Breakfast Focus
Breakfast is a standout, with fresh pastries and main dishes that keep regulars returning.
BABA ROMA
Downtown Dubai
BABA ROMA is an urban cafe, patisserie and bakery bistro in Downtown Dubai, centred on breakfast, brunch and all-day dining. It is worth considering for carefully made coffee, fresh pastries and a relaxed meal in a stylish setting.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
864 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quality Coffee
The latte was praised for quality beans, well-extracted espresso and beautifully textured milk.
Pastry Range
The pastry and cake display is a major draw, with customers highlighting croissants, buns, babka and cakes.
Warm Setting
Around 20 indoor tables and additional outdoor seating suit coffee breaks, meals and casual catch-ups.
Family Friendly
Reviews describe attentive care towards children, while the outdoor area has also worked well for a guest with a dog.
Fast Service
Several visits report smooth service, including orders arriving within a few minutes.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Coffee. Make coffee a priority: the latte was praised for its beans, extraction and milk texture.
Choose Pastries. For a sweet order, consider the cherry ricotta bun or The Dutchess cake slice, both specifically enjoyed by one visitor.
Avoid Peaks. Visit outside peak periods if timing matters, since service can slow when the cafe is busy.
Check Music. If you plan to work or talk, check the music level first; one guest found it too loud.
Share Salad. The Mexican salad may be substantial enough to share or leave room for dessert.
Use Outdoors. Choose outdoor seating if you are visiting with a dog or want the boulevard-side setting.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Dark chocolate babka
A frequently mentioned bakery item, though reviews disagree on whether it delivers on flavour and texture.
French toast
Named as one of the standout dishes in a breakfast visit.
Cherry ricotta bun
Recommended alongside the Good Berry smoothie and The Dutchess cake slice.
The Dutchess cake slice
A cake option specifically praised with coffee during a visit.
Mexican Salad
Praised for quality ingredients and sauces, with a portion large enough to limit room for dessert.
Pulled beef rigatoni
A personal recommendation from one dining review, paired with the signature napoleon.
Common Concerns
Loud Music
Music can be too loud for easy conversation or laptop work.
Busy Delays
Service may slow down during busy hours.
Shakshouka Miss
One visitor found the shakshouka bland and described it as canned tomato sauce with eggs and sausage.
Babka Variable
The dark chocolate babka looked excellent to one reviewer but tasted fairly average.
Thick Coating
The white chocolate coating on the mango-coconut cake was considered too thick.
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The Bottom Line
BABA ROMA is an urban cafe, patisserie and bakery bistro in Downtown Dubai, with breakfast and all-day dining at its core. Reviews point to it as a strong stop for coffee, pastries and brunch, with the dark chocolate babka, French toast and fresh pasta among the more useful orders to consider. The room is warm, stylish and relaxed, with around 20 indoor tables plus outdoor seating.
That gives it flexibility for a quick coffee, laptop time or a longer meal, although one visitor found the music too loud for conversation or working. Families are well catered for in the reviews, and one regular brings a dog to the outdoor area. Coffee is a clear strength: the latte was praised for quality beans, well-extracted espresso and carefully textured milk, while cappuccino, Spanish latte and matcha also receive enthusiastic mentions.
Breakfast portions can be filling; a Mexican salad was so large one guest had no room for dessert. There are a few cautions. Service can slow during busy hours, and the shakshouka received a poor review; a separate visit found the dark chocolate babka merely average.
If you want a quieter catch-up, avoid the loudest periods, and check the pastries or cakes that appeal before ordering. Overall, the welcoming service and reliable drinks make this a place many reviewers return to for breakfast.