Fresh Croissants
Croissants are repeatedly described as fresh, buttery, flaky and fluffy, with the almond version receiving particular praise.
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Al Jaddaf
Damand Bakery & Cafe is a French bakery and pastry shop with speciality coffee in Al Jaddaf. It is a cosy stop for fresh croissants, carefully made coffee and a relaxed cafรฉ break, with reviewers also highlighting its warm, welcoming service.
Reputation Score
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166 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Speciality Coffee
Reviews consistently praise the coffee as balanced, rich and well brewed, including a strong iced latte and well-made Americano.
Cosy Atmosphere
The cafรฉ has a warm, calm feel, with a pretty white-and-pink interior and the aroma of fresh bakes adding to the experience.
Helpful Service
Reviewers say the team explains the pastry selection and offers recommendations based on individual tastes rather than leaving visitors to guess.
Fresh Savouries
The pizza and sandwich orders were reported to arrive hot and well prepared, while the mushroom quiche was described as surprisingly light.
Clean Interior
A reviewer specifically noted the clean interior, useful reassurance for a quick cafรฉ stop in the area.
Warm Hospitality
The owner is described as sweet and welcoming, helping the small cafรฉ feel personal rather than rushed or impersonal.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Almond. Start with the almond croissant; it is repeatedly singled out, and one review pairs it with a cafรฉ latte.
Ask Recommendations. If the pastry case feels difficult to choose from, ask for suggestions matched to your personal preferences.
Expect Compactness. Plan for a small cafรฉ feel rather than a large dining room; one review specifically describes the space as tiny.
Try Lime Juice. For something beyond coffee, the lime juice was praised as refreshing and made sweet to the customerโs preference.
Pair Coffee. A coffee-and-croissant combination is a natural first order, based on repeated reviews of both together.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Wasl Sports Club Shops - shop 52
Al Jadaf, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM โ 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM โ 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM โ 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM โ 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM โ 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM โ 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:30 AM โ 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Freshly baked croissants
Croissants are the clearest speciality in the reviews, praised for their freshness, flaky texture and range of flavours.
Caramel brรปlรฉe danish
This danish was described as especially nice and different, though one customer wanted a softer texture.
Raspberry tart
The raspberry tart is mentioned as fresh, buttery and delicious, alongside other artisanal desserts.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is one of the cafรฉโs notable desserts, described as creamy, delicate and smooth.
Common Concerns
Firm Danish
One recent review found the danishes slightly hard and preferred a softer texture.
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The Bottom Line
Damand Bakery & Cafe is a French bakery and pastry shop with speciality coffee in Al Jaddaf. It suits a coffee break, a pastry stop or a relaxed breakfast, with reviewers especially returning for the croissants and carefully brewed coffee. The atmosphere is warm and cosy, and the service is often described as friendly, attentive and personal.
The almond croissant is a strong first choice, while the caramel brรปlรฉe danish offers something less familiar. There is more than sweet pastry on the menu: reviews mention breakfast, cheesecake, pizza, sandwiches and mushroom quiche. One reviewer found the quiche surprisingly light, and another said a pizza-and-sandwich order arrived hot and perfectly prepared.
For a refreshing alternative to coffee, the lime juice also made a memorable impression. The cafรฉ has a small, intimate feel, although one reviewer found it spacious enough to relax and work. If you are choosing from the pastry selection, asking for recommendations based on your tastes may help.
One caution: a recent customer found the danishes a little hard and would have preferred a softer texture. Overall, Damand stands out for fresh baking, distinctive croissant flavours and a welcoming neighbourhood cafรฉ setting.