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Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 139 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(139) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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palette cafe
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139

What recent reviews say

Staff go out of their way: one barista remade a drink after a spill without hesitation, and the owner personally teaches baking classes. The cafe draws people back for matcha and hojicha lattes, burnt cheesecake, and croissants that earn genuine praise for texture and flakiness. Atmosphere is calm with board games; pastries stay fresh and consistent through repeat visits.

A handful of customers noted flat cheesecake flavour or felt the price didn't match the taste on slower days, and one visitor caught staff on phones instead of working. Most find the space cozy enough to linger over coffee or cake, though some think prices could be gentler for what lands on the plate.

Praised for
  • staff kindness and attentiveness
  • cozy, welcoming atmosphere
  • high-quality pastries and cakes
  • specialty drinks (matcha, hojicha)
  • fresh baked goods, consistent quality
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent cake flavour on off-peak orders
  • occasional inattentive service
  • prices feel high for portion/quality on some items
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Best for: friends and solo visitors seeking a calm space to linger over specialty coffee and cakes
Think twice if: you order during quiet hours, cake flavour can vary; prices run above what some feel matches the portion

Strengths

  • matcha and hojicha drinks praised for quality
  • burnt cheesecake is a signature draw
  • owner-led baking classes
  • consistent pastry quality
  • staff willing to remake drinks and go extra

Worth knowing

  • Owner personally teaches half-day baking classes with printed class notes
  • Ceremonial-grade matcha available for a surcharge
  • Burnt cheesecake is a repeat-order item
  • Croissants noted for flakiness
  • Hojicha latte praised for balance (not too sweet, not powdery)
  • Shio pan (salted bun) popular but texture varies
  • Board games available in cafe
  • Takeaway packaging praised for protection

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Burnt cheesecake, croissants, and quiches earn strong praise; occasional inconsistency in flavour reported on off-peak visits

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.41 average across the 112 bakery & dessert cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 83
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer baking classes?
Yes, they offer half-day bread baking classes taught by the owner, with printed notes and quality ingredients provided.
Can I order a custom cake?
Yes, they make custom cakes; reviewers mention this option is available.
What matcha do you use?
They offer ceremonial-grade matcha for a small surcharge; standard matcha is also available.

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Last updated 2026-08-12