French Pastry
Pastries can be genuinely flaky and buttery, with one review praising the golden crust and rich layers.
PAUL Bakery & Restaurant
Jumeirah
PAUL Bakery & Restaurant is a French bakery-café in Jumeirah, combining a cosy mall setting with pastries, savoury meals and coffee. Reviews particularly point to its flaky croissants and rich hot chocolate, while the calm seating makes it an easy place for a relaxed breakfast or coffee break.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,546 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hot Chocolate
The hot chocolate is a standout order and is described by one customer as their best ever.
Bread Basket
A bread basket with olive tapenade and French butter is a memorable table extra.
Quiet Seating
Some seating areas feel surprisingly removed from the surrounding mall noise.
Desserts
Desserts are a strong part of the offering, including fresh chocolate cake brownie and a tasty chocolate éclair.
Onion Soup
The Traditional Onion Soup was described as flavorful and comforting alongside a well-cooked pasta dish.
What to Eat at PAUL Bakery & Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For PAUL Bakery & Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of PAUL Bakery & Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Basket of bread Net +1
“No comparison to Paul when it comes to coffee and bread , I always order a basket of bread with olive tapenade and French butter . Love it!!!”
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Review excerpts
“No comparison to Paul when it comes to coffee and bread , I always order a basket of bread with olive tapenade and French butter . Love it!!!”May 2026
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Black rice chicken Net +1
“We order a funny dish which came wt black rice & chicken but it was new a kind I had never taken and I loved it.”
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“We order a funny dish which came wt black rice & chicken but it was new a kind I had never taken and I loved it.”April 2021
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Caesar salad Net +1
“The Caesar salad is nice.”
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“The Caesar salad is nice.”July 2024
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Chicken tagliatelle pasta Net +1
“We started with the Chicken Tagliatelle Pasta and the Traditional Onion Soup—both dishes were absolutely delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the soup was flavorful and comforting.”
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“We started with the Chicken Tagliatelle Pasta and the Traditional Onion Soup—both dishes were absolutely delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the soup was flavorful and comforting.”October 2024
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Chocolate cake brownie Net +1
“Loved the style of this branch, staff are so friendly and helpful, their chocolate cake brownie is mouthwatering specially that it was still fresh despite our late night visit, and the chocolate eclair was tasty and sweet.”
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“Loved the style of this branch, staff are so friendly and helpful, their chocolate cake brownie is mouthwatering specially that it was still fresh despite our late night visit, and the chocolate eclair was tasty and sweet.”January 2026
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Chocolate eclair Net +1
“Loved the style of this branch, staff are so friendly and helpful, their chocolate cake brownie is mouthwatering specially that it was still fresh despite our late night visit, and the chocolate eclair was tasty and sweet.”
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“Loved the style of this branch, staff are so friendly and helpful, their chocolate cake brownie is mouthwatering specially that it was still fresh despite our late night visit, and the chocolate eclair was tasty and sweet.”January 2026
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Chocolate fondant Net +1
“PAUL delivered the purest dessert perfection. The Chocolate Fondant was flawlessly molten, rich without being heavy, melting into the silky vanilla ice cream which was an absolute heaven in every spoonful.”
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Review excerpts
“PAUL delivered the purest dessert perfection. The Chocolate Fondant was flawlessly molten, rich without being heavy, melting into the silky vanilla ice cream which was an absolute heaven in every spoonful.”February 2026
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Club sandwich Net +1
“If you're looking for something savory, the club sandwich is a must-try. I'll definitely be coming back!”
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Review excerpts
“If you're looking for something savory, the club sandwich is a must-try. I'll definitely be coming back!”November 2025
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Croissants Net +1
“Not only was the food delicious (the croissants are to die for!), but the staff also surprised me with a complimentary birthday cake—such a sweet and thoughtful gesture! 🎂❤️”
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“Not only was the food delicious (the croissants are to die for!), but the staff also surprised me with a complimentary birthday cake—such a sweet and thoughtful gesture! 🎂❤️”April 2025
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Croque monsieur Net +1
“The croque monsieur is also really good, not traditional but delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The croque monsieur is also really good, not traditional but delicious.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (10)
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Filet mignon Net +1
“I went for the filet mignon alongside a Parmesan omelette, both were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients.”
