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Pico Bakery

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 27 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(27) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Pico Bakery
Location
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Cafe, Coffee Shop
Reviews
27
Best for
regulars seeking daily specialty tea and coffee, cake gift orders, and a welcoming neighbourhood spot

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

What do recent reviews say?

Staff greet customers warmly and remember orders; matcha and houjicha lattes draw repeat visits, as do the fresh-baked cakes and pastries. Coffee quality is consistent, prices fair for the quality, and the small KL City Centre location has become a local favourite despite one older report of a stale cake with a fridge smell.

Praised for
  • specialty tea drinks (matcha, houjicha)
  • high-quality fresh cakes and pastries
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • excellent well-made coffee
Watch-outs
  • occasional cake quality consistency issues
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Best for: regulars seeking daily specialty tea and coffee, cake gift orders, and a welcoming neighbourhood spot
Think twice if: one older review noted a stale cake with fridge smell, though recent visits show consistent quality

What are they good at?

  • specialty matcha and houjicha lattes
  • fresh-baked pastries and cakes made daily
  • attentive staff who remember regular customers
  • competitive prices for quality

Worth knowing

  • Staff remember regular customers' order preferences
  • Black Magic Series coffee mentioned as a signature
  • Pre-ordered cakes available for occasions
  • Located in an office building

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Houjicha and matcha lattes praised as premium quality, well-made and memorable
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Fresh cakes, pastries and kuihs loved; not overly sweet, though one older review reported staleness
Tea Houses & Matcha
Strawberry matcha and houjicha drinks draw repeat customers for quality and flavour
Coffee Shop
Excellent coffee consistently praised; Black Magic Series noted as a standout

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.39 average across the 597 coffee shop businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 16% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 77
Review volume 63
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 73
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Do they take pre-orders for cakes?
Yes, customers have pre-ordered cakes for birthdays and occasions.
What are their specialty drinks?
Houjicha latte, strawberry matcha, and the Black Magic Series coffee are customer favourites.
Where exactly are they located?
Pico Bakery is in an office building in Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
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Last updated 2026-09-29