Dietary clarity
Reviews describe the menu as gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free, giving people with strict dietary needs clearer choices.
The Cycle Bistro
Motor City
The Cycle Bistro is a paleo-inspired restaurant in Motor City, set inside a cycling shop with a relaxed, bike-filled atmosphere. It is a useful stop for fresh, dietary-conscious meals, from almond-flour pancakes to healthy breakfast dishes, coffee and monthly meal plans delivered to your door.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
388 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Paleo menu
The paleo menu is filling rather than restrictive; one regular returns for almond-flour pancakes and lamb pizza with an almond-flour base.
Fresh food
Customers repeatedly point to fresh, healthy food, with one review calling the quinoa salad with grilled chicken and green juice especially energising.
Coffee quality
The cappuccino is described as strong, smooth, hot and neither bitter nor sour; another review specifically praised the flat white.
Bike setting
The bistro sits inside a sports-gear shop, surrounded by bicycles, making the setting distinctive for cyclists without requiring you to be one.
Meal plans
Monthly meal plans are available, and a customer reports using the delivery service every month.
Generous portions
Several reviews call the portions filling or generous, including a breakfast visit where the food was described as satisfying.
Calorie details
You can ask for calorie and protein information for meals, which helps when tracking nutrition rather than guessing.
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.
These items at The Cycle Bistro got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Almond flour pancakes with berry compote Net +1
“I ALWAYS come back for the almond flour pancakes with berry compote and coconut milk iced latte and my husband’s favorite is the Lamb pizza (also with almond flour base).”
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“I ALWAYS come back for the almond flour pancakes with berry compote and coconut milk iced latte and my husband’s favorite is the Lamb pizza (also with almond flour base).”April 2026
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Benedict with hash brown Net +1
“Good place to have brunch or breakfast or even to work 🔥 I like the style and chill vibes of it👌🏽 benedict with hash brown was so good even I forgot to take a picture 🤣”
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“Good place to have brunch or breakfast or even to work 🔥 I like the style and chill vibes of it👌🏽 benedict with hash brown was so good even I forgot to take a picture 🤣”March 2022
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Berry acai Net +1
“Had the chance to visit the cycle bistro motor city branch, and miss Gerelyn recommend to try the best selling drink (berry acai) it was super fresh and delicious 😋 must try it out in this summer time.”
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“Had the chance to visit the cycle bistro motor city branch, and miss Gerelyn recommend to try the best selling drink (berry acai) it was super fresh and delicious 😋 must try it out in this summer time.”June 2026
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Cape cod w veg and white sauce Net +1
“Just had a cape cod w veg and white sauce, ordered sweet pot wedges on the side. Great taste, well presented, nice touch of ginger.”
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“Just had a cape cod w veg and white sauce, ordered sweet pot wedges on the side. Great taste, well presented, nice touch of ginger.”October 2025
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Chicken breakfast tostada Net +1
“We got the pulled beef and chicken breakfast tostada would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a healthy breakfast spot. Entertainer also accepted.”
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“We got the pulled beef and chicken breakfast tostada would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a healthy breakfast spot. Entertainer also accepted.”March 2026
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“The breakfast was delightful, with fluffy and juicy chicken sandwich, crispy fish rolls, and freshly ground black coffee,sweet avocados. A perfect start to the day!”
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“The breakfast was delightful, with fluffy and juicy chicken sandwich, crispy fish rolls, and freshly ground black coffee,sweet avocados. A perfect start to the day!”February 2025
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Fish rolls Net +1
“The breakfast was delightful, with fluffy and juicy chicken sandwich, crispy fish rolls, and freshly ground black coffee,sweet avocados. A perfect start to the day!”
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“The breakfast was delightful, with fluffy and juicy chicken sandwich, crispy fish rolls, and freshly ground black coffee,sweet avocados. A perfect start to the day!”February 2025
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Lamb pizza Net +1
“I ALWAYS come back for the almond flour pancakes with berry compote and coconut milk iced latte and my husband’s favorite is the Lamb pizza (also with almond flour base).”
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“I ALWAYS come back for the almond flour pancakes with berry compote and coconut milk iced latte and my husband’s favorite is the Lamb pizza (also with almond flour base).”April 2026
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Pulled beef breakfast tostada Net +1
“We got the pulled beef and chicken breakfast tostada would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a healthy breakfast spot. Entertainer also accepted.”
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“We got the pulled beef and chicken breakfast tostada would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a healthy breakfast spot. Entertainer also accepted.”March 2026
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Quinoa salad with grilled chicken Net +1
“My personal favorite? The quinoa salad with grilled chicken and their signature green juice. Everything tastes fresh and feels energizing.”
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“My personal favorite? The quinoa salad with grilled chicken and their signature green juice. Everything tastes fresh and feels energizing.”July 2025
Honorable mentions (3)
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Salmon benedict Net +1
“Had several meals here before... always enjoyable. Today's salmon benedict was no exception. Special thanks to Gerelyn and Hans for their friendly service.”
