
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“Even simple shakshuka tastes so good!”March 2026
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Snickers bites Net +1
“Menagerie The have really delicious vegan food, I have tried the Vegan Shawarma 👌🏻🌱, and Vegan Tacos 🌮, for the sweet I have tried the Snickers Bites and pecan pie 🥧😍👌🏻🌱”
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Review excerpts
“Menagerie The have really delicious vegan food, I have tried the Vegan Shawarma 👌🏻🌱, and Vegan Tacos 🌮, for the sweet I have tried the Snickers Bites and pecan pie 🥧😍👌🏻🌱”June 2022
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Sweet potatoes dip Net +1
“Yumm healthy food. For a person who dislikes sweet potatoes and can't have enough of their sweet potatoes dip. That says alot!”
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“Yumm healthy food. For a person who dislikes sweet potatoes and can't have enough of their sweet potatoes dip. That says alot!”October 2017
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Vanilla pancakes Net +1
“Recommended dishes: 1. Egg white omelette with mushroom and greens 2. Vanilla Pancakes and the Matcha Pancakes 3. Cashew Yogurt Bowl (delicious!)”
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“Recommended dishes: 1. Egg white omelette with mushroom and greens 2. Vanilla Pancakes and the Matcha Pancakes 3. Cashew Yogurt Bowl (delicious!)”May 2017
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Vegan blueberry cheesecake Net +1
“The food was amazing and worth the money. Coffee was great also. Definitely try the Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake.”
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“The food was amazing and worth the money. Coffee was great also. Definitely try the Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake.”July 2018
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Vegan shawarma Net +1
“Menagerie The have really delicious vegan food, I have tried the Vegan Shawarma 👌🏻🌱, and Vegan Tacos 🌮, for the sweet I have tried the Snickers Bites and pecan pie 🥧😍👌🏻🌱”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Menagerie The have really delicious vegan food, I have tried the Vegan Shawarma 👌🏻🌱, and Vegan Tacos 🌮, for the sweet I have tried the Snickers Bites and pecan pie 🥧😍👌🏻🌱”June 2022
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Vegan tacos Net +1
“Menagerie The have really delicious vegan food, I have tried the Vegan Shawarma 👌🏻🌱, and Vegan Tacos 🌮, for the sweet I have tried the Snickers Bites and pecan pie 🥧😍👌🏻🌱”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Menagerie The have really delicious vegan food, I have tried the Vegan Shawarma 👌🏻🌱, and Vegan Tacos 🌮, for the sweet I have tried the Snickers Bites and pecan pie 🥧😍👌🏻🌱”June 2022
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Warm bowl with dates Net +1
“Warm bowl with dates is a must try.”
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“Warm bowl with dates is a must try.”March 2026
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Zucchini pancakes Net +1
“I was particularly impressed with the zucchini pancakes—light, flavorful, and a delightful twist on a classic.”
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“I was particularly impressed with the zucchini pancakes—light, flavorful, and a delightful twist on a classic.”August 2024
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Beetroot smoothie Net +1
“I had the beetroot smoothie and it was well balanced and tasty.”
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“I had the beetroot smoothie and it was well balanced and tasty.”February 2018
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Flat white coffe Net +1
“The restaurant is having a great atmosphere.. The food was delicious 😋 and The flat white coffe was soooooo gooooood !!!”
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“The restaurant is having a great atmosphere.. The food was delicious 😋 and The flat white coffe was soooooo gooooood !!!”September 2018
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Hibiscus tea Net +1
“Love it. The hibiscus tea is amazing!”
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“Love it. The hibiscus tea is amazing!”December 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Yoghurt bowl Net −1
“I ordered a yoghurt bowl and asked about every ingredient beforehand, yet I was still given the wrong ingredients. I decided to take it anyway, but the yoghurt was foamy and definitely not Greek yoghurt as told. Overall, the bowl was really not good and not worth the price”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a yoghurt bowl and asked about every ingredient beforehand, yet I was still given the wrong ingredients. I decided to take it anyway, but the yoghurt was foamy and definitely not Greek yoghurt as told. Overall, the bowl was really not good and not worth the price”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm ingredients. If you have celiac disease or another dietary restriction, confirm every ingredient before ordering; one yoghurt bowl arrived incorrectly.
Check availability. Ask whether a newly offered dish is available before waiting; one chicken wrap order was unavailable after a long delay.
Try dates bowl. The warm bowl with dates is specifically recommended by a reviewer looking for organic, health-conscious food.
Expect limited coffee. Coffee is well regarded, but the selection is narrower than at specialist coffee shops, with no decaf and Brazil and El Salvador beans mentioned.
Plan family stops. For a meal with children, use the nearby kids play area, which a reviewer found especially convenient.
Choose short stays. If you plan to study or work for hours, check the seating first: a recent regular found it uncomfortable for longer stays.
Plan the visit
Practical details
شارع ٣٥
Mirdif, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Dim ambience
One regular visitor found the lighting too dim, the decor dull, and the seating uncomfortable for longer stays.
Ingredient mix-up
A yoghurt bowl arrived with incorrect ingredients, and the yoghurt was reported as foamy rather than the promised Greek yoghurt.
Steak quality
One customer received a much smaller portion than usual and found the steak so hard and rubbery it could not be eaten.
Order delays
A chicken wrap order took over half an hour, was initially replaced with salmon, and was then found to be unavailable.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
29 aed
cuppoccino
“The coffee price is well above average price (29 aed for cuppoccino), however it's worth it”Google review · September 2025
36AED
MATCHA & VANILLA PANCAKES
“To start our foodie day we had chosen the MATCHA & VANILLA PANCAKES with cashew dip, figs & maple (36AED)”Google review · July 2017
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LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
Menagerie Eatery is a health-focused restaurant in Mirdif where you can have all-day breakfast, a light meal, coffee, or a more substantial bowl. The menu is especially useful for vegan, gluten-free, and health-conscious diners. Scrambled tofu, buckwheat pancakes, the salmon teriyaki bowl, and the warm bowl with dates are among the dishes reviewers mention most positively.
The food is not limited to predictable “healthy” plates. Customers have praised organic ingredients in dishes such as shakshuka, as well as zucchini pancakes and kale Caesar salad with cashew nut sauce. Delivery also gets a specific thumbs-up for the salmon: it reportedly arrives fresh, well cooked, and neatly packaged without sauce spilling.
Specialty coffee, hibiscus tea, smoothies, and desserts add reasons to visit just for a drink or treat. Service is a consistent strength, with staff described as friendly, patient, and welcoming. Families may appreciate the kids play area beside the restaurant.
The setting is often calm, though the latest detailed feedback flags dim lighting, dull decor, and seating that is uncomfortable for long study sessions. Prices are not uniformly low: one cappuccino was reported at 29 aed, while matcha and vanilla pancakes were listed at 36AED. Dietary diners should still confirm ingredients carefully, as one yoghurt bowl arrived incorrectly.