Le Pain Quotidien

Le Pain Quotidien

Mirdif

Le Pain Quotidien is a rustic-chic bakery and café in Mirdif, known in reviews for breakfast and fresh breads. You can settle in for all-day breakfast, try the Pain Quotidien breakfast with goat cheese and asparagus omelet, or enjoy a fresh croissant and blueberry jam in a calm, cozy setting.

Reputation Score
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3,564 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Fresh bread

Sourdough bread and blueberry jam are standout bakery choices, with reviewers calling both especially good.

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All-day breakfast

Breakfast is available throughout the day, useful for late risers who still want eggs, pastries or a wholesome morning meal.

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What to Eat at Le Pain Quotidien

These items at Le Pain Quotidien got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 2

  1. Chicken and potatoes gratin Net +3
    “The chicken and potatoes gratin was fantastic.”
  2. Kunafa cheesecake Net +2
    “To end our lunch on a sweet note we tried their ‘Homemade Kunafa Cheesecake’: this low sugar decadence was the highlight! we loved that it wasn’t the usual chocolate version but a soft, tangy and creamy dessert with the perfect texture and balance of sweetness, pistachio kunafa layer and a drizzle of organic noir 🍫. I would choose this over the chocolate one for sure! 🤤”
Honorable mentions (33)
  1. Avacado toast Net +1
    “I tried Avacado toast, I was happy with it. It was nicely done. The toast was soft not hard at all. The service was unexpectedly quick, it took them around 10 minutes to prepare my order.”
  2. Barley pumpkin risotto Net +1
    “Barley pumpkin risotto, the Chicken Caesar Salad, The Matcha Custard!! And the Chuna tartine. My all time favorite is the Chicken and potato gratin..so good!!”
  3. Beef bourguignon Net +1
    “We tried the Beef Bourguignon, the Creamy Tomato Salmon, and the Kunafa Cheesecake, and every single one was absolutely amazing.”
  4. Blueberry cooler Net +1
    “Their ‘Blueberry Cooler’ was just ideal for this summer’s heat- an iced concoction of ginger🫚 , blueberries 🫐 , lemons 🍋 and sparkling water, hit the perfect notes of sweet and tartness 👌🏻.”
  5. Butternut barley risotto Net +1
    “Also their butternut barley risotto is a great meal for lunchtime”
  6. Chicken caesar salad Net +1
    “Barley pumpkin risotto, the Chicken Caesar Salad, The Matcha Custard!! And the Chuna tartine. My all time favorite is the Chicken and potato gratin..so good!!”
  7. Chicken casserole Net +1
    “The chicken casserole in the photo is mouthwatering, highly recommended!”
  8. Chocolate cake Net +1
    “The food was tasty and finished off with a naughty piece of chocolate cake which was also very nice.”
  9. Chocolate croissants Net +1
    “Chocolate croissants are highly recommended for those who like croissants.”
  10. Chuna tartine Net +1
    “Barley pumpkin risotto, the Chicken Caesar Salad, The Matcha Custard!! And the Chuna tartine. My all time favorite is the Chicken and potato gratin..so good!!”
  11. Creamy chicken & mushroom Net +1
    “Their ‘Creamy Chicken & Mushroom’ 🍄‍🟫: is another classic yet comforting dish that you HAVE TO TRY! topped with asparagus and served alongside their organic sourdough bread, you simply cannot go wrong with this! LOVE IT 🫶🏻.”
  12. Creamy tomato salmon Net +1
    “We tried the Beef Bourguignon, the Creamy Tomato Salmon, and the Kunafa Cheesecake, and every single one was absolutely amazing.”
  13. Croissant Net +1
    “The croissant was fresh and delicious.”
  14. Éclair Net +1
    “Their fresh cream brioche took me back to my days in northern England, and their éclair gave me a memorable moment that reminded me of “Ratatouille.” Rajesh has been my server for the past three days, and Prekas manages the pastries; both are a delight to interact with.”
  15. Egg banquet Net +1
    “I also tried their egg banquet, and it was just as impressive. The eggs were cooked exactly how I like them fluffy, well-seasoned, and served with generous portions of sides that made the whole plate satisfying and wholesome. Every bite tasted balanced and full of flavor.”
  16. Eggs benedict with salmon & spinach Net +1
    “Their bread and coffee are the best and the Eggs Benedict with Salmon & spinach is a must-try.”
  17. Eggs benedict with veal bacon Net +1
    “I decided on the eggs benedict with veal bacon along with a latte and some bread. After a short wait my coffee arrived followed soon after by my food. Both the coffee and the food looked great and tasted just as good.”
  18. French toast with berries Net +1
    “The French Toast with berries was just perfect! 👍🏼👍🏼 The latte and cappuccino was good.”
  19. Fresh cream brioche Net +1
    “Their fresh cream brioche took me back to my days in northern England, and their éclair gave me a memorable moment that reminded me of “Ratatouille.” Rajesh has been my server for the past three days, and Prekas manages the pastries; both are a delight to interact with.”
  20. Fresh zaatar sandwich Net +1
    “The fresh zaatar sandwich was absolutely perfect: warm, soft bread with just the right amount of crisp on the outside, packed with that authentic, aromatic zaatar flavor that instantly reminds you of home.”
  21. Goat cheese and asparagus omelet Net +1
    “I highly recommend the Pain Quotidien breakfast with the goat cheese and asparagus omelet. Will be coming back!”
  22. Grilled chicken and mushroom toastie Net +1
    “I ordered grilled chicken and mushroom toastie with an extra hot latte, both were good.”
  23. Lentil soup Net +1
    “I also recommend the lentil soup - tangy and filling.”
  24. Mixed berry tartine Net +1
    “Want something quick and light? , then this ‘Mixed Berry Tartine’ is just for you. Sweet labneh on lightly toasted organic multi-cereal bread topped with raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries with a subtle sprinkle of mint leaves and white chia seeds.”
  25. Panzanella Net +1
    “Starting off with ‘Panzanella’: a refreshing yet tangy salad 🥗 made with asparagus, cherry tomato, croutons & quinoa tabouleh. Now, that’s a very creative way of incorporating 2 different cultures into something fresh and perfect! Loved the blends of strong yet mellow flavours with a dash of earthiness from the leaves 🍃.”
  26. Pineapple and carrot cake Net +1
    “I had their must-try pineapple and carrot cake and a cup of cappuccino and it was worth it.”
  27. Salad of cauliflower and feta cheese Net +1
    “The salad of Cauliflower and Feta cheese is a must try as well.”
  28. Side with kale and cauliflower Net +1
    “It normally has a side salad but I am allergic to Rocca so they instead did me a lovely side with kale and cauliflower.”
  29. Signature breakfast Net +1
    “Good selection of breakfast option and main course. Love the coffee. Ordered their signature breakfast and highly customizable.”
  30. Sourdough bread Net +1
    “Great sourdough bread- they also make the best blueberry jam.”
  31. Sourdough flatbread fried eggs Net +1
    “Then we got to their ‘Sourdough Flatbread Fried Eggs’ 🍳: served on their homemade flatbread are greek yoghurt, roasted cherry tomato & drizzle of harissa oil on top of some fried eggs. This was a creamy harmony with each bite 🤤, the harissa oil pivoted the entire dish too well. The flatbread was super soft and just woah 💯.”
  32. Spicy scramble egg Net +1
    “The Bakers breakfast and spicy scrambled eggs were great.”
  33. The bakers breakfast Net +1
    “The Bakers breakfast and spicy scrambled eggs were great.”

