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Mercato Cafe & Bakery @ TMC Bangsar

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 5 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.0(5) 51 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Mercato Cafe & Bakery @ TMC Bangsar
Location
Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Specialty Coffee, Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Cafe
Reviews
5
Best for
mall shoppers seeking a quick, affordable coffee and bite between stores

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

What do recent reviews say?

Strong personal service and a convenient mall location keep regulars returning, but recent visits highlight uneven product quality. Some bakery items sold late in the day lack freshness, and brunch dishes show gaps in flavour balance and execution. A long-time customer base appreciates the friendly counter staff, though the tone varies across visits.

Praised for
  • friendly, accommodating staff
  • good location at TMC
  • pastry quality and cuts
  • decently priced nasi lemak
Watch-outs
  • stale or hard baked goods (older stock)
  • inconsistent brunch execution (soy-egg croissant mishap)
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Best for: mall shoppers seeking a quick, affordable coffee and bite between stores
Think twice if: check baked goods freshness if visiting late in the day

What are they good at?

  • convenient TMC mall location
  • personal, attentive service
  • competitively priced nasi lemak

Worth knowing

  • counter staff offer personalised touches like slicing pastries and storing advice
  • nasi lemak is priced competitively
  • brunch items prepared with variable flavour consistency

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
no specific praise or complaint in reviews
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
pastries receive personal touches but stale bread reported when bought late in day
Brunch & All-Day Cafes
nasi lemak complimented as decent and decently priced; brunch items show inconsistent execution and flavour choices

How it compares

  • Rated 3 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 7% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 44
Review volume 34
Review recency 79
Review sentiment 55
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Is the bakery fresh throughout the day?
One customer bought bread at 7 pm and found it hard and stale. Staff advised on freshness and storage; buy earlier in the day for best quality.
What brunch options are available?
Nasi lemak and scrambled egg croissants are on the menu. The nasi lemak is complimented as decently priced; brunch items are around RM 15.
What's the service like?
Counter staff are noted as friendly and attentive, offering extras like pastry slicing and storage advice. Staff will accommodate special requests.

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Last updated 2026-09-29