BRĒD Bakehouse

BRĒD Bakehouse

Al Barsha

BRĒD Bakehouse is a craft-focused bakehouse and all-day café-restaurant in Al Barsha, with dine-in food plus breads and pastries to take home. Reviews point to the Akawi Croissant and sourdough as standout reasons to stop, whether you want breakfast, coffee, or a casual meal.

Reputation Score
4.6
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218 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Akawi Croissant

The Akawi Croissant is praised for its crisp pastry and cheesy filling.

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Sourdough Bread

The sourdough selection is fresh, varied and flavourful, with olives and thyme singled out too.

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What to Eat at BRĒD Bakehouse

These items at BRĒD Bakehouse got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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  1. Pain au chocolat Net +2
    “had the pain au chocolat and a sandwich. Both were super nice, although i’m not sure if it’s worth ALLLLL the hype that it gets.”
  2. Turkish eggs Net +2
    “I ordered the Turkish eggs, which really need a clear warning—they are extremely 🌶️spicy. I have a high tolerance for spice, but this was honestly unbearable. I would strongly recommend serving it with yogurt on the side, as that could help balance the heat. I was only able to take one bite. When I informed the manager (who was very polite), I wasn’t offered an exchange or alternative, and I still had to pay for a dish that was essentially inedible for me, hence the 1 star. To be clear, the food itself was delicious, but the situation could have been handled much better from a customer service perspective. Would I give the pastries a try ? Yes definitely but I wouldn’t have those eggs again!”
Honorable mentions (26)
  1. Akawi croissant Net +1
    “And the MUST-TRY item? The Akawi Croissant — honestly one of the best things I’ve ever tasted in my life! Crispy, fresh, cheesy perfection. Totally worth the visit and I can’t wait to come back again!”
  2. Akkawi cheese Net +1
    “The food is outstanding, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. We ordered the Braised Brisket Sandwich (tender, smoky perfection), Organic English Breakfast, Pistachio Pain Suisse, Chocolate Gianduja Flute, Snickers Bar Pain Suisse, Akkawi Cheese (had to get two! 😋), Chunky Peanut Butter, and some incredible specialty coffees: Americano and Ethiopia Anaerobic Goji. Every single item was delicious, the pastries flaky and rich, the sandwich hearty and satisfying, and the coffee perfectly brewed.”
  3. Avacado o toast Net +1
    “Coffee was great and the avacado o toast was excellent.”
  4. Bagel with cream cheese and capsicum Net +1
    “Thank you, Magie, for the amazing drinks, and Lutete for taking such good care of us! Well done! The food and service were excellent, and the atmosphere was lovely. The only downside was a bit of noise from people passing by, but overall everything was great. Loved the pain au chocolat, and the bagel with cream cheese and capsicum was absolutely delicious!”
  5. Berry cloud french toast Net +1
    “The place looked like one of those tired boring mall spots that all look and feel the same but the berry cloud French toast was great. And the staff was very friendly and polite”
  6. Cardamom bun Net +1
    “Since is open i go min 2 times a week break fast is amazing pizza is amazing salads so. Amazing pastry lot of variety and so good i love cardamom bun and custard croissant is so good its must try”
  7. Chicken caesar salad Net +1
    “My recommendations: Braised Brisket Sandwich (choose the sourdough option) Chicken Caesar salad, aaaand the iced hojicha cloud ☁️”
  8. Chicken schnitzel Net +1
    “I had the chicken schnitzel with a crisp arugula salad. The chicken was cooked perfectly, breadcrumbs wonderful and crunchy.”
  9. Chocolate gianduja flute Net +1
    “The food is outstanding, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. We ordered the Braised Brisket Sandwich (tender, smoky perfection), Organic English Breakfast, Pistachio Pain Suisse, Chocolate Gianduja Flute, Snickers Bar Pain Suisse, Akkawi Cheese (had to get two! 😋), Chunky Peanut Butter, and some incredible specialty coffees: Americano and Ethiopia Anaerobic Goji. Every single item was delicious, the pastries flaky and rich, the sandwich hearty and satisfying, and the coffee perfectly brewed.”
  10. Chunky peanut butter Net +1
    “The food is outstanding, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. We ordered the Braised Brisket Sandwich (tender, smoky perfection), Organic English Breakfast, Pistachio Pain Suisse, Chocolate Gianduja Flute, Snickers Bar Pain Suisse, Akkawi Cheese (had to get two! 😋), Chunky Peanut Butter, and some incredible specialty coffees: Americano and Ethiopia Anaerobic Goji. Every single item was delicious, the pastries flaky and rich, the sandwich hearty and satisfying, and the coffee perfectly brewed.”
