Le Pain Quotidien

Name: Le Pain Quotidien
Address: Mall Of Emirates, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144190514

Al Barsha

European restaurant 04 419 0514

Le Pain Quotidien is a European bakery-cafe in Al Barsha, serving light meals alongside organic breads and pastries. Reviews make it especially appealing for breakfast, with standouts including lentil soup, tartines and almond croissants, plus coffee and desserts for a shorter stop.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

371 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Breakfast

Breakfast is a major draw, with one regular visitor calling it their best breakfast in Dubai.

Almond Croissant

The almond croissant is repeatedly singled out, including one review describing it as possibly the best in town.

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What to Eat at Le Pain Quotidien

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Le Pain Quotidien, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

Almond croissant Net +2

“The coffee is 5/5 and the croissants wow just so fresh and well made i tried the almond croissant and it was heaven.”
Chicken&potato gratin Net +2

“💛Today i got chicken&potato gratin. Definitely 2 people can share it with ordering a salad on the side.”
Fisherman’s pot Net +2

“I got the fisherman’s pot. Great source of protein. Love the potatoes. Always finish it.”

Honorable mentions (22)

Apricot tart Net +1

“P.S. I love this apricot tart with coffee or tea.”
Baker's lunch Net +1

“💛Baker's lunch is a great way to start the day; soup, any toast you choose and a salad.”
Belgian chocolate muffin Net +1

“They have a good variety of items to choose from, and me and my friends went for toasted tartines, something never had before! Chicken and mozeralla, and mushroom tartines were simply delicious, adding on the freshness of Caesar salad, and topping it up with Belgian chocolate muffin 😍 totally enjoyed my evening.”
Bread basket Net +1

“A must try and do not forget to try their bread basket. It is yummy.”
Caesar salad Net +1

“They have a good variety of items to choose from, and me and my friends went for toasted tartines, something never had before! Chicken and mozeralla, and mushroom tartines were simply delicious, adding on the freshness of Caesar salad, and topping it up with Belgian chocolate muffin 😍 totally enjoyed my evening.”
Chicken and mozeralla Net +1

“They have a good variety of items to choose from, and me and my friends went for toasted tartines, something never had before! Chicken and mozeralla, and mushroom tartines were simply delicious, adding on the freshness of Caesar salad, and topping it up with Belgian chocolate muffin 😍 totally enjoyed my evening.”
Chicken pasta Net +1

“My favorite is their chicken pasta! Staff were friendly and attendy. Sad to say Mall of Emirates branch does not accept Emirates Platinum Card.”
Chicken slider Net +1

“My husband got a chicken slider. It’s great too. With wasabi in it.”
Double machiato with extra foam Net +1

“Asked for the double machiato with extra foam. The barista got it perfect :) Also, they have possibly the best almond croissant in town.”
Egg benedict Net +1

“I really like the egg Benedict, new test because i order the one with mushroom instead of bread”
Egg benedict mushroom Net +1

“I really like the egg Benedict, new test because i order the one with mushroom instead of bread”
Grilled tuscan salmon Net +1

“Love the Grilled Tuscan Salmon 🕺but please clean your salt and pepper shakers now and then 🤢 always replace the spoons you use for your complimentary jams and savory jars.”
Halloumi and red pesto tartine Net +1

“You should definitely try their Turkish Eggs and the Halloumi and Red Pesto tartine.”
Lentil soup Net +1

“The lentil soup is divine ,,”
Organic bread basket Net +1

“They have a fabulous organic bread basket offered with their breakfast.”
Pear and goat cheese Net +1

“Their seasonal menu of pear and goat cheese is amazing as well.”
Regular or everyday plain croissant Net +1

“The regular or everyday plain croissant is one of the best I have eaten.”
Salmon and goat cheese salad Net +1

“Excellent place for a lunch. Try the salmon and goat cheese salad.”
Scones Net +1

“Great food, especially croissants and scones. Much much better than in alternative places (such as e.g. Paul or La Brioche).”
Sourdough bread Net +1

“Best place for breakfast and other meals! their sourdough bread is amazing wow!”
Turkish eggs Net +1

“You should definitely try their Turkish Eggs and the Halloumi and Red Pesto tartine.”
Shashouka Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Had Shashuka eggs with fresh milk (cardamom, almonds). Nice ambience, though crowded most of the time but you can find table quickly.”

Drinks 2

Ice tea Net +1

“Tried their ice tea for a change. It’s actually lemon tea. I love it.”
Matcha green tea with coconut Net +1

“Try the matcha green tea with coconut 👌🏻”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Croissant Net −1

“Croissant was too oily and over cooked ( dark brown)”
Egg and asparagus strata Net −1

“Most of their baked goods are great, however the egg and asparagus strata could be a bit more moist.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book Ahead. For a busier meal, book about 30 minutes before arrival; one regular says the table is normally ready.

Come Early. Aim for 9AM if you want to avoid the heavier crowds mentioned by a regular visitor.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Mall Of Emirates

Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai

04 419 0514

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Common Concerns

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Busy Tables

The cafe can be crowded, with one weekday breakfast visit finding nearly every table occupied.

Slow Coffee

One visit involved waiting more than 20 minutes for coffee, despite the food receiving praise.

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The Bottom Line

Le Pain Quotidien in Al Barsha is a European bakery-cafe built around breakfast, light meals, breads and pastries. You can come for all-day breakfast, order a lentil soup, try a tartine such as the Halloumi and Red Pesto version, or settle in with coffee and an almond croissant. The organic bread basket, jams, nut butters and spreads also make sense as take-away purchases.

Breakfast reviews are especially strong on the bread and pastry side. The almond croissant, ordinary croissant, sourdough and fresh bread basket all receive specific praise, while the lentil soup is described as divine. The chicken and potato gratin is notably generous: one diner says two people can share it with a salad.

The setting is described as French-style and relaxing, though the cafe is small and often busy. Timing matters. A reviewer suggests arriving around 9AM, while another recommends booking 30 minutes ahead so a table is ready.

Service has often been warm and attentive, but it is not perfectly consistent: separate visits mention a 20-plus-minute coffee wait, missing menu items and stale bread. Ask for harissa if you like extra spice.