Giant Croissant
The two-flavour Giant Croissant combines classic butter and chocolate-filled halves in a flaky, shareable pastry.
Bakerist - Bluewaters - European Restaurant, French Bakery & Cafe
Bluewaters Island
Bakerist is a European restaurant, French bakery and coffee shop on Bluewaters Island, with breakfast, pastries, meals and speciality drinks. Reviews make the Giant Croissant and Giant Coffee the clearest reasons to visit, while the croissant pizza and iced Spanish pistachio latte are strong alternatives.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
1,312 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Warm service
Reviews repeatedly describe attentive hospitality, with staff offering menu guidance and thoughtful help during meals.
Fresh breakfast
Breakfast dishes are praised for being fresh, flavorful and carefully presented, with matcha also earning a mention.
Croissant Pizza
The croissant pizza gives a buttery, flaky pastry base a cheesy pizza treatment, including a well-liked Margherita version.
Cosy setting
The café has both indoor and outdoor seating, with reviewers describing the atmosphere as relaxed, bright and welcoming.
Broad menu
Beyond bakery items, reviews mention satisfying steak, fish, salads, pasta, soups and family-friendly Margherita pizza.
What to Eat at Bakerist - Bluewaters - European Restaurant, French Bakery & Cafe How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Bakerist - Bluewaters - European Restaurant, French Bakery & Cafe, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Bakerist - Bluewaters - European Restaurant, French Bakery & Cafe, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Croissant pizza Net +2
“The food was really good 😋 especially their croissant pizza, 🍕super delicious!”
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“The food was really good 😋 especially their croissant pizza, 🍕super delicious!”April 2026
“Their croissant pizza is an absolute must-try — buttery, flaky, perfectly crunchy, and wonderfully cheesy. It has the texture and flavor of a premium croissant, but shaped like a pizza.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (16)
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Big croissant Net +1
“We tried their Big Croissant and a big cup of coffee—both were fantastic! The kids also had a blast with their tasty Margherita pizza and Matcha Highly recommended, and we will definitely be back to try the breakfast menu. :)”
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“We tried their Big Croissant and a big cup of coffee—both were fantastic! The kids also had a blast with their tasty Margherita pizza and Matcha Highly recommended, and we will definitely be back to try the breakfast menu. :)”May 2026
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Borscht Net +1
“Even the borscht was delicious!”
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“Even the borscht was delicious!”January 2026
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Cancaks Net +1
“Food was amazing especially their new cancaks. Oh my God ! delicious🤤”
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“Food was amazing especially their new cancaks. Oh my God ! delicious🤤”February 2026
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Chicken cutlets Net +1
“Chicken soup was amazing and the green salad was fresh and tasty. My daughter loved the chicken cutlets as well.”
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“Chicken soup was amazing and the green salad was fresh and tasty. My daughter loved the chicken cutlets as well.”May 2026
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Chicken skewers Net +1
“We had a couple of salads, chicken skewers, and the tenderloin, all of which were flavorful and nicely presented. The chicken skewers were especially juicy, and the tenderloin was cooked just right.”
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“We had a couple of salads, chicken skewers, and the tenderloin, all of which were flavorful and nicely presented. The chicken skewers were especially juicy, and the tenderloin was cooked just right.”April 2026
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English breakfast Net +1
“The food was solid too. We tried the English breakfast and the omelette, both well done and satisfying.”
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“The food was solid too. We tried the English breakfast and the omelette, both well done and satisfying.”December 2025
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Flaky croissants Net +1
“The food is amazing, staff and atmosphere so friendly and it felt so cozy being here! From flaky croissants and rich desserts to perfectly crafted coffees, every detail reflects quality and creativity.”
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“The food is amazing, staff and atmosphere so friendly and it felt so cozy being here! From flaky croissants and rich desserts to perfectly crafted coffees, every detail reflects quality and creativity.”May 2026
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Green salad Net +1
“Chicken soup was amazing and the green salad was fresh and tasty. My daughter loved the chicken cutlets as well.”
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“Chicken soup was amazing and the green salad was fresh and tasty. My daughter loved the chicken cutlets as well.”May 2026
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Margherita pizza Net +1
“We tried their Big Croissant and a big cup of coffee—both were fantastic! The kids also had a blast with their tasty Margherita pizza and Matcha Highly recommended, and we will definitely be back to try the breakfast menu. :)”
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“We tried their Big Croissant and a big cup of coffee—both were fantastic! The kids also had a blast with their tasty Margherita pizza and Matcha Highly recommended, and we will definitely be back to try the breakfast menu. :)”May 2026
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Mixed berries croissant Net +1
“The food is amazing as always. The iced matcha latte (oreo milkshake is my wifes order) and the mixed berries croissant is delicious.”
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“The food is amazing as always. The iced matcha latte (oreo milkshake is my wifes order) and the mixed berries croissant is delicious.”May 2026
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Omelette Net +1
“The food was solid too. We tried the English breakfast and the omelette, both well done and satisfying.”
