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Baker's Cottage Jalan Kuala Kangsar

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 161 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(161) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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Baker's Cottage Jalan Kuala Kangsar
Price
moderate
Services
Cafe & Bakery, Cafe
Reviews
161

What recent reviews say

Baker's Cottage draws regular customers for its food offerings, especially grilled chicken and pastries in a clean setting at fair prices. Staff rudeness and product defects (stale bread, rotten fillings) have frustrated some buyers, with complaints about unprofessional handling of orders and unclear payment policies.

Praised for
  • delicious food
  • clean environment
  • reasonable prices
  • popular grilled chicken
Watch-outs
  • rude staff interactions
  • poor handling of orders
  • product quality issues
  • no clear payment signage
fresh-pastriesgood-valueslow-serviceclean-restroom
Best for: customers seeking affordable bakery items and grilled chicken in a clean space
Think twice if: service inconsistency and past product quality issues may deter repeat visits for some

Strengths

  • grilled chicken a regular draw
  • clean environment
  • moderate pricing
  • range from baked goods to hot snacks

Worth knowing

  • Grilled chicken mentioned as a regular purchase by customers
  • Staff handling complaints include refusal to bag items properly and raised-voice interactions over payment methods
  • Product complaints: stale (basi) cheese bread reported from a year ago

What reviews say by service

Cafe & Bakery
Food quality inconsistent: grilled chicken and pastries praised, but stale bread and rotten fillings reported
Cafe
Staff rudeness and poor order handling cited in multiple complaints

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.37 average across the 58 cafe & bakery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 96
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
95
4
35
3
18
2
4
1
9

Common questions

What payment methods do you accept?
One recent review mentions card payment only, but no official signage is visible; contact the business directly to confirm current payment options.
Are the products Halal?
Yes, the business states their products carry Halal certification.
Do you offer takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available.

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Last updated 2026-07-14