Cheesecakes
Cheesecakes are repeatedly praised, including the Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake and red velvet cheesecake.
Bloomsbury's Boutique Cafe & Artisan Bakery
Deira
Bloomsbury’s Boutique Cafe & Artisan Bakery in Deira combines a cake-and-pastry counter with a full café menu. Reviews make it especially appealing for breakfast, coffee and desserts, with standouts including cheesecakes, French toast and the Egg Benedict.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
273 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast
Breakfast is a strong draw, with the Egg Benedict, French toast and breakfast promotions all receiving specific praise.
Cozy setting
The calm, softly accompanied setting suits coffee, casual meetings or getting some work done.
Family friendly
Several reviews describe staff accommodating children and helping families make meals work for them.
Early opening
Opening at 8:00 am makes it useful for early breakfast visits.
Affordable meals
Customers mention budget-friendly breakfasts, lunches and light meals, including promotions with coffee.
Hot meals
It is more than a cake shop: reviews mention pasta, noodles, fries chicken, fish and chips and steak.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go early. For breakfast, arriving early is practical: the café opens at 8:00 am and early opening is specifically appreciated.
Check offers. Ask about current breakfast or meal promotions; reviews mention breakfast with coffee and a 29-dh breakfast offer.
Leave time. If you are very hungry, allow for preparation time: one review reports a 15–20 minute wait.
Try dessert. The bakery side is a safer bet for dessert, with customers specifically recommending cheesecakes after meals.
Ask about portions. If you have a large appetite, check portion expectations before ordering because one family found them small.
Check ingredients. If ordering avocado toast, check the avocado is ripe; one breakfast review found it notably bitter.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor - next to Entrance 4
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Lotus brownie
The Lotus brownie was recommended as a sweet pairing with flat white coffee.
Cannoli lampone
Cannoli lampone was singled out alongside black coffee after a pasta meal.
Common Concerns
Service swings
Service is not consistently attentive; one review reports an unheated coffee and a poorly cleaned cup.
Small portions
Some diners felt the portions were smaller than expected or smaller than on an earlier visit.
Uneven cakes
The pistachio honey bundt cake looked appealing to one customer but was disappointing in taste.
Slow preparation
One customer reported a 15–20 minute wait and was unhappy with the response when asking for another order.
Menu changes
A returning customer was disappointed that the Chicken Argentine entrée was no longer available.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
25 aed
variety of breakfast
“They are offering a variety of breakfast at only 25 aed from 9 am to 12 noon”Google review · December 2021
AED 10
slice of cake
“We were convince by availing their dinner promo for where in you get to buy a slice of cake for a price of AED 10 if you avail the promo”Google review · February 2023
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The Bottom Line
Bloomsbury’s Boutique Cafe & Artisan Bakery in Deira is a café as well as a bakery, so you can come for breakfast, a business lunch, coffee and cake, or a casual dinner. The reviews point especially strongly to the cheesecakes, Egg Benedict, French toast and coffee pairings such as a Lotus brownie with flat white. Breakfast is a practical reason to visit: the café opens at 8:00 am, and customers mention promotions that include coffee.
The French toast comes with fruit toppings and vanilla ice cream, while the Egg Benedict has been described as a reliable favourite. There are also hot meals beyond the bakery counter, including pasta, Chicken Teriyaki Noodles and fish and chips. The setting is repeatedly described as cozy, calm and comfortable enough for a casual meeting or some work, with background music rather than a loud atmosphere.
Families have found the staff accommodating with children, although service is not flawless. Reviews include an unheated coffee, a poorly cleaned cup, occasional slow service and a 15–20 minute preparation time. Portions have also seemed small to some diners, and one pistachio honey bundt cake disappointed despite its appearance.
Checking current promotions and allowing extra time during a busy visit would be sensible.