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10 Ten Baker (The Secret Place)

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 104 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(104) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
10 Ten Baker (The Secret Place)
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Bakery & Dessert Cafes
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104

What recent reviews say

Burnt cheesecake and specialty flavours (Houjicha, Matcha, Blueberry) are the draw here, with reviewers consistently praising the creamy interior and unique texture. The space feels like a friend's vintage living room with wooden furniture and leather sofas; staff are warm, and even the resident cat contributes to the charm. The hidden entrance and small menu suit those seeking a quiet, intimate dessert stop rather than a full-service cafe, though air conditioning and parking are worth knowing about beforehand.

Praised for
  • gooey, creamy cheesecake texture
  • cozy vintage home-like atmosphere
  • friendly staff and owners
  • refreshing speciality drinks
Watch-outs
  • limited menu
  • poor air conditioning
  • parking shortage
  • hidden entrance confuses first-timers
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Best for: Solo visitors and small groups seeking quiet, intimate dessert and coffee experience.
Think twice if: The hidden side entrance means first-timers need to ring the doorbell; air conditioning is minimal and parking nearby is tight.

Strengths

  • signature gooey burnt cheesecake with creamy centre
  • vintage home-like interior with vintage furniture and decor
  • intimate, quiet space perfect for solo visits or small groups

Worth knowing

  • Requires removing shoes indoors
  • Resident cafe cat
  • Ring doorbell to enter (no obvious storefront sign)
  • Menu focused mainly on burnt cheesecake and coffee

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Burnt cheesecake praised for creamy interior and unique outer texture; flavour variants (Houjicha, Blueberry, Matcha, Chocolate) consistently requested on repeat visits.
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Coffee quality noted as decent; specialty drinks like Houjicha latte and Elixir Kombucha received positive mention.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.43 average across the 112 bakery & dessert cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 32% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 81
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How do I know where to enter?
The storefront has no visible signboard. Look for a side entrance on the first floor; ring the doorbell to get in.
What are the main items on the menu?
Burnt cheesecake is the signature (available in Original, Houjicha, Matcha, Blueberry, and Chocolate flavours). They also serve specialty coffee and drinks.
Is parking nearby?
Parking is limited and tight in the immediate area; reviewers note this as a drawback.

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Last updated 2026-07-06