Cooking lessons
The Jumeirah branch hosts hands-on classes; one session taught guests to make Spanish burritos and quesadillas.
Jumeirah
Culinary Boutique Jumeirah is a café-restaurant in Jumeirah with a cooking school at its branch. It is especially worth considering for breakfast, with French toast and Eggs Benedict repeatedly mentioned, or for hands-on Spanish-food lessons such as burritos and quesadillas.
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The Jumeirah branch hosts hands-on classes; one session taught guests to make Spanish burritos and quesadillas.
French toast is a recurring favourite, praised for its fluffy or soft centre and lightly crunchy top.
The CB egg Benedict is a reliable breakfast order, with another review praising its light texture and careful cooking.
The terrace and outdoor tables are popular for winter breakfasts, while indoor seating is also available.
The avocado toast stood out for its balanced mixture, feta, seasoned tomatoes and caramelized pumpkin seeds.
Reviews describe attentive, professional staff and service that was fast on some visits.
The menu includes distinctive touches such as lavender flavours in coffee, hot chocolate and desserts.
These items at Culinary Boutique Jumeirah got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“We went for the lunch and we have tried the Romaine smoked chicken salad, the shakshuka (yumiii), pulled beef brioche. the food is amazing, well presented, the staff is so lovely, the food is so delicious, the service is pretty good.”
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“We went for the lunch and we have tried the Romaine smoked chicken salad, the shakshuka (yumiii), pulled beef brioche. the food is amazing, well presented, the staff is so lovely, the food is so delicious, the service is pretty good.”March 2018
“The food was fantastic! Croissant was perfect, as was their coffee. I also tried their shakshuka and it was the best I've had so far in Dubai.”December 2016
“They have the best Turkish eggs I’ve ever tried.”
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“They have the best Turkish eggs I’ve ever tried.”October 2019
“😃 If you love to start your day with eggs you have the best truffled scrambled eggs or Turkish eggs.”October 2019
“Almond croissant was very good but the coffee was not so good ( tasted more milk than usual in a flat white) location is good too”
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“Almond croissant was very good but the coffee was not so good ( tasted more milk than usual in a flat white) location is good too”June 2022
“First time here. I must say its worth it. The food was great, i loved their salads. I also had their wagyu sliders. One burger is with BBQ snd the second is spicy mayo. I liked the spicy mayo more. To drink i had Ananas. OMG it was so good. Pinepple with a bit of sparkling citrus taste. VERY REFRESHING! The service was great! Im definitely going to come back again.”
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“First time here. I must say its worth it. The food was great, i loved their salads. I also had their wagyu sliders. One burger is with BBQ snd the second is spicy mayo. I liked the spicy mayo more. To drink i had Ananas. OMG it was so good. Pinepple with a bit of sparkling citrus taste. VERY REFRESHING! The service was great! Im definitely going to come back again.”February 2020
“The avocado toast (10/10) It was honestly beyond perfection. The avocado mixture was perfectly balanced and seasoned. I especially liked the addition of crumbled feta cheese, seasoned chopped tomatoes, and caramelized pumpkin seeds on the side. It took a regular avocado toast to a whole other level.”
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“The avocado toast (10/10) It was honestly beyond perfection. The avocado mixture was perfectly balanced and seasoned. I especially liked the addition of crumbled feta cheese, seasoned chopped tomatoes, and caramelized pumpkin seeds on the side. It took a regular avocado toast to a whole other level.”July 2021
“It was small but very voluminous and I was happy with the beef hamburger. The sauce was salty to me.”
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“It was small but very voluminous and I was happy with the beef hamburger. The sauce was salty to me.”August 2021
“Main course was also much concentrated towards sea food ... with lobster pasta , prawn curry .. they both looks great but I prefer the marinated baby chicken & beef sliders.. .. they both were really delicious.”
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“Main course was also much concentrated towards sea food ... with lobster pasta , prawn curry .. they both looks great but I prefer the marinated baby chicken & beef sliders.. .. they both were really delicious.”July 2018
“We tried the lobster saffron pasta (lobster portions are generous for the price you pay), the burrata with beetroot salad & the prawn tacos, all were delicious.”
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“We tried the lobster saffron pasta (lobster portions are generous for the price you pay), the burrata with beetroot salad & the prawn tacos, all were delicious.”August 2021
“Loved the relaxed atmosphere and fast service. Nice french toast and tasty masala portabello eggs. CB egg benedict was very good. Ample of parking spaces. Valet service available. At evenings, outside seatings will be Nice.”
