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IOI Bread and Cafe

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 41 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(41) 59 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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IOI Bread and Cafe
Services
Cafe & Bakery, Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe
Reviews
41

What recent reviews say

Regulars praise the fresh sourdoughs, croissants, and creative breads made with fruits, nuts, and natural colorants. Quality slips when stock ages or sits too long, and at least one staffer has handled slicing with bare hands and dirty cloths.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • fresh-baked breads and pastries
  • creative flavors and natural ingredients
  • quiet, pleasant environment
  • willingness to customize orders
Watch-outs
  • hygiene concerns (bare hands, cloth-wiping)
  • expired or moldy products
  • inconsistent customer service
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Best for: people seeking freshly baked sourdough, croissants, and naturally-colored breads
Think twice if: fruit or nut breads that sit on shelves for hours, or staff attitude when requests deviate from your purchase terms

Strengths

  • hand-made daily breads with natural ingredients
  • croissants and sourdoughs consistently praised
  • quiet cafe setting

Worth knowing

  • Breads made without artificial coloring or preservatives; multiday storage risks mold and expiry
  • Staffer observed slicing sourdough with bare hands and wiping blade on table cloth
  • Owner responded dismissively when customer requested mayonnaise adjustment on pre-packed sandwiches
  • Limited hot food: garlic butter and tomato chilli spaghettis available on request

What reviews say by service

Cafe & Bakery
Fresh-baked goods praised; quality drops sharply with aged stock (mold, expiry reported)
Cafe
Staff willingness to customize breads contrasts with dismissive tone when requests fall outside typical purchase

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.44 average across the 64 cafe & bakery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 37% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 44
Review volume 70
Review recency 75
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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19
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8
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2
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3

Common questions

Do they slice bread to order?
Yes, staff will slice sourdough and other breads, though hygiene standards have been questioned in at least one review.
Can I customize breads or request dietary adjustments?
The business welcomes customization for dietary preferences and dietary requirements, per their four and five-star reviews.

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Last updated 2026-08-14