Milk cakes
Milk cakes are a standout, with the pistachio version described as melting in the mouth.
Home Bakery Kitchen
Dubai Design District
Home Bakery Kitchen is a bakery-café in Dubai Design District, with a breakfast-and-dessert menu that draws particular praise for its milk cakes and French toast. It also works for coffee and a relaxed meal, though reviews suggest portions and service can vary, especially when the compact space is busy.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,299 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
French toast
Nutella French Toast and Saffron Karak French Toast both receive strong praise for their rich, balanced sweetness.
Breakfast range
Breakfast covers more than the usual basics, including Smashed Avocado, Turkish Simit and scrambled eggs burek.
Coffee drinks
The iced Spanish latte and hot pistachio latte are recurring coffee favourites.
Triple fries
The Triple Cooked fries are specifically recommended alongside the pastrami sandwich.
Outdoor seating
Reviews mention indoor and outdoor seating, with the shaded terrace especially appealing before it fills up.
Nearby parking
Parking is available nearby, making the Design District location convenient for drivers.
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive early. Come earlier, especially if you want the shaded terrace before crowds fill the space.
Save cake. For pistachio milk cake, arrive early because it can sell out; one reviewer got the last piece.
Allow time. Avoid tight lunch schedules during busy periods: one order took 40 minutes despite a 15–20 minute estimate.
Check prices. Ask about items not clearly listed before ordering; one reviewer only discovered the plain croissant price at the bill.
Use parking. Drivers can look for nearby parking around the Dubai Design District location.
Expect crowds. The venue is often busy and can be loud, so off-peak timing is better for a quieter meal or conversation.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Zaa'beel Second - Dubai Design District - Dubai
Zaa'beel Second - Dubai Design District, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
Several reviewers found portions small for the prices; one burger was described as two bites.
Croissant quality
Croissant feedback is uneven, ranging from slightly stale to worse than a supermarket version.
Busy waits
Crowded periods can slow service considerably; one lunch order took 40 minutes instead of the quoted 15–20.
Service inconsistency
Service reviews vary sharply, including a report of waiting almost 10 minutes for water and poor follow-up.
Extra charges
One customer objected to an extra charge for replacing pickles with a single tomato slice.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
23 Dhs
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The Bottom Line
Home Bakery Kitchen is a bakery-café in Dubai Design District where breakfast, desserts and coffee are the main draw. The menu gives you plenty to choose from, but the most consistently useful recommendations are the milk cakes, Nutella French Toast, Smashed Avocado and Turkish Simit. The iced Spanish latte and hot pistachio latte are also recurring favourites.
Desserts are a strong point. The pistachio milk cake has been described as melting in the mouth, while the brownie cookie is considered a bestseller. For a savoury order, the pastrami sandwich with Triple Cooked fries gets a specific nod.
Indoor and outdoor seating are available, and nearby parking makes the location practical for people working in the district. Timing matters. The compact venue is often crowded, sometimes loud, and lunch service has occasionally stretched to 40 minutes.
Arrive earlier for the shaded terrace or if you want a popular cake before it sells out. Value is mixed: several reviews call portions small for the prices, and one customer was surprised by the cost of a plain croissant. Service can be warm and attentive, but other visits mention slow follow-up and an uncomfortable water wait.