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Craftsmen Cafe & Restaurant

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 637 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(637) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
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Craftsmen Cafe & Restaurant
Services
Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes
Reviews
637

What recent reviews say

Staff make visitors feel genuinely welcome, particularly Raju whose warmth appears routinely across recent visits. Food quality stands out-fresh ingredients, no MSG, consistent execution across breakfast dishes, mains, lassis, and cakes keeps regulars coming back week after week.

The restaurant balances a relaxed lunch spot for work colleagues with family-friendly service and a menu spanning Indian curries, pastas, breakfast items, and cocktails. Atmosphere is warm and comfortable. One note: salad dressing options could be clearer upfront rather than left to special request.

Praised for
  • friendly, attentive staff (especially Raju)
  • fresh, quality ingredients with no MSG or additives
  • warm, clean, welcoming atmosphere
  • diverse menu spanning breakfast, mains, desserts, cocktails
Watch-outs
  • salad dressing customisation not clearly offered on menu
friendly-staffcozy-ambiancefresh-pastriesconsistent-qualitygood-for-groupsgenerous-portions
Best for: Families with children, work lunches, regulars seeking consistent fresh food and genuine hospitality
Think twice if: None evident from reviews; minor note on salad dressing menu clarity does not rise to a caution level

Strengths

  • Staff warmth and genuine attentiveness across visits
  • Fresh ingredients, no MSG or chemical additives
  • Wide menu: breakfast, mains, cocktails, desserts in one spot
  • Family-friendly with kids menu and welcoming vibe

Worth knowing

  • Raju is named repeatedly as server-known for warmth, attentiveness, and dish recommendations
  • Chicken Bolognese with Cheese (kid set) is a signature regular order
  • Salad dressing not always clearly offered as a customisable option on menu
  • Flat white coffee receives specific praise for presentation
  • Dishes praised by name: nasi briyani ayam masak merah, mushroom soup, strawberry lassi, blueberry lassi, biscoff pancakes, spaghetti aglio olio, grilled chicken chop

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Desserts praised: biscoff pancakes, jackfruit cake, strawberry yogurt; consistently fresh and well-executed
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Breakfast and mains consistently delicious; wide variety from Indian curries to pasta; portion sizes generous and appropriate for kids
Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes
Lassis (strawberry and blueberry) highly praised; no reviews specifically on tea service
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Flat white coffee praised for presentation; reviewer noted working lunch experience; atmosphere conducive but no specific laptop-work mention
Pet-Friendly Cafes
No evidence in reviews

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.43 average across the 112 bakery & dessert cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 73
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
496
4
81
3
32
2
10
1
18

Common questions

Is the food fresh and MSG-free?
Yes, they advertise no MSG, no GMOs, no artificial flavouring or chemical preservatives, and reviewers confirm fresh ingredients throughout.
Is this good for kids?
Yes. Kids menu available; Chicken Bolognese with Cheese is praised as a regular favourite. Staff greet children warmly and portions are appropriate.
Can I customise salad dressings?
Dressings are available, but one reviewer noted they come unseasoned by default and need to be requested separately; mentioning this when ordering is advised.

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Last updated 2026-07-06