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Mugs & More Cafe

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 36 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(36) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Mugs & More Cafe
Services
Pet-Friendly Cafe, Cafe
Reviews
36

What recent reviews say

Mugs & More draws regular visitors with its pet-friendly setting, striking hand-painted plates, and affordable cakes in a clean, photogenic space. Service and attitude are the tension point. Some reviewers praise the owner's flexibility with custom meals, while others report sarcastic responses, rudeness during cake pickups, and inconsistent food quality that dampens the otherwise welcoming environment.

Praised for
  • pet-friendly space
  • hand-painted decor and cake presentation
  • clean environment and ambiance
  • custom dietary accommodations
  • good value
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent owner/lady boss attitude
  • cake order confusion and missing communication
  • food quality inconsistency (overcooked bagel, hard buns)
  • waiter/staff rudeness on occasion
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Best for: Pet owners wanting a clean, visually appealing cafe with affordable cakes and flexibility for dietary requests.
Think twice if: Service can be curt or sarcastic; order details sometimes miscommunicate; food execution is uneven.

Strengths

  • pet-friendly policy
  • hand-painted plate and cake artistry
  • private function spaces with setup help
  • custom dietary meal options

Worth knowing

  • Hand-painted plates and cake artistry noted as standout
  • Private rooms available for events with decoration assistance
  • Owner/chef accommodates custom-made meals for dietary needs
  • Cake box size limits mentioned (4-piece maximum for takeaway)
  • Located behind office buildings, reported as hidden but underrated

What reviews say by service

Pet-Friendly Cafe
Pet-friendly policy welcomed; decor and ambiance praised for pet visits.
Cafe
Cakes and desserts stand out visually but food quality is inconsistent; service attitude is the main friction point.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.48 average across the 46 pet-friendly cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 45
Review volume 68
Review recency 98
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I bring my pet here?
Yes, the cafe is explicitly pet-friendly according to multiple reviewers.
Do you have private spaces for events?
Yes, the cafe offers private rooms and will help with decoration for events.
Can you customize meals for dietary needs?
Yes, the owner/chef is noted as flexible and willing to custom-make meals according to dietary requirements.

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Last updated 2026-08-14