SDS Bakery & Cafe at AEON Tebrau City represents one of Johor's most established bakery chains, bringing over three decades of baking excellence to mall shoppers through their comprehensive range of freshly baked goods and dining options. Located on the second floor, this neighborhood favorite combines traditional bakery craftsmanship with modern cafe conveniences, creating a welcoming destination for families and food enthusiasts.
Their extensive offerings include artisanal bread, premium pastries, celebration cakes, and festive specialties alongside a full cafe menu featuring Western cuisine, local favorites, specialty coffee, and gelato. As part of SDS Group's 36-outlet network across Johor, this location maintains the brand's reputation for quality and variety while serving the diverse needs of AEON Tebrau City's international clientele.
Beyond daily baking, SDS Bakery & Cafe provides comprehensive catering services, event planning, and special occasion items including mooncakes, wedding gift sets, and baby full month celebrations. Their commitment to quality ingredients and traditional baking methods has made them the trusted choice for both everyday treats and milestone celebrations throughout the community.
Place: The air-conditioned restaurant has ample seating and a wonderfully playful and lively atmosphere. They have a really wide variety of food and drinks to choose from, so you're spoiled for choice.
Service: Ordering is done via QR code on the table, but when needed, staff responded fairly quickly. No complaints.
Food:
1. Kids meal: Not exactly the healthiest of meals, as all the food was fried, except for the watermelon and Yakult. Verdict: Taste-wise, it's okay.
2. Teriyaki chicken chop: The chicken batter on the outside was a little soft and soggy, but the taste is okay and flavorful. Side dishes are okay. Verdict: Standard teriyaki.
3. Nasi Hujan ayam masak kicap: Looks are indeed deceiving. The rice was bland despite being colorful, and the chicken was also bland despite being cooked in dark sauce. There was no sauce to go with the entire dish besides the very spicy sambal, and even the tempeh (fried bean paste) was bland and tasteless. The nicest part of this dish was the pickled papaya. Verdict: Worst dish I've tried here.
Siti Zaharah
I ordered grilled chicken chop, spaghetti carbonara, and spaghetti aglio olio with grilled chicken. The other two dishes were okay, but the aglio olio is totally not recommended. After eating just two bites, I felt like I wanted to puke. The black pepper tasted raw. There are some ingredients you can use to garnish food, but raw black pepper isn't one of them. If you use coarsely ground black pepper or powder, it's acceptable, but you didn't crush it finely enough. I really regret ordering the aglio olio. Also, you shouldn't charge such a high service tax if your staff doesn't do anything. The food is even delivered by a robot. Other restaurants don't charge service tax but have good customer service. Overall, quite an experience, but I would not come again.
Mark Tan
I'm unsure about giving this restaurant a proper rating. The food is okay, but the service... hmm. I'm sure their closing time is 9:30, yet the staff already placed the bill on the table and asked for payment, leaving me puzzled about what was happening. 🥴
Lara Rubber
"Very comforting food if you choose the right options! The pasta with salmon and the salad with popcorn chicken were very good. We also ordered a lasagna, ramen hotpot, baked tomato rice with chicken meatballs, a butter dish bento set, and a banana passion fruit yogurt shake. These were quite average, but the bento set was not very good. The restaurant has a nice decor, but it could be cleaner!"
Positive Reviews
Navin Balasubramaniam
Located right next to the Fanpekka kids' play area, this place offers delicious food at reasonable prices, with some great deals available. They serve a mix of Western and local dishes that rival those of many quality restaurants. There are also a few vegetarian options. The staff is exceptionally friendly, making the overall dining experience even more enjoyable.
Lim Jia Hui
I've dined at this restaurant twice, and overall, the food is satisfactory. However, I do wish they would reduce the oil content in their fried dishes. On a positive note, the portion sizes are generous, especially the meat. The meat servings are large enough for two of us, which is a major plus.
The service is good! All the staff are very patient and helpful. Despite the oiliness, I'll be back again because of the satisfying portions and excellent service. Hopefully, they'll take my feedback on board and adjust their cooking techniques to make their dishes less oily.
R. Magesvaran Ramasamy
"As this SDS bakery is strategically located near Fanpekka, it's convenient if you have young children. You can hold your business meetings here and also spend time with your kids."
Herman Harrison
The grilled chicken chop was good, and the gochujang chicken chop was spicy and delicious.
Food preparation was timely, and the food presentation was okay.
The restaurant is next to a kids' play area, so it might not be the right place for relaxing. However, most of the time the area is fine.
Norazidah Binte Mohamed
Good for kids, as they have a playground for them. The meals are reasonably priced, and the portions are substantial. It's very high-tech, with robots serving your food. There are a wide variety of food and drinks to choose from. It's in a good location in Aeon Tebrau and has a very spacious area with ample parking.
