Dietary choice
Reviews describe the menu as fully gluten-free, with paleo, dairy-free, vegan and sugar-free options also mentioned.
The Cycle Bistro
Jumeirahjumeirah 1
The Cycle Bistro is a health-focused restaurant in Jumeirahjumeirah 1, set within a bicycle shop and workshop. Reviews point to it for gluten-free breakfasts, coffee and smoothies, with the 8-hour lamb pizza and healthy meal plans offering two useful reasons to visit beyond a quick snack.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
292 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Distinctive setting
A live olive tree sits in the dining area, alongside bicycles and workshop details that give the café a distinctive atmosphere.
Meal plans
Meal plans suit diners who want consistent healthy eating, with one long-term customer noting generous portions and dietary accommodations.
Strong breakfasts
Steak and eggs, Turkish eggs, avocado toast and Breakfast of Champions are repeatedly highlighted as satisfying breakfast choices.
Desserts
The gluten-free carrot cake and sugar-free cakes receive unusually specific praise, including for texture and flavour.
Work space
Customers use the calm café for remote work, interviews and business meetings; a meeting room was described as spacious and clean.
Family friendly
Reviews mention a kids’ meal promotion and juicy chicken nuggets, making the menu workable for family visits.
What to Eat at The Cycle Bistro 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 The Cycle Bistro, 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 The Cycle Bistro, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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Acai bowl Net +2
“I had the açai bowl, followed by eggs with almond bread and green salad. My meal was well presented and tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“I had the açai bowl, followed by eggs with almond bread and green salad. My meal was well presented and tasty.”March 2023
“✨A refreshing Carrot & Walnut Cake ✨ A decadent Chocolate Brownie ✨ And a gorgeous Acai bowl filled with fresh berries and fruits !”October 2021
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Avocado toast Net +2
“We had the salmon Benedict which was fantastic, the avocado toast which was really good but could have used the brioche bun instead of the almond bread, as the almond one was a bit on the sweeter side.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had the salmon Benedict which was fantastic, the avocado toast which was really good but could have used the brioche bun instead of the almond bread, as the almond one was a bit on the sweeter side.”October 2023
“We also had avocado toast, cauliflower steak, shroom burger and pancakes and they were fresh, healthy and very well made. Their almond bread is amazing”September 2022
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Carrot cake Net +2
“I just celebrated my birthday with a carrot cake from the Cycle Bistro and it was absolutely delicious. A lot of gluten free cakes can be dry but this carrot cake was amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“I just celebrated my birthday with a carrot cake from the Cycle Bistro and it was absolutely delicious. A lot of gluten free cakes can be dry but this carrot cake was amazing.”July 2025
“The carrot cake - you can't stop digging it. The soft texture of the cake with the distinctive flavor of the coconut milk melts in your mouth. Mmmm....☺️”August 2022
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Lamb pizza Net +2
“The lamb pizza was amazing as usual.”
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Review excerpts
“The lamb pizza was amazing as usual.”December 2025
“The food was incredible too—oh my god! We had the Hash Brown Benedict, and I can’t recommend the chef’s 8-hour lamb pizza enough—10/10.”November 2024
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Steak and eggs Net +2
“Loved the steak and eggs.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the steak and eggs.”February 2026
“We also had the steak and eggs, and breakfast of champions which were great options as well.”October 2023
Honorable mentions (22)
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Avocado on toasted almond bread with poached eggs Net +1
“Had a working breakfast, enjoyed every bite of my healthy meal which was an Avocado on toasted almond bread with poached eggs. The portion size was big, good for 2 people.”
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Review excerpts
“Had a working breakfast, enjoyed every bite of my healthy meal which was an Avocado on toasted almond bread with poached eggs. The portion size was big, good for 2 people.”December 2020
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Breakfast tostadas with beef Net +1
“I had eggs, sautéed mushrooms, and avocado. My mother had breakfast tostadas with beef. We enjoyed outstanding, friendly service from Gift, who made my mother smile consistently.”
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Review excerpts
“I had eggs, sautéed mushrooms, and avocado. My mother had breakfast tostadas with beef. We enjoyed outstanding, friendly service from Gift, who made my mother smile consistently.”November 2025
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California chopped salad Net +1
“🌿An avocado toast with an omelette, can also be had with poached eggs 🌿A delicious California Chopped Salad , oh so fresh ..”
