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5 Best Bagel Shops in Dubai (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Dubai doesn't really do dedicated bagel shops the way New York or Montreal does, but the city's specialty cafes have folded fresh-baked bread and breakfast sandwiches into menus built around good coffee. Roasters Specialty Coffee House alone has racked up almost 2,500 Google reviews at a 4.9 average, and every name on this list sits above 2,000 reviews, which tells you Dubai's breakfast-cafe scene is both crowded and closely watched.

Short answer: For fresh-baked bread and breakfast sandwiches in Dubai, Roasters Specialty Coffee House leads with a 4.9 rating across 2,496 Google reviews, and BRIX Café (4.7 from 1,552 reviews) stands out for its bakery case and croissants. None of these are dedicated bagel shops; they're specialty cafes with strong bakery and breakfast programs, so expect brioche, croissants, and toast alongside coffee rather than a classic bagel counter.
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Dubai's Top Breakfast Cafes and Bakeries Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Roasters Specialty Coffee House Boulevard Downtown 4.9 ★ 2,496 Downtown views + specialty coffee View ›
2 Saddle Cafe - Al Wasl 4.5 ★ 2,539 Late-night / all-day cafe View ›
3 LDC Kitchen+Coffee - SZR 4.5 ★ 2,404 Unlimited breakfast deal View ›
4 BRIX Café 4.7 ★ 1,552 Bakery case + pastries View ›
5 Lavash Cafe & All day Breakfast - Dubai 4.2 ★ 3,277 Budget all-day breakfast View ›
5 Best Bagel Shops in Dubai (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Roasters Specialty Coffee House Boulevard Downtown logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Roasters Specialty Coffee House Boulevard Downtown

4.92,496 Google reviews

Roasters Specialty Coffee House is a Downtown Dubai cafe overlooking the Burj Khalifa, founded in 2021 around hand-poured, direct-sourced specialty coffee. The menu runs beyond coffee into a full breakfast and brunch program, including egg dishes, avocado toast, and a dessert case, served across indoor, outdoor, and meeting-room seating. It has built the largest and highest-rated review base of any cafe on this list.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently praise the specialty coffee, especially the hand-poured options
  • Egg dishes and toast options described as fresh and well-presented
  • Comfortable for long work sessions, with a quiet, cozy atmosphere
  • Burj Khalifa views add a distinct draw for the location

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers note it runs on the pricier side for a casual coffee stop
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume2,496 · 87th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest all-round pick on this list, both for the coffee and the setting, with the deepest and most consistent review record here.

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Yansoon 1 - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Burj Khalifa - Yansoon - Dubai

Saddle Cafe - Al Wasl logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Saddle Cafe - Al Wasl

4.52,539 Google reviews

Saddle Cafe, Al Wasl branch, is part of the wider Saddle restaurant group and operates as an all-day cafe with hours stretching past midnight most nights. The menu covers brioche breakfast sandwiches, iced coffee, and matcha alongside a car-side ordering option for guests who prefer not to leave their vehicle. It carries the second-largest review base on this list.

What people praise

  • Iced coffee and matcha drinks draw frequent praise from reviewers
  • Car-side ordering is a distinct convenience some reviewers highlight
  • Late hours make it a flexible option outside standard breakfast times
  • Quiet, relaxed setting noted by several reviewers

Worth knowing

  • A share of reviewers report inconsistent food quality and service on individual visits
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume2,539 · 92th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown75% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth it for the flexible hours and car-side ordering, though the food experience is more mixed here than at the top name on this list.

Website+971564015771 Directions

Al Wasl Rd - Al Wasl - Dubai

LDC Kitchen+Coffee - SZR logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

LDC Kitchen+Coffee - SZR

4.52,404 Google reviews

LDC Kitchen+Coffee on Sheikh Zayed Road is a coffee shop and family restaurant known for an unlimited breakfast offer that includes a coffee, tea, or juice for a set price. The menu spans French toast, shakshouka, pancakes, and a broader brunch program, and the space doubles as a dessert and ice cream stop later in the day.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently praise the value of the unlimited breakfast deal
  • French toast and shakshouka draw specific, repeated praise
  • Staff described as attentive even during the morning rush
  • Family-friendly setup with a broader all-day menu

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers note inconsistency between visits, particularly on brunch promotion days
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume2,404 · 82th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown71% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The value pick on this list if you want a filling, unlimited breakfast rather than a single specialty item, though quality can vary by visit.

