Fresh dishes
Customers describe the food as fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented, with portions that can be generous.
Paul Cafe
Dubai Hills Estate
Paul Cafe in Dubai Hills Estate is a restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and takeaway cakes. Reviews especially point to the complete breakfast combo and pastries such as the almond croissant, while the welcoming atmosphere and often attentive service make it worth considering—though service can vary.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,748 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast choice
The breakfast selection is described as good and varied, with the complete breakfast combo singled out as filling.
Dietary flexibility
A review says dishes were modified to accommodate dietary requirements, which is useful if you need adjustments.
Family friendly
One review noticed staff offering a colouring book to a child, a thoughtful touch for family visits.
Catering option
The catering menu covered wraps, sandwiches, skewers and sweets, with office-lunch portions that satisfied the group.
Desserts
Customers highlight the desserts for their rich taste and presentation, while the ube cheesecake received a recommendation.
What to Eat at Paul Cafe 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 Cafe, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Cafe, 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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Almond croissant Net +1
“I love going to Paul for their almond croissant but Flora introduced the pain au lait to me & boy o boy i’m hooked!!! from choco to plain! been coming back for this! thanks for Flora super grateful to you! & shout out to Roxy as well who’s super accommodating too!!”
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Review excerpts
“I love going to Paul for their almond croissant but Flora introduced the pain au lait to me & boy o boy i’m hooked!!! from choco to plain! been coming back for this! thanks for Flora super grateful to you! & shout out to Roxy as well who’s super accommodating too!!”December 2025
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Beef steak avocado salad Net +1
“Beef Steak Avocado Salad 9/10”
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“Beef Steak Avocado Salad 9/10”January 2025
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Bistro burger Net +1
“Ordered a Bistro Burger and Corn Ribes Chicken. Both food was delicious, however, the fries were COLD!!!!.”
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“Ordered a Bistro Burger and Corn Ribes Chicken. Both food was delicious, however, the fries were COLD!!!!.”October 2025
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Black forest cake Net +1
“Black Forest Cake 7/10 Too sweet”
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“Black Forest Cake 7/10 Too sweet”January 2025
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Cesar salad Net +1
“We had one cesar salad and one entrecote steak and one risotto! At the end we ordered cappuccino and one hot chocolate They were all very delicious and the service was excellent🙏🏻😍”
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“We had one cesar salad and one entrecote steak and one risotto! At the end we ordered cappuccino and one hot chocolate They were all very delicious and the service was excellent🙏🏻😍”June 2026
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Complete breakfast combo Net +1
“Had the complete breakfast combo, super fulfilling and tasty!”
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Review excerpts
“Had the complete breakfast combo, super fulfilling and tasty!”June 2026
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Corn ribes chicken Net +1
“Ordered a Bistro Burger and Corn Ribes Chicken. Both food was delicious, however, the fries were COLD!!!!.”
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Review excerpts
“Ordered a Bistro Burger and Corn Ribes Chicken. Both food was delicious, however, the fries were COLD!!!!.”October 2025
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Entrecote steak Net +1
“We had one cesar salad and one entrecote steak and one risotto! At the end we ordered cappuccino and one hot chocolate They were all very delicious and the service was excellent🙏🏻😍”
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“We had one cesar salad and one entrecote steak and one risotto! At the end we ordered cappuccino and one hot chocolate They were all very delicious and the service was excellent🙏🏻😍”June 2026
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Full breakfast Net +1
“The breakfast selection was good and varied, catering to many different tastes. I highly recommend trying their full breakfast.”
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“The breakfast selection was good and varied, catering to many different tastes. I highly recommend trying their full breakfast.”April 2026
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Hot chocolate Net +1
“We had one cesar salad and one entrecote steak and one risotto! At the end we ordered cappuccino and one hot chocolate They were all very delicious and the service was excellent🙏🏻😍”
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“We had one cesar salad and one entrecote steak and one risotto! At the end we ordered cappuccino and one hot chocolate They were all very delicious and the service was excellent🙏🏻😍”June 2026
Honorable mentions (7)
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Onion soup Net +1
“Onion soup was better in other branches but nothing to complain about.”
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Review excerpts
“Onion soup was better in other branches but nothing to complain about.”October 2023
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Pain au lait Net +1
“I love going to Paul for their almond croissant but Flora introduced the pain au lait to me & boy o boy i’m hooked!!! from choco to plain! been coming back for this! thanks for Flora super grateful to you! & shout out to Roxy as well who’s super accommodating too!!”
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Review excerpts
“I love going to Paul for their almond croissant but Flora introduced the pain au lait to me & boy o boy i’m hooked!!! from choco to plain! been coming back for this! thanks for Flora super grateful to you! & shout out to Roxy as well who’s super accommodating too!!”December 2025
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Risotto Net +1
“We had one cesar salad and one entrecote steak and one risotto! At the end we ordered cappuccino and one hot chocolate They were all very delicious and the service was excellent🙏🏻😍”
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“We had one cesar salad and one entrecote steak and one risotto! At the end we ordered cappuccino and one hot chocolate They were all very delicious and the service was excellent🙏🏻😍”June 2026
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Salmon sandwich Net +1
“Salmon Sandwich 8/10”
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“Salmon Sandwich 8/10”January 2025
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Strawberry flat croissant Net +1
“Strawberry Flat Croissant 7/10 Too sweet”
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“Strawberry Flat Croissant 7/10 Too sweet”January 2025
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Ube cheesecake Net +1
“Great food, friendly staff especially ate flora who recommended the ube cheesecake. The restaurant is clean and has a nice atmosphere. Definitely coming back again!”
