Vegan variety
The zero-meat menu includes burgers, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, fries and nuggets, giving mixed-diet groups plenty to try.
Al Quoz
Wild & The Moon is a plant-based café in Al Quoz, built around organic, seasonal ingredients and dairy-free eating. Reviews point to it for dishes such as the Wild Burger and Wild Tacos, as well as cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls and notably good date cookies and brownies.
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The zero-meat menu includes burgers, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, fries and nuggets, giving mixed-diet groups plenty to try.
The date cookies are soft and naturally sweet, while the brownies are rich without feeling overly heavy.
The leafy, high-ceilinged café suits a quiet break, laptop session or pause between galleries at Alserkal Avenue.
Cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls and matcha drinks are recurring highlights, including the charcoal-based Black Magic juice.
Dogs are welcome, and one reviewer says staff even offered a banana for their dog.
Several visitors describe the team as friendly and accommodating, including a late-arriving group welcomed near closing.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Wild & The Moon, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Obsessed with the brownie, the plant based burger as well as the matcha latte, wow.”
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“Obsessed with the brownie, the plant based burger as well as the matcha latte, wow.”March 2025
“The date cookies were perfectly soft and naturally sweet and the brownies were rich, indulgent and just the right balance without feeling too heavy.”April 2026
“Ordered a protein bowl & smoothie. Both tasted good but nothing too fancy.”
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“Ordered a protein bowl & smoothie. Both tasted good but nothing too fancy.”April 2023
“Protein bowl (from a refrigerator) was decent.”August 2025
“My personal favorites are the Wild Tacos, which come with homemade taco shells, pico de gallo, shitake, avocado, red beans, vegan cheese, coriander, and sumac, and the Wild Burger, which features a homemade patty, wild sauce, vegan cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Every dish is made with fresh, local ingredients, and the taste is simply incredible.”
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“My personal favorites are the Wild Tacos, which come with homemade taco shells, pico de gallo, shitake, avocado, red beans, vegan cheese, coriander, and sumac, and the Wild Burger, which features a homemade patty, wild sauce, vegan cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Every dish is made with fresh, local ingredients, and the taste is simply incredible.”February 2023
“I brought my whole family, and we tried the Wild Burger, Asian Wild Burger, nachos, tacos, fries and nuggets for my kids and even the quesadilla, everything was amazing. There wasn’t a single dish we didn’t enjoy.”January 2026
“Acai bowl was great.”
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“Acai bowl was great.”June 2026
“The food is really nice specially their Acai Bowl!”September 2021
“I brought my whole family, and we tried the Wild Burger, Asian Wild Burger, nachos, tacos, fries and nuggets for my kids and even the quesadilla, everything was amazing. There wasn’t a single dish we didn’t enjoy.”
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“I brought my whole family, and we tried the Wild Burger, Asian Wild Burger, nachos, tacos, fries and nuggets for my kids and even the quesadilla, everything was amazing. There wasn’t a single dish we didn’t enjoy.”January 2026
“Also had their avo toast, which was delicious.”
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“Also had their avo toast, which was delicious.”September 2016
“The salad was good, but I do prefer the BBQ veggie bowl it is delicious!”
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“The salad was good, but I do prefer the BBQ veggie bowl it is delicious!”August 2018
“Their cold-pressed juices are also super fresh; “Black Magic” (with activated charcoal) is a favorite.”
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“Their cold-pressed juices are also super fresh; “Black Magic” (with activated charcoal) is a favorite.”April 2025
“We have only had breakfast there, but who knew buckwheat muesli was so yummy? Not me.”
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“We have only had breakfast there, but who knew buckwheat muesli was so yummy? Not me.”April 2021
“Chocolate cake is so so good and smooth and not too sweet!”
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“Chocolate cake is so so good and smooth and not too sweet!”August 2018
“What’s not to love? We had the coconut wrap quesadillas and this was the tastiest we have ever had.”
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“What’s not to love? We had the coconut wrap quesadillas and this was the tastiest we have ever had.”December 2021
“The date cookies were perfectly soft and naturally sweet and the brownies were rich, indulgent and just the right balance without feeling too heavy.”
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“The date cookies were perfectly soft and naturally sweet and the brownies were rich, indulgent and just the right balance without feeling too heavy.”April 2026
“I brought my whole family, and we tried the Wild Burger, Asian Wild Burger, nachos, tacos, fries and nuggets for my kids and even the quesadilla, everything was amazing. There wasn’t a single dish we didn’t enjoy.”
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“I brought my whole family, and we tried the Wild Burger, Asian Wild Burger, nachos, tacos, fries and nuggets for my kids and even the quesadilla, everything was amazing. There wasn’t a single dish we didn’t enjoy.”January 2026
“I also picked some Super food Truffles and Ginger shots to snack on the next day (highly recommended.)”
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“I also picked some Super food Truffles and Ginger shots to snack on the next day (highly recommended.)”December 2021
“I tried their Moon Bowl and Golden Mylk – both were amazing! You can really taste the quality of the ingredients.”
