Kids’ play area
The dedicated play area gives children somewhere to stay entertained while parents eat, making family meals easier.
MINT - City Walk Dubai
Al Wasl
MINT is an all-day dining restaurant in City Walk, Al Wasl, with relaxed breakfasts, coffee and family meals. The kids’ play area is a practical draw, while dishes such as the MINT burger and French toast give first-time diners clear places to start.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,451 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Warm service
Reviews repeatedly describe service as attentive and welcoming, with staff helping guests feel comfortable without hovering.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast is a strong option, with reviewers specifically enjoying the club sandwich, eggs Benedict and French toast.
Coffee quality
Coffee is a recurring highlight, including smooth, balanced cups and coffee made with Ethiopian beans.
Fresh pizza
The pizza gets useful praise for its fresh dough, with margherita singled out as the best dish in one visit.
Relaxed setting
The venue is described as calm and cozy indoors, with greenery, natural light and outside seating at City Walk.
Menu guidance
Staff have helped guests choose dishes and drinks to suit different tastes, including vegetarian preferences.
What to Eat at MINT - City Walk 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 MINT - City Walk Dubai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 MINT - City Walk Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Caesar salad with shrimp Net +1
“The Caesar salad with shrimp is my favorite. It is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.”
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“The Caesar salad with shrimp is my favorite. It is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.”September 2025
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Chocolate brownie Net +1
“The cocktail she recommended was absolutely delicious, and the chocolate brownie I ordered was just perfect rich, warm, and satisfying.”
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“The cocktail she recommended was absolutely delicious, and the chocolate brownie I ordered was just perfect rich, warm, and satisfying.”July 2025
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Club sandwich Net +1
“Good place for breakfast. The coffee is very sophisticated. I tried the club sandwich and my kids took egg Benedict both were excellent.”
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“Good place for breakfast. The coffee is very sophisticated. I tried the club sandwich and my kids took egg Benedict both were excellent.”January 2026
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Croissant Net +1
“The food is superb! Coffee, Pasta (home made), burger, Pizza, and croissant were just the best!”
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“The food is superb! Coffee, Pasta (home made), burger, Pizza, and croissant were just the best!”July 2024
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Egg benedict Net +1
“Good place for breakfast. The coffee is very sophisticated. I tried the club sandwich and my kids took egg Benedict both were excellent.”
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“Good place for breakfast. The coffee is very sophisticated. I tried the club sandwich and my kids took egg Benedict both were excellent.”January 2026
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French toast Net +1
“I reccomend to try the French toast.”
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“I reccomend to try the French toast.”January 2025
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Ginger shot with fresh chilli Net +1
“Please ask her, ginger shot with fresh chilli 🌶 😋”
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“Please ask her, ginger shot with fresh chilli 🌶 😋”June 2025
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Grilled chicken with sweet potatoes purée Net +1
“The overall experience was good , they have small kids area , the food was average , best dish was pizza margherita the dough was really fresh, grilled chicken with sweet potatoes purée was 6/10 , the dish that was unfortunately not matching my expectations was flak steak as the meat tase was not very tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“The overall experience was good , they have small kids area , the food was average , best dish was pizza margherita the dough was really fresh, grilled chicken with sweet potatoes purée was 6/10 , the dish that was unfortunately not matching my expectations was flak steak as the meat tase was not very tasty.”April 2025
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Lotus cake Net +1
“For the sweet treat we have taken the lotus cake which was simply superb !”
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“For the sweet treat we have taken the lotus cake which was simply superb !”October 2023
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Mint burger Net +1
“Great place! You should get the MINT burger if you come by, thats my recommendation.”
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“Great place! You should get the MINT burger if you come by, thats my recommendation.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (3)
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Pizza margherita Net +1
“The overall experience was good , they have small kids area , the food was average , best dish was pizza margherita the dough was really fresh, grilled chicken with sweet potatoes purée was 6/10 , the dish that was unfortunately not matching my expectations was flak steak as the meat tase was not very tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“The overall experience was good , they have small kids area , the food was average , best dish was pizza margherita the dough was really fresh, grilled chicken with sweet potatoes purée was 6/10 , the dish that was unfortunately not matching my expectations was flak steak as the meat tase was not very tasty.”April 2025
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Shrimp pasta Net +1
“Great food with very generous portions. I ordered the shrimp pasta, and it was delicious.”
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“Great food with very generous portions. I ordered the shrimp pasta, and it was delicious.”December 2025
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Veg pasta Net +1
“This weekend me and my partner tried their veg pasta with nut and maple smoothie, it was so flavorful.”
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“This weekend me and my partner tried their veg pasta with nut and maple smoothie, it was so flavorful.”October 2023
Drinks 1
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Ginger and mint tea Net +2
“Only good thing from this visit was the ginger and mint tea and atmosphere.”
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“Only good thing from this visit was the ginger and mint tea and atmosphere.”February 2026
“We enjoyed white tea with dried fruits, black tea with lavender, ginger tea with mint, and an Americano made with Ethiopian beans — and honestly, each drink was exceptional.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (6)
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Matcha Net +1
“Loved the smooth, earthy taste of this matcha — perfectly balanced, not too bitter, not too sweet.”
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“Loved the smooth, earthy taste of this matcha — perfectly balanced, not too bitter, not too sweet.”July 2025
“Thanks Ruth for amazing service I enjoyed matcha and the environment see you next time”April 2026
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Americano made with ethiopian beans Net +1
“We enjoyed white tea with dried fruits, black tea with lavender, ginger tea with mint, and an Americano made with Ethiopian beans — and honestly, each drink was exceptional.”
