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Watercolour Bakery & Cafe

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 180 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(180) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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Watercolour Bakery & Cafe
Location
Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Price
moderate
Services
Specialty Coffee, Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Cafe
Reviews
180
Best for
Pastry lovers and brunch seekers in Mont Kiara seeking a quiet spot with home-baked quality.

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?

Most visitors praise Watercolour's pastries, croissants, and brunch dishes, with staff often described as warm and welcoming. The cosy interior and neighbourhood feel draw regulars back. Recent reviews show tension: some diners report excellent service and generous portions, while others cite unfriendly staff attitudes and order mix-ups that felt poorly handled.

Quality varies noticeably across visits. Burnt butter cake and homemade pan mee earn consistent mentions, but a few guests received dry cakes or stale bread. Prices lean moderate to high; most feel the quality justifies the cost, though one reviewer felt disappointed by both food and value.

Praised for
  • excellent pastries and baked goods
  • warm and welcoming atmosphere
  • good quality brunch and light meals
  • cosy interior design
  • friendly staff (when on form)
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent staff behaviour and attitude
  • occasional food quality issues (dry cakes, stale bread)
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Best for: Pastry lovers and brunch seekers in Mont Kiara seeking a quiet spot with home-baked quality.
Think twice if: Service consistency varies; a handful of recent visits noted unfriendly staff attitudes and order mix-ups.

What are they good at?

  • in-house baked goods daily
  • signature burnt butter cake and homemade pan mee
  • cosy neighbourhood hideaway
  • vegetarian and brunch-focused menu

Worth knowing

  • In-house baked pastries displayed daily
  • Signature items: burnt butter cake, homemade pan mee, Big Breakfast with croissant
  • Located on Level 3 of 163 Retail Park, Mont Kiara
  • Staff have occasionally been reported as dismissive of last-order timing and resistant to correcting mistakes

What reviews say by service

Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Pastries and cakes praised for flavour and freshness; occasional dryness reported in older reviews.
Specialty Coffee
Coffee quality well-regarded; reviewers note it pairs well with pastries.
Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Brunch menu consistently praised for quality options including savoury dishes and vegetarian choices.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Described as cosy and quiet, suitable for relaxed gatherings rather than intensive work sessions.

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 42% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 98
Review recency 99
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
115
4
44
3
7
2
2
1
12

FAQ

Where in Mont Kiara is Watercolour located?
On Level 3 of 163 Retail Park (also referred to as Sunway 163 or Ooak Suites Kiara 163 in reviews).
Do they make pastries fresh on-site?
Yes. Many pastries and baked goods are made in-house daily, displayed in a case that reviewers describe as a small gallery.
What are their signature dishes?
Reviewers frequently name the burnt butter cake, homemade pan mee, Big Breakfast with croissant, and avocado on toast.
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Last updated 2026-09-29