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Rekindle

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 1,340 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(1340) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Rekindle
Location
SS 2, Petaling Jaya
Services
Pet-Friendly Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
1340
Ranking
#38 in Pet-Friendly Cafes
Best for
cake lovers who enjoy rich, boozy desserts with coffee

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

What do recent reviews say?

Rekindle in SS 2 is a well-liked dessert cafe, rated 4.4 across 1,340 Google reviews. Diners praise the rum and Kahlua cakes, friendly staff, and good coffee. Some find cakes too sweet or too boozy, and prices a bit high.

Praised for
  • Rich, boozy cakes like rum black forest and Kahlua tiramisu
  • Friendly, polite staff
  • Good coffee
  • Fresh cakes, peanut butter cake fans
Watch-outs
  • Cakes often too sweet or too strong with alcohol
  • Slightly pricey
  • Noisy and dim when crowded
  • Cold air conditioning
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Best for: cake lovers who enjoy rich, boozy desserts with coffee
Think twice if: You want mild sweetness, quiet seating, or bright lighting. Some reviewers found cakes too strong or sweet.

What are they good at?

  • Alcohol-infused cakes like rum black forest and Kahlua tiramisu
  • Friendly, polite service
  • Rated 4.4 across 1,340 Google reviews

Worth knowing

  • Rum black forest and Kahlua tiramisu are the most named cakes
  • Peanut butter banana cake sells out and restocks
  • Reviewers mention an SS 2 branch and an Uptown branch
  • One reviewer reported staff keeping a forgotten pair of glasses

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Cakes praised as fresh and rich, though some find them too sweet or too boozy.
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Coffee described as good, with one reviewer noting a dark, fruity roast.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.54 average across the 101 pet-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
766
4
431
3
94
2
24
1
25

FAQ

Does Rekindle have a cake that sells out?
Yes. One reviewer said the peanut butter banana cake sold out on their visit and was restocked later.
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Last updated 2026-10-15