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Rekindle @ Damansara Uptown

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 388 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(388) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Bakery & Dessert CafesSpecialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Rekindle @ Damansara Uptown
Services
Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews
388

What recent reviews say

Most visitors praise Rekindle's distinctive range of cakes (many infused with alcohol like Kahlua, rum, whisky, or Baileys) paired with robust, non-acidic coffee. Fresh fruit flavours and consistent quality draw repeat customers, especially for late-night visits when few alternatives exist in Petaling Jaya. Staff tend to be warm and knowledgeable about top sellers.

A handful of reviewers flagged dry or under-moist cakes, premium pricing (cakes RM22+), and occasional service lapses. Some customers wished alcohol content were labelled more clearly upfront, and a few noted the corner location near LDP makes parking inconvenient. The chai latte leans sweet for some palates.

Recent shift: A subtle shift toward stricter quality control; one early-2025 review flagged unclear alcohol labelling, suggesting the business may benefit from menu redesign to highlight which desserts contain spirits.

Praised for
  • fresh, flavourful cakes
  • strong, quality coffee
  • late-night availability until midnight
  • friendly, attentive staff
  • quiet, cozy atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent cake moisture and quality
  • expensive for portion size
  • unclear labelling of alcoholic desserts
  • occasional poor service attitude
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Best for: Night owls craving premium cakes and specialty coffee after hours; cake enthusiasts seeking fresh, artisanal options.
Think twice if: Those on a tight budget (cakes RM22+) or who prefer clear allergen labelling should ask about alcohol content before ordering; location near LDP makes parking tricky during busy hours.

Strengths

  • Late-night service until midnight
  • Unique alcoholic cakes (Kahlua tiramisu, rum-infused Black Forest)
  • Fresh, high-quality cake selection
  • Quality specialty coffee

Worth knowing

  • Cakes priced RM22 and up
  • Serves alcoholic cakes (Kahlua tiramisu, rum Black Forest, salted caramel whisky, chocolate Baileys, rum raisin)
  • Staff include Myanmar nationals
  • Ondeh ondeh cake has been reformulated (coconut moved from top sprinkles to between layers)
  • Open until midnight
  • Located at corner near LDP facing BHP station
  • Strong, thick non-acidic coffee
  • Matcha latte available; chai latte tends toward sweetness

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Fresh, distinctive cakes praised for flavour and presentation, though moisture consistency and pricing occasionally disappoint; alcohol content should be clearer on menu.
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Strong, quality brew without acidity draws regular customers; matcha and chai offered but latter can be overly sweet.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.43 average across the 112 bakery & dessert cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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194
4
126
3
36
2
12
1
20

Common questions

What time does Rekindle close?
Open until midnight, making it one of the few cake-focused spots open late in Petaling Jaya.
Do your cakes contain alcohol?
Yes, many cakes are infused with spirits (Kahlua, rum, whisky, Baileys); non-alcoholic options are also available but signage could be clearer on which contain alcohol.
Is there parking nearby?
The corner location facing LDP near BHP station makes parking inconvenient during peak hours; consider taking a car-share or arriving off-peak.
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Last updated 2026-07-06