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“Loved the relaxed atmosphere and fast service. Nice french toast and tasty masala portabello eggs. CB egg benedict was very good. Ample of parking spaces. Valet service available. At evenings, outside seatings will be Nice.”April 2019
“Also not be missed ... DESSERTS .. the chocolate fondant was just yummilicious... a must try.”
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“Also not be missed ... DESSERTS .. the chocolate fondant was just yummilicious... a must try.”July 2018
“Dishes ordered: Chocolate soufflé (perfect amount of crisp and creamy with a side of vanilla bean ice cream, it was amazing), and the famed French Toast (in short, the best I’ve had anywhere - sublime!)”
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“Dishes ordered: Chocolate soufflé (perfect amount of crisp and creamy with a side of vanilla bean ice cream, it was amazing), and the famed French Toast (in short, the best I’ve had anywhere - sublime!)”May 2018
“Ordered flat bread and classic waffles. Both tasted good. Cappuccino was nice n hot too.”
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“Ordered flat bread and classic waffles. Both tasted good. Cappuccino was nice n hot too.”March 2021
“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”
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“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”February 2019
“The food was fantastic! Croissant was perfect, as was their coffee. I also tried their shakshuka and it was the best I've had so far in Dubai.”
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“The food was fantastic! Croissant was perfect, as was their coffee. I also tried their shakshuka and it was the best I've had so far in Dubai.”December 2016
“The food was absolutely delicious I would come again to try other dishes. I loved the Portuguese Bun and Eggs Benedict.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious I would come again to try other dishes. I loved the Portuguese Bun and Eggs Benedict.”September 2017
“Ordered flat bread and classic waffles. Both tasted good. Cappuccino was nice n hot too.”
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“Ordered flat bread and classic waffles. Both tasted good. Cappuccino was nice n hot too.”March 2021
“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”
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“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”February 2019
“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”
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“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”February 2019
“Ps... try the lavender cake! It’s really yummy”
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“Ps... try the lavender cake! It’s really yummy”January 2018
“Start with one of the must try - Lavender Hot Chocolate! 😃 If you love to start your day with eggs you have the best truffled scrambled eggs or Turkish eggs.”
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“Start with one of the must try - Lavender Hot Chocolate! 😃 If you love to start your day with eggs you have the best truffled scrambled eggs or Turkish eggs.”October 2019
“The cafe nice but the service was very slow, the lavender cappuccino & the. Lavender milk cake was tasty.”
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“The cafe nice but the service was very slow, the lavender cappuccino & the. Lavender milk cake was tasty.”April 2019
“We tried the lobster saffron pasta (lobster portions are generous for the price you pay), the burrata with beetroot salad & the prawn tacos, all were delicious.”
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“We tried the lobster saffron pasta (lobster portions are generous for the price you pay), the burrata with beetroot salad & the prawn tacos, all were delicious.”August 2021
“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”
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“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”February 2019
“must try the lotus milk cake.”
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“must try the lotus milk cake.”March 2018
“Main course was also much concentrated towards sea food ... with lobster pasta , prawn curry .. they both looks great but I prefer the marinated baby chicken & beef sliders.. .. they both were really delicious.”
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“Main course was also much concentrated towards sea food ... with lobster pasta , prawn curry .. they both looks great but I prefer the marinated baby chicken & beef sliders.. .. they both were really delicious.”July 2018
“Loved the relaxed atmosphere and fast service. Nice french toast and tasty masala portabello eggs. CB egg benedict was very good. Ample of parking spaces. Valet service available. At evenings, outside seatings will be Nice.”
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“Loved the relaxed atmosphere and fast service. Nice french toast and tasty masala portabello eggs. CB egg benedict was very good. Ample of parking spaces. Valet service available. At evenings, outside seatings will be Nice.”April 2019
“I worked in Italy for 2 years and ate in approx 200 different restaurants but the mushroom risotto here is the best i’ve ever had.”
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“I worked in Italy for 2 years and ate in approx 200 different restaurants but the mushroom risotto here is the best i’ve ever had.”May 2020
“The food is great, I recommend three dishes, egg Benedict, Spanish egg and the original French toast.”