  11. Cinnamon cruffin Net +1
    “We ordered Thai coffee, cloud matcha, tiramisu, and a cinnamon cruffin, and everything was amazing.”
  12. Crisp arugula salad Net +1
    “I had the chicken schnitzel with a crisp arugula salad. The chicken was cooked perfectly, breadcrumbs wonderful and crunchy. The salad had a light dressing drizzled on top, which was the right amount and didn’t overpower the arugula and cherry tomatoes. It was a simple meal and absolutely refreshing, the perfect size for one person.”
  13. Custard croissant Net +1
    “Since is open i go min 2 times a week break fast is amazing pizza is amazing salads so. Amazing pastry lot of variety and so good i love cardamom bun and custard croissant is so good its must try”
  14. Custard donut Net +1
    “Their pastries are incredibly fresh and flaky. My friend and I had a custard donut and also a peanut cookie.”
  15. Eggs benedict with spinach Net +1
    “The cappuccino is good, the eggs Benedict with spinach are very tasty, and the desserts I’ve tried so far have all been excellent though there are still many more I’m looking forward to trying.”
  16. Ethiopia anaerobic goji Net +1
    “The food is outstanding, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. We ordered the Braised Brisket Sandwich (tender, smoky perfection), Organic English Breakfast, Pistachio Pain Suisse, Chocolate Gianduja Flute, Snickers Bar Pain Suisse, Akkawi Cheese (had to get two! 😋), Chunky Peanut Butter, and some incredible specialty coffees: Americano and Ethiopia Anaerobic Goji. Every single item was delicious, the pastries flaky and rich, the sandwich hearty and satisfying, and the coffee perfectly brewed.”
  17. Golden butter croissant Net +1
    “Best Food Ever Staff Are very kind and helpful and staff are really Quick to place your order and get your order 🙏🙏Iced Latte is delicious And the golden butter Croissant is sooo delicious Ms Maha was soo nice and kind it was a pleasure to meet her”
  18. Iced hojicha cloud Net +1
    “My recommendations: Braised Brisket Sandwich (choose the sourdough option) Chicken Caesar salad, aaaand the iced hojicha cloud ☁️”
  19. Olives and thyme sourdough Net +1
    “And once again, the olives and thyme sourdough are the best—I’m taking one home today. Thank you and good job, Bred team!”
  20. Organic english breakfast Net +1
    “The food is outstanding, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. We ordered the Braised Brisket Sandwich (tender, smoky perfection), Organic English Breakfast, Pistachio Pain Suisse, Chocolate Gianduja Flute, Snickers Bar Pain Suisse, Akkawi Cheese (had to get two! 😋), Chunky Peanut Butter, and some incredible specialty coffees: Americano and Ethiopia Anaerobic Goji. Every single item was delicious, the pastries flaky and rich, the sandwich hearty and satisfying, and the coffee perfectly brewed.”
  21. Peanut cookie Net +1
    “Their pastries are incredibly fresh and flaky. My friend and I had a custard donut and also a peanut cookie.”
  22. Pistachio pain suisse Net +1
    “The food is outstanding, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. We ordered the Braised Brisket Sandwich (tender, smoky perfection), Organic English Breakfast, Pistachio Pain Suisse, Chocolate Gianduja Flute, Snickers Bar Pain Suisse, Akkawi Cheese (had to get two! 😋), Chunky Peanut Butter, and some incredible specialty coffees: Americano and Ethiopia Anaerobic Goji. Every single item was delicious, the pastries flaky and rich, the sandwich hearty and satisfying, and the coffee perfectly brewed.”
  23. Signature burger Net +1
    “I love coming back to Bred! I tried the signature burger this time and absolutely loved the flavor—the fries were great too. Definitely a must-try.”
  24. Snickers bar pain suisse Net +1
    “The food is outstanding, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. We ordered the Braised Brisket Sandwich (tender, smoky perfection), Organic English Breakfast, Pistachio Pain Suisse, Chocolate Gianduja Flute, Snickers Bar Pain Suisse, Akkawi Cheese (had to get two! 😋), Chunky Peanut Butter, and some incredible specialty coffees: Americano and Ethiopia Anaerobic Goji. Every single item was delicious, the pastries flaky and rich, the sandwich hearty and satisfying, and the coffee perfectly brewed.”
  25. Spicy tuna Net +1
    “The brisket sandwich and the spicy tuna were both delicious, and their sourdough bread selection is fresh, varied, and full of flavor.”
  26. Tiramisu Net +1
    “We ordered Thai coffee, cloud matcha, tiramisu, and a cinnamon cruffin, and everything was amazing.”

