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Bake & Brew Cafe @ PJ New Town

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 100 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(100) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Bake & Brew Cafe @ PJ New Town
Location
Bandar Baru Petaling Jaya, Petaling Jaya
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
100
Ranking
#76 in Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Best for
Brunch visitors seeking Vietnamese dishes, fresh bakes, and a quiet neighbourhood spot.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-15).

What do recent reviews say?

Most reviewers praise the Vietnamese noodles and baguettes, generous portions, and fresh baked items at fair prices. Service is consistently warm and attentive. However, two separate one-star reviews from a year ago report finding roaches in food, a serious concern that appears to have been addressed in recent months given the run of five-star ratings.

Praised for
  • Vietnamese dishes - rich, tender, generous portions
  • Fresh baked goods - soft muffins, curry puffs, chocolate cake
  • Friendly, efficient staff and owner
  • Good value for money
  • Cosy, quiet, clean atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • Pest contamination - roaches found in food
  • Inconsistent quality on delivery orders
  • Limited restroom facilities
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Best for: Brunch visitors seeking Vietnamese dishes, fresh bakes, and a quiet neighbourhood spot.
Think twice if: Two roach contamination incidents reported in delivery orders a year ago; confirm if this has been resolved before ordering online.

What are they good at?

  • Vietnamese beef stew and banh mi with fresh baguettes
  • In-house baked muffins, curry puffs, and chocolate cake
  • Generous portions at reasonable prices
  • Quiet, clean space; owner-operated with attentive service

Worth knowing

  • Owned and operated by Alex and his brother
  • Muffins are soft and moist, not overly sweet
  • Beef stew and banh mi reviewers describe as fresh, tender, generous
  • One restroom available
  • In-house baking of cakes, cookies, and muffins

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Vietnamese ice coffee and specialty coffee praised as good quality.
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
In-house muffins, curry puffs, and Belgian chocolate cake consistently praised as fresh and well-made.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Vietnamese noodle dishes, banh mi, and beef stew with baguette noted for tender meat, rich flavour, and generous portions.
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Reviewers describe it as a nice, quiet, unhurried place to meet and work.
Pet-Friendly Cafes
No review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.49 average across the 124 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 55
Review volume 87
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
55
4
30
3
8
2
4
1
3

FAQ

Is this a good place to work or study?
Yes. Reviewers describe it as a quiet, unhurried, welcoming spot suitable for a calm lunch or meeting.
Do they have vegan or vegetarian options?
Yes. One reviewer noted a variety of choices for vegans and vegetarians.
What are the portions like?
Generous. Multiple reviewers say one dish is enough for two people to share.
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Last updated 2026-10-15