Strong breakfast
Breakfast portions are filling, and several reviewers especially enjoyed the eggs Benedict dishes.
La Brioche
Bluewaters Island
La Brioche is a French café-restaurant on Bluewaters Island, well suited to breakfast or a relaxed coffee with views towards Ain Dubai. Reviews particularly favour the eggs Benedict, generous breakfast portions and freshly baked croissants, though service speed can vary.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
120 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Island views
Outdoor and indoor seating includes views towards Ain Dubai, with free parking reported nearby.
Breakfast extras
Some breakfast options include a small orange juice plus coffee or tea, making the meal more substantial.
Croissants
Croissants are repeatedly mentioned positively, including one review calling them fresh and another describing them as delicious.
Quiet atmosphere
The café has been described as calm and quiet, with a cosy modern interior and outdoor seating in suitable weather.
Broad menu
Beyond breakfast, the menu includes filling mains such as slow-cooked beef brisket, plus salads, sandwiches and burgers.
What to Eat at La Brioche 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, 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 got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Avocado eggs benedict Net +1
“I ordered the avocado eggs benedict with a side of mushrooms. The eggs were cooked exactly how I asked for them, and the mushrooms were delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the avocado eggs benedict with a side of mushrooms. The eggs were cooked exactly how I asked for them, and the mushrooms were delicious.”July 2021
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Crispy battered deep-fried calamari Net +1
“Only the crispy battered deep-fried calamari which we started with were worth mention.”
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Review excerpts
“Only the crispy battered deep-fried calamari which we started with were worth mention.”July 2019
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Egg whites omelette Net +1
“Great breakfast restaurant.. I recommend the egg whites omelette with a side salad and fresh orange juice”
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Review excerpts
“Great breakfast restaurant.. I recommend the egg whites omelette with a side salad and fresh orange juice”October 2021
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French toast Net +1
“We loved the french toast (however, we didnt like the hard sides of bread).”
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Review excerpts
“We loved the french toast (however, we didnt like the hard sides of bread).”September 2022
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Ice cream brownie Net +1
“Good selection of desserts and great ice cream brownie.”
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Review excerpts
“Good selection of desserts and great ice cream brownie.”May 2021
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Slow cooked beef brisket Net +1
“I ordered the slow cooked beef brisket, it was very soft and tasty specially the sauce.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the slow cooked beef brisket, it was very soft and tasty specially the sauce.”June 2022
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Slow cooked steak Net +1
“And my friend had a slow cooked steak, it was so good price and perfect size! 🤞🏻”
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Review excerpts
“And my friend had a slow cooked steak, it was so good price and perfect size! 🤞🏻”February 2022
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Sugar-free cheesecake Net +1
“From the display, my food buddy, Soheil, ordered an eggless chocolate pastry while I ordered the sugar-free cheesecake. Sacré bleu! To our dismay we found the pastry was still frozen, rock solid – what a travesty! The cheesecake however was superb.”
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Review excerpts
“From the display, my food buddy, Soheil, ordered an eggless chocolate pastry while I ordered the sugar-free cheesecake. Sacré bleu! To our dismay we found the pastry was still frozen, rock solid – what a travesty! The cheesecake however was superb.”July 2019
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Tiramisu Net +1
“Excellent dessert choice specially tiramisu And coffee ☕”
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Review excerpts
“Excellent dessert choice specially tiramisu And coffee ☕”April 2021
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Vegetarian chicken with two sides Net +1
“I had a vegetarian chicken with two sides, it was very full filling dish!”
