The Taste Initiative
Cafe
Serving organic, gluten-free and vegan options, with a genuine effort to use responsibly-sourced and unprocessed ingredients, the food at this sustainability/eco store is a welcome addition to Dubai’s bloated casual dining scene. High ceilings, generous space and a light colour palette create a pleasant environment, although the location next to Sheikh Zayed Road means you’ll likely only venture here if you’ve also got some shopping to do. The decent breakfast range (served until noon on weekdays and 1pm on weekends) encompasses everything from granola and porridge to pancakes, eggs and more, while afternoon choices include interesting salads that venture away from the norm, hearty sandwiches made with bread that’s been baked on the premises, plus quiche, pie, pizza, pasta, grills and various other mains. While portions aren’t the biggest, everything tastes fresh and home-made – even the ice cream for dessert is from The Taste Initiative’s own gelateria. If only more places adopted the same approach.
| Location: | Sheikh Zayed Road |
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| Tel: | 800 824 |
| Travel: | Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Cuisine: | Cafés |
| Experiences: | Wi-fi, Family friendly, Vegan Options |
| Times: | Open daily 8am-8pm |
| Credit Cards Accepted: | Yes |
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Mark Taquet May 31, 2013 09:22 am
Overall great store. Food is average and so are the drinks . there is no vow factor into anything there. Best of all is that at the prices are low. They charge according the quality of food served. You cant blame them for that , they are honest
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Rachel May 30, 2013 12:03 pm
I was really pleasantly surprised when I visited here, given some of the previous negative reviews. I had an absolutely delicious salad (smoked salmon) which came beautifully presented. Light and healthy. Really great. My girls had the kids menu, which was great value at 25dhs for a main, ice cream and drink (the pizza is good with a thin and crispy base.)The raw coffee really adds a plus to the menu. The service was really good.
The cafe is light and airy..a real tonic especially in this hot weather.
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GS May 29, 2013 05:32 am
I can't believe soem of these reviews (the negative ones). Went with 4 girlfriends for lunch on Sunday and I'm going back tomorrow, on my birthday! Lovely light, fresh, interesting, healthy food. Great friendly but not intrusive service. Nice looking (healthy) kids menu. Perfect for a ladies light lunch or family lunch. Tick, tick, tick
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Sandy parker Apr 15, 2013 08:09 am
Bad coffee . It is also interesting to see simultaneous 6 reviews from 8 am to 9:30 am all saying wonderful things about the restaurant. I doubt as i never had such an experience. I believe company officials are doing this which is begining to be a very bad idea as we are not fools here. So time out should verify sources thoroughly
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John lenon Apr 15, 2013 08:05 am
Went with my kids as there was kids area to play around. Great coffee.but staff was lazy and saw them chatting with each other in a corner when i need some more milk on the side. Sandwich was cold the bread was stale . I have done so many reviews in my life as i work as a food reviewer and critic for a leading gourmet magazine here in dubai. But i should candidly this is so far most the most disappointing experience I ever had. My husband was ok though but his carrot juice was also 2 days old. I hope you guys pull up ur socks as not everyone gets a second chance
