Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-15).
Diners keep coming back for the staff, especially Mindy, who gets named again and again for helpful, friendly service. The bread and pastries draw the most praise, with many saying the food is healthy and tasty.
Not every visit lands well. One reviewer waited 40 minutes for pizzas and got no apology, and another found a walnut sourdough loaf dense. Cake and some pastries got lukewarm notes, so stick to the bread for best results.
Lafayette at The Starling rates 4.4 from 917 Google reviews, with most diners praising big portions and a calm, cozy room. Food is the main draw, though one reviewer found the lasagne and fried chicken bland. Staff are described as friendly.
Rekindle has built a loyal following around alcohol-infused cakes (tiramisu with Kahlua, black forest with rum) and consistent coffee, drawing regulars who praise the late-night hours and careful service. Recent visits reveal quality slips: drier cakes, cheaper chocolate, and variable staff friendliness, though most still rate the experience worth the premium price and effort to reach a corner site near LDP and BHP station. The tiramisu Kahlua and rum raisin cakes anchor the menu, with lemon poppyseed and cheesecake as standouts. Coffee is strong and thick; chai and matcha are customisable but skew sweet. Staff vary from attentive to dismissive. Open until midnight and family-friendly, though a recent 3-star review flagged quality drops that contradict the usual fresh, moist benchmark.
Kam Kee Cafe at The Starling draws a steady crowd with its 4 average across 993 reviews. Diners often like the Hong Kong style dishes and the relaxed feel. Taste is uneven, though, and several reviewers found the milk tea weak and the bill high.
Last updated 2026-10-15
