French Toast
Several reviewers specifically praise the French toast, with one calling it consistently excellent.
La Brioche Bay Avenue
Business Bay
La Brioche Bay Avenue is a French restaurant known in reviews for breakfast, pastries and cakes, with the French toast, croissants and Benedict Royale drawing particular attention. However, the latest supplied review says the Bay Avenue location had closed, so verify its status before making the trip.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
227 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Croissants
The croissants receive strong praise from some customers, including one who called them among Dubai’s best.
Benedict Royale
The Benedict Royale was singled out as especially good in a breakfast review.
Marble Cake
One long-time customer described the marble cake as exceptional and also praised the lunch menu.
Breakfast Value
A reviewer found breakfast good value and appreciated the staff sharing order-status updates.
Lunch Choice
Reviews mention business lunches, including a well-liked steak and onion soup combination.
What to Eat at La Brioche Bay Avenue How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For La Brioche Bay Avenue, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at La Brioche Bay Avenue got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
-
Benedict royale Net +1
“service was excellent, the lady was very nice. food was great, benedict royale was reaaally good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“service was excellent, the lady was very nice. food was great, benedict royale was reaaally good”January 2022
-
Marble cake Net +1
“La Brioche is among the best bakeries in Dubai. Their marble cake is next to none.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“La Brioche is among the best bakeries in Dubai. Their marble cake is next to none.”February 2020
-
Onion soup Net +1
“I've been there for the business lunch and it's definitely been worth it. Their steak is very good and their onion soup is tasty as well. The staff is competent and friendly. The only letdown is the portion size as they are quite small.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I've been there for the business lunch and it's definitely been worth it. Their steak is very good and their onion soup is tasty as well. The staff is competent and friendly. The only letdown is the portion size as they are quite small.”September 2018
-
Shakshouka Net +1
“We ordered the shakshouka, eggs benedict & french toast. The shakshouka was nice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the shakshouka, eggs benedict & french toast. The shakshouka was nice.”August 2021
-
Steak Net +1
“I've been there for the business lunch and it's definitely been worth it. Their steak is very good and their onion soup is tasty as well. The staff is competent and friendly. The only letdown is the portion size as they are quite small.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I've been there for the business lunch and it's definitely been worth it. Their steak is very good and their onion soup is tasty as well. The staff is competent and friendly. The only letdown is the portion size as they are quite small.”September 2018
What to Avoid (13)
Food 12
-
Beetroot salad Net −1
“I came for my favorite salad beetroot salad .I left the shop without checking the content and I found later when I was home that they did not put the main ingredient in it:where is the goat cheese,couldn’t believe it🙀”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I came for my favorite salad beetroot salad .I left the shop without checking the content and I found later when I was home that they did not put the main ingredient in it:where is the goat cheese,couldn’t believe it🙀”January 2021
-
Cheese croissant Net −1
“We ordered chocolate croissant, cheese croissant and 2 cappuccino. The croissants were not fresh at all. I am sure of this.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered chocolate croissant, cheese croissant and 2 cappuccino. The croissants were not fresh at all. I am sure of this.”October 2021
-
Chocolate croissant Net −1
“We ordered chocolate croissant, cheese croissant and 2 cappuccino. The croissants were not fresh at all. I am sure of this.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered chocolate croissant, cheese croissant and 2 cappuccino. The croissants were not fresh at all. I am sure of this.”October 2021
-
Chocolate cupcake Net −1
“Looks can be deceiving. I was quite disappointed with their chocolate cupcake. It was quite dry, indicating that it’s been in their display fridge for days. From where I come from (duh) cupcakes are soft. Please do better and sell fresh ones next time.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Looks can be deceiving. I was quite disappointed with their chocolate cupcake. It was quite dry, indicating that it’s been in their display fridge for days. From where I come from (duh) cupcakes are soft. Please do better and sell fresh ones next time.”August 2021
-
Classic french toast Net −1
“I order Classic French toast , matcha and zafraan milk ! I I give them 1 star their taste is really bad ,,, hope for more improvement . Thanks location @ the point in the palm”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I order Classic French toast , matcha and zafraan milk ! I I give them 1 star their taste is really bad ,,, hope for more improvement . Thanks location @ the point in the palm”November 2018
-
Crepe Net −1
