Dietary Choice
Reviews mention gluten-free, dairy-free and some low-carb options, including desserts that suited specific dietary restrictions.
Soul Sante Cafe
Al Barsha South
Soul Sante Cafe is a self-described vegan and gluten-free cafe in Al Barsha South, with healthy dishes and desserts for dietary-conscious diners. Reviews especially highlight the eggless omelette, vegan pancakes, and made-to-order celebration cakes.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
181 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Meal Plans
Custom meal plans and daily home delivery received praise for fresh, nutritious food and useful macro information.
Celebration Cakes
A sugar-free carrot cake ordered for a 73rd birthday was praised for its texture, taste and smooth delivery process.
Breakfast Favourites
The eggless omelette and sweet potato protein pancakes are recurring breakfast picks, with one reviewer calling the pancakes exceptional.
Yoga Sessions
Some reviews mention yoga classes on Friday mornings and other mornings, so the cafe can be paired with a wellness activity.
Free Parking
One breakfast review specifically reports free parking, useful for visitors driving to the relatively quiet, out-of-the-way location.
Warm Service
Several diners describe the team as welcoming and attentive, including help with a birthday table setup and a complimentary small dessert.
What to Eat at Soul Sante Cafe 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 Soul Sante Cafe, 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 Soul Sante Cafe, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Eggless omelet Net +3
“Everything I ate was really yummy, colorful and packed with nutrients. My favorite is the Eggless Omelette, because most omelettes reek of egg and I hate that.”
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“Everything I ate was really yummy, colorful and packed with nutrients. My favorite is the Eggless Omelette, because most omelettes reek of egg and I hate that.”February 2020
“I really enjoy their eggless omelette and sweet potato pancakes.”May 2020
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Bruschetta Net +2
“This bruschetta 😍!”
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“This bruschetta 😍!”October 2020
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Quinoa biryani Net +2
“We ordered Brocolli Almond soup which was freshly prepared in open kitchen and was beyond tasty and filling.. The quantity was huge and me and my wife shared it between us.. ordered Quinoa Biryani which was good spicy and had broccoli, carrot and cauliflower in it.. a very tasty and healthy version of traditional Rice Biryani and was served with Coconut milk raita.. food was really soul satisfying and never we felt it boring or bland .. finished our meal with an ice cream of custard apple .. total bill was 85 for two of us and we packed a huge portion of biryani.. a healthy and balanced meal dinner experience in budget .. a yes take a look around of beautiful interior decoration while u r there :-)”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Brocolli Almond soup which was freshly prepared in open kitchen and was beyond tasty and filling.. The quantity was huge and me and my wife shared it between us.. ordered Quinoa Biryani which was good spicy and had broccoli, carrot and cauliflower in it.. a very tasty and healthy version of traditional Rice Biryani and was served with Coconut milk raita.. food was really soul satisfying and never we felt it boring or bland .. finished our meal with an ice cream of custard apple .. total bill was 85 for two of us and we packed a huge portion of biryani.. a healthy and balanced meal dinner experience in budget .. a yes take a look around of beautiful interior decoration while u r there :-)”March 2021
“Absolutely loved it! It was my first time eating in this place today and I will definitely come back. Quinoa biryani was fantastic ( especially coconut raita) and I really liked Acai bowl because it did not have lots of added sugar and loads of unnecessary toppings. Nice view for restaurant, friendly staff and place is super clean.”October 2019
Honorable mentions (20)
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Acai bowl Net +1
“Absolutely loved it! It was my first time eating in this place today and I will definitely come back. Quinoa biryani was fantastic ( especially coconut raita) and I really liked Acai bowl because it did not have lots of added sugar and loads of unnecessary toppings. Nice view for restaurant, friendly staff and place is super clean.”
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“Absolutely loved it! It was my first time eating in this place today and I will definitely come back. Quinoa biryani was fantastic ( especially coconut raita) and I really liked Acai bowl because it did not have lots of added sugar and loads of unnecessary toppings. Nice view for restaurant, friendly staff and place is super clean.”October 2019
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Avocado on toast Net +1
“I love this cafe the food is lovely especially the avocado on toast I feel like the food is nourishing your body.”
