Best bakery and dessert cafes in Petaling Jaya
These are the 15 highest-scoring bakery and dessert cafes in Petaling Jaya, from egg tarts at The Curve to Hong Kong buns in the neighbourhood. Only places where baking or desserts are the main offer made the cut, scored using our methodology.
Cafes that mainly serve coffee and meals sit on our best cafe overall list. Some picks here are hybrids (a pizza bar, a cat cafe), so check the confidence notes: places with fewer reviews or a one-sided sample are flagged in each write-up.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to bakery & dessert cafes, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milk & Barley ( The Curve ) - Best Egg Tart Petaling Jaya | 87 | 4.7 (286) | — | Egg tarts at The Curve |
| 2 | Champignons Patisserie @Kota Damansara | 85 | 4.7 (449) | — | Yogurt cheesecake and tiramisu |
| 3 | 撞墙 Byond Walls Pizza Bar & Cafe SS2 | 85 | 4.7 (643) | — | Pizza and brunch with friends |
| 4 | BakCatry | 88 | 4.9 (145) | — | Hong Kong buns and milk tea |
| 5 | Matcha Ke Coffee | 84 | 5 (85) | — | Matcha drinks in Kampung Ghandi |
| 6 | Xiao By Crustz | 84 | 4.6 (939) | — | Pastry variety in Seksyen 19 |
| 7 | Cafe Seoul Forest | 87 | 4.9 (748) | — | Croffles and a calm hangout |
| 8 | Purrista PJ Cat cafe | 85 | 4.9 (507) | — | Cakes with rescue cats |
| 9 | 10 Ten Baker (The Secret Place) | 84 | 4.8 (115) | — | Burnt basque cheesecake |
| 10 | Lolla Paluza (Cafe, Seapark, Petaling Jaya, PJ) | 81 | 4.7 (99) | — | Waffles and board games |
| 11 | Paris Baguette @1 Utama | 88 | 4.6 (794) | — | Pastries at 1 Utama |
| 12 | Yellow Bake Day SS2 | 81 | 4.6 (174) | — | Light chiffon cakes |
| 13 | Buttersome Bakery | 77 | 4.7 (42) | — | Pastries and good coffee |
| 14 | Dough! Bakery & Cafe | 80 | 4.5 (813) | — | Sourdough pizza and pasta |
| 15 | Pan パン by POPS EATERY Mutiara Tropicana | 80 | 4.4 (301) | — | Sourdough loaves to take home |
1. Milk & Barley ( The Curve ) - Best Egg Tart Petaling Jaya
4.7 (286 reviews)score 87/100
A 4.7 rating over 286 reviews with high confidence. Egg and cheese tarts are the draw, and staff get steady praise for being warm and quick at the counter.
- Well-liked egg tarts
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Tasters offered before buying
- Fast counter service
Watch out: One reviewer found the tarts fancy but pricey.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes
2. Champignons Patisserie @Kota Damansara
4.7 (449 reviews)score 85/100
Rated 4.7 from 449 reviews, with the yogurt cheesecake mentioned again and again. The tiramisu is called light and creamy, and the cozy room suits catching up with friends.
- Signature yogurt cheesecake
- Light, creamy tiramisu
- Cake delivery and pickup
- Hand-written message cards
Watch out: Cakes can't be customised, and a few find them sweet and pricey.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
3. 撞墙 Byond Walls Pizza Bar & Cafe SS2
4.7 (643 reviews)score 85/100
This is a pizza bar and cafe more than a pure bakery, but its 4.7 from 643 reviews is hard to ignore. Reviewers like the crispy crust, relaxed setting and patient staff. Confidence is medium.
- Crispy, freshly baked pizza
- Relaxed, comfortable atmosphere
- Good menu variety for groups
- Bagels and specialty coffee too
Watch out: One reviewer found the kitchen closed at 11pm on two visits, and another felt pizza quality slipped.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
4. BakCatry
4.9 (145 reviews)score 88/100
A 4.9 from 145 reviews and a high composite score. Hong Kong owners, polo and butter pineapple buns, and a resident cat make it a warm, quiet afternoon stop.
- Authentic Hong Kong-style bakes
- Friendly owners
- Resident cat and cat merchandise
- Reasonable prices
Watch out: The wife cake and sugar-free milk tea were only okay for some.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
5. Matcha Ke Coffee
5 (85 reviews)score 84/100
A perfect 5 from 85 reviews, though the review count is modest and confidence is medium. Matcha is the highlight, with a cozy small space and fair prices.
- Matcha as the signature drink
- Cozy, chill space
- Reasonable prices
- Cake and tiramisu on the menu
Watch out: One reviewer found the matcha a bit too sweet.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
6. Xiao By Crustz
4.6 (939 reviews)score 84/100
Solid at 4.6 from 939 reviews, the largest sample among the pure dessert spots. Reviewers like the fresh pastries and cakes, the calm greenery-filled interior and attentive staff.
