Cafes in Imbi: ranked picks
Imbi's cafe scene leans towards pastries, matcha and dessert, with a few brunch rooms and specialty coffee bars mixed in. These picks are ranked on rating, review volume, recency and review sentiment. See our methodology for how scores are built.
The area sits around Berjaya Times Square and Jalan Inai, close to Bukit Bintang and LaLaport, with more options at The Exchange TRX nearby. Expect mall-based dessert counters alongside standalone cafes with rooftop or courtyard seating.
13 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milk & Barley ( Berjaya Times Square ) - Best Pastry In KL | 89 | 4.9 (859) | — | Egg tarts, pastries |
| 2 | Yoursnackies Desserts - The Exchange TRX | 86 | 4.7 (877) | — | Cakes, coffee catch-ups |
| 3 | OGA Tea & Dining | 85 | 4.6 (1341) | — | Matcha tiramisu, dates |
| 4 | Blackbixon Cafe & Restaurant - Jalan Inai | 82 | 4.5 (1610) | moderate | Brunch, families |
| 5 | Bestow Cafe | 82 | 4.5 (773) | — | Big portions, occasions |
| 6 | SUPER MATCHA The Exchange TRX | 81 | 4.5 (1286) | — | Hand-whisked matcha |
| 7 | 103 Coffee | 79 | 4.6 (54) | — | Specialty coffee, beans |
| 8 | Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie | 77 | 4.2 (3085) | moderate | Early breakfast, pastries |
| 9 | Common Space | 77 | 4.4 (519) | — | brunch cafes |
| 10 | The Seventh Day Café | 73 | 4.6 (206) | — | brunch cafes |
| 11 | Chabashira Tea Roastery - SEIBU The Exchange TRX | 69 | 4.1 (119) | — | tea houses |
| 12 | Liku-Likoo Bukit Bintang | 66 | 4 (407) | — | specialty coffee |
| 13 | #46 KL | 37 | 5 (1) | — | pet friendly |
Ranked picks
Milk & Barley ( Berjaya Times Square ) - Best Pastry In KL
score 89/100A 4.9 rating from 859 reviews, with crispy egg tarts, fresh milk pairings and polite staff; tarts are sold in sets of 2, 4 or 8.
Yoursnackies Desserts - The Exchange TRX
score 86/100Generously filled cakes in seasonal flavours like Yuzu and Dubai Pistachio, plus good coffee, earn it a 4.7 from 877 reviews.
OGA Tea & Dining
score 85/100Its matcha and Musang King tiramisu, plus a calm Japanese-style room, hold a 4.6 across 1,341 reviews.
Blackbixon Cafe & Restaurant - Jalan Inai
score 82/100Rooftop views, quick service and a menu from pasta to pastries back a 4.5 rating from 1,610 reviews.
Bestow Cafe
score 82/100Generous portions, a vintage-industrial space with indoor and outdoor seating, and house kombucha keep its 4.5 rating steady.
SUPER MATCHA The Exchange TRX
score 81/100Hand-whisked matcha and Korean flavours like goguma and super bori stand out, with roomy seating for groups.
103 Coffee
score 79/100Single-origin beans, strong latte art and on-site roasting earn a 4.6; the compact room can fill up at peak times.
Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie
score 77/100A wide pastry and cake range, early opening hours and a photogenic contemporary room support a 4.2 from 3,085 reviews.
Common Space
score 77/100Reviewers consistently describe Common Space as a quiet, comfortable spot with relaxed R&B vibes and rattan furniture, where the smoked duck carbonara earns repeat visits.
The Seventh Day Café
score 73/100Food quality and value draw regular visitors, with laksa, sandwiches and curry dishes earning consistent praise.
Chabashira Tea Roastery - SEIBU The Exchange TRX
score 69/100Counter seats fill fast on weekends, but a weekday visit rewards you with attentive staff who walk beginners through seven matcha types and help match flavour profiles to your taste.
Liku-Likoo Bukit Bintang
score 66/100Liku-Likoo trades on atmosphere and special snacks over reliable main courses.
#46 KL
score 37/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.