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Gwaku Coffee

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 80 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(80) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Brunch & All-Day CafesCafeTea Houses & MatchaDessert & Bakery CafesSpecialty CoffeeCoffee Shop
Gwaku Coffee
Location
Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Brunch & All-Day Cafes, Cafe, Tea Houses & Matcha
Reviews
80
Best for
office workers seeking varied breakfast and lunch options on weekdays

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

What do recent reviews say?

Regulars prize the matcha and coffee when they're executed well, and appreciate the breadth of breakfast and lunch options at fair prices. Recently, however, service slows at peak times and coffee quality has become uneven, with some drinks arriving diluted or below prior standards.

Praised for
  • authentic matcha and quality coffee
  • diverse all-day menu with healthy options
  • reasonable pricing for office locations
  • unique kueh offerings
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent coffee quality
  • slow service
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Best for: office workers seeking varied breakfast and lunch options on weekdays
Think twice if: coffee drinkers used to consistent quality may want to check recent reviews before a visit

What are they good at?

  • authentic matcha using real powder, not premix
  • diverse all-day menu uncommon in office cafes
  • quality kueh and breakfast options
  • reasonable pricing

Worth knowing

  • Matcha made with real powder rather than premix green tea
  • all-day breakfast includes roti canai, nasi lemak, meehoon, noodles, eggs, toast, cereal
  • located at Level 12 Q Sentral (Google Maps location accuracy noted as an issue by reviewers)
  • handless cups reported as too hot to hold

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
matcha consistently praised for real powder and quality, though recent coffee batches reported diluted or inconsistent
Brunch & All-Day Cafes
breadth of all-day breakfast and lunch items valued, especially kueh and noodle options at fair prices
Tea Houses & Matcha
matcha lattes win praise from aficionados, offered with no-sugar option
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
authentic kueh offerings in the morning are a stated draw

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.39 average across the 362 brunch & all-day cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 28% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 50
Review volume 83
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 55
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Where exactly is Gwaku Coffee in KL Sentral?
Level 12 Q Sentral. Note that Google Maps and Waze have listed TH Tower as a location; reviewers recommend confirming the Level 12 Q Sentral address before visiting.
What breakfast and lunch options do they serve?
All-day menu includes kueh, roti canai, nasi lemak, meehoon, noodles, eggs, toast, cereal, and baked beans.
Do they have sugar-free matcha?
Yes, matcha lattes are available with no sugar.

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Last updated 2026-09-29