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“The food was solid too. We tried the English breakfast and the omelette, both well done and satisfying.”December 2025
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Passion ginger Net +1
“The biggest surprise was the Passion Ginger. Someone ordered it for me, and when I realized it had ginger, I honestly thought I wouldn’t like it, but it ended up being so good that it’s now my favorite drink.”
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“The biggest surprise was the Passion Ginger. Someone ordered it for me, and when I realized it had ginger, I honestly thought I wouldn’t like it, but it ended up being so good that it’s now my favorite drink.”April 2026
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Pizza margherita Net +1
“The Pizza Margherita was a standout for me. The tomato tasted surprisingly sweet, which made it even better.”
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“The Pizza Margherita was a standout for me. The tomato tasted surprisingly sweet, which made it even better.”April 2026
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Steak Net +1
“The food complemented the experience perfectly—we had the tenderloin and steak, both cooked to perfection, juicy and full of flavor.”
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“The food complemented the experience perfectly—we had the tenderloin and steak, both cooked to perfection, juicy and full of flavor.”April 2026
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Truffle fries Net +1
“The truffle fries were also really good and easy to enjoy.”
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“The truffle fries were also really good and easy to enjoy.”April 2026
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Chicken soup Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Chicken soup was amazing and the green salad was fresh and tasty. My daughter loved the chicken cutlets as well.”
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“Chicken soup was amazing and the green salad was fresh and tasty. My daughter loved the chicken cutlets as well.”May 2026
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Giant coffee Net +3
“The food were delicious and worth a try. The giant croissant and giant coffee need to be ordered. Though we were able to take pictures.”
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“The food were delicious and worth a try. The giant croissant and giant coffee need to be ordered. Though we were able to take pictures.”February 2026
“Amazing Giant coffee and croissant, Delicious lunch! 🤍”July 2026
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Coffee Net +1
“A special mention as well to barista Uwanga for the excellent coffee after the meal, which was the perfect finishing touch.”
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“A special mention as well to barista Uwanga for the excellent coffee after the meal, which was the perfect finishing touch.”April 2026
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Iced matcha Net +1
“Bakerist so popular coffee shop, visited in bluwaters area for a first time, atmosphere great, service is great, ordered iced matcha and that was great.”
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“Bakerist so popular coffee shop, visited in bluwaters area for a first time, atmosphere great, service is great, ordered iced matcha and that was great.”June 2026
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Iced matcha latte Net +1
“The food is amazing as always. The iced matcha latte (oreo milkshake is my wifes order) and the mixed berries croissant is delicious.”
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“The food is amazing as always. The iced matcha latte (oreo milkshake is my wifes order) and the mixed berries croissant is delicious.”May 2026
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Iced spanish pistachio latte Net +1
“Very cozy and lovely place . I love their bakery so much! And the iced Spanish pistachio latte is my favourite. Everything is always fresh and delicious.”
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“Very cozy and lovely place . I love their bakery so much! And the iced Spanish pistachio latte is my favourite. Everything is always fresh and delicious.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Order ahead. Pre-order the Giant Croissant and Giant Coffee at least 24 hours ahead; reviewers say these signature items need ordering.
Book seats. Reserve seating ahead, especially for groups or busy periods, as one reservation still faced an almost-hour-long indoor wait.
Choose indoors. On hot days, indoor seating is more comfortable; outdoors can also pick up roadside noise when traffic is noticeable.
Check deliveries. If ordering delivery, check that drinks are included on arrival; one reviewer reported repeated omissions.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Residence 6
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Limited seating
Indoor capacity can be tight: one group with a reservation waited almost an hour for an indoor table.
Small portions
Some lunch dishes were described as smaller than expected, despite strong comments about freshness and flavour.
Delivery issues
One reviewer reported that drinks were missing from delivery orders twice in one week and that delivered chicken soup arrived messily packed.
Roadside noise
Outdoor seating can be less peaceful when the road is busy, according to one Christmas-menu visit.
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The Bottom Line
Bakerist on Bluewaters Island combines a European restaurant, French bakery and café. The headline order is the Giant Croissant with Giant Coffee: the croissant arrives as a shareable two-flavour pastry, half classic butter and half chocolate-filled. Breakfast is another strong reason to come, with reviews mentioning fresh, well-presented dishes, matcha, smoothies and even borscht.
For something more savoury and unusual, the croissant pizza, especially Margherita, gets a clear thumbs-up. The setting is cosy and bright, with indoor and outdoor tables. Families have ordered Margherita pizza for children, while other diners chose steak, tenderloin, fish, salads, pasta and chicken soup.
Service is one of the most consistent positives: reviewers describe helpful menu recommendations, attentive table care and small practical gestures such as bringing blankets or charging a phone. There are a few practical caveats. The venue is compact, and a group of eight with a reservation waited almost an hour for an indoor table when it was hot outside.
Book ahead and confirm the Giant items at least 24 hours in advance. Outdoor seating may be noisier by the roadside, and a delivery review reported missing drinks and poorly packed chicken soup, so check takeaway orders before leaving.