Breakfast Standouts
The French toast and shakshuka are repeatedly praised, with one diner calling the French toast unlike any they had tried before.
Downtown Dubai
BohoX is a bohemian-style restaurant in Downtown Dubai with a relaxed terrace and an all-day menu. Reviews make breakfast the clearest draw, especially the French toast and shakshuka, while dinner diners have also enjoyed dishes such as baked potato with beef and seafood noodles.
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The French toast and shakshuka are repeatedly praised, with one diner calling the French toast unlike any they had tried before.
Breakfast includes a dedicated kids’ menu and well-reviewed gluten-free cake, useful for families and gluten-free diners.
Coffee is a consistent highlight, from cortados and cappuccinos to flat whites and Americanos.
Several breakfast and brunch reviews mention prompt service, including notably quick delivery during a busy brunch.
The bohemian décor, music and open terrace create a calm setting for breakfast or a meal with friends.
Dinner is worth considering too: one group particularly enjoyed the baked potato with beef, seafood noodles and eggplant lasagna.
The dedicated kids’ menu helped make a breakfast visit work well for one family.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of BohoX, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“The French toast is an absolute must try!!”
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“The French toast is an absolute must try!!”May 2026
“I’m addicted to their French toast. I actually never like French toast before, but this one is do unique and has a cream inside that tastes like kaya from Singapore!!! I could eat this for all three meals!!!”April 2026
“We had the Mediterranean bowl and French toast; both were so good that I didn’t even have the time to click a presentable picture of the French toast as it was already half finished before the thought crossed my mind 😀.”
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“We had the Mediterranean bowl and French toast; both were so good that I didn’t even have the time to click a presentable picture of the French toast as it was already half finished before the thought crossed my mind 😀.”May 2026
“We ordered eggs on potato borek which was ok, mediteranean bowls, matcha were amazing, as well as the americano and flat white.”February 2026
“We came for brunch and ordered the beef brisket eggs benedict, which was really delicious, though I would’ve loved a bit more sauce.”
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“We came for brunch and ordered the beef brisket eggs benedict, which was really delicious, though I would’ve loved a bit more sauce.”May 2026
“The food was amazing, I ordered the chocolate peanut butter bowl and my wife ordered the eggs brnedict with beef brisket which we both enjoyed .”October 2025
“This place indeed has one of the best Shakshukas.”
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“This place indeed has one of the best Shakshukas.”November 2025
“We had coffee, shakshouka and croissant and everything was good.”January 2026
“The real deal is in the baked potato with beaf, seafood noodles, and the eggplant lasagna or something like that. I could not memorize the name. The taste is tremendous and the three of us loved it although we have different taste and one of us is a picky great cook.”
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“The real deal is in the baked potato with beaf, seafood noodles, and the eggplant lasagna or something like that. I could not memorize the name. The taste is tremendous and the three of us loved it although we have different taste and one of us is a picky great cook.”December 2025
“The beef stroganoff with mashed potatoes is amazing 😮💨 and the drinks are also a great specialty of theirs.”
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“The beef stroganoff with mashed potatoes is amazing 😮💨 and the drinks are also a great specialty of theirs.”May 2026
“The drinks were made with fresh juice as well, we ordered the Bohox Colada and Passion of Love mocktail.”
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“The drinks were made with fresh juice as well, we ordered the Bohox Colada and Passion of Love mocktail.”October 2025
“The bresaola croissant sandwich was good, but quite messy to eat, and the french toast was also enjoyable.”
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“The bresaola croissant sandwich was good, but quite messy to eat, and the french toast was also enjoyable.”May 2026
“We tried the chai spiced French toast and some infused water. I also think the price was very reasonable- 62 dirhams for the French toast. The French toast was delicious and perfect for sharing. I love the pecans on top and it was super gooey”
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“We tried the chai spiced French toast and some infused water. I also think the price was very reasonable- 62 dirhams for the French toast. The French toast was delicious and perfect for sharing. I love the pecans on top and it was super gooey”October 2025
“Their Chia spiced French toast and Truffle scramble is soooo good. One of the best breakfast places in Downtown.”
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“Their Chia spiced French toast and Truffle scramble is soooo good. One of the best breakfast places in Downtown.”February 2026
“The food was amazing, I ordered the chocolate peanut butter bowl and my wife ordered the eggs brnedict with beef brisket which we both enjoyed .”
