Fresh presentation
Dishes are reported as fresh, beautifully presented and generously portioned, making the menu appealing for a leisurely brunch.
Brunch & Cake Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah
Brunch & Cake Palm Jumeirah is a stylish, relaxed restaurant for breakfast, brunch, casual lunch and desserts. Reviews particularly praise the shakshuka, Egg Benny, French toast and strawberry vanilla milk cake, with generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
263 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brunch favourites
The shakshuka and Egg Benny are specifically praised for being flavourful, while the French toast receives an unusually strong recommendation.
Dessert standout
The strawberry vanilla milk cake is a recurring favourite, with one reviewer calling it their all-time choice.
Family friendly
Families can request high chairs, and children have been given crayons and drawing paper while waiting for breakfast.
Work-friendly setting
One first-time visitor returned regularly because the relaxed restaurant worked well as a casual workspace.
Event hosting
A group brunch review says the team made a small gathering run smoothly, so the venue can suit informal celebrations.
What to Eat at Brunch & Cake Palm Jumeirah How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Brunch & Cake Palm Jumeirah, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Brunch & Cake Palm Jumeirah, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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English breakfast Net +2
“Homemade taste, absolutely delicious. I ordered English breakfast and their Tiramisu. Thank you to Nina with her welcoming smile and made the time there so pleasant 😊.”
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Review excerpts
“Homemade taste, absolutely delicious. I ordered English breakfast and their Tiramisu. Thank you to Nina with her welcoming smile and made the time there so pleasant 😊.”January 2026
“I had the Eggs on Toast the first time, and the second time I had the French toast which was the best French toast I’ve ever had! My husband had the English breakfast both times, and he really enjoyed his too.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (16)
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Apple layer cake Net +1
“You need extra blankets to enjoy your cake… even the waiter commented on the temperature😳🥶 We still stayed because the cakes looked so pretty and we haven’t regret it from the cake perspective; excellent apple layer cake, very tasty -but too creamy!- pistachio cheesecake (maybe it’s how they like it in Dubái?), really good coffee.”
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“You need extra blankets to enjoy your cake… even the waiter commented on the temperature😳🥶 We still stayed because the cakes looked so pretty and we haven’t regret it from the cake perspective; excellent apple layer cake, very tasty -but too creamy!- pistachio cheesecake (maybe it’s how they like it in Dubái?), really good coffee.”October 2025
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Burrata Net +1
“The halloumi bites and burrata were top notch. Really enjoyed it. The egg bun was average. Nevertheless, the food was tasty and the service was great.”
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“The halloumi bites and burrata were top notch. Really enjoyed it. The egg bun was average. Nevertheless, the food was tasty and the service was great.”April 2026
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Egg benny Net +1
“The food was so delicious—the Shakshuka and Egg Benny were soooo delicious and full of flavor.”
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“The food was so delicious—the Shakshuka and Egg Benny were soooo delicious and full of flavor.”July 2026
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Eggs on toast Net +1
“I had the Eggs on Toast the first time, and the second time I had the French toast which was the best French toast I’ve ever had! My husband had the English breakfast both times, and he really enjoyed his too.”
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Review excerpts
“I had the Eggs on Toast the first time, and the second time I had the French toast which was the best French toast I’ve ever had! My husband had the English breakfast both times, and he really enjoyed his too.”December 2025
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French toast Net +1
“I had the Eggs on Toast the first time, and the second time I had the French toast which was the best French toast I’ve ever had! My husband had the English breakfast both times, and he really enjoyed his too.”
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“I had the Eggs on Toast the first time, and the second time I had the French toast which was the best French toast I’ve ever had! My husband had the English breakfast both times, and he really enjoyed his too.”December 2025
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Halloumi bites Net +1
“The halloumi bites and burrata were top notch. Really enjoyed it. The egg bun was average. Nevertheless, the food was tasty and the service was great.”
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“The halloumi bites and burrata were top notch. Really enjoyed it. The egg bun was average. Nevertheless, the food was tasty and the service was great.”April 2026
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Mushroom and truffle pasta added chicken Net +1
“Mushroom and truffle pasta ( added chicken at extra cost ) was delllllicious.”
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“Mushroom and truffle pasta ( added chicken at extra cost ) was delllllicious.”September 2025
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Pancakes Net +1
“I took my pancakes to go and they were amazing! Beautiful place with a relaxing atmosphere.”
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“I took my pancakes to go and they were amazing! Beautiful place with a relaxing atmosphere.”March 2026
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Pistachio cheesecake Net +1
“You need extra blankets to enjoy your cake… even the waiter commented on the temperature😳🥶 We still stayed because the cakes looked so pretty and we haven’t regret it from the cake perspective; excellent apple layer cake, very tasty -but too creamy!- pistachio cheesecake (maybe it’s how they like it in Dubái?), really good coffee.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“You need extra blankets to enjoy your cake… even the waiter commented on the temperature😳🥶 We still stayed because the cakes looked so pretty and we haven’t regret it from the cake perspective; excellent apple layer cake, very tasty -but too creamy!- pistachio cheesecake (maybe it’s how they like it in Dubái?), really good coffee.”October 2025
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Shakshuka Net +1
“The food was so delicious—the Shakshuka and Egg Benny were soooo delicious and full of flavor.”
