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Rising Hours Focaccia Bakehouse

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 21 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(21) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Rising Hours Focaccia Bakehouse
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Cafe & Bakery, Cafe
Reviews
21

What recent reviews say

Every reviewer gave five stars and praised the focaccia for its softness, freshness, and bold flavours. The owner YY Kwok, who left a media career to open the bakehouse, brings genuine warmth to every visit; her commitment to proper fermentation and quality ingredients shines through in each loaf.

Honey tomato cheese, sea salt double chocolate, roasted chicken, and pandan kaya are standout flavours. Reviewers buy whole loaves to take home and order multiple varieties. The cafe's cozy atmosphere makes it feel like a neighbourhood spot worth returning to whenever you're in Ipoh.

Praised for
  • outstanding focaccia quality and flavor variety
  • soft fluffy fresh-baked bread
  • friendly approachable owner (YY Kwok)
  • cozy welcoming atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • edges can be slightly salty
  • portions described as small by one reviewer
  • warm storage around market location
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Best for: anyone seeking authentic handmade focaccia and a peaceful cafe space in Ipoh
Think twice if: slight saltiness on some focaccia edges and portions could feel small for larger appetites

Strengths

  • handmade focaccia with thoughtful flavour combinations
  • owner's 11 years of professionalism applied to baking
  • fresh daily baking with proper fermentation
  • generous fillings in sandwiches

Worth knowing

  • Owner YY Kwok carries 11 years of media industry experience into her baking
  • Flavours include honey tomato cheese, sea salt double chocolate, Hawaiian teriyaki chicken, roasted chicken, cranberry chocolate, jalapeño cheese, pandan kaya, cinnamon raisin, herbs tomato garlic, jalapeno walnut ricotta
  • Bread baked fresh daily with respect for fermentation time and ingredient quality
  • Focaccia sandwiches praised for generous fillings

What reviews say by service

Cafe & Bakery
Soft fluffy fresh focaccia with bold savoury and sweet flavour varieties made to high standard
Cafe
Cozy welcoming atmosphere with friendly owner creates a neighbourhood spot worth repeated visits

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.37 average across the 58 cafe & bakery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 22% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 77
Review volume 58
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is the focaccia baked fresh daily?
Yes, all focaccia is baked fresh daily, which reviewers say makes a noticeable difference in taste and texture.
What focaccia flavours are available?
Reviewers mention honey tomato cheese, sea salt double chocolate, roasted chicken, pandan kaya, cranberry chocolate, jalapeño cheese, cinnamon raisin, and herbs tomato garlic among others.
Can I take focaccia home or order whole loaves?
Yes, reviewers regularly buy whole loaves to take home; some have even bought every available flavour to share with family.

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Last updated 2026-07-14