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Secret Recipe

Updated 2026-07-10 · 2,299 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 221 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(221) 64 composite score See reviews on Google moderate
Specialty CoffeeStudy & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Secret Recipe
Price
moderate
Services
Specialty Coffee, Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Reviews
221

What recent reviews say

Five-star reviewers praise warm staff and quality cakes, though a few name individual servers like Aida and Masrita. But half the one-star reviews describe cancellations without notice, cakes that taste stale or plastic-like, and service waits stretching to two hours. Quality swings sharply: some say fresh, tasty food delivered fast; others report inconsistent cake texture and taste, wrong items, and writing on cakes done poorly.

The upstairs seating includes a lift and restrooms. Specialty coffee appears rarely in reviews. Study atmosphere is not mentioned. The business states it operates since 1997 and offers halal certification, yet reviews focus mainly on cake orders (especially via Grab) and sit-down food service, not coffee. Staff names like Aida and Masrita surface in praise, but operational inconsistency dominates the lower ratings.

Praised for
  • friendly, attentive staff
  • good cakes and desserts
  • welcoming service
  • spacious layout with amenities
Watch-outs
  • slow service and wait times
  • inconsistent cake quality and taste
  • last-minute order cancellations
  • poor order accuracy and fulfillment
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Best for: People ordering cakes for celebrations who value staff friendliness
Think twice if: Expect slow service, last-minute cancellations, and cake quality that varies. Avoid if you need reliability or quick seating.

Strengths

  • Staff warmth and attentiveness (when present)
  • Quality cakes and desserts (when fresh)
  • Seating upstairs with lift access and restrooms

Worth knowing

  • Staff Aida praised for good service on birthday cake orders via Grab
  • Staff Masrita noted for warm welcome and guidance
  • Upstairs seating includes lift and restrooms
  • Two-hour wait reported for dine-in food service
  • Multiple complaints of cakes tasting stale, plastic-like, or with poor texture and flavour inconsistency
  • Order cancellations without prior phone call to customer
  • Custom cake writing service sometimes done poorly, with customers too embarrassed to share on social media

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
No clear review evidence; coffee not a focus in feedback
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
No mentions of laptop-friendly environment or study use

How it compares

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.4 average across the 166 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 18
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
114
4
30
3
21
2
7
1
49

Common questions

Is there seating for groups or upstairs?
Yes, they have tables upstairs on level 1 with a lift, toilet, and wash facilities provided.
Do they offer cake customisation?
Yes, they offer custom cake writing and toppers, though quality varies by review.
How long does service typically take?
Service speed is inconsistent. Some reviewers report fast service; others waited up to two hours for dine-in orders.

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Last updated 2026-07-10