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Buttersome Bakery

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 36 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(36) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Buttersome Bakery
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Reviews
36

What recent reviews say

Buttersome earns consistent praise for warm staff, smooth specialty coffee, and standout pastries like shio pan and focaccia made with quality butter and fresh ingredients. Visitors return for the homemade feel and bright, cosy yellow-toned space with adorable decor, though one reviewer noted inconsistency and staff struggled to answer questions about cake components on a bad visit.

The bakery's strengths lie in its French-inspired bakes with Asian twists-particularly sourdough, scones, and their signature salt breads. Service is typically attentive and genuine, though parking in Seksyen 17 poses a practical drawback.

Praised for
  • friendly and knowledgeable staff
  • fresh, high-quality pastries and bakes
  • excellent specialty coffee
  • cosy, bright ambiance with cute decor
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent quality on return visits
  • staff knowledge gaps on menu details
  • parking challenges in area
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Best for: Pastry and bread lovers seeking quality bakes and specialty coffee in a warm, neighbourhood setting.
Think twice if: Parking in the area is tight; reviewers mentioned horrendous parking. One visit showed inconsistency in quality and staff struggled with menu knowledge.

Strengths

  • Standout shio pan with crispy sesame-seed base and buttery interior
  • Quality specialty coffee with knowledgeable baristas
  • Uses French butter and carefully sourced ingredients
  • Bright, welcoming space with charming animal mascot decor

Worth knowing

  • Barista Waihong mentioned for friendly service and brewing skill
  • Brazil blend coffee praised for chocolatey flavour
  • Shio pan frequently praised as among the best in PJ and Klang Valley
  • Owner offers complimentary items (free Christmas sourdough mentioned)
  • Uses French butter and olive oil, avoiding vegetable and seed oils
  • Sourdough praised as superb and homemade-tasting

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Shio pan, focaccia, sourdough, and cookies consistently praised for freshness, quality ingredients, and perfect texture.
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Specialty coffees like pistachio latte, oat latte, and Brazil blend earn high praise; smooth, well-brewed, consistent quality noted.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.41 average across the 112 bakery & dessert cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 18% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 72
Review volume 68
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What is Buttersome known for?
Their signature shio pan (salt bread) with a crispy sesame-seed base and fluffy, buttery interior; also praised for sourdough, focaccia, scones, and specialty coffee.
Do they do custom cakes?
Yes, they offer custom cakes for occasions, as well as whole cakes for orders.
Is parking available?
Parking exists on-site for customers, though reviewers have described it as challenging in the neighbourhood.
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Last updated 2026-08-12