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SMORES IOI RIO

4.6(1298) See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Specialty CoffeeDessert & Bakery CafeAesthetic / Instagrammable CafeCafe & BrunchPet-Friendly / Cat CafeStudy & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
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Services
Specialty Coffee, Dessert & Bakery Cafe, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafe
Reviews
1298

What recent reviews say

Staff remember your birthday and hand out a free English roast pork chop, a standout touch that reviewers love. Food comes out hot and flavourful, and the space feels cosy enough for family dinners or groups of 20+, though service slows under those numbers.

The manager knows the menu inside out and explains dishes unprompted. Prices sit below what you'd pay elsewhere in the Klang Valley for this style and portion size. Most visits feel warm from greeting to goodbye, though first-timers sometimes underestimate how busy weekend gatherings can get.

Praised for
  • friendly and welcoming staff
  • fresh, well-prepared food
  • nice ambience and atmosphere
  • generous birthday perks
  • good value for price
Watch-outs
  • slow service during large bookings
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Best for: Families, friend groups, and birthday celebrants seeking a casual, value-driven meal out.
Think twice if: Booking a large party without giving advance notice, as kitchen pace drops sharply when orders stack up.

Strengths

  • Birthday meal offer (free English roast pork)
  • Attentive manager who guides menu choices
  • Fresh, well-cooked dishes
  • Reasonable prices for portion and quality

Worth knowing

  • Manager personally explains menu and recommends popular dishes
  • Free English roast pork chop on birthday (birthday week eligibility)
  • Complimentary kids meal mentioned alongside birthday offers
  • Group capacity: comfortably seats 23 people

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Drinks (Kombucha mentioned) pair well with mains; no detail on coffee quality in reviews.
Cafe & Brunch
Brunch and lunch popular; fresh ingredients and thoughtful cooking throughout.
Dessert & Bakery Cafe
No specific dessert or pastry detail in reviews provided.
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafe
Cosy, welcoming ambience appeals to social diners; aesthetic appeal mentioned alongside food quality.
Pet-Friendly / Cat Cafe
No pet-related detail in reviews provided.
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Suitable for group work and gatherings; no specific mention of wifi or laptop suitability.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.44 average across the 150 aesthetic / instagrammable cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Methodology
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Common questions

What's the birthday offer?
A free English roast pork chop during your birthday week, plus a free kids meal sometimes offered alongside.
Can you fit a big group here?
Yes, one party of 23 was seated. Book ahead though, as service slows when orders pile up.
What is the atmosphere like?
Cosy and welcoming, with friendly staff. Suitable for family dinners, friend gatherings, and celebrations.

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Last updated 2026-07-03