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Review excerpts
“🌿An avocado toast with an omelette, can also be had with poached eggs 🌿A delicious California Chopped Salad , oh so fresh ..”October 2021
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Carrot & walnut cake Net +1
“✨A refreshing Carrot & Walnut Cake ✨ A decadent Chocolate Brownie ✨ And a gorgeous Acai bowl filled with fresh berries and fruits !”
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Review excerpts
“✨A refreshing Carrot & Walnut Cake ✨ A decadent Chocolate Brownie ✨ And a gorgeous Acai bowl filled with fresh berries and fruits !”October 2021
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Cauliflower steak Net +1
“We also had avocado toast, cauliflower steak, shroom burger and pancakes and they were fresh, healthy and very well made. Their almond bread is amazing”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We also had avocado toast, cauliflower steak, shroom burger and pancakes and they were fresh, healthy and very well made. Their almond bread is amazing”September 2022
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Chicken nuggets Net +1
“And don't forget to bring your kids - chicken nuggets were juicy and very tasty too 😋”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And don't forget to bring your kids - chicken nuggets were juicy and very tasty too 😋”August 2025
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Chicken tikka pizza Net +1
“The chicken tikka pizza is really good and the family loves the chocolate fondant.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken tikka pizza is really good and the family loves the chocolate fondant.”January 2021
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Chocolate brownie Net +1
“✨A refreshing Carrot & Walnut Cake ✨ A decadent Chocolate Brownie ✨ And a gorgeous Acai bowl filled with fresh berries and fruits !”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“✨A refreshing Carrot & Walnut Cake ✨ A decadent Chocolate Brownie ✨ And a gorgeous Acai bowl filled with fresh berries and fruits !”October 2021
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Chocolate fondant Net +1
“The chicken tikka pizza is really good and the family loves the chocolate fondant.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken tikka pizza is really good and the family loves the chocolate fondant.”January 2021
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Eggs with almond bread Net +1
“I had the açai bowl, followed by eggs with almond bread and green salad. My meal was well presented and tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had the açai bowl, followed by eggs with almond bread and green salad. My meal was well presented and tasty.”March 2023
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Fish and chips Net +1
“The BEST fish and chips ever! - the fish was beautifully and well coated yet its flesh was still juicy and firm, the chips are incredibly crunchy and the salsa, the star of the dish, brought all together and gave fantastic flavor! 👍”
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Review excerpts
“The BEST fish and chips ever! - the fish was beautifully and well coated yet its flesh was still juicy and firm, the chips are incredibly crunchy and the salsa, the star of the dish, brought all together and gave fantastic flavor! 👍”August 2022
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Hash brown benedict Net +1
“The food was incredible too—oh my god! We had the Hash Brown Benedict, and I can’t recommend the chef’s 8-hour lamb pizza enough—10/10.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was incredible too—oh my god! We had the Hash Brown Benedict, and I can’t recommend the chef’s 8-hour lamb pizza enough—10/10.”November 2024
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Huli huli salmon Net +1
“🌿Huli Huli Salmon which was cooked perfectly”
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Review excerpts
“🌿Huli Huli Salmon which was cooked perfectly”October 2021
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Mixed berry pancakes Net +1
“We finished off the meal with mixed berry pancakes which were just heavenly! (Just needed more fruits)”
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Review excerpts
“We finished off the meal with mixed berry pancakes which were just heavenly! (Just needed more fruits)”October 2023
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Murg makhani Net +1
“🌿Murg Makhani with succulent chicken pieces in a flavorful sauce, for all you chicken lovers”
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Review excerpts
“🌿Murg Makhani with succulent chicken pieces in a flavorful sauce, for all you chicken lovers”October 2021
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Old prawn tostadas Net +1
“Jacky was super helpful and Tinto the chef was amazing - the food was incredible and he made us the old prawn tostadas that aren’t on the menu anymore but made them for us anyway.”
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Review excerpts
“Jacky was super helpful and Tinto the chef was amazing - the food was incredible and he made us the old prawn tostadas that aren’t on the menu anymore but made them for us anyway.”December 2025
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One love spaghetti Net +1
“I almost cried with the One Love Spaghetti, it was so delicious and everyone in my family enjoyed their healthy and tasty lunches.”
