Fresh Bun
The signature coffee bun is praised for being fresh, soft and perfectly baked, with a buttery aroma.
PappaRoti باباروتي - City Centre Mirdif
Mirdif
PappaRoti at City Centre Mirdif is a café built around freshly baked coffee buns, with drinks to match. Reviews point first-time visitors towards the crisp-edged, soft buttery signature bun, while options such as the Nutella hazelnut bun and milk tea make it easy to turn a quick treat into a relaxed café stop.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
820 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Nutella Bun
The Nutella hazelnut bun has a hot, crisp exterior and soft, buttery centre.
Custom Matcha
Matcha can be prepared plain without sugar or syrup when requested.
Calm Atmosphere
Several reviews describe a calm, cozy setting that works for relaxing or catching up.
Spacious Setting
An early visit was described as quiet and spacious, with warm service.
Tea Pairings
Ginger milk tea is specifically recommended with the plain bun for its strong ginger flavour.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try A Combo. Pair a bun with any hot or cold beverage in the combo; one reviewer chose the classic bun with milk tea.
Tea Pairing. For a simple order, try the plain bun with ginger milk tea; the review says the ginger is strong.
Visit Early. An early visit may be quieter: at 9:30 am, takeaway classic buns were already being prepared.
Check Service. Keep an eye on your table after sitting down and follow up politely if nobody acknowledges your order.
Expect Crowds. If close seating bothers you, avoid busy periods; one customer found the interior crowded with tables close together.
Customise Matcha. If ordering matcha, ask for it plain without sugar or syrup; the manager accommodated that request.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mirdif City Center
Mirdif, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Kunafa With Pistachio Cream
The kunafa is praised for a crispy exterior and rich, creamy pistachio filling.
Brownie Shake
The brownie shake is mentioned as a popular pairing with the bun, though one visit had missing toppings.
Iced Spanish Latte
The iced Spanish latte is one of the drinks customers order alongside buns.
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Some customers waited several minutes without acknowledgement, and others needed repeated reminders before service arrived.
Dirty Tables
A review reported an unclean table that stained clothing and was not addressed by staff.
Freshness Issues
One returning customer found the bun less fresh than expected, suggesting occasional inconsistency.
Crowded Seating
The café can become crowded, with tables positioned close together.
Poor Sandwich
The chicken mayo sandwich was described as soggy after microwaving, with an unpleasant filling.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
16 dirhams
large mug of milk tea
“From the picture you can see the large mug of milk tea for 16 dirhams and the iced Spanish Latte for 32 dirhams where the cup is 40% ice”Google review · July 2024
32 dirhams
iced Spanish Latte
“From the picture you can see the large mug of milk tea for 16 dirhams and the iced Spanish Latte for 32 dirhams where the cup is 40% ice”Google review · July 2024
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The Bottom Line
PappaRoti at City Centre Mirdif is mainly a bun-and-drinks stop. The signature coffee bun is the star: reviews describe it as crisp outside, soft and buttery inside, and best when served fresh. Nutella hazelnut buns are another reliable favourite, while the plain bun has its own following.
There is more than coffee on the menu. Customers mention milk tea, ginger milk tea, saffron latte, matcha, Spanish latte and kunafa with pistachio cream. A bun can be paired with any hot or cold beverage in a combo, and one reviewer specifically liked the strong ginger flavour with the plain bun.
Matcha can also be requested without sugar or syrup. The setting is often described as calm, cozy and welcoming, with some reviewers finding it quiet and spacious in the morning. Families come with children, but the café can be full, and one review found the tables too close together.
Seating and table cleanliness are worth checking when it is busy. Service is inconsistent. Many customers describe attentive, friendly staff, yet others report long waits, ignored tables and slow follow-up.
Food quality can vary too: a returning customer found a bun less fresh, while a chicken mayo sandwich was criticised for being soggy after microwaving. Prices are generally considered affordable for mall dessert cafés, though portions and drink value draw occasional complaints.