New York rolls
The New York Roll with Gianduja chocolate-hazelnut filling is large, generously filled and sweet without being overpowering.
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Al Nahda
Taested is a patisserie-café in Al Nahda where you can drop in for artisan pastries, coffee or a full meal. Reviews particularly point to the New York rolls, flaky croissants and a calm, cozy setting for a coffee break or relaxed catch-up.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
324 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh pastries
Croissants, pain au chocolat and other bakery items are repeatedly described as fresh, flaky, buttery and generously sized.
Quiet ambience
Several reviews describe Taested as a calm, quiet corner of the mall, with comfortable seating for relaxing.
Coffee quality
Customers praise the coffee as rich, smooth and well brewed, with multiple blends and origins mentioned.
Work-friendly
It can suit studying or remote work, with one reviewer noting an electric port extension for charging.
Helpful service
Many reviews mention friendly, attentive service, including staff who explain menu items and make ordering easier.
Opera cake
The three-layer opera cake was described as an especially memorable dessert.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check stock. Call again shortly before visiting if croissants are your goal; one guest arrived after calling and found only two left.
Try New York. The New York Roll with Gianduja chocolate-hazelnut filling is large enough to share, though the reviewer wanted to keep it.
Check ordering. Ask about the current ordering process before settling in: one review said dine-in ordering was available only online.
Choose cold matcha. If ordering matcha, consider the cold version; one customer specifically regretted choosing hot matcha.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Nahda St
Al Nahda First - Al Nahda, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM, 1:30 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
Popular Mentions
croissant egg benedict
The croissant egg Benedict is one of the breakfast items customers specifically enjoyed.
caramelised French toast
The caramelised French toast is highlighted as a breakfast item worth trying.
Pasta Alfredo
Pasta Alfredo was described alongside Pasta Bolognese as cooked in a rustic Italian style.
San Sebastian Cheescake
One customer calls this the authentic San Sebastian cheesecake in the area, while another found it delicious.
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
One recent review says service that was previously exceptional had become subpar under newer management.
Breakfast bland
A breakfast order was criticised for bland, dry eggs, under-seasoned mushrooms and tomato that was not grilled well.
Stock issues
A customer called ahead about croissants but found only two left after arriving ten minutes later.
Small sandwich
One AED 44 sandwich was described as palm-sized, cold and filled with rubbery, chewy beef.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 44
sandwich
“I came here for an evening snack, a sandwich that costed me AED 44 and that was the size of my palm”Google review · September 2024
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The Bottom Line
Taested is a patisserie-café in Al Nahda that works for more than a pastry stop. You can come for breakfast, coffee, French-style bakery items or a fuller meal, with reviews mentioning sandwiches, burgers, lasagna and pasta. The clearest draws are its oversized croissants, New York rolls and relaxed café atmosphere.
The New York Roll with Gianduja chocolate-hazelnut filling is generously stuffed and large enough to share. Croissants are often praised for being flaky, buttery and fresh, while the three-layer opera cake, tiramisu and San Sebastian cheesecake each have their own supporters. Coffee is another strong point, described by several customers as rich, smooth and exceptionally well brewed.
Seating is comfortable, and some guests use the café for studying or remote work; one review mentions an electric port extension. There are some reasons to manage expectations. A few diners found breakfast bland or under-seasoned, and one AED 44 sandwich was cold, palm-sized and filled with chewy beef.
Service and food quality also appear inconsistent in newer reviews. Bakery stock can be limited, so call shortly before visiting if you are travelling specifically for croissants. Depending on the seating area, you may be in the mall walkway beneath a clear glass ceiling rather than in a fully enclosed café.