Custom Cakes
Custom cakes have matched reference pictures, themed designs and requested writing, including a fireman cake and a green dinosaur cake.
Temptations Bakery Cafe
Al Qusais
Temptations Bakery Cafe in Al Qusais combines a sit-down coffee shop with a bakery known for celebration cakes and brownies. Reviews highlight custom designs made from reference pictures, plus everyday stops for Arabica coffee, chocolate muffins and savoury dishes such as pizza and burgers.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
322 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Balanced Sweetness
Several cake reviews praise moist textures and sweetness that is rich but not overwhelming, including the eggless chocolate cake.
Brownies
Brownies are a recurring favourite, with one customer calling them an absolute must-try and another enjoying a Miso brownie.
Savoury Menu
The menu goes beyond bakery items: customers specifically enjoyed the Avocado Pesto Chicken Pizza, beef burgers and chicken burgers.
Good Coffee
Customers mention Arabica cappuccino and Americano, along with Moroccan tea, ginger tea and orange tea.
Work-Friendly
One review describes it as comfortable for working, while others mention a peaceful, welcoming ambience for family visits and gatherings.
Tips for a Better Visit
Share References. For a themed cake, bring a reference picture: customers say the finished design can look even better than the example.
Ask Quickly. If your cake order is last-minute, contact the café as soon as possible; reviews describe urgent and short-timeline orders being accommodated.
Allow Time. Allow extra time for breakfast rather than arriving in a rush, since one customer reported a delay before the food arrived.
Try Bakery Items. Check the bakery display for takeaway pastries, cakes and baked treats; one customer bought several items because they looked especially appealing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Wasl Retail Centre Wasl Village - Shop No: 8 - 8 Street
Al Qusais Ind. Fifth, 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 – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Tres leches cake
A birthday order was praised so enthusiastically that the recipient, usually a small-slice eater, wanted to finish the entire tin.
Silky chocolate muffin
The silky chocolate muffin was described as soft with a rich chocolate taste and was enjoyed alongside iced matcha.
Common Concerns
Slow Breakfast
One breakfast visit took longer than expected; the reviewer said the wait was worthwhile once the food arrived.
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The Bottom Line
Temptations Bakery Cafe in Al Qusais is a useful all-rounder: you can sit down for coffee and a meal, browse the bakery, or arrange a celebration cake. The strongest pattern in the reviews is custom cake work, with themed designs, requested writing and reference-picture recreations receiving consistent praise. For cake orders, specific favourites include Divine Chocolate Cake, tres leches cake, Eggless Chocolate Rose Cake and brownies.
Customers describe the cakes as moist, well presented and generally balanced rather than excessively sweet. The bakery display also has pastries and baked treats for takeaway, while the savoury menu covers options such as Avocado Pesto Chicken Pizza, beef burgers and chicken burgers. The café works for more than dessert runs.
Reviews mention Arabica cappuccino and Americano, Moroccan tea, ginger tea and a silky chocolate muffin. The atmosphere is described as peaceful, family-friendly and comfortable enough for working, studying or meeting. Catering has also been used for an in-house function serving around 15–20 people and for yacht catering.
One breakfast customer found the service slower than expected, so allow a little extra time if you are on a tight schedule. For a customised cake, sharing the design and wording clearly—and contacting the team early—looks like the safest way to get the result you want.