Shakespeare & Co

Stylish lunch stop Al Wasl Road 6 Reviews

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2010

Chintzy and cheerful, Shakespeare & Co is perfectly adequate for a quick cup of tea and a slice of cake. The cosy ambience, play area and kid-friendly vibe – as well as a reasonable kids’ menu – make it a huge hit with the mummy brigade. A Dubai institution, the couches are comfy enough to kick back and peruse the extensive menu while the service limbers up (be warned, this may take some time). While the food is far from top-class dining, you won’t go wrong if you stick to the basics. We recommend the hearty breakfasts and a varied egg selection including delicious poached egg and salmon muffins. The pancakes go down a treat (although chocolate and hazelnut ganache is a rather fancy term for nutella) but steer clear of the tepid, heavy and stodgy mains.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 5 April 2010

• Previous reviews
  • 17 March,2009- reviewed by Time Out Dubai staff
  • 26 March,2008- reviewed by Jeremy Lawrence
  • 12 March,2007- reviewed by Time Out Dubai Staff
  • 01 August,2005- reviewed by Matthew Lee

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Posted by: majd on 04 Oct ' 12 at 01:00

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: sam on 03 Oct ' 12 at 18:31

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• Best for: Family friendly

Posted by: Michel xavir on 22 Oct ' 11 at 19:37

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Decor is good rest is totally unacceptable the place when started till 2009 was good after start to goes down food has no taste made from very poor products I order cheese burger they forgot the cheesE and when I ask for it they give slice of cheese in a small plate after I have called the manager but it was worst he offer me free of charge but another good one to have my lunch

Posted by: Alice on 24 Feb ' 11 at 09:58

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I fell in love with the chocolate Mogador cake while siiting in the romantic Alice in Wonderland type setting. The food ,the patisserie,and the decor all make me want to come back for more. I think this would be a great place to pop in for a business lunch or just while away the afternoon playing backgammon and sipping tea with friends.

Posted by: Lynne on 22 Feb ' 11 at 12:54

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• Best for: Brunch served
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Great place to go for breakfast with friends - served all day.

Posted by: lynda painter on 04 Apr ' 10 at 01:15

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• Best for: Brunch served
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

great!