Website Book now+97143525473 Directions

Aspin Commercial Tower - Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Center First - Trade CentreTrade Centre - Dubai

BRIX Café logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

BRIX Café

4.71,552 Google reviews

BRIX Café is a Jumeirah cafe attached to the BRIX dessert brand, built around handcrafted pastries and a visible bakery display alongside a full breakfast and brunch menu. Reviewers repeatedly single out the croissants, from truffle to pepperoni varieties, and dishes like scrambled eggs with truffle and salmon toast. It has been recognized in local food press as one of Dubai's standout cafes.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe the croissant and pastry selection as standout, calling it art-like in presentation
  • Breakfast dishes like the salmon toast and truffle eggs draw repeat praise
  • Relaxed, well-lit atmosphere with sea-facing outdoor seating
  • Attentive service noted even during busy morning periods

Worth knowing

  • Parking can be difficult during peak hours, per multiple reviewers
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,552 · 76th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if the bakery case is the main draw, given how consistently reviewers call out the pastries specifically rather than just the overall meal.

Website Book now+971545157861 Directions

Jumeirah Fishing Harbour - Shop 1 - Al Urouba St - Jumeirah - Jumeira First - Dubai

Lavash Cafe & All day Breakfast - Dubai logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Lavash Cafe & All day Breakfast - Dubai

4.23,277 Google reviews

Lavash Cafe & All Day Breakfast, based in the J3 Mall on Al Wasl Road, runs an all-you-can-eat breakfast and dinner concept built around dozens of globally inspired dishes made to order rather than a standard buffet. It uses artisan house-made sourdough, milk bread, and brioche as the base for its offering, and it carries the largest review base of any cafe on this list.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently highlight the value of the all-you-can-eat format
  • Made-to-order dishes are described as feeling more personal than a buffet
  • Complimentary dessert and generous service mentioned by several reviewers
  • Large, established review base with continued high volume

Worth knowing

  • A meaningful share of reviewers report inconsistent ingredient freshness on individual visits
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume3,277 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown68% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A budget-friendly, high-volume option, though the review spread here is wider than the other names on this list, so expect more variation visit to visit.

Website+971545827678 Directions

J3 Mall - Al Wasl Rd - Al Manara - Dubai

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the cafe’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Dubai breakfast cafes and bakeries. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from thousands of reviewers carries more weight than a 4.9 from a dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does breakfast cost at Dubai’s specialty cafes? (2026)

Prices at these cafes vary by dish and location, with reviewers on this page citing per-person spends ranging widely depending on whether you order a la carte or take an unlimited breakfast deal. Since none of the businesses publish a fixed menu-wide price list, use the reviewer-reported ranges as a general guide:

JobTypical price
Coffee or espresso drinkAED 20 - 40 (reviewer-reported)
A la carte breakfast dishAED 50 - 100 per person (reviewer-reported)
Unlimited breakfast deal (LDC, Lavash)From AED 49 - 75 per person (site-published)
Full brunch, drinks includedAED 150 - 250 per person (reviewer-reported)

Ranges compiled July 2026 from reviewer-reported price-per-person data on Google and published offer pricing on LDC Kitchen+Coffee and Lavash Cafe’s own sites. Actual menu prices vary by dish and may not match every visit.

Serving all of Dubai

The cafes above span Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, Al Wasl, Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Manara, covering most of the city’s main residential and business districts. Searching for a breakfast cafe or bakery near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to check before you go

  • Does the menu currently include the bakery item or breakfast dish you’re after?
  • Is the unlimited breakfast or brunch deal running that day, and what’s included?
  • Do they take reservations, or is it walk-in only during peak hours?
  • Is there dedicated parking, or should you plan for valet or street parking?
  • Do they offer dietary options like vegetarian or dairy-free, if that matters to you?

Frequently asked questions

Are there dedicated bagel shops in Dubai?

There isn’t a large dedicated bagel-shop scene in Dubai the way there is in cities like New York or Montreal. Instead, specialty cafes here bake their own bread, brioche, and pastries in-house and build breakfast sandwiches and toast around those, which is what the businesses on this page specialize in.

How did you choose these cafes?

We started from specialty coffee shops and breakfast cafes in Dubai with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do these cafes take reservations?

Some, like Roasters, get crowded during peak breakfast and brunch hours, so calling ahead or booking through Google Maps where available is worth it on weekends.

The bottom line

Roasters Specialty Coffee House is the safest default on this list, with the deepest review base and a rating that has held at 4.9 across thousands of visits. If a bakery case and pastries matter more to you than coffee, BRIX Café is the stronger call.

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