Giant croissant
The oversized croissant is beautifully presented, with pistachio especially popular for sharing.
Bakerist The Palm - European Restaurant, French Bakery & Cafe
Palm Jumeirah
Bakerist The Palm is a European restaurant, French bakery and café in Palm Jumeirah, with indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews point to it for breakfast dishes such as shakshuka and fluffy scrambled eggs, as well as oversized croissants, coffee and a calm, pet-friendly setting.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
1,594 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh breakfast
Breakfast highlights include fluffy scrambled eggs, moderately salted cured salmon, shakshuka and mozzarella omelette.
Pet friendly
Dogs are welcome, including inside the restaurant according to one guest.
Calm setting
The Golden Mile branch has indoor and outdoor seating, greenery and a relaxed atmosphere for coffee or breakfast.
Generous portions
One review found the portions very large, while the Asian bowl was described as a good-sized lunch.
Strong coffee
Coffee is repeatedly praised, though the Golden Coffee was described as particularly strong.
What to Eat at Bakerist The Palm - 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 The Palm - 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.
These items at Bakerist The Palm - European Restaurant, French Bakery & Cafe got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Giant croissant Net +5
“We surprised our children with the giant croissant and coffee which was delicious.”
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“We surprised our children with the giant croissant and coffee which was delicious.”April 2025
“Must try their giant croissant. Such an experience ❤️”July 2024
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Asian bowl Net +2
“We ordered the Asian bowl which was a good size for lunch- quinoa was delicious and vegetables were fresh.”
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“We ordered the Asian bowl which was a good size for lunch- quinoa was delicious and vegetables were fresh.”January 2026
“The food were amazing from salad to desserts. We love all of our orders specially the Asian bowl, tenderloin steak and salmon with rice. The chicken Caesar salad is just how the way I want it topped with a lot of cheese and with generous servings.”April 2026
Honorable mentions (14)
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Can cakes Net +1
“The can cakes shouldn’t be missed we tried the mango and Nutella flavor this time.”
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“The can cakes shouldn’t be missed we tried the mango and Nutella flavor this time.”April 2026
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Chicken caesar salad Net +1
“The food were amazing from salad to desserts. We love all of our orders specially the Asian bowl, tenderloin steak and salmon with rice. The chicken Caesar salad is just how the way I want it topped with a lot of cheese and with generous servings.”
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“The food were amazing from salad to desserts. We love all of our orders specially the Asian bowl, tenderloin steak and salmon with rice. The chicken Caesar salad is just how the way I want it topped with a lot of cheese and with generous servings.”April 2026
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Chocolate frappe Net +1
“Had a good chocolate frappe in a hot summer afternoon🥰 Also, they are pet friendly.. Chano and one filipino guy was nice and helpful..”
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“Had a good chocolate frappe in a hot summer afternoon🥰 Also, they are pet friendly.. Chano and one filipino guy was nice and helpful..”May 2025
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Cured salmon Net +1
“Wonderful place. Delicious and fresh food. We had breakfast.Very fluffy scrambled eggs. Cured salmon is tasty, not salty, just moderate. If there would be more gluten free options it would be great.”
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“Wonderful place. Delicious and fresh food. We had breakfast.Very fluffy scrambled eggs. Cured salmon is tasty, not salty, just moderate. If there would be more gluten free options it would be great.”July 2026
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Golden coffe Net +1
“Golden coffe is something truly magical but very strong”
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“Golden coffe is something truly magical but very strong”April 2026
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Huge viral croissant Net +1
“We tried their huge viral croissant and a giant coffee. We also had salad and really enjoyed everything. The taste was amazing!”
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“We tried their huge viral croissant and a giant coffee. We also had salad and really enjoyed everything. The taste was amazing!”June 2025
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Mozzarella omelete Net +1
“We ordered shakshuka and mozzarella omelete and both was perfect.”
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“We ordered shakshuka and mozzarella omelete and both was perfect.”January 2026
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Pasta Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing—I tried the pasta and a few other dishes, and everything was full of flavor and beautifully done.”
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“The food was absolutely amazing—I tried the pasta and a few other dishes, and everything was full of flavor and beautifully done.”June 2025
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Salmon with rice Net +1
“The food were amazing from salad to desserts. We love all of our orders specially the Asian bowl, tenderloin steak and salmon with rice. The chicken Caesar salad is just how the way I want it topped with a lot of cheese and with generous servings.”
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“The food were amazing from salad to desserts. We love all of our orders specially the Asian bowl, tenderloin steak and salmon with rice. The chicken Caesar salad is just how the way I want it topped with a lot of cheese and with generous servings.”April 2026
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Scrambled eggs Net +1
“Wonderful place. Delicious and fresh food. We had breakfast.Very fluffy scrambled eggs. Cured salmon is tasty, not salty, just moderate. If there would be more gluten free options it would be great.”
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“Wonderful place. Delicious and fresh food. We had breakfast.Very fluffy scrambled eggs. Cured salmon is tasty, not salty, just moderate. If there would be more gluten free options it would be great.”July 2026
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Shakshuka Net +1
“We ordered shakshuka and mozzarella omelete and both was perfect.”
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“We ordered shakshuka and mozzarella omelete and both was perfect.”January 2026
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Smaller croissants Net +1
“The staff confirmed that the smaller croissants have the same great taste as the larger ones!”
