Our Story,
Layer by Layer.
Born in the middle of a pandemic, Butter Layers grew from a small home
kitchen into Kota Kinabalu’s favorite artisanal bakery.
THE BEGINNING
It Started with a Dream (and a Lot of Butter)
The journey began in December 2020, during the height of the pandemic, when long-held plans to open a pastry shop were suddenly halted. Instead of waiting, the founder started baking from home- driven by a love for pastries and a desire to offer something better to our community in Kota Kinabalu, where truly high quality pastries were scarce. Having lived abroad and experienced authentic French pastries, she knew the difference that real butter, proper technique and fresh baking could make. Her passion for quality became the heart of their early online venture.
THE GROWTH
From Home Kitchen to Halal-Certified Bakery
The foundations of the business were laid even earlier, in 2019, when the founder returned from France with hopes of studying pastry there. When the pandemic made that impossible, together with her sister, she pursued professional training at a renowned pastry school in KL, learning directly from world pastry champions. Those skills, combined with perseverance, transformed their small home-based project into a growing business rooted in craftsmanship and tradition. Today it stands not just a bakery but as a commitment to creating pastries that offer comfort, joy, and a reminder that good things can rise even in difficult times.
THE WHAT WE STAND FOR
Quality. Trust. Comfort.
These three values guide every decision at Butter Layers.
QUALITY
We use real butter, authentic techniques, and careful craftsmanship.
TRUST
Our standards meet both professional certified skills and Mesti hygiene level.
COMFORT
Because food is more than flavor — it’s a feeling.
THE WHAT WE STAND FOR
Still Layered
with Love
From buttery croissants to hearty sourdough loaves, our promise remains the same: every bake is fresh, crafted with care, and designed to bring comfort to your day.
We are proud to be part of Kota Kinabalu’s growing food culture — and we can’t wait to bake for you.