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“The food was so delicious—the Shakshuka and Egg Benny were soooo delicious and full of flavor.”July 2026
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Strawberry vanilla milk cake Net +1
“Pastries are always scrumptious. My all time favorite is the strawberry vanilla milk cake.”
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Review excerpts
“Pastries are always scrumptious. My all time favorite is the strawberry vanilla milk cake.”April 2026
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Tiramisu Net +1
“Homemade taste, absolutely delicious. I ordered English breakfast and their Tiramisu. Thank you to Nina with her welcoming smile and made the time there so pleasant 😊.”
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Review excerpts
“Homemade taste, absolutely delicious. I ordered English breakfast and their Tiramisu. Thank you to Nina with her welcoming smile and made the time there so pleasant 😊.”January 2026
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Truffle pasta Net +1
“Supeerrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Truffle pasta is INSANE!”
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“Supeerrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Truffle pasta is INSANE!”October 2025
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Turkish eggs Net +1
“The place is really cute, but unfortunately, I had the Turkish eggs they were alright but the salad was too salty.”
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Review excerpts
“The place is really cute, but unfortunately, I had the Turkish eggs they were alright but the salad was too salty.”July 2026
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Egg bun Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The halloumi bites and burrata were top notch. Really enjoyed it. The egg bun was average. Nevertheless, the food was tasty and the service was great.”
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Palm burger Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The Palm Burger (68 AED) was average, with the menu highlights including the chicken schnitzel (87 AED), and strawberry basil lemonade (55 AED).”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (1)
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Next level avocado Net −1
“I ordered the next level avocado, I wanted to love it but I just couldn’t. So many textures and flavors, if your an avocado toast person stick to that!”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the next level avocado, I wanted to love it but I just couldn’t. So many textures and flavors, if your an avocado toast person stick to that!”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm charges. Before ordering, ask whether VAT and service charges are included; guests specifically flagged both as unexpected additions.
Check specials. If you want a particular dish such as lamb shank, ask about availability first because one review reported only one portion for the whole day.
Check cakes. For a specific dessert, check the display case or availability first: the Crunchy Amaretti Tiramisu was sold out on one visit.
Bring a layer. The dining room has been described as freezing, so a light extra layer may make a cake or coffee visit more comfortable.
Try the menu. The all-day fixed-price menu was noted as a useful alternative to ordering à la carte, especially for groups choosing comfort food.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Palm Jumeirah Mall Level 1
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Charge disclosure
One guest was quoted 65 AED and only learned about the added service charge afterward, which raised a transparency concern.
Uneven quality
Reviews are mostly positive, but some guests found the food inconsistent, including stale bread or croissants and an unappetising cheese smell on pizza.
Limited special
A group of 12 guests was disappointed that the branch had allocated only one lamb shank for the entire day.
Cold interior
One dessert visit was seriously affected by very strong air-conditioning, with the reviewer saying the room was freezing.
Salty salad
The Turkish eggs were considered only alright, and the accompanying salad was described as too salty.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
68 AED
Palm Burger
“The Palm Burger (68 AED) was average, with the menu highlights including the chicken schnitzel (87 AED), and strawberry basil lemonade (55 AED)”Google review · June 2026
87 AED
chicken schnitzel
“The Palm Burger (68 AED) was average, with the menu highlights including the chicken schnitzel (87 AED), and strawberry basil lemonade (55 AED)”Google review · June 2026
55 AED
strawberry basil lemonade
“The Palm Burger (68 AED) was average, with the menu highlights including the chicken schnitzel (87 AED), and strawberry basil lemonade (55 AED)”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
Brunch & Cake Palm Jumeirah is a polished, relaxed restaurant for breakfast, brunch, casual lunch and dessert. You can settle in for dishes such as shakshuka, Egg Benny, French toast or English breakfast, then finish with the strawberry vanilla milk cake or another pastry. The food is generally praised for generous portions, fresh ingredients and careful presentation.
The room is stylish and calm enough for a casual coffee date or, according to one regular, working from the restaurant. Families are catered for with high chairs, crayons and drawing paper, while another review describes the venue handling a small brunch gathering smoothly. It is on Level 1 of Palm Jumeirah Mall, and the branch can look more like a coffee shop from the outside than a full restaurant, so it is easy to overlook.
Service is usually warm, attentive and efficient, though one visit involved a quoted 65 AED meal followed by an undisclosed service charge. Confirm VAT and service charges before ordering. Food quality is not perfectly consistent: bread and croissants have occasionally seemed less fresh, and one guest found the Turkish-egg salad too salty.
If you have your heart set on a special dish or cake, check availability first.
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