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Secret Recipe

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,108 reviewed · 171 listed · Scored from 221 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(221) 63 composite score See reviews on Google moderate
Study & Laptop-Friendly
Secret Recipe
Price
moderate
Service
Study & Laptop-Friendly
Reviews
221

What recent reviews say

Reviewers praise the cakes and staff warmth when service runs smoothly, but delays and cancellations frustrate a vocal segment. Several cite 2-hour waits and cakes that tasted stale or wrong, others rave about attentive service from named staff and fresh flavours. The inconsistency surfaces across quality control: customisation work receives mixed marks, order fulfilment is unreliable, and food prep times swing wildly.

Strengths lie in cake range and individual staff excellence (Masrita and Aida stand out), plus accessible seating upstairs with a lift. But the business loses customers to slow kitchen management and last-minute cancellations via delivery apps without prior calls. Price sits moderate; value perception splits sharply on whether service matches cost.

Praised for
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • delicious cakes and desserts
  • accessible facilities (lift, upstairs seating)
  • warm service from named staff (Masrita, Aida)
Watch-outs
  • very slow service and long waits
  • last-minute order cancellations without notification
  • inconsistent cake quality and taste
  • poor quality customisation (writing on cakes)
  • food inconsistency (wrong items, poor taste)
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Best for: Those ordering cakes in advance and dining when staff like Masrita or Aida are on shift.
Think twice if: Avoid walk-in orders during busy hours; expect waits of 1-2 hours. Delivery app orders risk last-minute cancellation without a call.

Strengths

  • Established brand (since 1997)
  • range of gourmet cakes and customisation
  • attentive individual staff members
  • accessible venue with lift and upstairs seating

Worth knowing

  • Staff Masrita and Aida named as exceptionally warm and welcoming
  • Lift access and upstairs seating with toilet facilities available
  • Customised cake writing service offered but quality and timing inconsistent
  • Delivery cancellations occur via Grab app without prior customer notification
  • Wait times reported from 1 to 2 hours for food prep

What reviews say by service

Study & Laptop-Friendly
Upstairs seating with lift access and toilets supports laptop work, though slow service and inconsistent wait times deter focus.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.42 average across the 59 study & laptop-friendly businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 61% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 18
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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114
4
30
3
21
2
7
1
49

Common questions

Is there seating upstairs and accessibility for those with mobility needs?
Yes. Tables are on level 1 upstairs, and the premise has a lift, plus toilets and wash facilities.
How long should I expect to wait during peak hours?
Reviewers report waits ranging from under an hour to 2 hours depending on how busy the branch is and kitchen prep times.
What happens if I order via a delivery app and the item runs out?
Recent reviews note the business has cancelled orders 20 minutes before delivery time without calling the customer first. This has happened on Grab orders even when placed in advance.
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Last updated 2026-07-06