Custom designs
Reference-photo cakes are often recreated and elevated, with one moving-train design featuring a child’s favourite characters.
Papillon Cake
Al Quoz
Papillon Cake is an Al Quoz cake shop focused on artistic, customized celebration cakes. Reviews highlight detailed designs made from reference images, including themed birthday cakes, as well as fresh flavours such as vanilla with raspberry filling.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
320 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Balanced taste
One customer found the cakes not too sweet for both children and adults, while vanilla and custard are recurring favourites.
Fast turnaround
Customers report custom cakes completed within two hours and same-day orders ready quickly, including a 2:00 PM order delivered at 5:30 PM.
Clear communication
Reviews mention prompt replies, careful follow-up on order details and delivery arriving precisely on time.
Event setup
A full birthday setup included a named balloon backdrop, fresh natural flowers, staff-led cleanup and responsive WhatsApp support.
Gluten-free option
A customer specifically ordered a custom gluten-free cake and found it moist, delicious and beautifully designed.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm colours. Ask the team to confirm the exact colour and decoration details before production; one customer received a theme-mismatched colour.
Check packaging. For elaborate orders, confirm that the box is securely closed and decorations are firmly attached before delivery.
Plan chilling. Ask how the cake will be kept cold during delivery and before serving, especially for fondant or cream-heavy designs.
Try vanilla raspberry. If you want a proven flavour combination, vanilla with raspberry filling was described as fresh, sweet and slightly tangy.
Ask about urgency. Same-day custom work has been accommodated, but confirm timing early if your design includes detailed decoration or printed artwork.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Qouz Ind.fourth - Al Quoz - Dubai
Al Qouz Ind.fourth - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Vanilla with raspberry filling
This flavour combination was described as delicious, fresh and worth ordering again.
Donuts and cake
Guests asked about both products after a celebration, making the donuts a notable part of the order.
Common Concerns
Decoration failures
One premium customized cake arrived with uneven lettering, a crooked falling-apart lid and a poorly closed delivery box.
Finish problems
A customer reported loose glitter, decoration peeling during photographs and an unclean cake board.
Inconsistent flavour
While the designs are often praised, some customers found the taste average, below expectations or tasteless.
Colour mismatch
One order arrived in a different colour from the requested theme, leaving the customer unhappy with the result.
Melting issue
A cake reportedly became sloppy inside after an hour, with melted cream affecting its texture and taste.
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The Bottom Line
Papillon Cake in Al Quoz is geared towards celebration cakes that need a personal design rather than a standard finish. Customers order custom birthday cakes from reference photos, themed cakes with printed or 3D decorations, and even larger event setups. 5 kg custom cake with 3D-printed decorations was completed and delivered on time.
Taste feedback is mostly favourable. Vanilla is a repeat favourite, vanilla with raspberry filling gets specific praise, and one customer found the cakes not too sweet for both children and adults. A custom gluten-free cake was also described as moist and delicious.
Donuts are another item guests have asked about after tasting them. The shop is also known for accommodating urgent requests: reviews describe custom orders ready within two hours and same-day cakes prepared quickly. Communication and delivery are often praised, including precise arrival times and helpful WhatsApp replies.
Still, quality control is not perfectly consistent. A few customers reported mismatched colours, messy or peeling decoration, weak packaging, melting, or disappointing flavour. For an elaborate or expensive order, confirm the colour, construction, box security and chilling arrangements before delivery.