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Review excerpts
“I went for the filet mignon alongside a Parmesan omelette, both were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients.”April 2026
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Fresh croissants Net +1
“The quality of the Paul offering is always great and I always enjoy the fresh croissants, parties and from time to time order their corporate catering for our business events.”
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“The quality of the Paul offering is always great and I always enjoy the fresh croissants, parties and from time to time order their corporate catering for our business events.”April 2026
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Heart beet Net +1
“Next, we tried the English Breakfast Tea and the Heart Beet, a refreshing combination of avocado, apple, and beetroot, beautifully garnished with homemade beetroot. Both were light, refreshing, and a great complement to the meal.”
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Review excerpts
“Next, we tried the English Breakfast Tea and the Heart Beet, a refreshing combination of avocado, apple, and beetroot, beautifully garnished with homemade beetroot. Both were light, refreshing, and a great complement to the meal.”October 2024
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Mushroom soup Net +1
“The mushroom soup 🍜 is great.”
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Review excerpts
“The mushroom soup 🍜 is great.”July 2024
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Parmesan omelette Net +1
“I went for the filet mignon alongside a Parmesan omelette, both were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients.”
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Review excerpts
“I went for the filet mignon alongside a Parmesan omelette, both were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients.”April 2026
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Pista cheesecake Net +1
“For dessert, we couldn't resist ordering the Pista Cheesecake, and it did not disappoint. It's a must-try, with a rich, creamy texture and a hint of pistachio that elevated the entire experience.”
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“For dessert, we couldn't resist ordering the Pista Cheesecake, and it did not disappoint. It's a must-try, with a rich, creamy texture and a hint of pistachio that elevated the entire experience.”October 2024
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S'mores hot chocolate Net +1
“I had the S'mores Hot Chocolate which I quite liked. I just found it a bit too sweet, but well-prepared!”
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“I had the S'mores Hot Chocolate which I quite liked. I just found it a bit too sweet, but well-prepared!”December 2024
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Steak bbq salad Net +1
“Service is perfect and my Steak BBQ salad was good”
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Review excerpts
“Service is perfect and my Steak BBQ salad was good”April 2026
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Traditional onion soup Net +1
“We started with the Chicken Tagliatelle Pasta and the Traditional Onion Soup—both dishes were absolutely delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the soup was flavorful and comforting.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We started with the Chicken Tagliatelle Pasta and the Traditional Onion Soup—both dishes were absolutely delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the soup was flavorful and comforting.”October 2024
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Tenderloin steak Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The tenderloin steak is average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Cappuccino Net +1
“Above all they have one of the best cappuccino.”
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Review excerpts
“Above all they have one of the best cappuccino.”November 2024
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English breakfast tea Net +1
“Next, we tried the English Breakfast Tea and the Heart Beet, a refreshing combination of avocado, apple, and beetroot, beautifully garnished with homemade beetroot. Both were light, refreshing, and a great complement to the meal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Next, we tried the English Breakfast Tea and the Heart Beet, a refreshing combination of avocado, apple, and beetroot, beautifully garnished with homemade beetroot. Both were light, refreshing, and a great complement to the meal.”October 2024
What to Avoid (9)
Food 7
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Mille-feuille Net −1
“Today I ordered a croissant and a mille-feuille at Paul. Unfortunately, both items were burnt. I’m very disappointed with the qua”
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Critical review excerpts
“Today I ordered a croissant and a mille-feuille at Paul. Unfortunately, both items were burnt. I’m very disappointed with the qua”January 2026
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Steak & frits sandwich Net −1
“Tried the steak & frits sandwich, really not recommended at all. No flavor no taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Tried the steak & frits sandwich, really not recommended at all. No flavor no taste.”April 2026
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Strawberry charlotte Net −1