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“I love this cafe the food is lovely especially the avocado on toast I feel like the food is nourishing your body.”April 2023
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Avocado toast Net +1
“I tried avocado toast and Sweet potato & brocolli. Very palatable and very healthy for the stomach.”
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“I tried avocado toast and Sweet potato & brocolli. Very palatable and very healthy for the stomach.”July 2023
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Brocolli almond soup Net +1
“We ordered Brocolli Almond soup which was freshly prepared in open kitchen and was beyond tasty and filling.. The quantity was huge and me and my wife shared it between us.. ordered Quinoa Biryani which was good spicy and had broccoli, carrot and cauliflower in it.. a very tasty and healthy version of traditional Rice Biryani and was served with Coconut milk raita.. food was really soul satisfying and never we felt it boring or bland .. finished our meal with an ice cream of custard apple .. total bill was 85 for two of us and we packed a huge portion of biryani.. a healthy and balanced meal dinner experience in budget .. a yes take a look around of beautiful interior decoration while u r there :-)”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Brocolli Almond soup which was freshly prepared in open kitchen and was beyond tasty and filling.. The quantity was huge and me and my wife shared it between us.. ordered Quinoa Biryani which was good spicy and had broccoli, carrot and cauliflower in it.. a very tasty and healthy version of traditional Rice Biryani and was served with Coconut milk raita.. food was really soul satisfying and never we felt it boring or bland .. finished our meal with an ice cream of custard apple .. total bill was 85 for two of us and we packed a huge portion of biryani.. a healthy and balanced meal dinner experience in budget .. a yes take a look around of beautiful interior decoration while u r there :-)”March 2021
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Brownies Net +1
“I ordered some brownies from soul Sante, they were healthy and did not make me feel guilty of overloading the calories. Delicious and guilt free eating . Highly recommended .”
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“I ordered some brownies from soul Sante, they were healthy and did not make me feel guilty of overloading the calories. Delicious and guilt free eating . Highly recommended .”January 2025
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Creamy risotto Net +1
“Such a vegan gem! Had the most amazing ad creamy risotto, totally recommend the place.”
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“Such a vegan gem! Had the most amazing ad creamy risotto, totally recommend the place.”March 2026
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Eggless omelette Net +1
“Beautiful vegan cafe. Tried the eggless omelette and banana protein pancakes. Both absolutely delicious.”
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“Beautiful vegan cafe. Tried the eggless omelette and banana protein pancakes. Both absolutely delicious.”August 2019
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Gnocchi with pesto Net +1
“I strongly suggest gnocchi with pesto (I got them twice in 2 days!) - they are amazing!!”
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“I strongly suggest gnocchi with pesto (I got them twice in 2 days!) - they are amazing!!”February 2022
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Nutty tart Net +1
“The nutty tart is good. It is soft and smooth but is more chocolate-coconut than chocolate-hazelnut.”
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“The nutty tart is good. It is soft and smooth but is more chocolate-coconut than chocolate-hazelnut.”June 2021
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Quinoa risotto Net +1
“Absolutely wonderful venue with welcoming staff, beautiful and tasty food (quinoa risotto - yummy!).”
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“Absolutely wonderful venue with welcoming staff, beautiful and tasty food (quinoa risotto - yummy!).”March 2026
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Snickers Net +1
“I had ordered the snickers and the vegan doughnut. Both the items were fabulous. They’re vegan but not for a second I felt like there was a difference in taste. In fact I enjoyed it quite a bit and it felt lighter on the stomach as well.”
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“I had ordered the snickers and the vegan doughnut. Both the items were fabulous. They’re vegan but not for a second I felt like there was a difference in taste. In fact I enjoyed it quite a bit and it felt lighter on the stomach as well.”July 2023
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Special five course meal Net +1
“We (my newly vegan daughter and I) came for a Christmas meal. We got the special five course meal for the day, so can’t comment on the everyday menu. The cafe itself is clean and well designed. The location was easy enough to find and get parking for (I think there is parking for customers but we didn’t know that). The food was good and the service very friendly and helpful. Deepak did most of the serving but everyone was clearly interested in what they were doing and willing to answer questions.”