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Review excerpts
“I had a vegetarian chicken with two sides, it was very full filling dish!”February 2022
Drinks 2
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Orange juice Net +3
“Beautiful interior and they r giving free delicious orange juice in the beginning.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Beautiful interior and they r giving free delicious orange juice in the beginning.”August 2021
“Spent 50aed on a delicious breakfast that included coffee and orange juice. They also currently accept the Emirates Platinum card.”August 2019
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Black coffee Net +2
“We order black coffee and I suggest if you 2 people one is enough as the pot is good for 2 cups. Comes with croissant and were fresh in taste.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We order black coffee and I suggest if you 2 people one is enough as the pot is good for 2 cups. Comes with croissant and were fresh in taste.”May 2019
“Black coffee is good enough for two people”November 2020
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Chicken and mushroom Net −1
“Ironically, it was the pasta which kicked off what turned out to be a hugely disappointing meal, the chicken and mushroom specifically. Served looking more like soup, it was saltless and tasteless to the extent that no amount of freshly ground pepper or parmesan shavings could bring it to life.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ironically, it was the pasta which kicked off what turned out to be a hugely disappointing meal, the chicken and mushroom specifically. Served looking more like soup, it was saltless and tasteless to the extent that no amount of freshly ground pepper or parmesan shavings could bring it to life.”July 2019
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Eggless chocolate pastry Net −1
“From the display, my food buddy, Soheil, ordered an eggless chocolate pastry while I ordered the sugar-free cheesecake. Sacré bleu! To our dismay we found the pastry was still frozen, rock solid – what a travesty!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“From the display, my food buddy, Soheil, ordered an eggless chocolate pastry while I ordered the sugar-free cheesecake. Sacré bleu! To our dismay we found the pastry was still frozen, rock solid – what a travesty!”July 2019
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Hot chocolate Net −1
“Kiddo opted for cheesy omelette with Hot Chocolate from the kids menu. The drink was too chocolatey to drink.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Kiddo opted for cheesy omelette with Hot Chocolate from the kids menu. The drink was too chocolatey to drink.”December 2021
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Lemon-marinated chicken Net −1
“I ordered the Lemon-marinated chicken which was over cooked and too salty. I did not enjoy the food at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the Lemon-marinated chicken which was over cooked and too salty. I did not enjoy the food at all.”October 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Check hours. Confirm opening times before an early breakfast: one reviewer found it was not open at 7.
Allow time. Build in extra time for your order, especially at busy periods; slow service is a recurring review theme.
Try outdoors. Choose outdoor seating in cooler weather for the Ain Dubai or marina views; indoor space was described as sizeable for summer.
Clarify discounts. If using Entertainer, confirm the applicable meal and time before ordering: one family waited until 1:00 pm to see the lunch menu.
Share coffee. A black-coffee pot may be enough for two cups, so check the serving size before ordering separately.
Check status. Verify that the branch is operating before making a trip, since a January 2023 review reported it had been closed for months.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Unnamed Road
Bluewaters Island, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Multiple reviews report long waits, including coffee taking ages and orders taking too long even when the restaurant was nearly empty.
Inconsistent service
Some customers describe forgotten orders, uncleaned tables and staff shortages, while others found the team professional and friendly.
High prices
Several reviewers considered the food or location expensive, although one breakfast review reported good value at 50 AED.
Uneven dishes
Individual complaints included overcooked salty chicken, overcooked fries, average sourdough and a frozen chocolate pastry.
Opening confusion
One review said the restaurant was not open at 7, while another later reported it had been closed for months.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
50aed
delicious breakfast
“Spent 50aed on a delicious breakfast that included coffee and orange juice”Google review · August 2019
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The Bottom Line
La Brioche is a French café-restaurant on Bluewaters Island, and breakfast is the clearest reason to consider it. Customers mention eggs Benedict, avocado eggs Benedict, egg-white omelettes, French toast and generous breakfast portions. Some breakfast meals include a small orange juice with coffee or tea, while croissants and coffee also attract regular praise.
The setting adds to the appeal: reviews describe indoor and outdoor dining, views towards Ain Dubai or the marina, and a calm, cosy-modern atmosphere. Free parking and nearby attractions make it convenient for a Bluewaters outing, and families can choose from adult and kids’ breakfast menus. The slow-cooked beef brisket also received a notably good mention for its soft meat, sauce and mashed potato.
Service is the main caution. Several customers experienced long waits, forgotten orders or tables left uncleared, although other visits had professional, friendly service. Prices are often described as high for the location, and individual dishes have been uneven, including overcooked fries and salty chicken.
Check opening hours and current operating status before going, particularly for an early breakfast, and clarify Entertainer terms before ordering.