Creative menu
Breakfast dishes are praised for unusual ideas, careful presentation and strong execution.
The Good Moon
Jumeirah
The Good Moon is a restaurant and café in Jumeirah with a stylish, calm setting for meals, coffee and desserts. Reviews point to its Ethiopian specialty coffee and creative sweets, while the menu also includes dishes such as truffle fries and seafood for relaxed dining with friends or family.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,193 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Specialty coffee
The Ethiopian specialty coffee was described as smooth, rich and well-balanced, with desserts that paired neatly alongside it.
Desserts
Desserts are a real strength, from a lemon tart served with extra lemon sauce to beautifully presented cakes and cheesecake.
Signature matcha
The strawberry matcha is made with actual strawberry rather than syrup or powder, according to one detailed review.
Moon interior
The glowing moon centerpiece, soft lighting and elegant design give the café a distinctive, photo-friendly interior.
Outdoor seating
The outside seating is a draw in good weather, with one reviewer highlighting a relaxing skyline view.
Warm service
Reviews repeatedly describe the service as friendly and attentive, with staff checking in without being overbearing.
What to Eat at The Good Moon 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 Good Moon, 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 The Good Moon got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Cheesecake Net +2
“The team is incredibly friendly, special thanks to Ismail for making such a delicious crepe! The cake selection is top-notch, and the cheesecake is absolutely a must-try.”
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“The team is incredibly friendly, special thanks to Ismail for making such a delicious crepe! The cake selection is top-notch, and the cheesecake is absolutely a must-try.”March 2026
“My favorite was the cheese cake, it was so yummy.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (23)
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Beef carpaccio Net +1
“The food was excellent with fresh beef carpaccio, a flavorful corn avocado salad and perfectly cooked juicy burgers.”
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“The food was excellent with fresh beef carpaccio, a flavorful corn avocado salad and perfectly cooked juicy burgers.”February 2026
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Butter garlic snails Net +1
“The food was fresh and flavorful (highly recommend the butter garlic snails and iced strawberry matcha), and the service was warm without being overbearing.”
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“The food was fresh and flavorful (highly recommend the butter garlic snails and iced strawberry matcha), and the service was warm without being overbearing.”February 2026
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Chicken avocado salad Net +1
“The chicken avocado salad, burger, and pasta were all delicious and nicely presented.”
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“The chicken avocado salad, burger, and pasta were all delicious and nicely presented.”January 2026
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Chocolate mousse Net +1
“Loved my visit to **The Good Moon Café** 🤍 The matcha is smooth and perfectly balanced, and the chocolate mousse is absolutely amazing — so rich and delicious.”
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“Loved my visit to **The Good Moon Café** 🤍 The matcha is smooth and perfectly balanced, and the chocolate mousse is absolutely amazing — so rich and delicious.”February 2026
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Chocolate vanilla dessert Net +1
“I especially loved the chocolate vanilla dessert — it was amazing.”
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“I especially loved the chocolate vanilla dessert — it was amazing.”February 2026
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Churros ice-cream sandwich Net +1
“Food is creative too (don’t miss the lobster tacos + churros ice-cream sandwich ).”
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“Food is creative too (don’t miss the lobster tacos + churros ice-cream sandwich ).”February 2026
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Corn avocado salad Net +1
“The food was excellent with fresh beef carpaccio, a flavorful corn avocado salad and perfectly cooked juicy burgers.”
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“The food was excellent with fresh beef carpaccio, a flavorful corn avocado salad and perfectly cooked juicy burgers.”February 2026
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Corn salad Net +1
“Beautiful ambiences with scrumptious bites. Love their pasta and just cannot miss their corn salad. So flavorful and so well presented.”
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“Beautiful ambiences with scrumptious bites. Love their pasta and just cannot miss their corn salad. So flavorful and so well presented.”February 2026
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Crepe Net +1
“The team is incredibly friendly, special thanks to Ismail for making such a delicious crepe! The cake selection is top-notch, and the cheesecake is absolutely a must-try.”
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“The team is incredibly friendly, special thanks to Ismail for making such a delicious crepe! The cake selection is top-notch, and the cheesecake is absolutely a must-try.”March 2026
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Dip smash burger Net +1
“The dip smash burger was absolutely amazing, juicy, full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
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“The dip smash burger was absolutely amazing, juicy, full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”December 2025
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Flavored snails Net +1
“The flavored snails were a standout — perfectly cooked, rich, and full of taste without being too heavy.”
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“The flavored snails were a standout — perfectly cooked, rich, and full of taste without being too heavy.”February 2026
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Hot chocolate Net +1
“Hot chocolate and latte were comforting and smooth.”
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“Hot chocolate and latte were comforting and smooth.”January 2026
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Kale salad Net +1
“The food was amazing. I really enjoyed the kale salad, the truffle mushroom pasta, and the smash burger.”
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“The food was amazing. I really enjoyed the kale salad, the truffle mushroom pasta, and the smash burger.”December 2025
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Lemon tart Net +1
“I had lemon tart its out of this world, even served with lemon souse for extra pinch.”
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“I had lemon tart its out of this world, even served with lemon souse for extra pinch.”March 2026
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Lobster tacos Net +1
“Food is creative too (don’t miss the lobster tacos + churros ice-cream sandwich ).”
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“Food is creative too (don’t miss the lobster tacos + churros ice-cream sandwich ).”February 2026
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Mushroom pasta Net +1
“We had dinner here and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was delicious! Recommend especially snails and mushroom pasta.”
