When you arrive at DELEAN, perusing the extensive menu is a good place to start. From Cosmic Smoothies and Signature Protein Shakes and Bowls to sugar-free, protein-based N-Ice Cream, Functional Elixirs and a Matcha Bar, it’s easy to get carried away – and that’s before you’ve even gotten to the excellent Upgraded Coffee Bar and Cosmic Coffee Alchemy menu. DELEAN is not your average healthy café and its drinks are far from your usual coffee, protein shake, fruit juice or immune-boosting shot – there’s no basic orange juice here. You’re more likely to have your customised drinks and chia pots charged with quantum energy – yes, you read that right!
 
Coffee-holics will be drawn to caffeinated creations like the lion’s mane, reishi and ginseng-infused Brainy Coffee; while the No Jitters Protein Mint Mocha does exactly what it says on the tin. Keto Collagen Coffee, Iced Shroom Coffee, Primal Latte, Bulletproof… the specialty coffee list goes on. Premium ceremonial grade matcha is another star at DELEAN – think Activated, Yuzu or Raspberry Ice (among others) – while the array of elixirs and superfood smoothies are delicious, medicinal and brimming with goodness like creatine, colostrum, grass-fed bovine collagen, MCT, algae, bulking-agent-free protein powder, electrolytes, zeolite, medicinal mushrooms like cordyceps, reishi, tremella and wild-harvested chaga, plus a virtual encyclopaedia of body-and-brain-boosting goodies.

If you don’t know what ingredient or supplement to choose, Lana and her team are always on hand to advise on the right blends – that’s if you haven’t already leaned on your buddy ChatGPT or Google to advise you while you wait (you learn something new every day!). As the saying goes, food is medicine and at DELEAN, that medicine is made delicious and beautiful to boot. You easily can spot a DELEAN customer on their walk through the Marina thanks to the stylish branded (and environmentally friendly) takeout cups filled with colourful beverages, their stylish totes filled to the brim with goodies.
 
The deli counter at DELEAN is a mouth-watering display of healthy and clean dishes that make up nutritionally packed deli lunch boxes (ideal for those who ‘can’t cook, won’t cook, don’t want to go out to eat’) – lean proteins, gut-friendly slaws, roasted butternut squash, perfectly cooked aubergine, creamy dips and vibrant greens, all topped with extra nutritional ingredients like hemp seeds, activated nuts and seeds, plus fresh herbs. Everything is gluten-free, there are no seed oils, no processed sugars, and seasonal organic ingredients all come fresh from local farms. The upcoming cooler season will see pots of warm homemade soups, stews, wholesome porridges and all kinds of winter warmers on the menu and behind the counter. “We are excited about autumn/winter period,” says Lana, “I love preparing and serving dishes that you need a spoon for!”

As the summer is finally drawing to a close, DELEAN is the perfect destination for those looking to detox, or reset their systems, after a season of hard work, hedonism and even the effects of the excessive heat. If it’s a day or two of pure juice fasting that takes your fancy, you can select what you need directly from the shelves – or order something more specific from the menu – then take home your pre-packaged juices, homemade broths and immune-boosting shots to be fully equipped for the day ahead. The following morning, to continue in the same vein, return to DELEAN and do it all over again. If it’s more of a clean-eating detox that you seek, or you have some specific objectives in mind, speak to Lana and her team to order a customised cleanse plan that suits you.
 
Stocking up your fridge and pantry for days is easy when you visit DELEAN. Fill your basket with fresh goodies like sugar-free açai bowls, fruit parfaits, activated overnight oats, protein chia pots, grain-free granola, activated raspberry raw-nola, superfood avocado dip, collagen hummus, house-fermented kimchi, polyphenol detox salad boxes, fresh-made wraps and more. There’s also a variety of healing, anti-viral broths to keep on hand, and of course, there are coconut waters, kombuchas, cold brews, cold-pressed juices and shots galore to keep your household healthy. Nothing is processed and absolutely everything is homemade by DELEAN.

Regardless of how healthy you are, it’s hard to say no to a tasty cake or cookie. In DELEAN, you’ll find healthy and homemade baked goods ranging from keto and gluten-free baked goods to artisanal bread, croissants from a local artisan baker and supercharged desserts. From reishi banana bread and keto lemon poppyseed cake to ginseng cookies and ashwaghanda crumble, the proof is literally in the pudding. Those with a sweet tooth will love the raw vegan desserts like ‘horny’ brownies, adaptogenic energy balls, coconut bars, pistachio bars, raw Ferreros and the heavenly healthy Dubai chocolate. Grab some supercharged cacao or peanut ice-cream, protein power balls and shroom chocolates. Stock up on activated walnuts with medjool dates, homemade pistachio butter, sugar-free apricot jam, chia crackers, kale chips, macadamia cheese, ‘brain’ honey and so much more.
 
Aside from all the freshness on offer, DELEAN also stocks a host of wellness-inspired products for the home, ranging from premium matcha, magnesium (in many forms), must-have Mama Shrooms, clean protein powders, probiotics, prebiotics, collagen sachets, mushroom gummies, Cosmic Dealer teas and chocolates, and Dirtea mushroom coffee and matcha. There’s also a selection of organic skincare that has the DELEAN seal of approval and naturally, you can snap up a stylish DELEAN-branded tote so your weekly shops can always be sustainable.

Like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, meandering through the pretty tree-lined pathways of Marina Village is well worth it to reach DELEAN. The experience has become a daily ritual for many, from local residents and health-conscious holidaymakers to the curious-minded from all over the world. Whoever you are, whatever your reason for visiting – whether it’s to pop in for an elevated coffee, to fill your shopping bag to the brim with pantry staples or simply to try something new – everyone is welcome at DELEAN. Open seven days a week, it’s now easier (and more delicious) than ever to embrace organic, functional and uncompromising superfood-powered living.