Carrot Cake
The carrot cake has a loyal following, with reviewers also calling out the pistachio version and vegan carrot cake.
The Lime Tree Café & Kitchen
Umm Suqeim
The Lime Tree Café & Kitchen in Umm Suqeim is a relaxed, spacious café for breakfast, brunch, healthy meals and generous cakes. Reviewers particularly return for the carrot cake and the hearty truffle-and-Parmesan Benedict, while the natural décor and seating suit family meals, catch-ups or remote work.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
970 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hearty Benedict
The truffle and Parmesan Benedict with kale and mushrooms is described as unusually filling and a repeat-order breakfast.
Healthy Choices
Reviews describe well-prepared healthy food, including vegan cakes, salads, smoothies and a kid’s meal that one parent appreciated.
Festive Shop
The front retail area becomes especially appealing around Christmas, with gingerbread, ornaments, mugs and other giftable items.
Family Friendly
The café has kids’ options and a spacious, family-oriented setting that reviewers found comfortable for children.
Takeaway Packing
One reviewer found takeaway food carefully packaged and safely delivered home.
What to Eat at The Lime Tree Café & Kitchen 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 Lime Tree Café & Kitchen, 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 The Lime Tree Café & Kitchen, 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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Carrot cake Net +4
“Ok the food here is no good, but I would go again just for the carrot cake it was hands down the best I have ever had in Dubai nothing even comes close.”
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“Ok the food here is no good, but I would go again just for the carrot cake it was hands down the best I have ever had in Dubai nothing even comes close.”September 2019
“The best carrot cake you are going to have in your entire life is served here. Add a perfect flat white and it is a recipe for a happy day :) They serve here fully organic food based on best available products.”May 2021
Honorable mentions (14)
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Big breakfast Net +1
“Opted for the Big Breakfast and a Latte. Service was prompt and on point, food was very good and I liked the new style of presentation on the black enamel pans, pre warming them would have helped to retain the heat of the food better, but the experience was good.”
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“Opted for the Big Breakfast and a Latte. Service was prompt and on point, food was very good and I liked the new style of presentation on the black enamel pans, pre warming them would have helped to retain the heat of the food better, but the experience was good.”July 2022
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Cheese cake Net +1
“Good coffee Good food Multiple choices of deserts We liked the cheese cake Simple and delicious Would come back again”
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“Good coffee Good food Multiple choices of deserts We liked the cheese cake Simple and delicious Would come back again”October 2021
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Chillie jam Net +1
“This is still my favourite restaurant. Food is always fresh and interesting. Wonderful gourmet items(chillie jam/ chutneys) to take home”
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“This is still my favourite restaurant. Food is always fresh and interesting. Wonderful gourmet items(chillie jam/ chutneys) to take home”October 2019
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Croissants Net +1
“Good food, great atmosphere. The croissants are delicious. Fantastic for breakfast or brunch.”
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“Good food, great atmosphere. The croissants are delicious. Fantastic for breakfast or brunch.”March 2024
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Eggs florentine Net +1
“Lovely food & environment. Happy they'll be open over Ramadan. Eggs Florentine pictured here”
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“Lovely food & environment. Happy they'll be open over Ramadan. Eggs Florentine pictured here”May 2018
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Ginger cake Net +1
“Has a cup of cappuccino which made my morning perfect and ginger cake was just amazingly tasty!”
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“Has a cup of cappuccino which made my morning perfect and ginger cake was just amazingly tasty!”January 2021
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Kid's meal Net +1
“My child loved the kid's meal here and I did too....very rare you find such a healthy feeling offering.”
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“My child loved the kid's meal here and I did too....very rare you find such a healthy feeling offering.”July 2023
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Local version of christmas cake Net +1
“I took the local version of Christmas cake and it was very tasty. Very “date” taste.”
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“I took the local version of Christmas cake and it was very tasty. Very “date” taste.”December 2023
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Mushroom risotto Net +1
“The roadside views are even more stunning in the crisp air, and the food, especially the mushroom risotto and cakes, never fails to impress.”
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“The roadside views are even more stunning in the crisp air, and the food, especially the mushroom risotto and cakes, never fails to impress.”January 2025
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Pistachio carrot cake Net +1
“One of the best carrot cake I have ever had and it worth to try the pistachio carrot cake too.”
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“One of the best carrot cake I have ever had and it worth to try the pistachio carrot cake too.”March 2023
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Slow braised beef benedict Net +1
“Loved the slow braised beef Benedict!!”
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“Loved the slow braised beef Benedict!!”March 2020
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Toast with delicious date jam Net +1
“Toast with delicious date jam, capuccino, kale&pine Mojito, gluten green banana bread, Thai prawn & mango noodles. It was around 170 AED. Food was delicious and prices are ok for the quality.”
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“Toast with delicious date jam, capuccino, kale&pine Mojito, gluten green banana bread, Thai prawn & mango noodles. It was around 170 AED. Food was delicious and prices are ok for the quality.”February 2021
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Vegan banana cake Net +1
“Beautiful ambience. Being a vegetarian visiting The Lime tree Cafe was kind of good news as it not just had vegetarian options but also some real delicious vegan cakes! Tried their vegan carrot cake, vegan banana cake, bombay toastie n a few refreshing smoothies!”
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“Beautiful ambience. Being a vegetarian visiting The Lime tree Cafe was kind of good news as it not just had vegetarian options but also some real delicious vegan cakes! Tried their vegan carrot cake, vegan banana cake, bombay toastie n a few refreshing smoothies!”April 2023
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Vegan carrot cake Net +1
“Beautiful ambience. Being a vegetarian visiting The Lime tree Cafe was kind of good news as it not just had vegetarian options but also some real delicious vegan cakes! Tried their vegan carrot cake, vegan banana cake, bombay toastie n a few refreshing smoothies!”
