Is the cafe quiet and suitable for work or meetings?

Yes. Reviewers describe the environment as relaxing and comfortable with good lighting and music, and it has been recommended for client meetings and small gatherings. However, it can be busier during lunch hours.

What are the signature cakes here?

Red velvet, carrot cake, and tiramisu are mentioned as customer favorites and repeat draws.

Do they accept pre-orders for group bookings?

Yes, they accept advance food orders. However, a group of 36 still experienced 1-1.5 hour waits for food service during lunch, so allow extra time even with pre-ordering.

T&L Bakery • Cafe • Bandar Kinrara

4.3(400) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified moderate

Laptop-Friendly / Study CafesDessert & Bakery CafesSpecialty CoffeeAesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes

Price: moderate
Services: Laptop-Friendly / Study Cafes, Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Specialty Coffee
Reviews: 400

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise the calm atmosphere and welcoming staff, particularly during quieter visits and private celebrations. Cakes like red velvet, carrot cake, and tiramisu draw regulars, and table service has made a comeback. However, service stalls during lunch hours and peak times-pre-booked group meals have taken 1-1.5 hours for food, and order mix-ups occur. Kitchen capacity and time management appear stretched, especially when staffing is lean.

The cafe works well for peaceful solo visits, small meetings, or when you have time to linger. Speed and consistency are not reliable during busy periods. One older negative review mentioned food poisoning; most recent complaints focus on slow service rather than food safety.

Recent shift: Service has improved in one way (table service brought back within the past 2 months), but slow service complaints persist in recent months, suggesting kitchen capacity remains a bottleneck during peak hours.

Praised for

friendly and patient staff
comfortable relaxing environment
delicious food and cakes
good for meetings or work

Watch-outs

slow service during busy times
kitchen errors and wrong orders
food quality inconsistency

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Best for: Solo diners, small meetings, and those seeking a calm cafe environment with good cakes.

Think twice if: Avoid during lunch hours if you're in a hurry; pre-order if dining in groups and allow extra time for service.

Strengths

skilled pastry offerings (tiramisu, red velvet, carrot cake)
welcoming and accommodating staff
relaxed ambience with good lighting and music
table service restored

Worth knowing

Nazhan (Malay staff member) noted for warmth and attentiveness
Table service restored recently (as of 2 months ago); previously used QR codes
Signature dishes include spaghetti balado seafood, creamy butter fettuccine, nasi lemak penyet, black pepper gravy dishes
Peak service delays reported: group booking of 36 pax waited 1-1.5 hours for food; drinks alone took 30+ minutes

What reviews say by service

Dessert & Bakery Cafes: Cakes praised for quality and flavor (red velvet, carrot cake, tiramisu); mentioned repeatedly as a draw for return visits.
Laptop-Friendly / Study Cafes: Comfortable seating and quiet evening atmosphere suit work and small meetings; however, slow service during lunch hours can frustrate those on a schedule.
Specialty Coffee: Spanish latte and specialty coffee drinks ordered, though limited specific praise for coffee quality itself; matcha reported too sweet by one reviewer.
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes: Good lighting and music create an appealing ambience; described as relaxing and comfortable, appealing to those seeking a pleasant setting.

How it compares

Rated 4.3 against a 4.44 average across the 38 dessert & bakery cafes businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 63% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 54

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 51

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Common questions

Is the cafe quiet and suitable for work or meetings?: Yes. Reviewers describe the environment as relaxing and comfortable with good lighting and music, and it has been recommended for client meetings and small gatherings. However, it can be busier during lunch hours.
What are the signature cakes here?: Red velvet, carrot cake, and tiramisu are mentioned as customer favorites and repeat draws.
Do they accept pre-orders for group bookings?: Yes, they accept advance food orders. However, a group of 36 still experienced 1-1.5 hour waits for food service during lunch, so allow extra time even with pre-ordering.

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