“Ordered a strawberry charlotte for guests on mew years eve. Unlike the beautiful cake i ordered from Mall of Emiratee last weekend, i received a stale cake that was frozen and the cream as well as the glaze started to seperate as it was defrosting.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered a strawberry charlotte for guests on mew years eve. Unlike the beautiful cake i ordered from Mall of Emiratee last weekend, i received a stale cake that was frozen and the cream as well as the glaze started to seperate as it was defrosting.”December 2025
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Tenderloin sandwich Net −1
“• The tenderloin sandwich was a soggy blob, completely covered with melted cheese and lacking any appealing texture or flavor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“• The tenderloin sandwich was a soggy blob, completely covered with melted cheese and lacking any appealing texture or flavor.”July 2025
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Toast served with egg and cheese Net −1
“The toast served with egg and cheese was extremely hard, making it unpleasant to eat, and the food portions were surprisingly small for the price.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The toast served with egg and cheese was extremely hard, making it unpleasant to eat, and the food portions were surprisingly small for the price.”July 2026
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Truffle risotto Net −1
“I ordered my usual favorite truffle risotto, they brought me flavorless overcooked truffle rice.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered my usual favorite truffle risotto, they brought me flavorless overcooked truffle rice.”April 2026
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Zucchini's quiche Net −1
“However, this time Zucchini's quiche was overburned.😢☺😉”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“However, this time Zucchini's quiche was overburned.😢☺😉”November 2021
Drinks 2
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Americano Net −1
“• Ordered an Americano and was disappointed to find it cold, while the milk served alongside was warm—definitely not what I expected.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“• Ordered an Americano and was disappointed to find it cold, while the milk served alongside was warm—definitely not what I expected.”July 2025
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Caramel cinnamon iced coffee Net −1
“The caramel cinnamon iced coffee was literally just caramel mixed with milk; it's the ideal recipe for someone to get diabetes! 🙄🤔”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The caramel cinnamon iced coffee was literally just caramel mixed with milk; it's the ideal recipe for someone to get diabetes! 🙄🤔”June 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Order Hot Chocolate. Make the signature hot chocolate part of your order; several reviews treat it as a defining PAUL drink.
Check Pastries. If you are buying pastries late or for guests, check freshness and doneness before leaving, given reports of burnt and stale items.
Allow Time. Leave extra time during busy periods, as one review describes long waits even when the restaurant was not crowded.
Check Discounts. For a possible saving, check Talabat Dine Out before dining; one review reports a 10% offer.
Ask Cake Policy. If you only want dessert for one or two people, ask about individual slices first; one guest was offered only a whole cake.
Set Expectations. Breakfast may feel expensive if you want a large meal, so check portions and pricing before ordering.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Beach Rd
Jumeirah - Jumeira First, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Small Portions
One breakfast customer spent around 200 AED and still left hungry because the portions felt too small.
Uneven Cooking
A truffle risotto order was reported as flavorless, overcooked rice rather than a satisfying risotto.
Slow Service
Service has not always kept pace, with one customer waiting for everything despite an uncrowded restaurant.
Burnt Pastries
A customer reported that both a croissant and mille-feuille were burnt.
Uncomfortable Bench
The long bench seating caused shaking when a nearby child moved around, making the meal unpleasant for one guest.
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LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
PAUL Bakery & Restaurant is a French bakery-café in Jumeirah with a strong following for pastries, coffee and relaxed mall dining. You can come for breakfast, order a flaky croissant or club sandwich, settle in with hot chocolate, or make a meal of dishes such as Traditional Onion Soup and salads. The French-style setting is part of the appeal, especially at the Mercato Mall branch, where reviewers describe cosy seating and a calm break from mall noise.
Pastries and drinks are the safest bets in the reviews. Croissants, viennoiseries, bread with olive tapenade and French butter, and hot chocolate receive particularly warm mentions. Desserts also have their moments: the Chocolate Fondant was praised for its molten centre and vanilla ice cream.
Service is often described as warm and attentive, although experiences vary by visit. Value and consistency need a little caution. One breakfast cost around 200 AED and left the diners hungry, while other reviews mention burnt pastries, an overcooked truffle risotto and long waits.
Check pastry freshness, ask about cake slices, and look for the reported Talabat Dine Out discount before ordering. The atmosphere suits a quiet coffee, client meeting or unhurried treat more than a quick, guaranteed meal.