Fresh Breakfast
Breakfast dishes are repeatedly described as fresh, tasty, satisfying and well presented.
Mitts and Trays Dubai Hills
Dubai Hills Estate
Mitts and Trays is a restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate with a warm, home-like setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reviews point to well-presented dishes such as the dynamite prawn bowl and French toast, plus thoughtfully made coffee including siphon brews.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
4,531 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Cozy Setting
The warm, relaxed interior suits unhurried breakfasts, coffee breaks and family meals.
Dietary Flexibility
A customer who called ahead received customised vegetarian and gluten-free dishes without fuss.
Good Coffee
The coffee menu includes a well-executed siphon option and three bean choices.
Family Friendly
A family review mentions a complimentary babychino for a 1.5-year-old and accommodating service.
Entertainer Value
One lunch visit became better value through Entertainer, with a chicken and avocado sandwich taken home.
What to Eat at Mitts and Trays Dubai Hills 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 Mitts and Trays Dubai Hills, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Mitts and Trays Dubai Hills, 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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Date cake Net +2
“The date cake was incredible too, soft and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“The date cake was incredible too, soft and full of flavor.”September 2025
“The date cake was excellent and recommended.”October 2025
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Dynamite prawn bowl Net +2
“Delicious wholesome food (the dynamite prawn bowl was delish & tasty! great blend of flavors!), kind servers (Pradeep S.”
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“Delicious wholesome food (the dynamite prawn bowl was delish & tasty! great blend of flavors!), kind servers (Pradeep S.”April 2026
“Especially the dynamite prawns bowl was such a comfort meal.”September 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Babychino Net +1
“He gave complimentary babychino to our 1.5 year old and she loved it.”
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“He gave complimentary babychino to our 1.5 year old and she loved it.”June 2026
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Basque cheesecake Net +1
“😍 Don't skip the Basque cheesecake at the end—it’s not too sweet, just the right kind of sweetness! 🍰 Absolute highly recommend!! 👌🏼👏🏻”
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“😍 Don't skip the Basque cheesecake at the end—it’s not too sweet, just the right kind of sweetness! 🍰 Absolute highly recommend!! 👌🏼👏🏻”April 2025
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Beetroot salad Net +1
“I indulged in two salads: a Caesar salad and a beetroot salad. Both were bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors—honestly, I’m already craving them again!”
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“I indulged in two salads: a Caesar salad and a beetroot salad. Both were bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors—honestly, I’m already craving them again!”August 2025
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Caesar salad Net +1
“I indulged in two salads: a Caesar salad and a beetroot salad. Both were bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors—honestly, I’m already craving them again!”
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“I indulged in two salads: a Caesar salad and a beetroot salad. Both were bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors—honestly, I’m already craving them again!”August 2025
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Chicken sliders Net +1
“We ordered Salmon, Prawns and chicken sliders. Each of the dishes were amazing and they knew their stuff very well.”
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“We ordered Salmon, Prawns and chicken sliders. Each of the dishes were amazing and they knew their stuff very well.”November 2025
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Dynamite shrimp bowl Net +1
“also rhommel who suggested the dynamite shrimp bowl (10/10) i will be coming back for that.”
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“also rhommel who suggested the dynamite shrimp bowl (10/10) i will be coming back for that.”May 2026
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Grilled octopus Net +1
“We've ordered the seafood, mine was the grilled octopus and my wife's was grilled prawn. Taste is well seasoned still can taste the freshness from the sea.”
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“We've ordered the seafood, mine was the grilled octopus and my wife's was grilled prawn. Taste is well seasoned still can taste the freshness from the sea.”January 2025
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Grilled prawn Net +1
“We've ordered the seafood, mine was the grilled octopus and my wife's was grilled prawn. Taste is well seasoned still can taste the freshness from the sea.”
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“We've ordered the seafood, mine was the grilled octopus and my wife's was grilled prawn. Taste is well seasoned still can taste the freshness from the sea.”January 2025
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Homemade granola Net +1
“We usually always order the Salmon Bagel and the Homemade Granola, which are both consistently excellent.”
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“We usually always order the Salmon Bagel and the Homemade Granola, which are both consistently excellent.”April 2026
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Mediterranean breakfast Net +1
“The food quality was exceptional, especially the Mediterranean breakfast, it was diverse and rich in flavors.”
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“The food quality was exceptional, especially the Mediterranean breakfast, it was diverse and rich in flavors.”October 2025
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Nasi goreng Net +1
“The food is amazing and Ms Danica Rose provided us with great service . Mexican bowl and Nasi goreng”
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“The food is amazing and Ms Danica Rose provided us with great service . Mexican bowl and Nasi goreng”August 2026
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Pink penne pasta Net +1
“Loved the food, specially pink penne pasta❤️ Lovely taste, balance and spices.”
