Garden seating
The outdoor garden was repeatedly praised, with one reviewer calling it the cafe’s best spot.
The Lime Tree Cafe & Kitchen Jumeirah - Permanently Closed
Jumeirah
The Lime Tree Cafe & Kitchen Jumeirah was a modern-rustic cafe known for creative dishes, a gluten-free bakery and outdoor seating. Historical reviews highlight generous breakfasts, the garden setting and favourites such as carrot cake. The business is permanently closed, so these notes are for reference only.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
660 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pet friendly
Dogs were welcome, making the cafe a popular choice for customers visiting with their pets.
Large portions
Several reviews describe generous servings, including an avocado toast big enough to share between two people.
Dietary choice
Reviews mention a wide selection of vegan and gluten-free pastries, sandwiches and desserts.
Carrot cake
The signature carrot cake became one of the cafe’s most recognisable dessert favourites.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check status. The Jumeirah branch is permanently closed, so confirm any current Lime Tree location before making plans.
Try winter. Historical reviews suggest the terrace was especially enjoyable in cooler winter weather.
Allow time. Past customers reported 20-minute drink waits and food arriving after 30 minutes, so avoid tight schedules.
Note closing. The cafe reportedly closed at 6pm sharp, a useful detail for late-afternoon plans.
Expect crowds. Breakfast could be busy, with one review noting that the branch usually became crowded then.
Check Wi-Fi. People working from the cafe should note a reported two-hour Wi-Fi time cap.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Beach Road, next to Jumeirah Mosque
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Quiche
The quiche was singled out as a particularly delicious choice, with good portions and welcoming service.
Chicken pesto toastie
The chicken pesto toastie was part of a well-received shared order of simple cafe dishes.
Beef eggs Benedict
The beef eggs Benedict was described as quite nice, although service quality varied by visit.
King breakfast
The king breakfast was praised for being both very large and tasty.
Common Concerns
Slow service
Some visits involved waits of 20 minutes for drinks and more than 30 minutes for food.
Understaffed
Reviews describe self-service, incorrect orders and too few staff available to help customers.
Outdoor cleanliness
Some customers reported dirty outdoor tables, flies and even sand on breakfast leaves.
Food inconsistency
A visit found the date toffee cake dry and the winter warmer tea lacking honey.
Coffee quality
One long-term customer felt the coffee quality had deteriorated, while another called it only so-so.
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The Bottom Line
The Lime Tree Cafe & Kitchen Jumeirah is permanently closed, so this is a historical guide rather than a current recommendation. When it operated, it was a relaxed cafe for breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee and cake, with indoor seating, a garden and an upper terrace. The outdoor setting was one of its strongest draws, especially in winter, and dogs were welcome.
Food reviews were generally strongest on generous breakfasts and baked goods. Customers mentioned the quiche, chicken pesto toastie, beef eggs Benedict, king breakfast and avocado toast, with one diner saying the toast was large enough to share. The gluten-free and vegan pastry selection also stood out, while the signature carrot cake built a particularly loyal following.
Salads and healthy dishes were common themes in the feedback. There were clear service and consistency caveats. Some visits involved a 20-minute wait for drinks, food arriving after 30 minutes, incorrect orders and periods of self-service because the branch was understaffed.
Other reviews mentioned dirty outdoor tables, flies, sand on breakfast leaves and occasional disappointing food or tea. It was not considered cheap by everyone, and Wi-Fi reportedly had a two-hour cap. Historical opening information said the cafe closed at 6pm sharp.