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Ditto Specialty Coffee Bar

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 91 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(91) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Ditto Specialty Coffee Bar
Location
Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Specialty Coffee, Coffee Shop, Cafe
Reviews
91
Best for
Coffee enthusiasts who value origin knowledge and manual brewing over speed.

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?

Ditto draws coffee enthusiasts for their curated global bean selection and meticulous manual brewing using hand grinders and lever machines. Staff like Sky and Angela build relationships by tailoring recommendations to taste preferences and teaching visitors about origins and flavor profiles. The space is calm and intentionally designed, though orders take time because extraction quality matters more than speed here.

Praised for
  • specialty beans from around the world
  • hand-ground and carefully brewed coffee
  • knowledgeable baristas who share expertise
  • cosy, quiet atmosphere
  • well-designed cafe space
Watch-outs
  • extraction consistency concerns
  • longer wait times for manual brewing
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Best for: Coffee enthusiasts who value origin knowledge and manual brewing over speed.
Think twice if: You expect quick orders; manual brewing and hand grinding take time to do well.

What are they good at?

  • hand-ground, carefully extracted specialty coffee
  • curated beans from France, Canada, China and beyond
  • baristas who teach about flavor profiles and origins
  • quiet, well-designed space

Worth knowing

  • Named staff: Sky and Angela, known for teaching and personalised recommendations
  • Equipment: hand grinder, lever espresso machine, gooseneck kettle
  • Source beans from Tanat (France, formerly Kawa), Subtext (Canada), Gout & Co (China), Coffea Circular
  • Decaf filter and espresso options available, unusual in KL
  • House blend praised for balance and lighter roast

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Highly praised for world-class bean curation and manual extraction technique; one recent review noted extraction inconsistency.
Coffee Shop
Strong reputation for quality brewing and knowledgeable service; waits expected because manual methods take time.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Quiet space valued by visitors, though slow service rhythm suits lingering over single cups rather than quick stops.
Tea Houses & Matcha
No review evidence of tea service.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.39 average across the 597 coffee shop businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 30% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 75
Review volume 85
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Do you grind coffee by hand here?
Yes, staff use hand grinders and brew using lever espresso machines and gooseneck kettles for manual pour-overs. This takes time but prioritises extraction quality.
Do you have decaf options?
Yes. Their website lists decaf filter and decaf espresso options, which reviewers noted are rare to find in KL.
What roasters do you stock?
Their website mentions they source from roasters including Tanat (France), Subtext (Canada), Gout & Co (China), and Coffea Circular.

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Last updated 2026-09-29