Standout Croissants
The pecan salted caramel croissant is repeatedly praised for flaky layers, buttery richness and balanced sweetness.
Al Quoz
bkry is a bakery-café in Al Quoz where breakfast, freshly baked pastries and specialty coffee share the spotlight. Reviews especially point to the pecan salted caramel croissant, cinnamon roll and visible live-baking setup as reasons to stop in.
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The pecan salted caramel croissant is repeatedly praised for flaky layers, buttery richness and balanced sweetness.
Croissants and bread are often served fresh, including one reviewer’s croissant straight from the oven.
Turkish eggs, shakshuka, scrambled eggs on toast and pulled beef benedict all receive specific praise.
A glass-fronted kitchen lets guests watch items being prepared, adding a useful sense of freshness and theatre.
Reviews highlight well-made coffee, including V60, flat white, cappuccino and specialty matcha drinks.
Multiple reviews describe attentive, welcoming service even when the café is busy.
The bright, open café combines a stylish design with a calm, welcoming feel for breakfast or coffee.
Visit Early. Go early morning or mid-afternoon, especially on weekends, to reduce the chance of a queue.
Plan Waiting. Allow around 20–30 minutes for seating at busy times; takeaway can be faster on crowded weekends.
Check Takeaway. Before leaving, check takeaway bags against your order; one guest received a plain croissant instead of babka.
Budget Valet. If you use valet, factor in the reported 35 AED first-hour charge when planning the visit.
Try Lunch. Non-vegetarians may want to visit from 2pm, when the lunch menu starts, rather than limiting the visit to breakfast.
Ask Ingredients. Vegans should ask about ingredients first: a review says there was no vegan menu option and sourdough contains honey.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Reviews describe the cinnamon roll as soft, fresh, warm and carefully made.
The almond croissant earns strong praise from some visitors, though another review found it average.
The focaccia is noted for a crisp crust, airy interior and pronounced olive-oil flavour.
Weekend and peak visits can involve a 10–30 minute wait for a table, with some longer delays for food.
Parking is reported as difficult, with valet available for a fee and otherwise requiring parking elsewhere.
One takeaway order contained a plain croissant instead of chocolate babka, while promised jam was missing.
One review found no vegan option on the menu and noted that even the sourdough contains honey.
The lively room can be difficult for conversation, according to one visitor.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
loaf of bread
“I did not check the order at the counter, simply because I did not expect such a substitution from a bakery where a loaf of bread costs 40 AED and a croissant 24 AED”Google review · February 2026
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“I did not check the order at the counter, simply because I did not expect such a substitution from a bakery where a loaf of bread costs 40 AED and a croissant 24 AED”Google review · February 2026
The Bottom Line
bkry is a bakery-café in Al Quoz with a strong breakfast and pastry following. You can order dishes such as Turkish eggs, shakshuka or pulled beef benedict, then pair them with a pecan salted caramel croissant, cinnamon roll or V60 coffee. The glass-fronted kitchen gives the baking a visible, made-in-the-moment feel.
The croissants are the main draw in the reviews. The pecan salted caramel version is repeatedly described as flaky, buttery and not overly sweet, while almond, pistachio, chocolate hazelnut and cheese versions receive more mixed but generally positive feedback. Bread is another strength, with focaccia and sourdough mentioned specifically.
Timing matters. Weekend waits range from roughly 10 to 30 minutes, and one guest waited over 30 minutes for a salad; takeaway may be quicker. Early mornings or mid-afternoons are the safer bet.
Parking can be awkward: reviews mention valet-only arrangements, including a reported 35 AED charge for the first hour. The room is stylish and spacious, but can become noisy, and vegan diners should check carefully because one review found no vegan option and noted that the sourdough contains honey.