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“The food is great, I recommend three dishes, egg Benedict, Spanish egg and the original French toast.”July 2018
“The food was absolutely delicious I would come again to try other dishes. I loved the Portuguese Bun and Eggs Benedict.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious I would come again to try other dishes. I loved the Portuguese Bun and Eggs Benedict.”September 2017
“We tried the lobster saffron pasta (lobster portions are generous for the price you pay), the burrata with beetroot salad & the prawn tacos, all were delicious.”
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“We tried the lobster saffron pasta (lobster portions are generous for the price you pay), the burrata with beetroot salad & the prawn tacos, all were delicious.”August 2021
“We went for the lunch and we have tried the Romaine smoked chicken salad, the shakshuka (yumiii), pulled beef brioche. the food is amazing, well presented, the staff is so lovely, the food is so delicious, the service is pretty good.”
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“We went for the lunch and we have tried the Romaine smoked chicken salad, the shakshuka (yumiii), pulled beef brioche. the food is amazing, well presented, the staff is so lovely, the food is so delicious, the service is pretty good.”March 2018
“The quinoa salad we just ordered because my wife is vegetarian but it blew me away too!”
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“The quinoa salad we just ordered because my wife is vegetarian but it blew me away too!”May 2020
“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”
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“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”February 2019
“We went for the lunch and we have tried the Romaine smoked chicken salad, the shakshuka (yumiii), pulled beef brioche. the food is amazing, well presented, the staff is so lovely, the food is so delicious, the service is pretty good.”
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“We went for the lunch and we have tried the Romaine smoked chicken salad, the shakshuka (yumiii), pulled beef brioche. the food is amazing, well presented, the staff is so lovely, the food is so delicious, the service is pretty good.”March 2018
“And the salmon... i just ordered it because i wanted lot of protein after my heavy trx workout... it came as a pretty big portion, with a sauce that was WOW!!!”
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“And the salmon... i just ordered it because i wanted lot of protein after my heavy trx workout... it came as a pretty big portion, with a sauce that was WOW!!!”May 2020
“The scrambled eggs croissant is really good”
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“The scrambled eggs croissant is really good”June 2021
“The signature Egg Benedict is surprisingly coming with 3 eggs and quite a lot lettuce, I like the it so much.”
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“The signature Egg Benedict is surprisingly coming with 3 eggs and quite a lot lettuce, I like the it so much.”November 2019
“The food is great, I recommend three dishes, egg Benedict, Spanish egg and the original French toast.”
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“The food is great, I recommend three dishes, egg Benedict, Spanish egg and the original French toast.”July 2018
“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”
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“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”February 2019
“😃 If you love to start your day with eggs you have the best truffled scrambled eggs or Turkish eggs.”
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“😃 If you love to start your day with eggs you have the best truffled scrambled eggs or Turkish eggs.”October 2019
“First time here. I must say its worth it. The food was great, i loved their salads. I also had their wagyu sliders. One burger is with BBQ snd the second is spicy mayo. I liked the spicy mayo more. To drink i had Ananas. OMG it was so good. Pinepple with a bit of sparkling citrus taste. VERY REFRESHING! The service was great! Im definitely going to come back again.”
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“First time here. I must say its worth it. The food was great, i loved their salads. I also had their wagyu sliders. One burger is with BBQ snd the second is spicy mayo. I liked the spicy mayo more. To drink i had Ananas. OMG it was so good. Pinepple with a bit of sparkling citrus taste. VERY REFRESHING! The service was great! Im definitely going to come back again.”February 2020
“In the end I end up the feast with a biggg cup of cappuccino .. really good one.”
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“In the end I end up the feast with a biggg cup of cappuccino .. really good one.”July 2018
“Ordered flat bread and classic waffles. Both tasted good. Cappuccino was nice n hot too.”March 2021
“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”
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“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”February 2019
“I tried their Fig Lemonade & also the lavender water flower. Both were really refreshing.”
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“I tried their Fig Lemonade & also the lavender water flower. Both were really refreshing.”July 2018
“The cafe nice but the service was very slow, the lavender cappuccino & the. Lavender milk cake was tasty.”
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“The cafe nice but the service was very slow, the lavender cappuccino & the. Lavender milk cake was tasty.”April 2019
“I tried their Fig Lemonade & also the lavender water flower. Both were really refreshing.”
