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Fans Toast Patisserie

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 75 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(75) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Cafe & BakeryTraditional KopitiamCafe
Fans Toast Patisserie
Services
Cafe & Bakery, Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe
Reviews
75

What recent reviews say

Fans Toast stands out for excellent sourdough and pastries that draw customers willing to travel an hour for them. Yet mixed reviews highlight frustration with the shift to takeout-only, shrinking food menu after renovation, and occasional staffing gaps that slow service during busy periods.

Praised for
  • sourdough bread quality
  • fresh pastries and croissants
  • friendly and knowledgeable staff
  • reasonable pricing
Watch-outs
  • takeout-only format limiting dine-in experience
  • inconsistent menu variety and reduced offerings
  • slow service and understaffing
  • quality decline post-renovation
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Best for: sourdough and pastry enthusiasts willing to visit takeout-focused bakery
Think twice if: You want sit-down dining or a full cafe menu; limited dine-in seating and reduced food range post-renovation may disappoint.

Strengths

  • standout sourdough bread
  • skilled pastry selection
  • knowledgeable staff guidance on storage and pairings

Worth knowing

  • Staff provide storage guidance for sourdough bread
  • Membership program offers discounts of 20 to 60 cents per item
  • Past 'buy five free one' promotion mentioned but current status unclear
  • Matcha croissant highlighted as speciality
  • Red bean matcha cake praised when available
  • Menu expanded post-September 2024 to reintroduce quiches and bombolonis after earlier reductions

What reviews say by service

Cafe & Bakery
Fresh sourdough and pastries earn strong praise; menu reductions after renovation drew criticism but appear to be improving.
Traditional Kopitiam
Limited dine-in experience after shift to takeout-focused model; small breakfast menu includes matcha croissant and scrambled eggs on toast.
Cafe
Dine-in menu reintroduced post-September 2024 but more limited than pre-renovation; latte noted as lacking latte art despite clean modern setting.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.44 average across the 64 cafe & bakery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 49% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is there dine-in seating?
Yes, limited dine-in has been reintroduced after renovation, though takeout remains the primary focus and menu is simpler than the original.
How should I store sourdough purchased here?
Staff provide storage guidance at purchase; reviewers report bread freezes well for later consumption.
Does the membership program offer discounts?
Yes; discounts range from 20 to 60 cents per item. A 'buy five, free one' promotion existed previously but current status is unclear.
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Last updated 2026-08-14