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“The staff confirmed that the smaller croissants have the same great taste as the larger ones!”June 2025
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Tenderloin steak Net +1
“The food were amazing from salad to desserts. We love all of our orders specially the Asian bowl, tenderloin steak and salmon with rice. The chicken Caesar salad is just how the way I want it topped with a lot of cheese and with generous servings.”
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“The food were amazing from salad to desserts. We love all of our orders specially the Asian bowl, tenderloin steak and salmon with rice. The chicken Caesar salad is just how the way I want it topped with a lot of cheese and with generous servings.”April 2026
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Tomato soup Net +1
“The food was nothing short of amazing – every dish was crafted with care and full of flavor. The tomato soup was so rich a standout, perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the dessert was the perfect ending to the meal.croissant heavenly good and fresh”
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“The food was nothing short of amazing – every dish was crafted with care and full of flavor. The tomato soup was so rich a standout, perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the dessert was the perfect ending to the meal.croissant heavenly good and fresh”November 2024
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Giant coffee Net +3
“The croissant and the giant coffee? Next level! 🥐☕ So fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
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“The croissant and the giant coffee? Next level! 🥐☕ So fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”July 2025
“Great experiencing the famous giant coffee & croissant at Bistro by Bakerist. Good portion for sharing with friends. Thanks to the friendly staffs and our server Chanu. the place is relaxing & pet friendly 🐶”June 2025
Honorable mentions (5)
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Big coffee with oat milk Net +1
“We ordered our big coffee with oat milk, which also came out hot.”
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“We ordered our big coffee with oat milk, which also came out hot.”January 2026
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Iced spanish matcha latte Net +1
“For the drinks, the iced Spanish matcha latte is so divine. I savored even the last sip. The raspberry matcha is so refreshing, it awakened my senses.”
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“For the drinks, the iced Spanish matcha latte is so divine. I savored even the last sip. The raspberry matcha is so refreshing, it awakened my senses.”April 2026
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Latte Net +1
“Service was excellent. Omer and Ray treated us great! We obviously had to get the giant croissant and latte. PLEASE ORDER IN ADVANCE. We didn’t know and had to wait 1.5 hours for it to get made at their flagship location and deliver it here at the Palm. Both tasted as good as it looked. Definitely large enough for 4+ people. Highly recommend the pistachio flavor.”
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“Service was excellent. Omer and Ray treated us great! We obviously had to get the giant croissant and latte. PLEASE ORDER IN ADVANCE. We didn’t know and had to wait 1.5 hours for it to get made at their flagship location and deliver it here at the Palm. Both tasted as good as it looked. Definitely large enough for 4+ people. Highly recommend the pistachio flavor.”January 2026
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Matcha Net +1
“I had a great evening at bakerist the Palm The food was delicious , the staff are more than amazing especially KHALED so polite , professional and kind ! I will comeback just for his hospitality !! Without forgetting to mention that they have the best matcha in dxb 😍”
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“I had a great evening at bakerist the Palm The food was delicious , the staff are more than amazing especially KHALED so polite , professional and kind ! I will comeback just for his hospitality !! Without forgetting to mention that they have the best matcha in dxb 😍”April 2026
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Raspberry matcha Net +1
“For the drinks, the iced Spanish matcha latte is so divine. I savored even the last sip. The raspberry matcha is so refreshing, it awakened my senses.”
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“For the drinks, the iced Spanish matcha latte is so divine. I savored even the last sip. The raspberry matcha is so refreshing, it awakened my senses.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Pre-order giants. Order the giant croissant and coffee in advance; without it, one party waited about 1.5 hours.
Share sizes. The giant croissant and coffee are better suited to groups; one review found the croissant large enough for four or more.
Visit mornings. For a quieter visit, try a weekday morning; one guest found the atmosphere peaceful then.
Bring your pet. The branch is a practical option if you want to eat or relax with your dog.
Try pistachio. If you order a croissant, consider pistachio: reviewers particularly liked the filling.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Galleria Golden Mile, Building 4
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Limited gluten-free
A breakfast guest specifically wished for more gluten-free choices.
Limited vegetarian
One review says vegetarian options are limited.
Unreliable WiFi
WiFi was described as unreliable in one review, so it may not suit work-focused visits.
Mixed service
Although most reviews praise the staff, one guest reported occasional unfriendly or rude interactions.
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The Bottom Line
Bakerist The Palm combines a European restaurant, French bakery and café in Palm Jumeirah. It works well for a relaxed breakfast, coffee break or casual meal, with reviews mentioning shakshuka, fluffy scrambled eggs, the Asian bowl and fresh pastries. Indoor and outdoor seating, greenery and a calm Golden Mile atmosphere add to the appeal.
The headline order is the giant croissant with giant coffee. The croissant is large enough for four or more people, and the pistachio version gets particular praise for its cream. 5 hours, although they felt the presentation and taste justified it.
Smaller croissants are also available, and a takeaway promotion was reported in one review. The branch is notably pet-friendly, with guests saying dogs were allowed inside. Weekday mornings can be quiet and peaceful, while another review suggested evenings may become crowded.
Food quality and service are overwhelmingly praised, but expectations should be adjusted if you need a broad gluten-free or vegetarian selection. WiFi was also called unreliable, so it is not the safest choice for a work session. One guest reported occasional unfriendly service, though this contrasts with the many reviews describing attentive staff.