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Secret Recipe One Utama (Phase 2)

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 607 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(607) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Secret Recipe One Utama (Phase 2)
Service
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews
607

What recent reviews say

Most visits deliver warm service and good food, with staff like Irfan, Hannan, Ameera, and Nabila earning praise for attention and friendliness. A small number report slow service or staff who were dismissive, suggesting inconsistency in how customers are treated on different shifts.

The business operates as a cafe and restaurant hybrid, known for gourmet cakes, Western and Asian dishes, and custom cake orders. They handle birthday celebrations well and offer takeaway and delivery. Staff names appear often in reviews, indicating either personable service or the scrutiny of inconsistency.

Praised for
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • delicious food
  • quick service
  • staff remember customers
  • good for celebrations
Watch-outs
  • occasional staff rudeness
  • inconsistent service attitude
friendly-staffgood-valuegreat-coffeecozy-ambianceconsistent-qualitygood-for-groups
Best for: families celebrating birthdays or occasions with regular visitors
Think twice if: service quality depends heavily on which staff member serves you

Strengths

  • named staff go out of their way for regulars
  • celebrated for handling private occasions
  • prompt service on most visits

Worth knowing

  • Staff Irfan, Hannan, Ameera, Nabila named in praise
  • Birthday service offered and appreciated
  • Free fish kerepok mentioned as a souvenir item
  • One staff member (Hannan) also cited in a complaint about rudeness
  • Restaurant can be quiet during dinner hours

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Staff Yao praised for nice latte; coffee service is secondary to food offerings

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 78% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
471
4
38
3
19
2
9
1
70

Common questions

Do you offer custom cakes or birthday celebrations?
Yes. Reviews confirm staff will help celebrate birthdays and the business offers custom cake orders via their website.
Can I order online or get delivery?
Yes. Their website lists online cake delivery and takeaway as services.
What are your opening hours?
Open 7 days a week; check their Google listing for specific daily hours.

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Last updated 2026-07-06