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Fancy Bakehouse OUG (Zest Cakes & Cafe)

Updated 2026-07-10 · 2,299 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 97 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(97) 56 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Study & Laptop-Friendly CafeBakery & Dessert Cafe
Fancy Bakehouse OUG (Zest Cakes & Cafe)
Services
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Bakery & Dessert Cafe
Reviews
97

What recent reviews say

The bakery shines with fresh cakes and welcoming staff, but reviewers report frustrating inconsistencies: cakes sometimes dry and hard, stock running out midday, and closing times that don't match Google hours. Savoury menu items disappoint.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • quality baked goods (brownies, cakes, pastries)
  • friendly staff and good service
  • comfortable small space
  • accepts dietary requests (vegetarian/vegan options)
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent cake quality (dry, hard cakes)
  • stock shortages and items sold out
  • unreliable opening hours or early closures
  • slow service during orders (30-minute waits)
  • mediocre savoury food (pasta complaints)
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Best for: people craving premium cakes and willing to call ahead
Think twice if: stock runs out by evening, opening/closing times are unreliable, savoury food is weak

Strengths

  • quality brownies and specialty cakes
  • accommodates dietary requests
  • welcoming staff

Worth knowing

  • Brownies and biscotti cheesecake are named standouts
  • Staff member Thevamalar noted for helpfulness
  • Vegetarian/vegan cake options available
  • Whole-cake orders may require 30-minute wait times
  • Carbonara pasta receives multiple complaints for being watery and tasteless

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafe
Brownies and cheesecake praised; many cakes reported dry and hard
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Small but comfortable space works for working; unreliable hours are a drawback

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.48 average across the 51 bakery & dessert cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 65
Review volume 86
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What cakes are bestsellers?
Brownies and biscotti cheesecake are regularly praised. Vegetarian/vegan options like biscoff and oreo cheesecake are available.
What time do you close?
Google lists 10pm, but multiple reviewers found the cafe closed earlier. Call ahead to confirm.
Can I work here on my laptop?
Yes. Reviewers describe it as a small but comfortable space for working.
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Last updated 2026-07-10