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SMORES IOI RIO

4.6(1300) See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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SMORES IOI RIO
Services
Specialty Coffee, Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
1300

What recent reviews say

Food arrives hot and flavourful, with staff who greet you warmly and explain the menu without pushing. The English Roast Pork birthday gift (free for your birthday week) has become a draw, and the space handles large groups of 20+ without losing its calm feel. One group noted a slow kitchen during peak service, but the quality and value still outweighed the wait.

Praised for
  • friendly staff and managers
  • delicious food quality
  • welcoming atmosphere for groups
  • generous birthday meal promotion
  • fresh food preparation
Watch-outs
  • long wait times for food service
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Best for: Families, friend groups, and birthday celebrations seeking hearty mains and gathering space.
Think twice if: You're in a hurry; kitchens can fall behind during peak times.

Strengths

  • complimentary English Roast Pork on your birthday week
  • friendly staff who advise on dishes
  • accommodates large groups of 20+

Worth knowing

  • Manager takes time to explain menu and recommend popular dishes
  • Free English Roast Pork Chop promotion during birthday week
  • Complimentary kids meal offered on birthdays
  • Pairs dishes with Kombucha
  • Handles groups of 23+ diners

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Specialty coffee pairs well with mains and pastries; no standalone coffee complaints noted.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
English Roast Pork and varied mains praised as delicious and well-prepared; good for all-day dining.
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Fresh food preparation consistently mentioned; no specific dessert reviews, so limited evidence.
Aesthetic & Instagrammable Cafes
Nice atmosphere and environment noted by reviewers; space suits group photos.
Pet-Friendly Cafes
No pet-specific mentions in reviews; unclear if policy allows pets.
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Friendly atmosphere and space suit group work; no specific laptop-friendly or wifi feedback.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.41 average across the 78 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 87% 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

Do they have a birthday meal?
Yes. Free English Roast Pork Chop during your birthday week, sometimes with a free kids meal.
Can you book a large group here?
Yes. One party of 23 was accommodated; call ahead to ensure seating.

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Last updated 2026-07-04