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Cafe Picante

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 5 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(5) 56 low data composite score See reviews on Google
Specialty CoffeeCafeBrunch & All-Day Cafes
Cafe Picante
Location
Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Specialty Coffee, Cafe, Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Reviews
5
Best for
breakfast and brunch visitors during non-peak hours seeking quality grilled mains and pastries

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

What do recent reviews say?

Food quality stands out: salmon pasta, grilled chicken chop, and kuih draw consistent praise. Strong breakfast and brunch spot during quieter hours; peak times bring crowds to the Bangsar location.

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

Praised for
  • tasty food
  • good kuih and pastries
  • quick service
  • clean
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Best for: breakfast and brunch visitors during non-peak hours seeking quality grilled mains and pastries
Think twice if: expect crowds during peak lunch hours in this busy office area

What are they good at?

  • grilled salmon pasta and chicken chop
  • fresh kuih selection
  • quick counter service

Worth knowing

  • Counter order-then-table service model
  • Located at ground floor Dataran Maybank
  • Samosas and kuih mentioned as signature items

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Cafes
grilled mains praised; peak-hour crowding noted
Specialty Coffee
coffee quality not detailed in reviews
Cafe
clean, quick service with counter ordering

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 7% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 59
Review volume 34
Review recency 64
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Best time to visit?
Non-peak morning hours for brunch. Peak lunch hours draw office crowds.
How do I order?
Order and pay at the counter first, then staff serve you at your table.
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Last updated 2026-09-29