TFW Bakehouse Cafe vs Blank Coffee: which coffee shop should you pick?
Both cafes carry a 4.9 Google rating from around 180 to 200 reviews, so this comes down to what you want alongside the coffee. We compared them on the drinks, the food that goes with them, the atmosphere and how practical each is to settle into, using our methodology.
The differences that matter
- Food beside the coffee. A is built around handcrafted cakes (London cake, Matilda, Raspberry Pistachio) plus savoury items like resoles and nasi lemak, while B leans on handmade pasta such as carbonara and arrabbiata, with steak frites and truffle fries.
- Coffee style. A is praised for specialty drinks like the golden salty latte and vanilla latte, while B is known for single-origin espresso, cold brew with citrus notes and matcha lattes made with named powders.
- Quiet versus practical. A is a tucked-away Taman U Thant spot with a low-noise, cozy feel that suits a solo hangout, while B adds plug points, board games and quiet music for laptop work or small groups.
- Staff style. A gets consistent mention for warm, attentive service (barista Iman by name), while B's staff and owner actively advise on coffee and matcha choices and chat about the cooking.
- Consistency of drinks. A's recent reviews are all five stars, while B has one takeaway latte that missed, so it is worth ordering B's espresso drinks in-house.
Side by side
- Google rating
- TFW Bakehouse Cafe (by the flour whisperer): 4.9 (198 reviews)
- Blank Coffee: 4.9 (180 reviews)
- Services
- TFW Bakehouse Cafe (by the flour whisperer): dessert bakery cafes, study work friendly, cafe, coffee shop
- Blank Coffee: specialty coffee, cafe, coffee shop, tea houses
- Best for
- TFW Bakehouse Cafe (by the flour whisperer): Coffee with cake or a savoury breakfast in a quiet corner
- Blank Coffee: Coffee or matcha with a pasta meal, or a work session
- Signature orders
- TFW Bakehouse Cafe (by the flour whisperer): Golden salty latte, London cake, nasi lemak
- Blank Coffee: Single-origin espresso, matcha latte, handmade pasta
- Work and group setup
- TFW Bakehouse Cafe (by the flour whisperer): Quiet and cozy, no work facilities mentioned
- Blank Coffee: Plug points, board games, quiet music
- Verification
- TFW Bakehouse Cafe (by the flour whisperer): Google-verified
- Blank Coffee: Google-verified
- Composite score
- TFW Bakehouse Cafe (by the flour whisperer): 92
- Blank Coffee: 89
Within 3 points of each other, so treat them as effectively tied on overall quality. The choice below is about fit, not the score.
What reviewers say
TFW Bakehouse Cafe (by the flour whisperer)
Every recent review rates the cafe five stars. Visitors praise the London cake, resoles, nasi lemak, and specialty coffees like the golden salty latte. Staff-particularly barista Iman-earn consistent mention for warmth and attentiveness. The tucked-away Taman U Thant location offers a quiet escape where both regulars and first-timers feel welcome, from breakfast diners to solo hangout seekers.
Blank Coffee
Staff actively advise on coffee and matcha varieties, and the owner chats with diners about the cooking. Handmade pasta dishes like carbonara and arrabbiata consistently earn specific praise for balance and care, as do specialty matcha lattes made with named powders. Plug points, board games, and quiet music make it functional for solo work or small groups.
Recent visits highlight single-origin espresso and cold brew with citrus notes, though one takeaway latte disappointed. Steak frites from the kitchen partner Oreganos, truffle fries, and salt bread round out a short, considered menu. The owner's passion is visible in both drink precision and food plating.
Which should you pick?
Pick TFW Bakehouse Cafe (by the flour whisperer) if
- You want a quiet, low-noise cafe in central KL to read or sit alone.
- You want your latte with a standout cake or a savoury plate like nasi lemak or resoles.
- You value warm, attentive service from the counter.
Pick Blank Coffee if
- You plan to work on a laptop and want plug points, or meet friends over board games.
- You want single-origin espresso, cold brew or a matcha made with a named powder, plus advice on which to pick.
- You want a proper meal, such as handmade pasta or steak frites, with your drink.
Verdict
For a quiet coffee-and-cake stop, TFW Bakehouse Cafe is the better fit: peaceful, warmly staffed, with a strong bakery and specialty lattes, and a slightly higher composite score (91.5 against 89.2). Blank Coffee wins if you want the shop to double as a workspace or a meal stop, with plug points, board games, single-origin coffee, matcha and handmade pasta.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is better for working on a laptop?
- Blank Coffee. Reviews mention plug points, board games and quiet music, which make it practical for solo work or small groups.
- Which has better coffee?
- Both are rated 4.9. TFW is praised for specialty lattes like the golden salty latte, and Blank for single-origin espresso, cold brew and matcha.
- Which is quieter?
- TFW Bakehouse Cafe is described as a quiet, low-noise escape in Taman U Thant, which is rare in central KL.
- Where should I go for a full meal?
- Blank Coffee has handmade pasta and steak frites. TFW also serves savoury dishes like nasi lemak and resoles.