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“We had dinner here and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was delicious! Recommend especially snails and mushroom pasta.”February 2026
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Pistachio kunafa dessert Net +1
“The pistachio kunafa dessert was the highlight — absolutely delicious.”
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“The pistachio kunafa dessert was the highlight — absolutely delicious.”December 2025
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Sea bass Net +1
“The sea bass was absolutely delicious, fresh and well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with the sides.”
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“The sea bass was absolutely delicious, fresh and well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with the sides.”February 2026
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Smash burger Net +1
“The food was amazing. I really enjoyed the kale salad, the truffle mushroom pasta, and the smash burger.”
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“The food was amazing. I really enjoyed the kale salad, the truffle mushroom pasta, and the smash burger.”December 2025
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Spicy rigatoni Net +1
“We especially loved the spicy rigatoni and the desserts were amazing.”
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“We especially loved the spicy rigatoni and the desserts were amazing.”April 2026
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Truffle fries Net +1
“Must try for this truffle fries! Soooo sooo good!”
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“Must try for this truffle fries! Soooo sooo good!”April 2026
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Truffle mushroom pasta Net +1
“The food was amazing. I really enjoyed the kale salad, the truffle mushroom pasta, and the smash burger.”
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“The food was amazing. I really enjoyed the kale salad, the truffle mushroom pasta, and the smash burger.”December 2025
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Truffle pasta Net +1
“The truffle pasta here delivers a rich, earthy truffle aroma and creamy texture that many diners enjoy, fitting well with the restaurant’s high-quality, ingredient-focused menu. The dish leans flavorful and beautifully presented, making it a satisfying choice if you love truffle-forward pasta.”
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“The truffle pasta here delivers a rich, earthy truffle aroma and creamy texture that many diners enjoy, fitting well with the restaurant’s high-quality, ingredient-focused menu. The dish leans flavorful and beautifully presented, making it a satisfying choice if you love truffle-forward pasta.”January 2026
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Ethiopian specialty coffee Net +1
“During my visit, I ordered the Ethiopian specialty coffee along with one of their desserts. The coffee was exceptional, with a smooth, rich flavor and a well-balanced aroma that truly reflected the quality of the beans. It was one of the best specialty coffees I enjoyed during my trip.”
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“During my visit, I ordered the Ethiopian specialty coffee along with one of their desserts. The coffee was exceptional, with a smooth, rich flavor and a well-balanced aroma that truly reflected the quality of the beans. It was one of the best specialty coffees I enjoyed during my trip.”July 2026
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Iced strawberry matcha Net +1
“The food was fresh and flavorful (highly recommend the butter garlic snails and iced strawberry matcha), and the service was warm without being overbearing.”
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“The food was fresh and flavorful (highly recommend the butter garlic snails and iced strawberry matcha), and the service was warm without being overbearing.”February 2026
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Latte Net +1
“Hot chocolate and latte were comforting and smooth.”
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“Hot chocolate and latte were comforting and smooth.”January 2026
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Matcha green tea Net +1
“I absolutely love their matcha green tea — rich, smooth, and perfectly made.”
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“I absolutely love their matcha green tea — rich, smooth, and perfectly made.”January 2026
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Strawberry matcha cloud Net +1
“The strawberry matcha cloud is a must-try—refreshing and perfectly balanced.”
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“The strawberry matcha cloud is a must-try—refreshing and perfectly balanced.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Breakfast timing. For weekday breakfast, go Monday to Thursday between 8 AM and 12 PM; weekend brunch runs Friday to Sunday from 8 AM to 3 PM.
Try matcha. Order the strawberry matcha if you want a fresh fruit-based drink rather than a powdered-style matcha.
Outdoor visit. Choose the outside seating when the weather is good for a relaxing setting and skyline views.
Avoid peaks. If you want faster service or a calmer meal, consider visiting outside peak hours because the restaurant can get busy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
416 Al Wasl Rd
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 2, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Noise
One visit was disrupted by children running and screaming, so the atmosphere may not always be quiet.
Water options
A reviewer said still water was unavailable on the menu and only sparkling water was offered.
Small tables
The same reviewer found the tables small and the seating less comfortable than expected.
Value concerns
One customer felt the food was average for the price and that portions were modest.
Peak delays
A review notes that the restaurant can get busy at peak times and some dishes may take longer to arrive.
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The Bottom Line
The Good Moon is a Jumeirah restaurant and café that suits slow breakfasts, relaxed dinners, coffee stops and catch-ups. The setting is a major part of the appeal: soft lighting, calm music and a glowing moon centerpiece create a stylish, cosy room, while outdoor seating adds skyline views when the weather cooperates. There is enough on the menu to make a return visit worthwhile.
Reviewers highlight the creative breakfast dishes, Ethiopian specialty coffee, strawberry matcha and desserts, including lemon tart, cheesecake and pistachio kunafa. For savoury choices, truffle fries, truffle mushroom pasta, burgers, seafood and snails all receive specific praise. Service is generally warm and attentive, with staff checking in and helping with requests.
A quieter visit is not guaranteed. One customer found children’s noise disruptive, and also reported small tables, less-comfortable seating and only sparkling water listed. Another felt portions were modest for the prices.
The restaurant can get busy at peak times, with some dishes taking longer to arrive, so off-peak timing makes sense if you want a more leisurely experience. Breakfast runs Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to noon, while weekend brunch is listed from Friday to Sunday, 8 AM to 3 PM.