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“The food was amazing, I ordered the chocolate peanut butter bowl and my wife ordered the eggs brnedict with beef brisket which we both enjoyed .”October 2025
“I especially loved the gluten-free cake—it was fresh, delicious, and one of the best I’ve had.”
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“I especially loved the gluten-free cake—it was fresh, delicious, and one of the best I’ve had.”July 2026
“The hamburger was delicious.”
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“The hamburger was delicious.”March 2026
“Banana coffee, scrambled eggs (which tasted amazing), and the homemade granola was delightful.”
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“Banana coffee, scrambled eggs (which tasted amazing), and the homemade granola was delightful.”February 2026
“The hot chocolate topped with marshmallows was indulgent and wonderfully comforting, and the cortado was smooth and perfectly balanced.”
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“The hot chocolate topped with marshmallows was indulgent and wonderfully comforting, and the cortado was smooth and perfectly balanced.”June 2026
“We also ordered the scrambled egged croissant. So delicious and love the unique ingredient added to the traditional ones you’d usually eat.”
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“We also ordered the scrambled egged croissant. So delicious and love the unique ingredient added to the traditional ones you’d usually eat.”November 2025
“Banana coffee, scrambled eggs (which tasted amazing), and the homemade granola was delightful.”
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“Banana coffee, scrambled eggs (which tasted amazing), and the homemade granola was delightful.”February 2026
“The real deal is in the baked potato with beaf, seafood noodles, and the eggplant lasagna or something like that. I could not memorize the name. The taste is tremendous and the three of us loved it although we have different taste and one of us is a picky great cook.”
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“The real deal is in the baked potato with beaf, seafood noodles, and the eggplant lasagna or something like that. I could not memorize the name. The taste is tremendous and the three of us loved it although we have different taste and one of us is a picky great cook.”December 2025
“The Shredded Beef Benedict at Boho-X: where poached eggs go to live their best life on a throne of slow-cooked beef that's been shredded with more care than my New Year's resolutions. The hollandaise hit like a warm hug from someone who actually means it. And shoutout to Emmanuel, the waiter who made the whole experience feel like fine dining in a place where you're allowed to wear flip-flops. That man treats every table like you're his only customer. Solid 8.5/10, would let it ruin my diet again. 🍳”
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“The Shredded Beef Benedict at Boho-X: where poached eggs go to live their best life on a throne of slow-cooked beef that's been shredded with more care than my New Year's resolutions. The hollandaise hit like a warm hug from someone who actually means it. And shoutout to Emmanuel, the waiter who made the whole experience feel like fine dining in a place where you're allowed to wear flip-flops. That man treats every table like you're his only customer. Solid 8.5/10, would let it ruin my diet again. 🍳”February 2026
“I got the Shrimp Caesar salad and was not expecting it to be so tasty, as it was not just a normal Caesar salad!”
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“I got the Shrimp Caesar salad and was not expecting it to be so tasty, as it was not just a normal Caesar salad!”April 2026
“The food was absolutely delicious. The Simit Menemen was rich, comforting, and full of flavour, while the sucuk with halloumi cheese was a perfect combination of savoury and satisfying.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious. The Simit Menemen was rich, comforting, and full of flavour, while the sucuk with halloumi cheese was a perfect combination of savoury and satisfying.”June 2026
“The food was absolutely delicious. The Simit Menemen was rich, comforting, and full of flavour, while the sucuk with halloumi cheese was a perfect combination of savoury and satisfying.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious. The Simit Menemen was rich, comforting, and full of flavour, while the sucuk with halloumi cheese was a perfect combination of savoury and satisfying.”June 2026
“Their Chia spiced French toast and Truffle scramble is soooo good. One of the best breakfast places in Downtown.”
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“Their Chia spiced French toast and Truffle scramble is soooo good. One of the best breakfast places in Downtown.”February 2026
“Loved their food, tuna starter was amazing, wagu beef tacos were also top notch.”
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“Loved their food, tuna starter was amazing, wagu beef tacos were also top notch.”February 2026
“We ordered the Turkish breakfast tray, which was so yummy and perfect for two.”
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“We ordered the Turkish breakfast tray, which was so yummy and perfect for two.”June 2026
“P.S.: It’s been a long time since I was this happy with a dessert → the velvety vegan mousse!!”
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“P.S.: It’s been a long time since I was this happy with a dessert → the velvety vegan mousse!!”December 2025
“Loved their food, tuna starter was amazing, wagu beef tacos were also top notch.”
