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Bake by Banyan Tree

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 58 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(58) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Bake by Banyan Tree
Location
Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Cafe, Coffee Shop
Reviews
58
Ranking
#56 in Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Best for
Visitors wanting upmarket pastries, cakes, and coffee in a quiet hotel setting.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-29). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-09-29.

What do recent reviews say?

Reviewers consistently praise the pastries (pain au chocolat, croissants) and cakes for quality and artistry. Staff like Arif and Ayu stand out for attentive service and hospitality. Coffee and lighter meals are solid, though savoury mains and wait times occasionally disappoint. The setting feels upmarket and quiet, suiting a casual work visit or a treat.

Praised for
  • signature pastries like pain au chocolat
  • artisan cakes visually stunning and delicious
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • good coffee and espresso drinks
Watch-outs
  • slow food timing in quiet periods
  • pricing on the higher side
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Best for: Visitors wanting upmarket pastries, cakes, and coffee in a quiet hotel setting.
Think twice if: Prices run high; occasional slow service during quiet periods, and some savoury mains receive mixed feedback.

What are they good at?

  • signature pain au chocolat and croissants highly praised
  • visually striking handcrafted cakes and desserts
  • made fresh on-site at the hotel
  • staff known by name for warmth and attention

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Arif and Ayu named for exemplary hospitality
  • pain au chocolat described as among the best in Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia by reviewers
  • bread baked on-site at the hotel
  • Accor Plus members historically received 50% discount (terms changed; in-house guests only)

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Coffee drinks well-executed when prepared carefully (Ayu's café latte praised), though one reviewer noted mediocre coffee.
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Cakes and pastries, especially pain au chocolat and croissants, earn strong praise for craftsmanship and taste.
Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Pastries and cakes shine; savoury brunch items like nasi lemak and avo toast are inconsistent (wait times noted).
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Quiet, classical setting suits a solo work visit, though slow service during quiet hours can test patience.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.39 average across the 425 dessert & bakery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 77
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Is food made on-site?
Yes, bread is made on-site at Banyan Tree Hotel, according to reviews.
Do they offer discounts for loyalty members?
Accor Plus members historically received 50% off, but the policy has been restricted to in-house hotel guests only, as of the most recent review mentioning this change.

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Last updated 2026-09-29