Drinks 5

  1. Cappuccino Net +2
    “I ended my meal with a cheeky cappuccino which was extremely smooth.”
  2. Americano Net +1
    “The food is outstanding, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. We ordered the Braised Brisket Sandwich (tender, smoky perfection), Organic English Breakfast, Pistachio Pain Suisse, Chocolate Gianduja Flute, Snickers Bar Pain Suisse, Akkawi Cheese (had to get two! 😋), Chunky Peanut Butter, and some incredible specialty coffees: Americano and Ethiopia Anaerobic Goji. Every single item was delicious, the pastries flaky and rich, the sandwich hearty and satisfying, and the coffee perfectly brewed.”
  3. Cloud matcha Net +1
    “We ordered Thai coffee, cloud matcha, tiramisu, and a cinnamon cruffin, and everything was amazing. I would honestly rate it a 20 out of 10. As a matcha girlie, their cloud matcha is a must try. 🍵”
  4. Iced latte Net +1
    “Best Food Ever Staff Are very kind and helpful and staff are really Quick to place your order and get your order 🙏🙏Iced Latte is delicious And the golden butter Croissant is sooo delicious Ms Maha was soo nice and kind it was a pleasure to meet her”
  5. Thai coffee Net +1
    “We ordered Thai coffee, cloud matcha, tiramisu, and a cinnamon cruffin, and everything was amazing.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Go Early. Visit soon after opening for a quieter breakfast; one early-morning customer found only a couple of tables occupied.

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Try Takeaway. For a faster visit during busy periods, choose takeaway; one Saturday lunch review says it is quicker than waiting to be seated.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Mall of The Emirates - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Mon8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Slow Service

One visit had noticeably slow service, even though the food and seating were well received.

Seat Waits

Seating can be difficult when the bakery is busy, with one Saturday lunch visit taking over 20 minutes.

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The Bottom Line

BRĒD Bakehouse is a craft-focused bakehouse and dine-in café-restaurant in Al Barsha, inside Mall of the Emirates. It works for an early breakfast, coffee and pastry stop, or a casual lunch before heading back to the shops. The Akawi Croissant, sourdough loaves, eggs Benedict with spinach and brisket sandwich are among the clearest review-backed orders.

The baking is the main draw. Customers describe the sourdough as fresh, varied and full of flavour, while croissants and other pastries are repeatedly praised for their flaky texture. The Akawi Croissant is the standout indulgence, and several visitors buy bread or pastries to take home.

Coffee is generally well regarded, with the black sesame latte, cappuccino and specialty brews receiving specific praise. The setting is cozy and comfortable, though it remains a mall café: passing foot traffic can add noise, and seats may be hard to find at peak times. One Saturday lunch visit involved a wait of more than 20 minutes, while takeaway was faster.

Early mornings can be much quieter. Parking, bathrooms and accessible mall facilities are available. Two cautions: ask about the heat in the Turkish eggs, and note that one reviewer disliked the powder matcha.

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