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“Loved their food, tuna starter was amazing, wagu beef tacos were also top notch.”February 2026
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“We ordered eggs on potato borek which was ok, mediteranean bowls, matcha were amazing, as well as the americano and flat white.”
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“EDIT: came here again and ordered the passion of love mocktail which was amazing! And great service from Shara!”
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“EDIT: came here again and ordered the passion of love mocktail which was amazing! And great service from Shara!”October 2025
“The drinks were made with fresh juice as well, we ordered the Bohox Colada and Passion of Love mocktail.”October 2025
“We ordered eggs on potato borek which was ok, mediteranean bowls, matcha were amazing, as well as the americano and flat white.”
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“We ordered eggs on potato borek which was ok, mediteranean bowls, matcha were amazing, as well as the americano and flat white.”February 2026
“I tried the Mediterranean bowl and a cappuccino. The flavours were rich, and you could really feel the quality of the ingredients.”
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“I tried the Mediterranean bowl and a cappuccino. The flavours were rich, and you could really feel the quality of the ingredients.”April 2026
“The hot chocolate topped with marshmallows was indulgent and wonderfully comforting, and the cortado was smooth and perfectly balanced.”
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“The hot chocolate topped with marshmallows was indulgent and wonderfully comforting, and the cortado was smooth and perfectly balanced.”June 2026
“We ordered eggs on potato borek which was ok, mediteranean bowls, matcha were amazing, as well as the americano and flat white.”
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“We ordered eggs on potato borek which was ok, mediteranean bowls, matcha were amazing, as well as the americano and flat white.”February 2026
“The infused water was also a perfect accompaniment.”
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“The infused water was also a perfect accompaniment.”October 2025
“We ordered eggs on potato borek which was ok, mediteranean bowls, matcha were amazing, as well as the americano and flat white.”
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“We ordered eggs on potato borek which was ok, mediteranean bowls, matcha were amazing, as well as the americano and flat white.”February 2026
“We also tried the keto bowl, which was very underwhelming and not particularly tasty.”
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“We also tried the keto bowl, which was very underwhelming and not particularly tasty.”July 2026
“We ordered the special waffle, but it tasted like it wasn’t freshly made and lacked both flavor and texture.”
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“We ordered the special waffle, but it tasted like it wasn’t freshly made and lacked both flavor and texture.”July 2026
Arrive Early. Come early in the morning if you want a quieter visit before the restaurant gets crowded.
Try French Toast. The French toast is a strong first order; one review describes its filling as tasting like kaya from Singapore.
Share Dessert. The chai spiced French toast was described as gooey and large enough to share.
Check Parking. You can use the underground parking next door or valet parking, which one reviewer reported at 20 dirhams.
Ask First. If you need vegetarian eggless food, ask about current choices before settling on a dish.
Watch Patio Seating. Outdoor tables may have flies; fly fans were provided in one case but did not help much.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Multiple reviews mention flies, particularly around patio seating; one diner found the amount unusually noticeable.
One visitor reported cooling and ventilation problems indoors.
Vegetarian eggless choices were described as very limited.
Service can slow down as the restaurant fills up.
One reviewer felt prices were high, attributing that to the Downtown Dubai location.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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“I also think the price was very reasonable- 62 dirhams for the French toast”Google review · October 2025
The Bottom Line
BohoX is a Downtown Dubai restaurant where breakfast and brunch are the main attraction, with a bohemian interior, open terrace and a menu that runs beyond morning dishes. The most talked-about orders include French toast, shakshuka, Mediterranean bowl and beef brisket eggs benedict. Coffee also gets unusually consistent praise, whether you prefer a cortado, cappuccino or flat white.
There is useful variety for families and some dietary needs: one breakfast review highlights a dedicated kids’ menu and a fresh gluten-free cake. Dinner is not an afterthought either; a group enjoyed the baked potato with beef, seafood noodles and eggplant lasagna. Portions can suit sharing, with the chai spiced French toast specifically described as gooey and shareable.
The setting is relaxed and attractive, but outdoor diners should know that several reviews mention flies, while one also reported cooling and ventilation issues indoors. Vegetarian eggless choices were described as minimal. The restaurant can get busy and service may slow once tables fill, so an early morning visit is the safer bet.
Underground parking is available next door, and one reviewer reported valet parking at 20 dirhams. Prices were considered somewhat high by one diner, though described as understandable for Downtown Dubai.