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Review excerpts
“Great food, friendly staff especially ate flora who recommended the ube cheesecake. The restaurant is clean and has a nice atmosphere. Definitely coming back again!”July 2026
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Burger Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The burger was okay.”
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Drinks 3
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Cappuccino Net +1
“We had one cesar salad and one entrecote steak and one risotto! At the end we ordered cappuccino and one hot chocolate They were all very delicious and the service was excellent🙏🏻😍”
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“We had one cesar salad and one entrecote steak and one risotto! At the end we ordered cappuccino and one hot chocolate They were all very delicious and the service was excellent🙏🏻😍”June 2026
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Cappuccino with oat milk Net +1
“Cappuccino with Oat Milk 7/10”
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“Cappuccino with Oat Milk 7/10”January 2025
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Matcha Net +1
“The food is superb, as always. Definitely highly recommended! I absolutely love the matcha here. 💚✨”
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“The food is superb, as always. Definitely highly recommended! I absolutely love the matcha here. 💚✨”February 2026
What to Avoid (5)
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Avocado scramble egg Net −1
“We came here for breakfast on Friday,29 May 2026. The avocado scramble egg was cold.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We came here for breakfast on Friday,29 May 2026. The avocado scramble egg was cold.”May 2026
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Baby meal Net −1
“I ordered baby meal take away for my kid and it was horrible. The chicken was very dry it felt like it was cooked two days back. Also I had over fried fries making it black color.”
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“I ordered baby meal take away for my kid and it was horrible. The chicken was very dry it felt like it was cooked two days back. Also I had over fried fries making it black color.”June 2025
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Eggs benedict Net −1
“2/5 Stars for food: 49 dirhams for eggs Benedict, and the portion was WAY too small. They are essentially one bite size, the smallest eggs Benedict I’ve seen with salad taking up 75% of the plate. (refer to the photo)”
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“2/5 Stars for food: 49 dirhams for eggs Benedict, and the portion was WAY too small. They are essentially one bite size, the smallest eggs Benedict I’ve seen with salad taking up 75% of the plate. (refer to the photo)”April 2026
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Salad with chicken Net −1
“One salad with chicken but we received without the chicken and the brought a small and dry chicken breast later.”
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“One salad with chicken but we received without the chicken and the brought a small and dry chicken breast later.”May 2026
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Salmon eggs benedict Net −1
“The food was also just average. The Salmon Eggs Benedict were laughably small and were almost a kid’s size portion. For Dhs49 plus a Dhs20 salmon add on, this felt like daylight robbery.”
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“The food was also just average. The Salmon Eggs Benedict were laughably small and were almost a kid’s size portion. For Dhs49 plus a Dhs20 salmon add on, this felt like daylight robbery.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Go early. For breakfast, arriving early may help avoid crowds; one weekend visitor found it quiet in the morning.
Check discounts. If using Esaad or Fazaa, confirm eligibility before ordering and paying, rather than finding out at the bill.
Check timing. If ordering a slower main dish, ask for an honest wait estimate before committing, given one very long delay.
Inspect takeaway. For takeaway cakes, check that the box fits securely and the cake base is taped before leaving the shop.
Check the bill. Keep an eye on payment confirmation and request a retail receipt, especially for takeaway or app-based orders.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khail Rd
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
One customer waited 1 hour and 35 minutes for Chicken Cordon Bleu and could not successfully cancel the order.
Inattentive service
Several brunch reviews report waiting 5–10 minutes for attention, with nearby customers also struggling to order.
Small portions
The Salmon Eggs Benedict was criticised as child-sized, with most of the plate taken up by salad.
Food temperature
A customer found the fries cold, while another reported a cold avocado scramble egg at breakfast.
Payment problems
A card payment issue left one customer waiting while the transaction was checked and another machine was tried.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
49 dirhams
eggs Benedict
“2/5 Stars for food: 49 dirhams for eggs Benedict, and the portion was WAY too small”Google review · April 2026
120 AED per person
soup and light meal
“120 AED per person for soup and light meal”Google review · October 2023
24 DHS
cappuccino
“Had to stay 30 min for a cup of cappuccino, when I paid and received the confirmation sms from my bank saying I paid the 24 DHS, they said they didn't get the payment and it's failed”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Paul Cafe in Dubai Hills Estate works across the day, from breakfast and lunch to dinner, coffee and takeaway cakes. Breakfast is a strong starting point: reviews mention a varied selection and a filling complete breakfast combo. The almond croissant, pain au lait, onion soup and desserts also give pastry and light-meal visitors plenty to look for.
The setting is repeatedly described as clean, welcoming and nicely presented, and several reviews mention fresh, well-prepared food. Portions are not completely consistent, though. One customer found the Salmon Eggs Benedict unusually small, while another said a salad arrived without its chicken and the replacement breast was dry.
A dietary-needs review had a better outcome, with dishes modified to suit the request. Service is often the reason regulars return, but it is also the main variable. Many customers describe attentive, friendly visits, while others waited 5–10 minutes to order or experienced a 1-hour-35-minute wait for Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Food temperature has also slipped, including cold fries and a cold avocado scramble egg. For a smoother visit, arrive early for breakfast and confirm Esaad or Fazaa discounts before ordering. Takeaway customers should check cake packaging and ask for a receipt; one app-based purchase ended without one, while another involved a delayed payment confirmation.