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Review excerpts
“I almost cried with the One Love Spaghetti, it was so delicious and everyone in my family enjoyed their healthy and tasty lunches.”August 2025
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Philly cheese steak sandwich with mustard sauce Net +1
“I had the Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich with mustard sauce together with a refreshing smoothie. Both were very flavorful and perfectly balanced.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had the Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich with mustard sauce together with a refreshing smoothie. Both were very flavorful and perfectly balanced.”July 2022
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Shroom burger Net +1
“We also had avocado toast, cauliflower steak, shroom burger and pancakes and they were fresh, healthy and very well made. Their almond bread is amazing”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We also had avocado toast, cauliflower steak, shroom burger and pancakes and they were fresh, healthy and very well made. Their almond bread is amazing”September 2022
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Turkish eggs Net +1
“We ordered the Turkish Eggs and the Breakfast of Champions, and both dishes were absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the Turkish Eggs and the Breakfast of Champions, and both dishes were absolutely delicious.”February 2025
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Almond bread Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We also had avocado toast, cauliflower steak, shroom burger and pancakes and they were fresh, healthy and very well made. Their almond bread is amazing”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We also had avocado toast, cauliflower steak, shroom burger and pancakes and they were fresh, healthy and very well made. Their almond bread is amazing”September 2022
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Salmon benedict Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We had the salmon Benedict which was fantastic, the avocado toast which was really good but could have used the brioche bun instead of the almond bread, as the almond one was a bit on the sweeter side.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We had the salmon Benedict which was fantastic, the avocado toast which was really good but could have used the brioche bun instead of the almond bread, as the almond one was a bit on the sweeter side.”October 2023
Drinks 2
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Acai smoothie Net +1
“This was the best acai smoothie”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This was the best acai smoothie”November 2025
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Iced latte Net +1
“Iced latte highly recommended to cool you off.”
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Review excerpts
“Iced latte highly recommended to cool you off.”August 2025
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Turkish menemen Net −1
“We ordered Turkish menemen and benedict. And quality of this food was poor. Menemen wasn’t tasty, I did it by myself much better.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Turkish menemen and benedict. And quality of this food was poor. Menemen wasn’t tasty, I did it by myself much better.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask plans. Ask about meal plans if you want repeatable healthy meals; one customer had used the service for more than two years.
Check offers. Check whether the Entertainer applies to your order; one review says it works for main or pizza dishes priced at AED54+.
Allow time. Leave extra time for food because one customer noted that dishes are made from scratch and took a while to arrive.
Parking nearby. If you are driving, a review reports RTA parking nearby, which may be useful for meetings or longer visits.
Pre-order cakes. Ask about cake pre-orders from the Motor City branch if you need a specific gluten-free cake.
Plan the visit
Practical details
15 75B St
Jumeirah - JumeirahJumeirah 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven dishes
Food feedback is not completely consistent: reviewers specifically found the Salmon Benedict and some pizzas disappointing.
Service delays
One customer waited about 20 minutes for food and drinks despite the restaurant being empty.
Poor handling
A reviewer reported finding hair in a Benedict and felt the response lacked an apology.
Price concern
One older review considered the restaurant expensive for what it offered, although another customer found the value reasonable.
Different flavours
The healthier preparation may taste unlike conventional versions; one customer found the almond bread sweeter than preferred.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED54+
main/pizza dishes
“You can use for main/pizza dishes that are AED54+”Google review · January 2021
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The Bottom Line
The Cycle Bistro is a health-focused restaurant in Jumeirahjumeirah 1, attached to a bike-shop and workshop setting. You can come for breakfast, lunch, coffee or a smoothie, with reviews especially pointing to avocado toast, steak and eggs, the 8-hour lamb pizza and gluten-free cakes. It suits diners looking for paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free or sugar-free choices without limiting the meal to salads.
The room is a real part of the experience: several customers mention the live olive tree in the middle, while others use the quiet, comfortable tables for solo coffee, remote work, interviews or business meetings. A separate meeting room was described as spacious and clean, and RTA parking was reported nearby. Families have also mentioned juicy chicken nuggets and a kids’ meal promotion.
Food feedback is strongly positive but not perfectly even. Breakfast and desserts stand out, including a gluten-free carrot cake and mixed-berry pancakes. One reviewer found the healthy cooking unlike the usual taste, while others reported a disappointing Salmon Benedict or pizza.
Another described a 20-minute wait, a missing drink disclosed late and poor handling of a hair found in a Benedict. If you are ordering cakes, ask about pre-ordering from the Motor City branch. Allow extra time during busy periods because dishes are made from scratch, and check whether the Entertainer applies to your main or pizza dish; one review says qualifying dishes are AED54+.