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“We enjoyed white tea with dried fruits, black tea with lavender, ginger tea with mint, and an Americano made with Ethiopian beans — and honestly, each drink was exceptional.”March 2026
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Black tea with lavender Net +1
“We enjoyed white tea with dried fruits, black tea with lavender, ginger tea with mint, and an Americano made with Ethiopian beans — and honestly, each drink was exceptional.”
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“We enjoyed white tea with dried fruits, black tea with lavender, ginger tea with mint, and an Americano made with Ethiopian beans — and honestly, each drink was exceptional.”March 2026
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Mango juice with coffee Net +1
“I like trying new things, so I ordered mango juice with coffee, and surprisingly, the flavour was really good. However, the juice had too much ice and was finished in just a few sips.”
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“I like trying new things, so I ordered mango juice with coffee, and surprisingly, the flavour was really good. However, the juice had too much ice and was finished in just a few sips.”December 2025
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Strawberry sakura baked tea Net +1
“The resto cafe has a really nice ambiance. The strawberry sakura baked tea was so lovely, and Ruth has given excellent service.”
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“The resto cafe has a really nice ambiance. The strawberry sakura baked tea was so lovely, and Ruth has given excellent service.”June 2025
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White tea with dried fruits Net +1
“We enjoyed white tea with dried fruits, black tea with lavender, ginger tea with mint, and an Americano made with Ethiopian beans — and honestly, each drink was exceptional.”
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Review excerpts
“We enjoyed white tea with dried fruits, black tea with lavender, ginger tea with mint, and an Americano made with Ethiopian beans — and honestly, each drink was exceptional.”March 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Flak steak Net −1
“The overall experience was good , they have small kids area , the food was average , best dish was pizza margherita the dough was really fresh, grilled chicken with sweet potatoes purée was 6/10 , the dish that was unfortunately not matching my expectations was flak steak as the meat tase was not very tasty.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The overall experience was good , they have small kids area , the food was average , best dish was pizza margherita the dough was really fresh, grilled chicken with sweet potatoes purée was 6/10 , the dish that was unfortunately not matching my expectations was flak steak as the meat tase was not very tasty.”April 2025
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Pappardelle pasta with chicken and creamy white sauce Net −1
“Second, when I ordered my Pappardelle pasta with chicken and creamy white sauce, I wasn’t asked for the pasta cooking style ( al dente or well done), it was well done while I eat it al dente, also the sauce was full of butter and less cream, which was unpleasant for the stomach and lacks seasoning.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Second, when I ordered my Pappardelle pasta with chicken and creamy white sauce, I wasn’t asked for the pasta cooking style ( al dente or well done), it was well done while I eat it al dente, also the sauce was full of butter and less cream, which was unpleasant for the stomach and lacks seasoning.”August 2025
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Shrimp aglio olio Net −1
“Came in for a decent pasta, but was disappointed with the shrimp aglio olio. Too bland, doesn’t taste like aglio olio at all. I see garlic but no garlic taste.”
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“Came in for a decent pasta, but was disappointed with the shrimp aglio olio. Too bland, doesn’t taste like aglio olio at all. I see garlic but no garlic taste.”February 2026
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Tiramisu Net −1
“Tiramisu was not a tiramisu by all means, it was super dry, no flavor and has some crunchy things that were unpleasant, not worth the price also, exceptionally high.”
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“Tiramisu was not a tiramisu by all means, it was super dry, no flavor and has some crunchy things that were unpleasant, not worth the price also, exceptionally high.”August 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check portions. Confirm drink size and price before ordering: one review specifically flagged the 250ml orange juice at 32AED.
Ask about pasta. If you prefer al dente pasta, state it clearly when ordering, since one guest said the cooking style was not checked.
Bring the kids. Families should ask about the play area when booking or arriving; it was an unexpected highlight for breakfast guests.
Mind late visits. For late-night dining, check closing arrangements first: one group reported being asked to leave before the stated 1am closing time.
Try outdoors. When the weather is pleasant, outside seating is available and gives you a City Walk setting for breakfast or coffee.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mint City Walk - 16 Dubai al Safa road
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Drink pricing
A reviewer found the 250ml orange juice expensive at 32AED and felt the portion did not match the price.
Matcha value
One review criticised a 40-dirham matcha for poor taste and a small portion.
Pasta inconsistency
The shrimp aglio olio was described as bland, while another guest found a chicken pappardelle overly buttery and under-seasoned.
Dessert quality
The tiramisu received a poor review for being dry, lacking flavour and containing unpleasant crunchy pieces.
Steak portion
One diner found the steak tasty but too small for its price and overly salty.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
32AED
orange juice
“This orange juice cost 32AED (8”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
MINT is an all-day restaurant in City Walk, Al Wasl, suited to breakfast, relaxed lunches and family dinners. The kids’ play area is one of its clearest advantages: families say children enjoyed the safe, fun space while adults could settle into their meal. Breakfast favourites mentioned in reviews include French toast, a club sandwich and eggs Benedict.
Coffee is another strong reason to stop by. Reviewers describe it as smooth and balanced, and one evening group enjoyed Ethiopian-bean Americano alongside several teas. The MINT burger, fresh-dough pizza and Caesar salad with shrimp also stand out in the feedback.
The setting is calm and leafy indoors, with outside seating when Dubai’s weather cooperates. There are some value and consistency cautions. A 250ml orange juice was reported at 32AED, and a 40-dirham matcha was criticised for both size and taste.
Pasta feedback ranges from delicious to bland or over-buttery, so specify your preferred cooking style. Tiramisu was also described as dry, while one steak was considered small for its price. Service is usually warm and attentive, but a late-night visit produced confusion over whether closing was at 12:30am or 1am.
Check timing if you plan to dine late.