Fresh cakes
Customers repeatedly describe the cakes as fresh and delicious, including an eggless mango cake ordered by phone.
Artisan Bakers - Qusais
Al Qusais
Artisan Bakers is a cake shop and café in Al Qusais, with cakes, pastries and a sit-down menu that has included breakfast. Reviews point to fresh cakes—especially Mango Mousse and chocolate ganache—and a leafy, relaxed setting, while custom orders and delivery need a little checking before an important event.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
850 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Mango mousse
Mango mousse is a recurring favourite, with reviews also calling out the pista-mango version.
Relaxed setting
The leafy interior, hanging planters and koi create a distinctive café atmosphere, with a seating area suitable for lingering.
Breakfast portions
Breakfast has been praised for generous portions, although the available menu can change.
Almond croissant
One customer singled out the almond croissant as fresh, crisp and generously filled with almonds.
Signature bread
The signature bread served with jam and butter is another specific bakery item customers have enjoyed.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check parking. Allow extra time to park on weekends; one review says you may need to walk from the available space.
Confirm breakfast. Check the current breakfast menu before going for French toast: one visit found it unavailable and no breakfast menu in use.
Verify designs. For a custom cake, confirm the design and ask to see progress before the event; one customer received something substantially different.
Recheck delivery. For celebrations, reconfirm the order, branch and delivery time rather than relying only on the original booking.
Expect a wait. If you are visiting for breakfast, build in extra time: reviews mention long food waits even when the food is well received.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Damascus Street
Al Qusais Ind. First, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate Ganache is repeatedly named as a standout cake flavour.
Cloud cake
Cloud cake is mentioned alongside Mango mousse as a recommended cake choice.
French toast
French toast is a breakfast item customers have specifically looked for, though it was unavailable on one visit.
Kifaya
Kifaya is a named dessert favourite in reviews.
Common Concerns
Custom orders
A customer reported that a requested anniversary-cake design was reduced to a topper and edible print despite the customization charge.
Delivery issues
One birthday order arrived late enough to miss the celebration, after staff initially said the order was not in the system.
Quality concerns
A review reported finding hair in pastries twice and receiving smashed pastries through delivery.
Parking pressure
Parking can be difficult at busy times, particularly on weekends.
Slow service
Reviews describe long waits for food and drinks, including a second latte that took about 25 minutes.
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The Bottom Line
Artisan Bakers works both as a cake shop and a café in Al Qusais. You can buy cakes and pastries, sit down for breakfast when it is available, or order a cake for an occasion. Mango Mousse, chocolate ganache, cloud cake and the almond croissant are among the named standouts in reviews; several customers also mention large breakfast portions and good coffee.
The setting is part of the appeal. Reviews describe hanging planters, aquatic planting, koi and a spacious seating area, making it more suitable for a relaxed catch-up than a quick counter stop. The signature bread with jam and butter and the pistachio cake also get specific praise.
There is a less dependable side to the experience. Parking can be difficult on weekends, breakfast and menu availability have changed, and some diners report slow service or unclean tables. Custom cakes deserve extra care: one anniversary order did not match the supplied sample, while another customer’s celebration cake was delayed until after the party.
Delivery pastries have also reportedly arrived smashed, and one review raised a serious hygiene concern after finding hair in pastries twice. For an important event, confirm the design, order record and delivery timing directly.