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Beanery Cafe

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 309 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(309) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Beanery Cafe
Location
Taman Taynton View, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Specialty Coffee, Cafe, Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Reviews
309
Best for
Solo diners and small groups seeking a relaxed weekday escape with quality food and coffee.

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

What do recent reviews say?

Reviewers consistently praise the atmosphere, wood design, and food quality, with many noting the cafe feels relaxing and welcoming. Staff are described as friendly and sincere. However, weekend visits bring a consistent friction point: wait times stretch to 40 minutes or longer, and order tracking fails-tables receive wrong dishes or wait dramatically longer than later arrivals, causing frustration that occasionally overshadows the food itself.

Praised for
  • cozy, calm atmosphere with wood-style design
  • consistent food quality and variety
  • friendly, sincere staff
  • well-executed specialty coffee drinks
Watch-outs
  • long wait times, especially weekends
  • order confusion and mix-ups leading to wrong tables or delayed service
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Best for: Solo diners and small groups seeking a relaxed weekday escape with quality food and coffee.
Think twice if: Weekends bring long waits and occasional service delays; visit on quieter days for a better experience.

What are they good at?

  • wood-styled cozy interior with strong design intent
  • specialty coffee with smooth, well-balanced profiles
  • consistent food execution and generous cake selection

Worth knowing

  • Staff occasionally rush between kitchen and floor, affecting customer comfort during peak times
  • Dirty latte praised for smooth, chocolaty mouthfeel with candy sweetness
  • Unagi Ochazuke mentioned as standout dish
  • Order tracking gaps: no receipt or table number system noted, leading to wrong-table deliveries
  • Cafe offers compensation (gelato) when service issues occur
  • Weekend waits documented at 40 minutes for entrees, 1+ hour in severe cases

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Smooth, chocolaty dirty latte with candy sweetness; limited bean choice (one option available on takeaway visit)
Cafe
Food quality praised consistently; comfort food and variety available; atmosphere described as cozy and welcoming
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Cakes described as great; gelato offered as compensation

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 78
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 55
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

What coffee does Beanery serve?
A dark blend of Brazilian and Ethiopian beans, prepared into smooth, chocolaty drinks like the dirty latte. Takeaway customers have one bean choice available.
Is the cafe good for a quiet weekday visit?
Yes. Reviewers emphasize the cozy, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. However, wait times and order confusion are documented on busy weekends.
What food stands out?
Cakes are frequently praised as great. Unagi Ochazuke is mentioned as a standout dish. Fried oyster mushroom and chicken spaghetti are also offered, though salty execution was noted in one case.
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Last updated 2026-09-29