Garlic bread
The garlic bread is crispy outside, soft and buttery inside, with a well-liked savory flavor.
Butter & Bread - Al Ghurair Centre
Deira
Butter & Bread is an Asian-style bakery and café in Deira, with fresh breads, pastries, cakes and drinks for takeaway or a casual sit-down break. Reviews particularly point to the garlic bread and Japanese cheesecake, while the cozy setting suits coffee, snacks and catch-ups.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
104 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Soft breads
Milk bread, chicken floss bread and several loaves are praised for their soft, fresh texture.
Japanese cheesecake
The Japanese cheesecake is described as airy, smooth and not overly heavy.
Balanced sweetness
Several customers appreciated that items such as tiramisu and cinnamon buns were not excessively sweet.
Cozy seating
The branch has a cozy atmosphere, ample seating and a setting suited to a break between shopping.
Fresh variety
Customers mention a broad choice of sweet and savory breads, pastries, cakes and drinks, with fresh items regularly available.
Affordable picks
One customer reported generous portions with every item they bought costing under 15 dhs.
Tips for a Better Visit
Expect queues. The branch can get busy, so an off-peak visit may make browsing and seating easier.
Try testers. Ask at the counter about available testers before choosing unfamiliar breads.
Check labels. Check the shelf label and the bread itself before leaving; one Chicken BBQ Toast purchase turned out to be ube.
Skip work sessions. Choose this for a snack or catch-up rather than relying on customer Wi-Fi for work.
Try savory. If you avoid sweet food, look beyond croissants: customers have tried five savory breads, though the bean loaf divided opinion.
Plan the visit
Practical details
near Entrance 1, Al Ghurair Centre Shopping Mall - Ground Floor - Al Rigga Rd
Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Lava cheese toast
Lava cheese toast was included in a fresh, well-liked order alongside coffee and milk bread.
Brown sugar milk tea
Brown sugar milk tea was singled out for its rich flavor and balanced sweetness.
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Several reviews report rude, inattentive or indifferent service, including staff ignoring questions and failing to offer a bag.
Crowded dining
The seating area can be noisy and crowded, making a peaceful dine-in visit difficult.
No customer Wi-Fi
A customer looking for a work spot was told the Wi-Fi was only for staff.
Label mix-up
One customer bought a loaf labeled Chicken BBQ Toast and found it was actually ube-flavored.
Quality concerns
Reviews mention a hard pumpkin bun and one reported finding a foreign object inside a loaf; inspect items if concerned.
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The Bottom Line
Butter & Bread at Al Ghurair Centre is a bakery and café for picking up soft breads, pastries, cakes and drinks, or taking a short break while shopping in Deira. The strongest review-backed choices include garlic bread, chicken floss bread, Japanese cheesecake and cinnamon bun. Tiramisu also appealed to customers who prefer desserts that are not overly sweet.
The branch has a cozy feel and ample seating, with reviews describing it as suitable for coffee, casual catch-ups and light meals. There is a broad sweet-and-savory selection, and one customer appreciated being able to sample testers before buying. Reported prices are often moderate, with several named bakery items listed below 15 AED, though another review called prices slightly higher depending on what you choose.
Service is less consistent than the food. Many customers found staff friendly and efficient, but others reported indifference, rude interactions, ignored questions and ordering mistakes. Check labels before leaving, especially after one customer received ube instead of Chicken BBQ Toast.
It is also not a work-friendly stop if you need Wi-Fi, and the seating can become noisy and crowded. For a first visit, browse the savory breads, ask about testers and allow extra time if the branch is busy.