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Dough! Bakery & Cafe

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 758 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(758) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Dough! Bakery & Cafe
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
758

What recent reviews say

Dough! stands out for house-baked sourdough bread and pastries paired with well-executed mains like smoked duck and chicken gratin. Coffee is consistently praised, the setting is calm and welcoming, and staff like Roth earn personal recognition. Lunch crowds mean waits, parking is tight, and one service hiccup was reported; most days feel seamless.

Praised for
  • house-made sourdough and pastries
  • strong coffee quality
  • skilled main dishes (duck, chicken, gratin)
  • calm, warm atmosphere
  • friendly staff (especially Roth)
Watch-outs
  • limited parking in the area
  • occasional long waits during lunch
  • inconsistent service tone (one cashier report)
  • occasional seasoning issues (salty gratin)
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Best for: Those seeking well-made sourdough, pastries, and coffee in a calm meeting-friendly space.
Think twice if: Busy lunch hours mean waits; parking nearby is scarce. Service can vary by staff member.

Strengths

  • house-made sourdough bread and pastries
  • coffee quality to match the food
  • welcoming calm environment
  • skilled cafe mains (sandwiches, gratin, chicken)

Worth knowing

  • House-baked sourdough bread is core to the menu
  • Roth named as exceptionally helpful and friendly staff member
  • Smoked duck with house-made fettuccini and chicken gratin are signature mains
  • Malaysian toast (kaya on sourdough with half-boiled egg) is a house innovation

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Coffee is consistently praised; latte and general coffee quality stand out.
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
House-made sourdough, pastries (almond croissant), and bread quality are the foundation of strong reviews.
Pet-Friendly Cafes
No review evidence for pet-friendly status.
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Calm, warm ambience and good food presentation draw mention; no explicit aesthetic/decor commentary.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.43 average across the 112 bakery & dessert cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 83% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 66
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
522
4
142
3
40
2
22
1
32

Common questions

Do you bake bread in-house?
Yes. Sourdough bread is baked daily and features in sandwiches, tartines, and as kaya toast.
Is it busy at lunch time?
Yes. Reviewers report full seating during lunch hours, so expect waits.
Is there parking?
Limited parking in the immediate area; plan ahead or arrive off-peak.

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Last updated 2026-07-06