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“I tried their Moon Bowl and Golden Mylk – both were amazing! You can really taste the quality of the ingredients.”April 2025
“The Korean Kimchi with Tofu is a must taste as well!”
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“The Korean Kimchi with Tofu is a must taste as well!”September 2021
“I tried their Moon Bowl and Golden Mylk – both were amazing! You can really taste the quality of the ingredients.”
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“I tried their Moon Bowl and Golden Mylk – both were amazing! You can really taste the quality of the ingredients.”April 2025
“Their juices are really tasty, try the moon river!”
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“Their juices are really tasty, try the moon river!”August 2018
“I brought my whole family, and we tried the Wild Burger, Asian Wild Burger, nachos, tacos, fries and nuggets for my kids and even the quesadilla, everything was amazing. There wasn’t a single dish we didn’t enjoy.”
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“I brought my whole family, and we tried the Wild Burger, Asian Wild Burger, nachos, tacos, fries and nuggets for my kids and even the quesadilla, everything was amazing. There wasn’t a single dish we didn’t enjoy.”January 2026
“I brought my whole family, and we tried the Wild Burger, Asian Wild Burger, nachos, tacos, fries and nuggets for my kids and even the quesadilla, everything was amazing. There wasn’t a single dish we didn’t enjoy.”
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“I brought my whole family, and we tried the Wild Burger, Asian Wild Burger, nachos, tacos, fries and nuggets for my kids and even the quesadilla, everything was amazing. There wasn’t a single dish we didn’t enjoy.”January 2026
“The pancake was delicious.”
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“The pancake was delicious.”June 2022
“Obsessed with the brownie, the plant based burger as well as the matcha latte, wow.”
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“Obsessed with the brownie, the plant based burger as well as the matcha latte, wow.”March 2025
“I ordered the Six Pack Bowl, which was satiating yet refreshing.”
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“I ordered the Six Pack Bowl, which was satiating yet refreshing.”August 2024
“I ordered a smoothie and my friend ordered a coffee and a soba noodle bowl, most of the food is pre-made and sold from their fridge so none of its hot but a healthy option for those on the go.”
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“I ordered a smoothie and my friend ordered a coffee and a soba noodle bowl, most of the food is pre-made and sold from their fridge so none of its hot but a healthy option for those on the go.”July 2019
“I also picked some Super food Truffles and Ginger shots to snack on the next day (highly recommended.)”
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“I also picked some Super food Truffles and Ginger shots to snack on the next day (highly recommended.)”December 2021
“My mom ordered the Acai Bowl, alongside a side of sweet potato fries - they weren't oily in the least.”
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“My mom ordered the Acai Bowl, alongside a side of sweet potato fries - they weren't oily in the least.”August 2024
“The staff were friendly and so polite :) I had the tofu kimchi bowl which was delicious 🤤 I’m only deducting points because I would have liked more tofu.”
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“The staff were friendly and so polite :) I had the tofu kimchi bowl which was delicious 🤤 I’m only deducting points because I would have liked more tofu.”February 2025
“The wild taco is delicious!”
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“The wild taco is delicious!”December 2021
“My personal favorites are the Wild Tacos, which come with homemade taco shells, pico de gallo, shitake, avocado, red beans, vegan cheese, coriander, and sumac, and the Wild Burger, which features a homemade patty, wild sauce, vegan cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Every dish is made with fresh, local ingredients, and the taste is simply incredible.”
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“My personal favorites are the Wild Tacos, which come with homemade taco shells, pico de gallo, shitake, avocado, red beans, vegan cheese, coriander, and sumac, and the Wild Burger, which features a homemade patty, wild sauce, vegan cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Every dish is made with fresh, local ingredients, and the taste is simply incredible.”February 2023
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“The Kimchi was OK as well.”
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“The food was good. the Thai bowl had few pieces of veggies in a coconut rich broth with a lemongrass flavoring.”
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“I had chai latte and it was really nice.”
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“I had chai latte and it was really nice.”March 2021
“The staff are friendly and attentive, and the coffee latte is one of my personal favorites to enjoy while I sit and relax.”
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“The staff are friendly and attentive, and the coffee latte is one of my personal favorites to enjoy while I sit and relax.”February 2023
“The iced latte was great as well.”
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“The iced latte was great as well.”December 2021
“Particularly loved the coconut oil in their latte. Tasted amazing!”
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“Particularly loved the coconut oil in their latte. Tasted amazing!”September 2016
“Obsessed with the brownie, the plant based burger as well as the matcha latte, wow.”
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“Obsessed with the brownie, the plant based burger as well as the matcha latte, wow.”March 2025
“We ordered monkey cocoa smoothie (it was great actually), lentil soup (didn’t like it it because of the floating oil on top), tacos (3 pc per order, too much oil, not much flavor of the filling as well as the taco shell).”