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“Had several meals here before... always enjoyable. Today's salmon benedict was no exception. Special thanks to Gerelyn and Hans for their friendly service.”December 2025
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Sweet pot wedges Net +1
“Just had a cape cod w veg and white sauce, ordered sweet pot wedges on the side. Great taste, well presented, nice touch of ginger.”
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“Just had a cape cod w veg and white sauce, ordered sweet pot wedges on the side. Great taste, well presented, nice touch of ginger.”October 2025
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Turkey dinner Net +1
“For Christmas, Turkey Dinner, It was honestly Delicious.”
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“For Christmas, Turkey Dinner, It was honestly Delicious.”December 2025
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Black coffee Net +1
“The breakfast was delightful, with fluffy and juicy chicken sandwich, crispy fish rolls, and freshly ground black coffee,sweet avocados. A perfect start to the day!”
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“The breakfast was delightful, with fluffy and juicy chicken sandwich, crispy fish rolls, and freshly ground black coffee,sweet avocados. A perfect start to the day!”February 2025
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Cappuccino Net +1
“Consistently really good coffee, in particular the cappuccino. Strong, smooth, hot, not bitter or sour.”
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“Consistently really good coffee, in particular the cappuccino. Strong, smooth, hot, not bitter or sour.”March 2026
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Coconut milk iced latte Net +1
“I ALWAYS come back for the almond flour pancakes with berry compote and coconut milk iced latte and my husband’s favorite is the Lamb pizza (also with almond flour base).”
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“I ALWAYS come back for the almond flour pancakes with berry compote and coconut milk iced latte and my husband’s favorite is the Lamb pizza (also with almond flour base).”April 2026
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Coffee flat white Net +1
“PS: the coffee here was genuinely amazing (flat white)”
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“PS: the coffee here was genuinely amazing (flat white)”April 2026
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Matcha latte Net +1
“The food was excellent and I enjoyed my matcha latte.”
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“The food was excellent and I enjoyed my matcha latte.”June 2024
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Signature green juice Net +1
“My personal favorite? The quinoa salad with grilled chicken and their signature green juice. Everything tastes fresh and feels energizing.”
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“My personal favorite? The quinoa salad with grilled chicken and their signature green juice. Everything tastes fresh and feels energizing.”July 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Filet steak Net −1
“Maybe it was communication or it was the chef in the kitchen - but both our burger and our filet steak was overcooked. Tasty nevertheless, but when the steak is ordered medium rare and comes well done, it's a little disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Maybe it was communication or it was the chef in the kitchen - but both our burger and our filet steak was overcooked. Tasty nevertheless, but when the steak is ordered medium rare and comes well done, it's a little disappointing.”November 2018
Tips for a Better Visit
Check nutrition. Ask for the calorie and protein list if you track intake; the bistro can provide meal-level nutrition information.
Use offers. Check whether your Entertainer benefits apply: reviewers say it was accepted and made the meal a better deal.
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking around Autodrome, especially if noise and congestion would affect your meal.
Bring backup Wi-Fi. If you are visiting to work, do not rely entirely on the internet; one reviewer experienced a two-to-three-hour outage.
Choose indoors. Prefer an indoor table if flies would bother you, as one outdoor diner reported persistent disruption during the meal.
Try cappuccino. For coffee, the cappuccino is a well-supported choice: one customer described it as strong, smooth, hot and balanced.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Unit B6, Dubai Autodrome Grandstand
Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 7:00 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
Parking pressure
A review found parking difficult because the bistro is next to Autodrome, with surrounding activity also making the meal noisy.
Unreliable Wi-Fi
The internet stopped working for two to three hours during one visit, which forced a customer who came to work to leave.
Order accuracy
One older review says a medium-rare steak arrived well done, suggesting that cooking instructions were not always followed precisely.
Outdoor flies
A customer sitting outside reported persistent flies bothering the food.
Plain cup
One review liked the coffee but found the cup visually unappealing.
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The Bottom Line
The Cycle Bistro is a paleo-inspired restaurant in Motor City, located inside a cycling shop where bicycles shape the relaxed, sportsy setting. It suits breakfast, brunch, lunch or a quick coffee, especially if gluten-free, dairy-free or sugar-free eating matters to you. Customers mention almond-flour pancakes with berry compote, lamb pizza on an almond-flour base, and the pulled beef and chicken breakfast tostada.
The menu is not just about restriction: reviews describe fresh, flavourful and filling food, with generous portions and nutrition information available on request. The salmon benedict, quinoa salad with grilled chicken, green juice and berry acai are among the named choices customers enjoyed. Coffee is another reliable draw, particularly the cappuccino and flat white.
Monthly meal plans are also available, including delivery. The atmosphere is generally quiet and welcoming, but the setting has practical trade-offs. Parking can be difficult and nearby Autodrome activity has made some meals loud.
Outdoor diners have reported persistent flies, while the internet once failed for two to three hours, so remote workers should have a backup connection. If you use Entertainer, reviews say it has been accepted; ask for the current terms before ordering.