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“I tried their Fig Lemonade & also the lavender water flower. Both were really refreshing.”July 2018
“I loved it, the precautions were taken before entering, temperature and sterilization, the food was delicious, I recommend the rose latte”
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“I loved it, the precautions were taken before entering, temperature and sterilization, the food was delicious, I recommend the rose latte”September 2020
“We ordered the cheesy melt croissant and the avocado toast based on the waiters recommendation. Cheesy melt ( 6/10) It was alright, but pretty average in my opinion. I wouldn’t order it again, because its really not that unique.”
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“We ordered the cheesy melt croissant and the avocado toast based on the waiters recommendation. Cheesy melt ( 6/10) It was alright, but pretty average in my opinion. I wouldn’t order it again, because its really not that unique.”July 2021
“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”
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“Amazing food , and astonishing tastes you will experience in this restaurant, I would not recommend the Lobster pasta, and I would highly recommend the Grilled sea bream , the beet root drink and the tomato watermelon salad and the CR cesare salad the lobster tacos simply amazing and the rib eye is nice and the lamb chops aswell...”February 2019
“Almond croissant was very good but the coffee was not so good ( tasted more milk than usual in a flat white) location is good too”
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“Almond croissant was very good but the coffee was not so good ( tasted more milk than usual in a flat white) location is good too”June 2022
“Tea is alright but the fresh pineapple juice is quite small.”
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“Tea is alright but the fresh pineapple juice is quite small.”November 2019
“Went there for the nice lavander coffee pic they have on the entertainers. The coffee was OK but no closely as pretty and the pics. I know is a silly thing to rate the food for the looks but everything was just OK.”
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“Went there for the nice lavander coffee pic they have on the entertainers. The coffee was OK but no closely as pretty and the pics. I know is a silly thing to rate the food for the looks but everything was just OK.”January 2022
“The vibe is nice, I felt sitting at backyard of home, the food was delicious however the coffee wasn't good. We ordered egg benedict, classic omelet with cheese and mushroom, and piccolo coffee. Overall experience is nice and recommended to visit and have breakfast again.”
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“The vibe is nice, I felt sitting at backyard of home, the food was delicious however the coffee wasn't good. We ordered egg benedict, classic omelet with cheese and mushroom, and piccolo coffee. Overall experience is nice and recommended to visit and have breakfast again.”October 2020
Arrive early. For a calmer table and easier logistics, consider arriving at opening time; one reviewer said space is limited.
Use valet. Ask about valet parking, since nearby spaces can be limited even though valet is available at the café.
Try French toast. French toast is one of the safest first orders, praised for its soft middle and crisp top.
Ask for classes. If you want more than a meal, ask about booking a cooking class; reviews mention learning practical cooking skills.
Try rose latte. The rose latte is a named drink recommendation from a visitor who found the food delicious.
Choose winter outdoors. Outdoor tables are especially appealing in cooler months, when the terrace is described as ideal for winter.
Plan the visit
Parking close to the café can be difficult, with several reviews describing spaces as limited or the valet as troublesome when busy.
Coffee was a weak point for some visitors; one flat white tasted more like milk than usual.
One visitor found the prices very expensive despite enjoying the overall experience.
The indoor area has been described as a bit small, although outdoor seating helps when the weather suits.
Service has not been uniformly quick; a review specifically reported a slow visit.
The Bottom Line
Culinary Boutique Jumeirah is a café, restaurant and cooking school, with breakfast as the clearest reason to visit. You can book a hands-on class—one guest learned to make burritos and quesadillas—or settle in for dishes such as French toast, CB egg Benedict, shakshuka and avocado toast. The avocado toast was praised for its feta, seasoned tomatoes and caramelized pumpkin seeds.
French toast has a particularly strong following: reviews describe it as soft inside and crunchy on top, fluffy and even “the best” some visitors had tried. The CB egg Benedict and Turkish eggs also receive specific praise. Lavender flavours run through some drinks and desserts, and the rose latte and lavender milk cake are useful names to look for on the menu.
The setting has a homey, calm feel, with indoor and outdoor tables; the terrace is especially appealing in winter. Staff are often described as friendly and professional, though service has also been slow on one visit. Coffee is less consistent than the food, with one flat white tasting overly milky.
Parking is the main practical nuisance. Nearby spaces can be limited, and valet is available but has felt difficult when the café is busy. Arriving early may make the visit easier, especially if you want outdoor seating.