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swtstrt: Sweet Street Cafe by IADA Cakes

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 87 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(87) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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swtstrt: Sweet Street Cafe by IADA Cakes
Services
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
87

What recent reviews say

Every visit here feels like discovering a local treasure: homemade cakes rival any bakery, the French toast and scrambled eggs set the standard for the neighbourhood, and the owners genuinely know your name. The cappuccino and long black deliver on coffee promise most mornings, though some say the espresso leans mild.

The space itself wins you over before you order. A record player, a little library, artwork on the walls, and music that usually fits the vibe make this the kind of place families and freelancers both return to week after week. One catch: bring noise-cancelling headphones if you need to work through the afternoon, and weekend dinner service does not yet exist.

Praised for
  • excellent pastries and cakes
  • well-executed brunch dishes
  • strong specialty coffee
  • warm family-run hospitality
  • cosy, artsy ambiance with records and library
Watch-outs
  • espresso can taste mild
  • music sometimes too loud for working
  • limited evening hours
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Best for: Families and weekday freelancers seeking excellent pastries and unhurried weekend brunch.
Think twice if: Those working from cafes should expect background music; espresso strength varies; no dinner service on weekends yet.

Strengths

  • Homemade cakes and pastries by the owner (madame's recipes)
  • Signature brunch dishes (Victoria sandwich, French toast, big breakfast, The Turkish)
  • Artsy, pet-friendly interior with record player and library nook
  • Owners visibly present and engaged with regulars

Worth knowing

  • Owner known as 'madame' creates cakes and recipes on-site
  • Record player with customer-selectable records
  • Small library nook inside
  • Plug points for laptops available
  • French toast, Victoria sandwich, big breakfast, The Turkish, and pasta with beef dendeng named as standouts
  • Cappuccino, long black, and banana pudding matcha latte praised in reviews

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Homemade cakes and pastries widely praised as high-quality and worth the price
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
All-day brunch dishes consistently described as delicious and well-executed
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Specialty coffee mostly strong; cappuccino and long black praised, though espresso occasionally tastes mild
Pet-Friendly Cafes
No specific review evidence of pet friendliness

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.38 average across the 125 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 33% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 75
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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70
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14
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2
2
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Common questions

Can I work here with my laptop?
Yes, plug points are available. Note that the cafe plays music at a background level; it may not suit all-day quiet working.
Do they serve food only at breakfast time?
No, they serve all-day brunch and lunch dishes like pasta and sandwiches throughout operating hours.
Are the cakes and pastries made in-house?
Yes, the owner creates the cakes and recipes on-site, described as homemade quality by reviewers.
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Last updated 2026-08-12