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Art Cacao

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 13 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(13) 49 low data composite score See reviews on Google
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Art Cacao
Location
Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Coffee Shop, Cafe, Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Reviews
13
Best for
hotel guests and local workers seeking a quiet spot with quality coffee and pastries

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

What do recent reviews say?

Art Cacao occupies the Le Meridien KL Sentral lobby and draws regulars for its specialty coffee, chocolates, and cakes in a relaxed setting. Most praise the ambiance and quality; one family visit noted slow service and temperature control during peak times, though both issues appear infrequent.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • cozy, comfortable lobby setting
  • quality coffee with illy beans
  • cakes, chocolates, and sweet treats
  • useful for work and co-working with power points
Watch-outs
  • slow food service on busy occasions
  • air conditioning issues noted
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Best for: hotel guests and local workers seeking a quiet spot with quality coffee and pastries
Think twice if: service can be slow during peak meal times

What are they good at?

  • specialty coffee brewed with illy beans
  • hotel lobby setting with comfortable seating
  • co-working space with power points available
  • pastries and chocolates selection

Worth knowing

  • coffee brewed with illy beans
  • 8 power points at large shared table for work
  • located in Le Meridien KL Sentral lobby
  • cakes, chocolates, and cookies offered

What reviews say by service

Coffee Shop
specialty coffee with illy beans praised; service can lag on busy days
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
8 power points at large table make it a practical co-working space
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
cakes, chocolates, and cookies consistently mentioned as good quality

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.39 average across the 597 coffee shop businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 10% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 57
Review volume 50
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Can I work here with my laptop?
Yes. A large shared table has 8 power points available, making it a suitable co-working space.
What coffee does Art Cacao serve?
They brew specialty coffee with illy beans.

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Last updated 2026-09-29