Fresh bakes
The bread and pastries are consistently praised, including a buttery Yamanote Croissant and a chocolate croissant that stayed crisp the next morning.
Yamanote Atelier Al Ferdous 2
Al Safa
Yamanote Atelier Al Ferdous 2 is a Japanese-influenced bakery and coffee shop in Al Safa, with European-style breads, pastries and cakes. Reviews make the cheesecake, matcha latte and creative breakfast items such as the Egg Benedict Cube especially worth exploring.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,413 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Signature cheesecake
The cheesecake is described as light, creamy and balanced in sweetness, while another reviewer recommends ordering it with cream and jam.
Creative breakfast
The Egg Benedict Cube gives breakfast a distinctive Japanese-bakery twist, with salmon or mushroom options mentioned by reviewers.
Calm setting
Several reviews describe the café as cozy, peaceful and not crowded, making it suitable for a quiet coffee, breakfast or casual meal.
Helpful service
Reviewers repeatedly mention friendly, attentive service and useful menu suggestions, which helps when choosing among the extensive pastries and meals.
Easy parking
Parking is described as available in front, on the roadside and at the back, with another review noting free basement mall parking.
Seasonal pastries
Limited-time collections bring unusual Japanese flavours such as Sakura and Yuzu, including a Yuzu-filled doughnut and cheesecake.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try cheesecake. Order the classic cheesecake with cream and jam; one reviewer says the toppings make it more enjoyable.
Go early. For a quieter visit and easier parking, aim for early morning; a review specifically found it calm with ample parking then.
Check specials. Ask about current seasonal collections before ordering, since Sakura, Yuzu and Salty Summer items were limited-time offerings.
Use parking. If front spaces are busy, check the roadside, rear or basement mall parking; reviewers found several convenient options.
Ask options. For the Egg Benedict Cube, ask about the salmon or mushroom version, as both options were mentioned in a breakfast review.
Plan the visit
Practical details
AL FERDOUS 2 SHOP 1 WASL ROAD - 30 2 B Street
Al Safa 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Matcha latte
A breakfast reviewer found the matcha latte smooth, balanced and gently sweet.
Beef Mushroom Teriyaki Smash Burger
This bakery burger surprised one reviewer with its excellent bun and rich-but-not-heavy teriyaki flavour.
Salmon toast
The salmon toast made one customer return the following day.
Common Concerns
Uneven dishes
The Mentaiko Linguine Carbonara was reported to lack flavour, while another reviewer found the biryani average and very mild.
Service timing
One visit had dessert arriving before the main food, and another mentioned a longer-than-expected wait despite few customers.
Busy noise
The open bakery layout can become quite loud during busy Friday mornings.
Limited seating
A family reviewer found only three high chairs, which was not enough for the number of children needing them.
Mixed flavours
The cream cheese filling in one seasonal bread was too salty for one reviewer, while the sweet element in a cream-cheese croissant also divided opinion.
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The Bottom Line
Yamanote Atelier Al Ferdous 2 is a Japanese-influenced bakery and coffee shop in Al Safa where the main draw is the bread and pastry counter, but the menu goes well beyond baked goods. Breakfast reviewers highlight the Egg Benedict Cube, salmon toast and matcha latte, while the cheesecake is repeatedly described as light, creamy and not overly sweet. The setting is modern, cozy and generally peaceful, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Several customers found the service friendly and quick, and reviewers appreciated staff help when choosing from the broad pastry and meal selection. Parking is another practical advantage: comments mention spaces in front, roadside and behind the café, plus free basement mall parking. There are a few reasons to time your visit thoughtfully.
Early mornings were described as quiet, while busy Friday mornings can become loud. One visit had dessert served before the main food, and another reported a longer wait than expected. Food quality is not completely even: the Mentaiko Linguine Carbonara was called flavourless, and the biryani was considered mild.
Seasonal collections such as Sakura-Yuzu and Salty Summer breads are worth checking, but they are limited-time items rather than permanent menu fixtures.