East Jakarta Throwback! Is this classic cake shop still worth it?
qponx
2026-01-24
Curious about the classic East Jakarta cake shop, formerly Yes Bakery, now LINDAYES? This spot is a nostalgic trip with some serious highs and lows. While the cakes, like their rich cheese flavor, are praised for premium ingredients and amazing taste, inconsistent quality control is a major issue. Some cakes have been found sour, and decorations aren't what they used to be. Discover if this old-school favorite is still worth the visit and get tips on what to buy.
Friends, who gets it! Every time I pass by Penggilingan in East Jakarta, I'm reminded of this old-school cake shop. Long-time fans will definitely remember it used to be called Yes Bakery[1]; it was basically the king of bakeries in this area. Recently, I found out it quietly changed its name to LINDAYES. I went in for a look out of nostalgia, but my feelings are a bit mixed…
Praise first, then roast. The taste is genuinely great
I mean, to be fair, the taste and texture of the cake itself are impeccable. The cake is super soft and bouncy, and you can tell from the first bite they use good ingredients, not that cheap artificial flavoring taste. Especially their cheese-flavored cake[2], the amount of cheese they use is so generous, the flavor is incredibly rich, Mantap! 👍 A friend of mine who also loves baking said their ingredients are truly premium[3] and worth the price.
BUT! The quality control is really a bit hit-or-miss…
Here comes the plot twist! After praising the good parts, I have to complain a bit. Their quality control is really like opening a blind box… Their signature pandan chiffon[4] used to be my favorite, but recently I heard a friend had a bad experience, getting it home only to find the cake had gone sour, and there wasn't even an expiration date on the packaging! Isn't that move a bit Anjay? The quality control department really needs to get its act together! 🙄
Another small complaint, I don't know if they changed bakers, but the skill level of the decorative writing on the cakes has visibly declined recently[5]. It's not as exquisite and pretty as before, which kind of ruins the mood for gift-giving.
A Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls, Please Read!
So, is this shop still worth visiting? Let me sum it up for you girls in plain language:
Any of you girls been there recently? Come chat in the comments, has their quality control gotten back to normal yet? Waiting for an answer online! 👇
- 1. If you're getting a custom cake: Then it's still worth going for! Especially the traditional crocodile bread (roti buaya)[6] for weddings. Not many places can make this anymore, so it's one of their specialties.
- 2. If you're buying a ready-made cake: Promise me, you'll ask about the production date before buying, or check its freshness on the spot[7]! Especially for things like chiffon cakes with a short shelf life, don't be afraid to ask.
- 3. Regarding the price: Overall, it's not cheap, but considering the ingredients, most people feel it's value for money. It just depends on whether you're willing to pay for this quality (and the uncertain quality control).
- This old Jakarta bakery's Cheese Cake is super rich, oozing cheese, with baker-certified premium品质 ingredients. Worth every bite! [1]
- Rare Traditional Roti Buaya? Get it customized here! This unique Indonesian specialty is perfect for weddings! [2]
- Irresistibly delicious, but 品控随缘 (random QC) is scary. Signature Pandan Chiffon was reported sour. Still worth a try? [3]
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