Flaky croissants
Croissants are repeatedly praised for their flaky layers, including the almond, cheese, jalapeño and Emirati honey varieties.
Birch Bakery
Al Quoz
Birch Bakery is a small-batch bakery in Al Quoz specialising in sourdough breads, pastries and viennoiserie. Reviews point especially to the cinnamon roll and roast beef sandwich, while curbside pickup and delivery make sense when the compact shop is busy.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
889 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Balanced buns
The cinnamon roll and toffee bun stand out for measured sweetness rather than an overly sugary finish.
Fresh bread
Sourdough loaves and baguettes are described as fresh and flavourful, though popular loaves can sell out early.
Strong sandwiches
The roast beef sando earns specific praise for tender beef, sauce and onions, while the pastrami sandwich uses light, flavourful focaccia.
Good coffee
Several customers rate the coffee highly, with one calling the espresso a particularly useful option in the area.
Creative specials
Monthly specials and collaborations add variety beyond the regular pastry and sandwich selection.
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive early. Go early for sourdough and popular pastries: customers say options sell out and pre-orders can take the favourites.
Order ahead. Use online ordering or pre-order the day before if you want to save time or secure particular pastries.
Choose takeaway. Plan for pickup or delivery rather than a long sit-down visit because the shop and outdoor seating are very limited.
Bring a card. Bring a payment card: multiple reviews say the bakery does not accept cash.
Plan parking. Allow extra time to park, or use curbside pickup, since dedicated and roadside parking are difficult to find.
Use your cup. Bring your own cup if you want the reported 5 AED discount on a drink.
Plan the visit
Practical details
16 B street
Al Qouz Ind.third - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Limited space
The shop is very small, with only a bench or a handful of seats, so takeaway is usually more practical than dining in.
Difficult parking
Parking is repeatedly described as hard to find, with no dedicated spaces or convenient RTA roadside parking.
Cashless payment
The bakery accepts cards only, which can be inconvenient if you arrive without one.
Price concerns
Some customers consider the pricing high for the industrial location and limited seating; one reported paying 65 AED for a pastrami sandwich.
Uneven execution
A few reviews report stale or cold sandwiches, mediocre sweet goods, or a poorly mixed matcha, suggesting occasional inconsistency.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
24 AED
Tomato, Red Pepper & Feta Cheese Danish
“The first time I came here was for a quick pick-up so I grabbed the Tomato, Red Pepper & Feta Cheese Danish (24 AED), Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Toffee Bun (26 AED), and Gruyère & Turkey Croissant (23 AED)”Google review · November 2025
26 AED
Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Toffee Bun
“The first time I came here was for a quick pick-up so I grabbed the Tomato, Red Pepper & Feta Cheese Danish (24 AED), Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Toffee Bun (26 AED), and Gruyère & Turkey Croissant (23 AED)”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Birch Bakery is a compact Al Quoz bakery built around freshly baked sourdough, viennoiserie, pastries and breakfast-to-go. The strongest review trail is around the croissants, especially the almond and Emirati honey varieties, plus the cinnamon roll or Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Toffee Bun. Savoury options matter too: the roast beef sando and pastrami sandwich are recurring standouts, and several customers rate the coffee highly.
This is more a pickup window than a conventional café. Reviews describe a tiny space with one bench or a small amount of outdoor seating, so delivery, curbside pickup or a quick takeaway is usually the comfortable choice. The industrial setting has character, but parking is repeatedly difficult, and summer heat makes the limited outdoor tables less appealing.
Bring a card, since cash is not accepted. Timing matters. Sourdough and popular pastries can sell out, and by mid-morning some choices may already be gone; ordering online or pre-ordering the day before helps.
Prices divide opinion: a detailed visit listed the roast beef sando at 67 AED and the Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Toffee Bun at 26 AED, while another customer felt a 65 AED pastrami sandwich was too expensive. Quality is generally praised, but a few reviews mention stale or cold sandwiches and bland sweet goods, so expectations should allow for occasional inconsistency.