Good value
A whole cheesecake reportedly costs 60 AED and can feed more than 10 people, making it a practical choice for sharing.
Maria Paz Pastry & Cafe
Al Rigga
Maria Paz Pastry & Cafe is a Filipino pastry shop with a dine-in space in Al Rigga. Customers mainly come for its soft, creamy cheesecake and reasonably priced celebration cakes, while the café also works for coffee, pastries and casual gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
225 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dine-in space
The Al Rigga branch has noticeably more room for dining than the brand’s other branches, with tables and chairs for customers staying awhile.
Celebration cakes
Reviewers have used the shop for birthdays, including a customized cake that helped make a child’s first birthday special.
Helpful recovery
After a delivery went to the wrong address, the team acknowledged the mistake and arranged a fresh batch for the customer’s office free of charge.
Home-style taste
A Kapampangan reviewer found the Filipino desserts close to the flavours of Pampanga and said they satisfied a craving for home.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check stock. Ask about cheesecake and kakanin availability before travelling, especially around holidays when displays and booking slots may run low.
Carry change. Bring a card or smaller cash notes: one birthday-cake customer had to search nearby for change at the counter.
Confirm orders. For delivery, confirm the address and special instructions carefully, then check that the order includes the requested safety sticker.
Expect self-service. Dine-in customers should be prepared to collect or follow up on their order themselves, as one review describes the café as fully self-service.
Try coffee. Pair the cheesecake with a hot or cold café drink; reviewers specifically enjoyed the coffee, while opinions on the Spanish latte were mixed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Bayt Al Rigga 01 Shop 07
Al Rigga, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Maria Paz cheesecake
The house cheesecake is the clearest customer favourite, with reviews highlighting its fluffy sponge, creamy texture and cheese topping.
Kakanin Mixed Tray
This mixed Filipino-dessert tray is sought after for celebrations, but customers report that it may require advance planning and can fill up during holidays.
Leche Flan
Leche flan is a branch-specific draw according to one reviewer, although another found it unavailable and overly sweet on a later visit.
yema cake
The yema cake is described as soft, moist and balanced in sweetness, making it a strong alternative to the signature cheesecake.
brownies
Brownies are worth adding to the order: one reviewer received a complimentary brownie with cappuccino and called it the standout item.
Common Concerns
Stock gaps
Holiday visitors reported nearly empty displays, unavailable leche flan and fully booked Kakanin Mixed Tray slots.
Weekend sellouts
Cheesecake was repeatedly shown as sold out on Talabat at weekends, limiting delivery access for customers who live farther away.
Uneven service
Several reviews describe inattentive or rude interactions, including a cheesecake order forgotten while the customer was dining in.
Payment issue
One customer had to leave the shop to find change because the cashier could not provide change for a cash payment.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
60 AED
whole cake
“For 60 AED, you can already get a whole cake that can feed more than 10 people”Google review · April 2026
8 AED
hot or cold beverages
“You can also enjoy hot or cold beverages starting at 8 AED at their Café Bakeshop”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Maria Paz Pastry & Cafe is a Filipino pastry shop in Al Rigga with a dine-in branch, takeaway and delivery ordering. The main draw is the Maria Paz cheesecake: reviewers describe it as fluffy, creamy, cheesy and sometimes notably light in sweetness. Kakanin, cassava cake, ube custard cake and yema cake give Filipino-dessert fans more to explore, while coffee and frappes make the café suitable for a casual stop.
The spacious branch has more dining room than the brand’s other locations, and customers have used its customized cakes for birthdays and other family occasions. Value is a real part of the appeal: one review says a 60 AED whole cake can feed more than 10 people, with café beverages reported from 8 AED. There are practical caveats.
Stock and ordering capacity can be tight during Eid and other busy periods, and cheesecake has been reported as sold out on Talabat on weekends. Check availability before making a special trip. Service is also inconsistent: many customers describe the team as warm and helpful, but others report ignored orders, curt interactions or difficulty getting change.
Sweetness varies across products too, so expectations may depend on what you order.