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“We (my newly vegan daughter and I) came for a Christmas meal. We got the special five course meal for the day, so can’t comment on the everyday menu. The cafe itself is clean and well designed. The location was easy enough to find and get parking for (I think there is parking for customers but we didn’t know that). The food was good and the service very friendly and helpful. Deepak did most of the serving but everyone was clearly interested in what they were doing and willing to answer questions.”December 2019
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Spinach ravioli Net +1
“Spinach ravioli has a grainy texture but it's good and tasty with the sauce.”
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“Spinach ravioli has a grainy texture but it's good and tasty with the sauce.”June 2021
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Sweet potato & brocolli Net +1
“I tried avocado toast and Sweet potato & brocolli. Very palatable and very healthy for the stomach.”
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“I tried avocado toast and Sweet potato & brocolli. Very palatable and very healthy for the stomach.”July 2023
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Sweet potato pancakes Net +1
“I really enjoy their eggless omelette and sweet potato pancakes.”
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“I really enjoy their eggless omelette and sweet potato pancakes.”May 2020
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Vegan doughnut Net +1
“I had ordered the snickers and the vegan doughnut. Both the items were fabulous. They’re vegan but not for a second I felt like there was a difference in taste. In fact I enjoyed it quite a bit and it felt lighter on the stomach as well.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had ordered the snickers and the vegan doughnut. Both the items were fabulous. They’re vegan but not for a second I felt like there was a difference in taste. In fact I enjoyed it quite a bit and it felt lighter on the stomach as well.”July 2023
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Vegan omelette Net +1
“This fresh apple juice! This vegan omelette...”
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“This fresh apple juice! This vegan omelette...”October 2020
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Banana protein pancakes Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Beautiful vegan cafe. Tried the eggless omelette and banana protein pancakes. Both absolutely delicious.”
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“Beautiful vegan cafe. Tried the eggless omelette and banana protein pancakes. Both absolutely delicious.”August 2019
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Cuali falafel bowl Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Tried the Cuali Falafel bowl and Gnocci from Soule Sante Menu. Food was okay but not worth it if you are strictly coming for the vegan SOULE SANTE FOOD.”
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Gnocci Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Tried the Cuali Falafel bowl and Gnocci from Soule Sante Menu. Food was okay but not worth it if you are strictly coming for the vegan SOULE SANTE FOOD.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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3 Day juice detox Net +1
“I tried the 3 day juice detox with Soul Sante but was a little anxious about if i would feel full just having juices all day. Let me tell you . the juices were liquid gold.”
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“I tried the 3 day juice detox with Soul Sante but was a little anxious about if i would feel full just having juices all day. Let me tell you . the juices were liquid gold.”July 2024
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Fresh apple juice Net +1
“This fresh apple juice! This vegan omelette...”
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“This fresh apple juice! This vegan omelette...”October 2020
What to Avoid (8)
Food 4
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Buscretta Net −1
“The bread on the buscretta tasted absolutely awful and then the pizza did not have enough pizza sauce and way too much cheese.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The bread on the buscretta tasted absolutely awful and then the pizza did not have enough pizza sauce and way too much cheese.”November 2019
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Lentil omelette Net −1
“Then came the main course ( lentil omelette..) the menu and photo shows filling has lentils but only sloppy spinach and avocado. Topped with store bought vegan mayo that tasted 🤮.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Then came the main course ( lentil omelette..) the menu and photo shows filling has lentils but only sloppy spinach and avocado. Topped with store bought vegan mayo that tasted 🤮.”September 2021
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Strawberry pancakes Net −1
“We had the eggless omelet, the sweet potato protein pancakes And the strawberry pancakes. Would have like a bit more fruits or something more with the pancakes servings”
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“We had the eggless omelet, the sweet potato protein pancakes And the strawberry pancakes. Would have like a bit more fruits or something more with the pancakes servings”February 2022
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Sweet potato protein pancakes Net −1
“We had the eggless omelet, the sweet potato protein pancakes And the strawberry pancakes. Would have like a bit more fruits or something more with the pancakes servings”
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Critical review excerpts
“We had the eggless omelet, the sweet potato protein pancakes And the strawberry pancakes. Would have like a bit more fruits or something more with the pancakes servings”February 2022
Drinks 4
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'Abc' juice Net −1
“Overrated! First time in the cafe. Placed my order took 20mins to get my drink ( cafe had only 2 other guests) not rush hour. 'Abc' juice overly sweet , lack of balance.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Overrated! First time in the cafe. Placed my order took 20mins to get my drink ( cafe had only 2 other guests) not rush hour. 'Abc' juice overly sweet , lack of balance.”September 2021
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Latte Net −1
“i ordered banana protein pancakes and latte. It took ages for them to bring eventhough the cafe was empty. They bought very mushy pancake which tasted very weird, told the chef to fix it and he still couldnt do anything and said this is how its made. I have had these before n they are not mushy and soggy like this. The latte was okay had a weird aftertaste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“i ordered banana protein pancakes and latte. It took ages for them to bring eventhough the cafe was empty. They bought very mushy pancake which tasted very weird, told the chef to fix it and he still couldnt do anything and said this is how its made. I have had these before n they are not mushy and soggy like this. The latte was okay had a weird aftertaste.”November 2024
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Peach ice tea Net −1
“The taste and consistency of the peach ice tea is more that of a smoothie.”