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“Loved the food, specially pink penne pasta❤️ Lovely taste, balance and spices.”May 2026
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Salmon bagel Net +1
“We usually always order the Salmon Bagel and the Homemade Granola, which are both consistently excellent.”
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“We usually always order the Salmon Bagel and the Homemade Granola, which are both consistently excellent.”April 2026
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Smashed beef bagel Net +1
“But today my favorite waiter, Mark, recommended the Smashed Beef Bagel — and it was really, really good.”
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“But today my favorite waiter, Mark, recommended the Smashed Beef Bagel — and it was really, really good.”April 2026
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Ultimate breakfast Net +1
“The mango smoothie was delicious and so was their Ultimate Breakfast.”
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“The mango smoothie was delicious and so was their Ultimate Breakfast.”August 2025
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French toast Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The best French toast ever ! We also had the togarashi bagel.”
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“The best French toast ever ! We also had the togarashi bagel.”June 2026
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Togarashi bagel Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The best French toast ever ! We also had the togarashi bagel.”
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Drinks 3
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Ginger lemon tea Net +1
“I loved their ginger lemon tea! Amazing!”
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“I loved their ginger lemon tea! Amazing!”August 2026
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Mango smoothie Net +1
“The mango smoothie was delicious and so was their Ultimate Breakfast.”
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“The mango smoothie was delicious and so was their Ultimate Breakfast.”August 2025
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Mocha Net +1
“Love this place! The mocha was perfectly balanced – rich chocolatey-coffee flavor without being too sweet.”
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“Love this place! The mocha was perfectly balanced – rich chocolatey-coffee flavor without being too sweet.”September 2025
What to Avoid (4)
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Hot chocolate Net −1
“The hot chocolate, i have had better . It was way too thin and not thick enough for a hot chocolate.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The hot chocolate, i have had better . It was way too thin and not thick enough for a hot chocolate.”March 2026
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Mediterranean salmon Net −1
“The mediterranean Salmon was full of oil and i couldn’t even take a bite”
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Critical review excerpts
“The mediterranean Salmon was full of oil and i couldn’t even take a bite”May 2026
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Pancake Net −1
“Reason I decreased my star on food is how much sweet they put in the pancake and French toast. Textures were puffy and perfect for the kids and us but they were just too sweet.”
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“Reason I decreased my star on food is how much sweet they put in the pancake and French toast. Textures were puffy and perfect for the kids and us but they were just too sweet.”June 2026
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Steak Net −1
“Also the steak has 50% of it bones 🦴”
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Critical review excerpts
“Also the steak has 50% of it bones 🦴”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Call Ahead. If you need gluten-free or vegetarian food, call ahead: one diner had dishes customised without fuss.
Use Parking. For mall visits, factor in the free parking inside Dubai Hills Mall.
Avoid Crowds. A late Saturday morning was packed and slower to receive service, so consider visiting outside that peak period.
Request Less Sweet. If ordering pancakes or French toast, ask whether they can reduce the sweetness, especially for children.
Check Offers. Check whether your Entertainer offer applies; one lunch customer said it made the meal better value.
Late Breakfast. Breakfast may suit a late-afternoon visit too; one customer ordered it then and found it simple but delicious.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khail Rd
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Small Steak
One customer found the steak portion extremely small and noted that much of it was bone.
Very Sweet
The pancakes and French toast were praised for their texture but considered too sweet.
Peak Waits
A packed late-Saturday visit involved waiting to be attended to and served.
Uneven Dishes
One meal was strongly criticised for an unseasoned Caesar salad, oily salmon and turmeric-heavy risotto.
Thin Chocolate
The hot chocolate was described as too thin rather than thick and rich.
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The Bottom Line
Mitts and Trays is a Dubai Hills Estate restaurant in Dubai Hills Mall where breakfast is a major draw, alongside lunch and dinner. Reviews mention the French toast, Mexican Chicken bowl, dynamite prawn bowl and well-presented breakfast dishes, while coffee drinkers can order a siphon brew with a choice of three beans. The setting is consistently described as warm, cosy and relaxed rather than loud, making it comfortable for a coffee break, family meal or a longer sit-down.
Families have found the team accommodating, including a complimentary babychino for a young child, and one diner was able to work there for hours. There are useful practical details. Free parking inside Dubai Hills Mall makes the visit convenient, and an Entertainer offer improved the value for one lunch.
If you have gluten-free or vegetarian requirements, call ahead: a reviewer had dishes customised and swapped meat for extra vegetables. Late Saturday mornings can be busy, with a wait before service. A few cautions are worth noting.
Pancakes and French toast may be overly sweet, the hot chocolate was criticised for being thin, and one reviewer found the steak portion very small for 160 dirhams. Food feedback is mostly positive but not completely consistent, so asking about portion size or preparation may be sensible when ordering unfamiliar dishes.