Can I work here with my laptop?

Yes. Reviewers mention socket outlets on benches and charging cables on a side couch.

What are your weekend specials?

Kai Si Hor Fun (chicken and prawn noodle soup) is served on Saturdays only; reviewers recommend trying it.

Do you have cakes with alcohol?

Yes, homemade cakes including brandy tiramisu and burnt chocolate cake with alcohol. Reviewers note alcohol flavour is sometimes subtle.

Kafe Wake Me Up

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 241 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(241) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Specialty Coffee & Roastery CafesBrunch & All-Day Dining CafesPet-Friendly CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes

Services: Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews: 241

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently highlight the homemade cakes, especially Basque burnt cheesecake, pistachio, and tiramisu, paired with decent specialty coffee. The family runs a cozy, personable space with Asian-Western fusion dishes, hearty portions, and weekend-only specials like chicken and prawn noodle soup. Sockets and charging cables on tables suit laptop work. A few note alcohol isn't always noticeable in spiked cakes, and some mains fall short.

Praised for

homemade cakes highly praised
specialty coffee and house blend
warm, family-run atmosphere
Asian-Western fusion brunch and mains
work-friendly setup with charging outlets

Watch-outs

alcohol not always detectable in alcoholic cakes
some entrees underperform (dry pork chop)
price-value questioned by some

great-coffeefriendly-staffcozy-ambianceinstagrammable-decorfresh-pastriesgood-valueclean-restroom

Best for: Cake lovers and remote workers seeking cozy neighborhood cafe with all-day brunch.

Think twice if: Some alcoholic cakes lack detectable alcohol; occasional mains lack consistency. Price-conscious diners may hesitate.

Strengths

Homemade cakes, especially Basque burnt cheesecake and pistachio
Specialty house-blend coffee with nutty, chocolaty notes
Asian-Western fusion brunch and weekend specials
Family-run warmth and attentive service

Worth knowing

Family-run business operating at least 10 years
Boss's wife bakes cakes on-site
House-blend specialty coffee with nutty, chocolaty, orchid-like notes
Kai Si Hor Fun (chicken and prawn noodle soup) served Saturdays only
Alcohlic cake varieties: brandy tiramisu, burnt chocolate cake
Basque burnt cheesecake signature item
Socket outlets and charging cables available on benches and side couch
Books available to read

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes: House-blend specialty coffee praised for nutty, chocolaty, orchid-like aftertaste; one reviewer found coffee quality poor.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes: All-day breakfast and Asian-Western fusion brunch popular; weekend specials like Kai Si Hor Fun highlight; some mains inconsistent (dry pork chop noted).
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes: Reviewers note tastefully decorated, cozy, cute atmosphere; burnt cheesecake presented with whipped cream. Decor described as utilitarian but personable.

How it compares

Rated 4.2 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 51% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 48

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 75

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

115

Common questions

Can I work here with my laptop?: Yes. Reviewers mention socket outlets on benches and charging cables on a side couch.
What are your weekend specials?: Kai Si Hor Fun (chicken and prawn noodle soup) is served on Saturdays only; reviewers recommend trying it.
Do you have cakes with alcohol?: Yes, homemade cakes including brandy tiramisu and burnt chocolate cake with alcohol. Reviewers note alcohol flavour is sometimes subtle.

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