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Craft Origin Cafe

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 498 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(498) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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Craft Origin Cafe
Location
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Price
moderate
Services
Specialty Coffee, Cafe, Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Reviews
498
Best for
Solo coffee drinkers seeking quiet mornings and weekday focus time.

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

What do recent reviews say?

The strength here is coffee: reviewers consistently praise the espresso, microfoam, and the fact that beans are roasted on-site. The space feels calm on weekday mornings and staff are helpful. The cafe struggles with some pastries and food items, and a few recent orders arrived in smaller portions than expected, but the core coffee reputation remains strong.

Recent visits have focused on the drinks quality, particularly lattes and filter coffee. Takeaway packaging gets attention, though one delivery complaint about cup sizes and fill level has not been echoed in newer reviews. The burnt pandan cheesecake divided opinion, and a lukewarm serving temperature once raised questions about their lower-heat brewing method.

Praised for
  • well-made espresso drinks with good microfoam
  • beans roasted visibly in-house
  • quiet, calm weekday mornings
  • careful takeaway packaging
  • cozy, relaxing ambience
Watch-outs
  • small cup sizes
  • some non-coffee items miss the mark
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Best for: Solo coffee drinkers seeking quiet mornings and weekday focus time.
Think twice if: Portion sizes on delivery orders may differ from dine-in servings.

What are they good at?

  • beans roasted visibly on-site
  • skilled espresso technique and microfoam
  • quiet weekday mornings
  • moderate prices

Worth knowing

  • beans roasted in-house and visible to customers
  • brews coffee at 60°C to extract flavor
  • careful takeaway packaging noted in reviews
  • serves piccolo and latte in rustic glass
  • one delivery complaint about cup sizes and fill level on Grab order

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Espresso-based drinks praised for balanced taste and microfoam quality; beans roasted on-site.
Coffee Shop
Coffee is the standout; food items (sandwiches, pastries, matcha) receive mixed reviews.
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Burnt pandan cheesecake well-received, but vanilla Mille crepe and some pastries criticized.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Quiet weekday mornings make it suitable for focused work; not crowded.
Tea Houses & Matcha
Matcha order received negative feedback for sweetness and flavor.
Cafe
Cozy, relaxing ambience; warm customer service in-house and online.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 68% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 66
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
321
4
125
3
31
2
9
1
12

FAQ

Do you roast beans on-site?
Yes, beans are roasted in front of the cafe, visible to customers.
Is this a quiet place to work?
Reviewers describe quiet weekday mornings and note it is rarely crowded, making it suitable for focus time.
Do you offer delivery?
Yes, available via Grab; however, note that one customer reported smaller cup sizes on a delivery order.
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Last updated 2026-09-29