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“Beautiful ambience. Being a vegetarian visiting The Lime tree Cafe was kind of good news as it not just had vegetarian options but also some real delicious vegan cakes! Tried their vegan carrot cake, vegan banana cake, bombay toastie n a few refreshing smoothies!”April 2023
Drinks 4
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Cappuccino Net +1
“Has a cup of cappuccino which made my morning perfect and ginger cake was just amazingly tasty!”
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“Has a cup of cappuccino which made my morning perfect and ginger cake was just amazingly tasty!”January 2021
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Flat white Net +1
“The best carrot cake you are going to have in your entire life is served here. Add a perfect flat white and it is a recipe for a happy day :) They serve here fully organic food based on best available products.”
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“The best carrot cake you are going to have in your entire life is served here. Add a perfect flat white and it is a recipe for a happy day :) They serve here fully organic food based on best available products.”May 2021
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Latte Net +1
“Opted for the Big Breakfast and a Latte. Service was prompt and on point, food was very good and I liked the new style of presentation on the black enamel pans, pre warming them would have helped to retain the heat of the food better, but the experience was good.”
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“Opted for the Big Breakfast and a Latte. Service was prompt and on point, food was very good and I liked the new style of presentation on the black enamel pans, pre warming them would have helped to retain the heat of the food better, but the experience was good.”July 2022
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Coffee latte Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We ordered coffee latte it was normal”
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What to Avoid (6)
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Pancakes Net −1
“Pancakes 🥞 we’re looking and the flavors were really good but the pancakes themselves need to be improved because some of them were a little bit burnt.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Pancakes 🥞 we’re looking and the flavors were really good but the pancakes themselves need to be improved because some of them were a little bit burnt.”September 2022
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Poached eggs Net −1
“Poached eggs like rocks.”
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“Poached eggs like rocks.”September 2024
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Sausage Net −1
“Flavourless sausage with my breakfast.”
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“Flavourless sausage with my breakfast.”September 2024
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Tiramisu Net −1
“Nice place for coffee, breakfast and quick lunch. Interesting menu with amazing carrot cake, unfortunately tiramisu was a big disappointment. Breakfasts a bit overpriced but tasty.”
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“Nice place for coffee, breakfast and quick lunch. Interesting menu with amazing carrot cake, unfortunately tiramisu was a big disappointment. Breakfasts a bit overpriced but tasty.”April 2018
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Toast Net −1
“Toast so tough it's not edible.”
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“Toast so tough it's not edible.”September 2024
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Vietnamese salad Net −1
“I ordered the Vietnamese salad which is mainly shredded carrots and cabbage. At the first bite it became clear that this salad has no Vietnamese dressing , no chillies, no coriander, no papaya nothing. I was told the dressing is very minimal and later I was told there actually is no dressing on it at all. Nothing apart from just shredded carrot and cabbage. I returned it and asked for my money back.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the Vietnamese salad which is mainly shredded carrots and cabbage. At the first bite it became clear that this salad has no Vietnamese dressing , no chillies, no coriander, no papaya nothing. I was told the dressing is very minimal and later I was told there actually is no dressing on it at all. Nothing apart from just shredded carrot and cabbage. I returned it and asked for my money back.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Build in extra time if you are ordering coffee or visiting during a busy period; one black coffee and sparkling water took 26 minutes.
Check Dressing. If ordering the Vietnamese salad, ask exactly what dressing and ingredients are included before it arrives.
Use Parking. Drivers may find the visit easier than expected because a reviewer specifically noted the large parking area.
Expect Crowds. Saturday mornings can be lively with children, so choose another time if you want a quieter coffee or conversation.
Bring A Layer. Take a scarf or extra layer if you are sensitive to cold, as one review found some areas heavily air-conditioned.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd - opp. Gold And Diamond Park
Umm Al Sheif, Dubai
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Service
Service feedback varies sharply: one visit took 26 minutes for coffee and sparkling water, while others describe unfriendly or rude staff.
Food Quality
Some visits reported overcooked food, hard poached eggs, tough toast and a flavourless sausage.
Salad Issue
A reviewer received a Vietnamese salad consisting of shredded carrot and cabbage with no dressing or expected Vietnamese ingredients.
Table Cleanliness
One visit reported uncleaned tables and difficulty getting tissues, which affected the practical side of the meal.
Playroom Upkeep
The children’s playroom was described as dirty and disorganised, with a torn book and dirty carpet.
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The Bottom Line
The Lime Tree Café & Kitchen in Umm Suqeim is built around relaxed café dining rather than a quick grab-and-go stop. Breakfast and brunch are strong draws: the truffle-and-Parmesan Benedict with kale and mushrooms is notably hearty, while the carrot cake—especially the pistachio and vegan versions—gets repeated attention. There are also healthy meals, smoothies, quiche, coffee and substantial cake slices.
The setting is one of its clearest advantages. Reviews describe a spacious interior with natural décor, varied seating and comfortable couches, making it workable for a long catch-up, casual business meeting or remote-work session. Families get kids’ meal options, although the children’s playroom has also been criticised for a dirty carpet and torn books.
The front shop adds seasonal interest, particularly at Christmas, with gingerbread, ornaments, mugs, jams and other small gifts. Expect some inconsistency. Several customers praised friendly, attentive service, but others reported unfriendly treatment, uncleaned tables and a 26-minute wait for coffee and sparkling water.
Food has ranged from very good to overcooked, with one Vietnamese salad arriving as plain shredded carrot and cabbage. Prices are viewed by some as high, and accessibility may be difficult: a reviewer struggled to get a stroller up the steps. Parking is a practical plus, and a quieter visit may be preferable to a busy Saturday morning.