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Bakeray & Co

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 106 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(106) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Bakeray & Co
Service
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Reviews
106

What recent reviews say

Bakeray & Co wins regular praise for approachable owners, fresh waffles, and reliable coffee that draw laptop workers and office staff during lunch. The friction centres on confusing dine-in rules and staff enforcement during peak hours, leaving some customers feeling unwelcome after paying.

Praised for
  • friendly staff and owners
  • fresh food and waffles
  • good coffee quality
  • cozy and clean space
  • work-friendly atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • strict dine-in policies and enforcement
  • inconsistent messaging on takeaway rules
  • table-sharing during lunch
  • some items pricey without promotion
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Best for: Remote workers and office staff seeking quiet lunch breaks and fresh pastries.
Think twice if: Dine-in policies are strict; ask about rules before ordering if you want to eat on-site.

Strengths

  • House-made waffles
  • approachable owner presence
  • laptop-friendly during off-peak
  • fresh-prepared food

Worth knowing

  • Waffles are the standout item and marketed as unique to the area
  • Owner personally engages with customers
  • Strict no-takeaway-food-dining-in policy posted on notices
  • Staff ask patrons to move to smaller tables during lunch rush

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Fresh waffles and pastries praised; some items like soy cheesecake are pricey without discounts.
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Popular for laptop work in quiet periods but staff enforce table moves during lunch.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.41 average across the 112 bakery & dessert cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 36% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 55
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I bring takeaway food and eat it here?
No. The cafe has a strict policy against dining-in with food brought from outside. Notices are posted around the shop.
Is this a good spot to work?
Yes, during quiet periods reviewers remote-work here for hours. During lunch, staff may ask you to move to a smaller table to make room.
What's the signature item?
Waffles. Reviewers call them worth the price and note they're the only option for waffles in the Dataran Prima area.

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Last updated 2026-08-12