Giant Croissant
The massive croissant is buttery, crisp outside and soft inside, with portions large enough to share.
Bakerist
Dubai Hills Estate
Bakerist is a European restaurant, French bakery and coffee shop in Dubai Hills Estate, with breakfast, full meals, pastries and specialty drinks. Reviews particularly point to the Giant Croissant and croissant pizzas, while the calm, polished setting suits anything from a quick coffee to a relaxed meal.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
8,735 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Croissant Pizza
The Pepperoni Croissant Pizza combines a flaky croissant base with gooey mozzarella and crispy pepperoni.
Breakfast Variety
Breakfast covers larger portions and healthier choices, with fresh presentation and several options for different tastes.
Full Menu
The kitchen extends beyond bakery items: reviewers enjoyed dishes including ribeye, beef stroganoff, salads and pasta.
Fresh Pastries
Pastries are repeatedly described as fresh, crisp and generously sized, including the mixed berries croissant and pain au chocolat.
Helpful Service
Reviews consistently describe the team as attentive and accommodating, including thoughtful help with menu choices.
What to Eat at Bakerist 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, 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.
These items at Bakerist got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Croissant pizza Net +1
“The Espresso Coconut Cloud is an absolute must try, and I highly recommend the Croissant Pizza as well!”
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“The Espresso Coconut Cloud is an absolute must try, and I highly recommend the Croissant Pizza as well!”June 2026
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Flat pistachio croissant Net +1
“I live the flat pistachio croissant as well.”
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“I live the flat pistachio croissant as well.”May 2026
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Margherita croissant pizza Net +1
“We had the Margherita Croissant Pizza and the Beef Tenderloin, and both were excellent.”
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“We had the Margherita Croissant Pizza and the Beef Tenderloin, and both were excellent.”June 2026
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Pizza croissant Net +1
“The pizza croissant is amazing.”
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“The pizza croissant is amazing.”May 2026
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Steak Net +1
“We tried their steak, salad, and other main dishes, everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The steak was juicy and tender, the salad was fresh and well-balanced, and their mains are definitely worth coming back for.”
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“We tried their steak, salad, and other main dishes, everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The steak was juicy and tender, the salad was fresh and well-balanced, and their mains are definitely worth coming back for.”April 2026
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Espresso coconut cloud Net +1
“The Espresso Coconut Cloud is an absolute must try, and I highly recommend the Croissant Pizza as well!”
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Review excerpts
“The Espresso Coconut Cloud is an absolute must try, and I highly recommend the Croissant Pizza as well!”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. For a Friday lunch, booking secured immediate seating while the restaurant was busy and other tables were limited.
Visit Off-Peak. Avoid weekend rushes if you want an easier table search; one Saturday visit involved a short queue.
Takeaway Deal. After 4 pm, bakery items and drinks were reported at 50% off for takeaway, but dine-in orders stayed full price.
Share Giant Items. The Giant Croissant is unusually large, so bring company if you want to try it without ordering a full portion each.
Use Parking. The Dubai Hills Mall branch has plenty of mall parking, and the restaurant can be reached from inside or outside.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khail Rd
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, 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
Weekend Crowds
Weekends can be busy, with one review mentioning a small queue and another saying tables were difficult to find.
Latte Pricing
A Specialty Hot Pistachio Latte cost AED 42; one reviewer enjoyed it but considered the price high.
Breakfast Miss
One reviewer found the Eggs Benedict lacking flavour, with crumbly brioche that did not complement the dish.
Greasy Sides
The English Breakfast review specifically criticised an overly oily hash and greasier-than-expected bacon.
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The Bottom Line
Bakerist is a bakery-led restaurant and coffee shop in Dubai Hills Estate, inside Dubai Hills Mall. It works for more than a pastry stop: reviews mention breakfast, salads, pasta, steak and desserts, with the Giant Croissant and Giant Coffee providing the headline experience. The Croissant Pepperoni Pizza is another standout, while the mixed berries shortcake croissant is praised for being light, creamy and not overly sweet.
The setting is warm, cozy and polished, with indoor seating spread around the coffee counter, pastry area and restaurant section, plus outdoor seating. Breakfast is a strong draw, offering varied choices and generous portions, although one reviewer found the Eggs Benedict bland and another found the English Breakfast’s hash and bacon too greasy. Service is a consistent strength, with reviewers describing staff as quick, friendly and helpful when choosing dishes.
Plan around the crowds: weekends can bring a queue or make tables harder to find, while a booking helped one Friday lunch visitor get seated immediately. Mall parking is plentiful. For value, one review reported 50% off bakery items and drinks after 4 pm for takeaway only.
The Giant Croissant is available by pre-order according to the business description, requiring at least 24 hours’ notice.