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Beam

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 1,037 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(1037) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Specialty CoffeeCafeCoffee Shop
Beam
Location
Bandar Sri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Price
moderate
Services
Specialty Coffee, Cafe, Coffee Shop
Reviews
1037
Best for
People seeking reliable specialty coffee and a calm, well-designed space for work or catch-ups.

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

What do recent reviews say?

Beam earns strong marks for specialty coffee that reviewers describe as consistently good and well-balanced, paired with attentive service and a warm, thoughtfully designed space. Recent visits confirm the draw: staff notice details (covering a meal during a phone call), coffee remains reliable, and the atmosphere suits both solo work and group gatherings. Food divides opinion (pasta and croissants praised, but some find it dry or portions small), and street parking in the industrial area remains tight.

Praised for
  • consistent, well-prepared specialty coffee
  • attentive, friendly staff and service
  • warm, comfortable atmosphere
  • quality food and pastries
Watch-outs
  • food quality inconsistent or portions light
  • parking difficult in the area
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Best for: People seeking reliable specialty coffee and a calm, well-designed space for work or catch-ups.
Think twice if: Street parking is tight; arrive early or expect to circle the industrial area.

What are they good at?

  • Specialty-grade coffee prepared with care
  • Thoughtful, attentive service from staff
  • Comfortable, designed ambiance for solo or group time
  • Direct access to coffee beans and workshops via website

Worth knowing

  • Staff attentively covers meals during customer absences
  • Offers free drinking water
  • All tables and chairs sanitised after each customer
  • Signature ice coffee and roti beam are signature items
  • Real banana cake and Kam Heong pasta recommended
  • Website offers coffee beans, drip packs, brewing apparatus, and coffee workshops

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Consistently well-balanced, prepared with care; reviewers return frequently.
Cafe
Warm, thoughtfully designed space; attentive staff notice small details and respond promptly.
Coffee Shop
Quality brews and a comfortable setting suited to work, solo time, and group meetups.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
612
4
306
3
79
2
12
1
28

FAQ

Can I buy coffee beans or brewing equipment to take home?
Yes. Their website lists specialty coffee beans, drip packs, coffee apparatus, and powder for sale, plus wholesale options.
Do you offer coffee classes or workshops?
Yes. Their website lists coffee workshops and classes among their services.
Is there parking available?
Street parking is available but tight in the industrial area; reviewers suggest arriving early.
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Last updated 2026-09-29