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Xiao By Crustz

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 902 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(902) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Specialty Coffee & Roastery CafesBakery & Dessert CafesStudy / Laptop-Friendly CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Xiao By Crustz
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
902

What recent reviews say

Xiao by Crustz draws crowds for visibly striking pastries and petit gâteaux that taste as good as they photograph. Chocolate tarts, danishes, and custom desserts are crafted with care; coffee pairs well and prices feel fair for the artisanal quality. The cafe itself is warm and compact, though space for families with young children is tight.

Praised for
  • Creative, cute pastries and desserts
  • Rich, well-balanced flavors
  • Excellent coffee and pastry pairings
  • Photogenic, Instagram-worthy aesthetic
  • Friendly staff and cozy ambience
Watch-outs
  • No dedicated kids area
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Best for: Dessert lovers seeking Instagram-worthy pastries and coffee in a cozy setting.
Think twice if: Families wanting to linger with young children; reviewers noted limited kid-friendly space.

Strengths

  • Creative, visually distinctive pastry designs
  • Balanced flavor profiles without excess sweetness
  • Specialty coffee expertly paired with pastries
  • Reasonable prices for handcrafted quality

Worth knowing

  • Chocolate tart praised as 'possibly the best in Klang Valley', featuring salted caramel, chocolate mousse, and gold dust
  • Chocolate bomb and character-shaped desserts noted for cute design and meticulous craftsmanship
  • Petit gâteaux priced around SGD 8.80 (roughly RM29-30)
  • Same-day delivery offered within service areas

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Good coffee that pairs beautifully with pastries; specialty options like Long Black and Latte available.
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
French pastries, danishes, chocolate tarts, and petit gâteaux praised for both taste and visual appeal.
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Cozy, comfortable ambience; size and kid-centric clientele may limit suitability for focused work.
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Pastries and desserts consistently described as cute, photogenic, and meticulously designed.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.43 average across the 112 bakery & dessert cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
649
4
166
3
54
2
16
1
17

Common questions

Do you deliver?
Yes, their website lists same-day delivery to SS2, Mid Valley, and Petaling Jaya.
What are whole cakes priced at?
Their website lists Tanuki Tiramisu at RM103, Celebration at RM168, and Classic Carrot Cake at RM95.
Is there space for kids?
The cafe has a nice big ambience, but one reviewer noted the lack of a dedicated kids area.

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Last updated 2026-07-06