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Dough Days

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 496 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(496) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Brunch & All-Day CafesDessert & Bakery CafesCafe
Dough Days
Location
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Price
moderate
Services
Brunch & All-Day Cafes, Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Cafe
Reviews
496
Best for
Visitors seeking Instagram-worthy dishes and a relaxed spot to linger with friends or solo.

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

What do recent reviews say?

Most visitors praise Dough Days for generously portioned food that tastes fresh and carefully plated, set in a warm, relaxed space where staff feel attentive. The crofle is a signature draw, as are their pistachio matcha cake and tiramisu; recent reviews highlight how the coffee-cream dipping ritual transforms the eating experience into something more intentional.

The location in a small alley near Moxy hotel makes it easy to miss on first visit, and parking nearby is tight enough that reviewers suggest walking from elsewhere or using the Maybank building. During lunch and busy hours, service slows noticeably, and one recent group experienced a 40-minute wait for pasta with understaffed tables. Outside peak times and with the lunch set menu, the value proposition holds up.

Praised for
  • Delicious, fresh food with strong presentation
  • Cozy, comfortable atmosphere with aesthetic appeal
  • Friendly, helpful staff
  • Unique dishes like crofles and specialty cakes
  • Large portions for the price
Watch-outs
  • Slow service during peak times despite good food
  • Limited parking; reviewers advise parking elsewhere and walking
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Best for: Visitors seeking Instagram-worthy dishes and a relaxed spot to linger with friends or solo.
Think twice if: Expect waits of 20-40 minutes during lunch and peak hours; parking nearby is limited, so plan travel time accordingly.

What are they good at?

  • Signature crofles with intentional serving rituals
  • Unique dishes like pistachio matcha cake and tiramisu
  • Warm, unhurried atmosphere that slows down the pace
  • Lunch set menu under RM30 with main and drink

Worth knowing

  • Relocated to Lin Ho building from a previous cat cafe location
  • Lunch set available below RM30 (main course and drink)
  • Signature dishes: croffle with salmon and poached egg, Mexican Fried Chicken Buttermilk Pasta, Creamy Tom Yum Pasta, Pistachio Matcha Cake, tiramisu
  • Window/glass seating offers better views; other seats described as enclosed
  • Payment accepts cash, card, and QR
  • Staff observed to be understaffed during peak hours
  • Previously operated as a cat cafe with interactive cats; no longer offers this

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Fresh, generously portioned brunch dishes praised; service slow during peak hours
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Signature crofles and specialty cakes like pistachio matcha and tiramisu strongly recommended
Cafe
Comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff offset by parking difficulty and occasional understaffing

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.39 average across the 362 brunch & all-day cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 68% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 79
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
406
4
51
3
20
2
14
1
5

FAQ

What's the lunch set and how much does it cost?
Lunch set includes a main course and a drink for below RM30. Multiple reviewers rate it as the best value proposition at this location.
Where should I park?
Street parking nearby is tight. Reviewers suggest parking at the Maybank building or elsewhere and walking to the cafe in the Lin Ho building alley.
What are the must-try dishes?
Crofles are the signature item; reviewers especially recommend eating them by pouring hot coffee into the cream topping, letting it infuse, then dipping. Pistachio matcha cake, tiramisu, and the Mexican Fried Chicken Buttermilk Pasta are also frequently praised.
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Last updated 2026-09-29