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“The taste and consistency of the peach ice tea is more that of a smoothie.”June 2021
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Vegan cappuccino Net −1
“My food was served cold, which was disappointing, and the vegan cappuccino was not good at all.”
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“My food was served cold, which was disappointing, and the vegan cappuccino was not good at all.”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Venue. Check the current entrance and branding before travelling: reviews say the cafe operates inside Govindas rather than as a separate Soul Sante shop.
Allow Time. Avoid a tight schedule, especially for breakfast; one review reports a 40-minute food wait even though the cafe was not busy.
Ask Ingredients. If you have dietary restrictions, confirm ingredients before ordering: one fruit-on-toast dish contained cheese cream that was not listed on the menu.
Share Dishes. For a more filling meal, consider sharing or ordering more than one dish; a reviewer found the calorie-focused mains too small.
Check Extras. Confirm what comes with soup or other dishes before ordering; one diner was told bread was included, then paid an extra 5 AED for it.
Try Breakfast. The eggless omelette and sweet potato pancakes are repeatedly mentioned as breakfast choices, making them sensible first dishes to consider.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha South Third - Al Barsha - Dubai
Al Barsha South Third - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Shared Venue
Several reviews say Soul Sante shares space with Govindas, which can feel misleading if you arrive expecting a distinct European-style cafe.
Inconsistent Timing
Food and drinks were sometimes slow: one reviewer waited 40 minutes for food, while another received breakfast items over 10 minutes apart.
Quality Variations
Reviews report cold food, dry pastries, a mushy protein pancake and an unpleasant vegan cappuccino, suggesting execution can vary.
Small Portions
A calorie-focused menu was linked by one reviewer to portions that may not satisfy diners seeking a substantial main course.
Ambience Mismatch
One diner found the incense smell overwhelming indoors and moved outside, where the table was described as dusty.
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The Bottom Line
Soul Sante Cafe is a vegan and gluten-free cafe in Al Barsha South, aimed at diners who want lighter plant-based food without giving up desserts or breakfast treats. Reviews repeatedly mention the eggless omelette, sweet potato protein pancakes, avocado toast and gnocchi with pesto. It also handles more specialised orders, including a sugar-free carrot cake for a 73rd birthday and custom meal plans delivered daily.
The food can be genuinely memorable: quinoa risotto, quinoa biryani with coconut raita, vegan doughnuts and gluten-free, dairy-free desserts all received strong praise. Yoga classes and a calm setting add to the wellness-oriented appeal, and one breakfast review reports free parking. The cafe has also been described as quiet and slightly removed from busier areas.
There are important caveats. Multiple reviews say Soul Sante shares its premises and menu with Govindas, so the current setup may not match the standalone cafe shown in older photos. Service and food timing have varied, with reports of long waits, cold dishes and a mushy pancake.
Portions may feel modest for the price, and one diner found the indoor incense overwhelming. Confirm the venue, ingredients and what is included with your order before setting out.