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Aether Cafe @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 276 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(276) 71 composite score See reviews on Google moderate
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Aether Cafe @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Location
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Price
moderate
Services
Specialty Coffee, Cafe, Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Reviews
276
Best for
Solo workers and families seeking a quiet, welcoming neighbourhood hangout.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-29).

What do recent reviews say?

Regulars treat Aether as a home base for work and family time, drawn to the quiet, cosy setting and the owner's warm hospitality. Coffee, matcha, and housemade cakes earn consistent praise. Newer reviews highlight Shaun's pleasant service, but wait times for food remain a sore point across the past year, and encounters with older staff members have left some customers frustrated.

Praised for
  • cosy, quiet workspace
  • warm staff and owner welcome
  • good specialty coffee and matcha
  • homemade cakes (buttermilk chicken, cempedak cheesecake, butter cake)
Watch-outs
  • slow food service even off-peak
  • inconsistent staff friendliness and politeness
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Best for: Solo workers and families seeking a quiet, welcoming neighbourhood hangout.
Think twice if: Food service can stretch past 30-40 minutes even during quiet periods.

What are they good at?

  • Owner and staff warmth (Shaun and family frequently named)
  • quiet, work-ready setting with parking
  • housemade cakes and good specialty drinks

Worth knowing

  • Shaun named for warm service
  • Owner and family personally greet regulars
  • Buttermilk chicken with rice and cempedak cheesecake named as standout dishes
  • Lego X-wing display noted
  • Limited parking available
  • One chef in kitchen cited as a constraint

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Matcha latte and specialty coffee praised consistently; quality noted as good.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Quiet, often uncrowded, with ample parking; praised as efficient for work despite occasional table limits on weekends.
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Housemade cakes (butter cake, cempedak cheesecake, brownie) earn praise for flavour and freshness; described as standout dishes.
Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Buttermilk chicken with rice a favourite; food delivery slows significantly even off-peak, sometimes 30-40 minutes.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 53% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 35
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 55
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
126
4
82
3
37
2
11
1
20

FAQ

Is this a good spot for working or studying?
Yes. Reviewers call it quiet, uncrowded most weekdays, with ample parking. Table availability tightens on weekends.
How long does food typically take?
Recent reviews report waits of 30-40 minutes even during quiet periods, with a single chef cited as a bottleneck.
What should I order?
Buttermilk chicken with rice, cempedak cheesecake, butter cake, and matcha latte are named favourites.

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Last updated 2026-09-29