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“We ordered monkey cocoa smoothie (it was great actually), lentil soup (didn’t like it it because of the floating oil on top), tacos (3 pc per order, too much oil, not much flavor of the filling as well as the taco shell).”August 2025
“The falafel wrap (I'm not sure why they folded it like a taco) was a little dry but otherwise good.”
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“The falafel wrap (I'm not sure why they folded it like a taco) was a little dry but otherwise good.”December 2023
“I mentioned celiac, he charged me for gluten free bread and he gave me bread full of gluten!!!”
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“I mentioned celiac, he charged me for gluten free bread and he gave me bread full of gluten!!!”March 2026
“We ordered kebab sandwich and some smoothies. When the guy cooked the kebab, the entire place smelled like fish! It’s suffocating. No exhaust at all. The food was okay and the guy working there was nice but unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend the place at all. We left without finishing our meal.”
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“We ordered kebab sandwich and some smoothies. When the guy cooked the kebab, the entire place smelled like fish! It’s suffocating. No exhaust at all. The food was okay and the guy working there was nice but unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend the place at all. We left without finishing our meal.”August 2025
“We ordered monkey cocoa smoothie (it was great actually), lentil soup (didn’t like it it because of the floating oil on top), tacos (3 pc per order, too much oil, not much flavor of the filling as well as the taco shell).”
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“We ordered monkey cocoa smoothie (it was great actually), lentil soup (didn’t like it it because of the floating oil on top), tacos (3 pc per order, too much oil, not much flavor of the filling as well as the taco shell).”August 2025
“My pizza looked amateur, and AED 38 for a small taco with tomato sauce and cheese felt overpriced.”
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“My pizza looked amateur, and AED 38 for a small taco with tomato sauce and cheese felt overpriced.”September 2024
“My pizza looked amateur, and AED 38 for a small taco with tomato sauce and cheese felt overpriced.”
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“My pizza looked amateur, and AED 38 for a small taco with tomato sauce and cheese felt overpriced.”September 2024
“Cappuccino was not good. I know it’s almond milk and coconut but it was watery.”
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“Cappuccino was not good. I know it’s almond milk and coconut but it was watery.”September 2019
“They had coffee with almond and coconut mix. Don't ever drink this. It taste bad x3.”
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“They had coffee with almond and coconut mix. Don't ever drink this. It taste bad x3.”March 2025
“I am not a fan of coffee with coconut milk so it’s a big NO for me.”
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“I am not a fan of coffee with coconut milk so it’s a big NO for me.”December 2021
Check gluten. If you have celiac disease, confirm current gluten-handling procedures before ordering rather than relying only on the menu label.
Plan parking. Allow extra time to park around Alserkal Avenue; several visitors struggled to find a space.
Share dishes. Portions can be modest, so a hungry diner may need two plates or should plan to share several items.
Try treats. For a takeaway snack, consider the date cookies or brownies, which received especially detailed praise.
Visit hungry. The café works well as a stop during gallery hopping, especially for a healthy drink or light bite.
Bring dogs. If you are visiting with a dog, the café has been described as dog friendly and staff may accommodate them.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
A celiac reviewer reported being given bread containing gluten after ordering gluten-free bread, raising a serious cross-contact and staff-awareness concern.
Multiple reviews say portions can feel small for the price, with one visitor calling a small brownie around AED32 poor value.
Some dishes receive blunt criticism: a Margherita was described as bread with ketchup and melted cheese rather than a proper pizza.
Visitors have reported lingering food smells, including a fish-like cooking odour that made one meal uncomfortable.
Finding a parking space around Alserkal Avenue is repeatedly described as difficult, particularly at busy times.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
small taco with tomato sauce and cheese
“My pizza looked amateur, and AED 38 for a small taco with tomato sauce and cheese felt overpriced”Google review · September 2024
açaí bowl
“The açaí bowl was AED 45, and I was disappointed—it didn’t live up to the price, as I’ve had much better ones for the same cost”Google review · September 2024
The Bottom Line
Wild & The Moon is a plant-based café in Al Quoz that appeals to people looking for organic, dairy-free food and drinks in a leafy Alserkal Avenue setting. The menu is broad enough for newcomers: reviewers enjoyed the Wild Burger, Wild Tacos, quesadilla and tofu kimchi bowl, while cold-pressed juices and smoothie bowls work well for a lighter stop. The atmosphere is one of its strongest draws.
Expect greenery, high ceilings and a calm, minimalist feel that suits gallery hopping, meeting friends or working with a laptop. Dogs are welcome, and several reviewers describe the staff as friendly and accommodating. The date cookies and brownies also stand out as particularly reliable choices for a sweet takeaway.
There are caveats. Prices are often seen as high for the portion size, and some prepared food is kept in the refrigerator rather than cooked hot to order. Reviews of pizza, tacos and soup are mixed, with complaints about blandness, excess oil and an underwhelming Margherita.
Parking around Alserkal Avenue can be difficult. Most importantly, anyone with celiac disease should confirm current gluten-handling practices directly before ordering, as one reviewer reported a serious gluten-related incident.