“Had a bad experience; food is not fresh and very dry and crepe was also not good. Quality is very poor and time to serve is also too much”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Had a bad experience; food is not fresh and very dry and crepe was also not good. Quality is very poor and time to serve is also too much”June 2022
-
Croissants cheese Net −1
“Tried 2 different croissants cheese and Zaatar both were subpar, the coffee was good and the staff were super friendly”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Tried 2 different croissants cheese and Zaatar both were subpar, the coffee was good and the staff were super friendly”October 2021
-
Croissants zaatar Net −1
“Tried 2 different croissants cheese and Zaatar both were subpar, the coffee was good and the staff were super friendly”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Tried 2 different croissants cheese and Zaatar both were subpar, the coffee was good and the staff were super friendly”October 2021
-
Eggs benedict Net −1
“We ordered the shakshouka, eggs benedict & french toast. The shakshouka was nice. The eggs were well done when I'd asked for medium.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the shakshouka, eggs benedict & french toast. The shakshouka was nice. The eggs were well done when I'd asked for medium.”August 2021
-
Honey cake Net −1
“Was just wondering... is plastic part of your Honey Cake Recipe!!!!? Extremely dissapointed will not order from here again.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Was just wondering... is plastic part of your Honey Cake Recipe!!!!? Extremely dissapointed will not order from here again.”April 2023
-
Steak medium well Net −1
“They don't know how to cook steak medium well”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“They don't know how to cook steak medium well”November 2019
-
Zafraan milk Net −1
“I order Classic French toast , matcha and zafraan milk ! I I give them 1 star their taste is really bad ,,, hope for more improvement . Thanks location @ the point in the palm”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I order Classic French toast , matcha and zafraan milk ! I I give them 1 star their taste is really bad ,,, hope for more improvement . Thanks location @ the point in the palm”November 2018
Drinks 1
-
Cappuccino Net −1
“We ordered chocolate croissant, cheese croissant and 2 cappuccino. The croissants were not fresh at all. I am sure of this. The cappuccino not the same as in other branches. It had too much coffee and very little milk.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered chocolate croissant, cheese croissant and 2 cappuccino. The croissants were not fresh at all. I am sure of this. The cappuccino not the same as in other branches. It had too much coffee and very little milk.”October 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Status. Call or verify the listing before travelling; the latest review says security confirmed it had closed long back.
Confirm Kitchen. If visiting late, confirm the kitchen cutoff rather than relying on the listed closing time; one guest found it closed at 10 pm.
Budget Parking. Allow for paid parking if the venue is operating: one review reports a charge of 10 AED per hour.
Check Freshness. Ask about product freshness before buying cakes or croissants, as multiple reviews describe dry or stale items.
Order Carefully. For breakfast, specify how you want the eggs cooked and check the dish when it arrives.
Allow Time. Leave extra time for service if ordering during a busy period; one review reported a 30-minute wait for a burger.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Executive Towers - #105,Bay Avenue - Block B Al A'amal St
Business Bay, Dubai
Common Concerns
Closure Risk
The latest supplied review says the location had been closed for a long time despite still appearing on Google.
Freshness Issues
Several customers reported stale or dry products, including cakes and croissants at this branch.
Small Seating
The indoor dining area is described as very small, and another review also notes limited space.
Kitchen Timing
One customer arrived at 10 pm expecting service but was told the kitchen had already closed.
Inconsistent Dishes
Reviews include disappointing experiences with overcooked eggs, poor French toast and a dry chocolate cupcake.
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
La Brioche Bay Avenue is associated with French-style breakfast, pastries, cakes and lunch. The dishes that give it the clearest appeal are French toast, croissants, eggs Benedict and the Benedict Royale; some customers also rate the marble cake and business-lunch steak highly. Friendly service and good-value breakfast are recurring positives in the better experiences.
The food record is not consistent. Alongside praise for tasty dishes, reviewers describe stale croissants, a dry chocolate cupcake, dry food and a crepe they did not enjoy. One breakfast order arrived with eggs well done instead of medium, while another customer found the French toast among the worst they had tried.
The small indoor dining area and paid parking may also matter for a quick Business Bay visit. Timing and listing accuracy are important cautions. A customer arriving at 10 pm found the kitchen closed, despite the map showing an 11 pm closing time.
More seriously, the latest supplied review says the location had closed long back while still appearing on Google. That makes checking the current status essential before travelling, especially from farther away. If it has reopened, confirm kitchen hours, ask about cake or pastry freshness, and budget for reported parking of 10 AED per hour.