Drinks 5

  1. Chamomile tea Net +2
    “The chamomile tea is so refreshing and soothing!”
  2. Cappuccino Net +1
    “👍🏼👍🏼 The latte and cappuccino was good.”
  3. Extra hot latte Net +1
    “I ordered grilled chicken and mushroom toastie with an extra hot latte, both were good.”
  4. Matcha custard Net +1
    “Barley pumpkin risotto, the Chicken Caesar Salad, The Matcha Custard!! And the Chuna tartine. My all time favorite is the Chicken and potato gratin..so good!!”
  5. Mocha coffee Net +1
    “Mocha coffee was great as well. Overall satisfied with the service”
What to Avoid (2)

Food 1

  1. Smoke salmon croissant Net −1
    “The smoke salmon croissant and matcha were really really really bad, the croissant served cold, not fresh at all, hard to bite, no taste, no flaky outer, not soft inside, dry, just really terrible, and because it’s evening I didn’t want coffee, so ordered matcha, that was the worst matcha I’ve ever had in my life, shocked from my first sip, purely water with a hint of matcha taste, bubbles form on top, apparently it was made with blender, omg, so regret, even I make better ones at home I swear, I really don’t understand, if matcha is not your thing then better not put on the menu. Very disappointing!”

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  1. Matcha Net −1
    “The smoke salmon croissant and matcha were really really really bad, the croissant served cold, not fresh at all, hard to bite, no taste, no flaky outer, not soft inside, dry, just really terrible, and because it’s evening I didn’t want coffee, so ordered matcha, that was the worst matcha I’ve ever had in my life, shocked from my first sip, purely water with a hint of matcha taste, bubbles form on top, apparently it was made with blender, omg, so regret, even I make better ones at home I swear, I really don’t understand, if matcha is not your thing then better not put on the menu. Very disappointing!”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try breakfast. For a first visit, consider the Pain Quotidien breakfast with goat cheese and asparagus omelet.

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Come early. On Sundays, breakfast visitors can arrive from 8 am, earlier than other outlets in the mall according to one review.

Plan the visit

Practical details

City Centre Mirdif - E311
Mirdif, Dubai
Mon7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent croissant

One evening visit found the smoked salmon croissant cold, hard, dry and lacking the usual flaky texture.

Weak matcha

A reviewer found the matcha watery and poorly prepared, describing it as a major disappointment.

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The Bottom Line

Le Pain Quotidien in Mirdif is a bakery-café that leans heavily into breakfast, fresh bread and a calm dining-room atmosphere. Reviews mention all-day breakfast, omelettes with avocado, eggs Benedict, fresh sourdough and blueberry jam, making it a useful choice when you want more than a quick pastry. The Pain Quotidien breakfast with goat cheese and asparagus omelet is one concrete order that received a recommendation.

The menu also has substantial comfort food. Chicken and potato gratin, beef stew, lentil soup, chicken casserole and Kunafa Cheesecake all appear in positive reviews, while the bread basket and bakery items are repeatedly described as fresh. The setting is quiet and cozy, with one diner especially liking it for solo me-time; families can also use the little games or join a kids’ cookie-baking session.

Service is widely described as attentive, warm and quick, including during a busy Friday breakfast when tables were promptly cleared. Allergy handling was another strong point: a diner who avoided rocca received a kale-and-cauliflower alternative. Sundays may be worth an early start, with one review noting an 8 am opening.

One caution: an evening visit found the smoked salmon croissant cold and stale and the matcha watery, so those orders may be less dependable than the breakfast and bread choices.

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