- Wide pastry and dessert selection
- Calm, spacious interior
- Unique drinks like jasmine peach tea
- Custom cake messages (per website)
Watch out: Parking is hard at peak hours, and one ice cream order took about 20 minutes.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
7. Cafe Seoul Forest
4.9 (748 reviews)score 87/100
A 4.9 from 748 reviews. The crispy croffles lead the praise, backed by good music and helpful staff who give recommendations.
- Crispy croffles in varied flavours
- Cozy, relaxed atmosphere
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Korean-style dishes too
Watch out: Portions and space are small, and the entrance is through a salon.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
8. Purrista PJ Cat cafe
4.9 (507 reviews)score 85/100
Rated 4.9 from 507 reviews, mostly for the well-cared-for rescue cats. The matcha latte and cake also earn good marks. Confidence is medium and the cat theme is the main pull.
- Rescue cats look healthy and cared for
- Matcha latte and cake praised
- No entrance fee, one item minimum
- Near a train station
Watch out: Prices run above a typical cafe, and one review criticised staff manners and the toilet.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes, Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
9. 10 Ten Baker (The Secret Place)
4.8 (115 reviews)score 84/100
A 4.8 from 115 reviews. The creamy, gooey burnt basque cheesecake comes in several flavours, served in a cozy upstairs room run by a friendly owner.
- Burnt basque cheesecake in several flavours
- Cozy upstairs setting
- Friendly owner
- Good coffee and tea pairings
Watch out: Parking is hard and the room is small.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes
10. Lolla Paluza (Cafe, Seapark, Petaling Jaya, PJ)
4.7 (99 reviews)score 81/100
Rated 4.7 from 99 reviews. Waffles with soft serve, warm owners, and board games and books make it a place to linger in Seapark.
- Waffles with soft serve or ice cream
- Warm, personal owner service
- Board games and books on site
- Private rooms and catering
Watch out: Some found it pricey, including a small RM38 waffle, and the online menu was out of date.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes
11. Paris Baguette @1 Utama
4.6 (794 reviews)score 88/100
A 4.6 from 794 reviews and a high composite score. Staff are named and praised often, and the pastries and baguette bakes are called tasty. The review sample read here is all five-star, so treat it as one-sided.
- Friendly, quick staff
- Pastries and baguette bakes
- Cozy setting for a break
- Good value noted
Watch out: The text sample has no complaints and little on prices or waits.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes
12. Yellow Bake Day SS2
4.6 (174 reviews)score 81/100
Rated 4.6 from 174 reviews. The lemon pistachio chiffon is singled out as light and not too sweet, in a home-style, cozy room.
- Light, not-too-sweet chiffon cakes
- Lemon pistachio chiffon
- Cozy home-style decor
- Whole cakes for gatherings
Watch out: Choice can be thin in the evening, some cakes were reported dry, and it gets packed and noisy.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
13. Buttersome Bakery
4.7 (42 reviews)score 77/100
A 4.7 from just 42 reviews, so the sample is small, but it is consistent. Baristas are warm, the lemon tart and focaccia are flaky and fresh, and the shop is quiet.
- Friendly, attentive baristas
- Flaky lemon tart and focaccia
- Good mocha and oat latte
- Quiet, cosy mascot-themed setting
Watch out: Shio pan is reportedly off the menu, shelves sell out, and parking is tough.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes
14. Dough! Bakery & Cafe
4.5 (813 reviews)score 80/100
Rated 4.5 from 813 reviews, with medium confidence. It is closer to a bakery-cafe meal stop, with tasty pizza and pasta, friendly service and fair portions for the price.
- Sourdough breads and pizzas
- Friendly, attentive service
- Reasonable prices for portions
- Parking available
Watch out: One reviewer had an order missed, and another found the sourdough base heavy.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
15. Pan パン by POPS EATERY Mutiara Tropicana
4.4 (301 reviews)score 80/100
A 4.4 from 301 reviews, the lowest rating here but still well regarded. Fresh sourdough, pastries and doughnuts are praised, and bread is sold for take-away and freezing.
- Wide range of sourdough
- Fresh pastries and doughnuts
- Good coffee and drinks
- Breakfast and all-day meals
Watch out: The nasi lemak is seen as pricey, there are no table plugs for laptops, and one review mentions a rude waiter.
Services: Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
How this ranking was calculated
| Signal | Weight |
|---|---|
| Review sentiment | 28% |
| Google rating | 26% |
| Review volume | 20% |
| Review recency | 16% |
| Profile completeness | 10% |
Ranking data checked 2026-10-15 · Full methodology ›
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