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Kafe Wake Me Up

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 241 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(241) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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Kafe Wake Me Up
Price
moderate
Services
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
241

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently highlight the homemade cakes, especially Basque burnt cheesecake, pistachio, and tiramisu, paired with decent specialty coffee. The family runs a cozy, personable space with Asian-Western fusion dishes, hearty portions, and weekend-only specials like chicken and prawn noodle soup. Sockets and charging cables on tables suit laptop work. A few note alcohol isn't always noticeable in spiked cakes, and some mains fall short.

Praised for
  • homemade cakes highly praised
  • specialty coffee and house blend
  • warm, family-run atmosphere
  • Asian-Western fusion brunch and mains
  • work-friendly setup with charging outlets
Watch-outs
  • alcohol not always detectable in alcoholic cakes
  • some entrees underperform (dry pork chop)
  • price-value questioned by some
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Best for: Cake lovers and remote workers seeking cozy neighborhood cafe with all-day brunch.
Think twice if: Some alcoholic cakes lack detectable alcohol; occasional mains lack consistency. Price-conscious diners may hesitate.

Strengths

  • Homemade cakes, especially Basque burnt cheesecake and pistachio
  • Specialty house-blend coffee with nutty, chocolaty notes
  • Asian-Western fusion brunch and weekend specials
  • Family-run warmth and attentive service

Worth knowing

  • Family-run business operating at least 10 years
  • Boss's wife bakes cakes on-site
  • House-blend specialty coffee with nutty, chocolaty, orchid-like notes
  • Kai Si Hor Fun (chicken and prawn noodle soup) served Saturdays only
  • Alcohlic cake varieties: brandy tiramisu, burnt chocolate cake
  • Basque burnt cheesecake signature item
  • Socket outlets and charging cables available on benches and side couch
  • Books available to read

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
House-blend specialty coffee praised for nutty, chocolaty, orchid-like aftertaste; one reviewer found coffee quality poor.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
All-day breakfast and Asian-Western fusion brunch popular; weekend specials like Kai Si Hor Fun highlight; some mains inconsistent (dry pork chop noted).
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviewers note tastefully decorated, cozy, cute atmosphere; burnt cheesecake presented with whipped cream. Decor described as utilitarian but personable.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.42 average across the 104 aesthetic / instagrammable cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 48
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
115
4
86
3
27
2
7
1
6

Common questions

Can I work here with my laptop?
Yes. Reviewers mention socket outlets on benches and charging cables on a side couch.
What are your weekend specials?
Kai Si Hor Fun (chicken and prawn noodle soup) is served on Saturdays only; reviewers recommend trying it.
Do you have cakes with alcohol?
Yes, homemade cakes including brandy tiramisu and burnt chocolate cake with alcohol. Reviewers note alcohol flavour is sometimes subtle.
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Last updated 2026-08-12