Fresh croissants
Freshly baked croissants are a standout, with the almond version also praised.
French Bakery
Barsha Heights
French Bakery is a bakery-cafe in Barsha Heights where customers come for pastries, coffee and casual meals. Reviews particularly highlight freshly baked croissants, Spanish lattes made to order and a cozy setting for breakfast, quick lunches or working over coffee.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
794 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Coffee customisation
A Spanish latte was successfully prepared less sweet and with oat milk.
Cozy setting
The small, calm cafe suits breakfast, meetings, reading or working for a couple of hours.
Breakfast choice
The English breakfast and pancakes both received specific praise from breakfast visitors.
Fresh meals
Reviews mention fresh juice, a good Caesar salad and healthy options such as vitality date toast.
Quick service
One diner specifically noted that the kitchen service was incredibly quick.
Family friendly
One review describes the cafe as convenient for kids, with dogs allowed.
Tips for a Better Visit
Customise coffee. If you prefer lighter sweetness, ask for a Spanish latte with less sugar; oat milk was accommodated.
Pair pastries. For a simple order, pair freshly baked croissants with a Spanish latte.
Work stop. Bring reading or laptop work: one customer comfortably stayed for a couple of hours.
Check billing. Review the bill carefully if ordering tea refills, since one diner reported confusion over the charges.
Try almond. The almond croissant was described as freshly baked, making it a useful pastry to try.
Quiet visit. For a calmer stop, one review described the space as quiet with no music.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Onyx Tower 2, Unit GR-15, Sheikh Zayed Road beside Emaar Business Park
Al Thanyah Third, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Philly Steak Sandwich
One customer specifically enjoyed the Philly Steak Sandwich and used it with an Entertainer redemption.
açaí pot
The açaí pot was called fresh, tasty and beautifully presented.
Egg truffle
The Egg truffle was praised for its fluffy, creamy egg.
Common Concerns
Quality concern
A recent reviewer felt the bakery items had declined compared with the past.
Limited flexibility
A customer said even small requests were refused without checking with a manager.
Billing dispute
One visit involved confusion over tea refills and an Americano charge, followed by raised voices.
Sink flies
A review reported annoying flies around the sink and asked management to address them.
Inconsistent coffee
One older review found the cappuccino watery, although the Spanish latte on a later visit was good.
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The Bottom Line
French Bakery in Barsha Heights works as both a pastry stop and a casual cafe. You can come in for freshly baked croissants, an almond croissant, Spanish latte or a quick meal such as the English breakfast, Philly Steak Sandwich or a salad. Several reviews describe the coffee and pastries as fresh, while the French-style setting gives the cafe a relaxed feel.
The space is small but comfortable, and customers use it for breakfast, client meetings, reading and working for a couple of hours. One review calls it quiet with no music, while another says it is convenient for kids and allows dogs. Service is often described as quick, friendly and attentive, though experiences are not entirely consistent.
There are a few cautions. A recent review says bakery quality has declined and that staff refused to check with a manager about a minor request. Another describes a billing mix-up involving tea refills and an Americano charge, plus a staff member raising their voice.
An older review also mentioned sink flies and one poor cappuccino. If you customise drinks, the cafe has accommodated requests such as less-sweet Spanish latte with oat milk. Check tea charges before paying, and consider the croissants or Spanish latte for a straightforward first order.