Do you take app orders?

Yes. Staff are attentive to app orders and can help customers place them in-store.

Can staff remake a wrong order?

Yes. Recent reviews show staff remake orders and often upgrade the size or provide a complimentary pastry at no charge.

A barista named in five reviews across a year, known for kindness and fixing orders. He may no longer work there as of 4 months ago.

Kenangan Coffee The Vertical Podium, Bangsar South

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 67 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(67) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

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Kenangan Coffee The Vertical Podium, Bangsar South

Location: Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
Services: Specialty Coffee, Cafe, Coffee Shop
Reviews: 67
Best for: Coffee lovers seeking a cosy space with attentive, personal service and a strong specialty blend.

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?

Staff at Kenangan Bangsar South are known for solving problems on the spot: baristas remake orders, upgrade sizes at no charge, and steer customers toward promotions. Coffee itself draws consistent praise for its smooth, distinctive Indonesian-style blend. The recent stumble is food pricing and freshness. Two reviewers in the last two months flagged undersized portions for RM 16.90, and pizza that tasted sour after sitting.

The business has built loyalty around recognisable people: Shah the barista appears by name in five reviews spanning a year, consistently noted for kindness. Cosy vibe and speed also surface repeatedly in accounts of both dine-in and takeaway visits. No major shift in tone across the timeline, though the last two reviews signal a tightening standard for food cost and quality that peers expect.

Praised for

friendly, attentive staff
smooth, flavorful coffee
fast service
staff go out of their way to fix mistakes

Watch-outs

portion size and price misalignment
food quality concerns (sourness, staleness)

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Best for: Coffee lovers seeking a cosy space with attentive, personal service and a strong specialty blend.

Think twice if: Food portions and freshness have recently drawn concern; ask about turnover if ordering hot items.

What are they good at?

Staff fix mistakes generously and know regulars by name
Indonesian-style coffee blend that stands out
Fast, friendly service

Worth knowing

Shah named as a standout barista in five reviews across a year, known for remedying mistakes
Free size upgrades and complimentary pastries offered when orders are incorrect
Biscoff croissant and signature drinks mentioned as reliable
App ordering available

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee: Smooth, flavorful Indonesian-style blend praised; rare complaint of ungrounded coffee.
Cafe: Cosy, fast-paced setting with attentive staff; food pricing and freshness concerns emerging.
Coffee Shop: App ordering works smoothly; staff know regulars and bend over backwards to resolve mistakes.
Dessert & Bakery Cafes: Biscoff croissant praised; food freshness and portion size issues flagged recently.

How it compares

Rated 4.1 against a 4.39 average across the 597 coffee shop businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 25% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 45

Review volume 80

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 68

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

FAQ

Do you take app orders?: Yes. Staff are attentive to app orders and can help customers place them in-store.
Can staff remake a wrong order?: Yes. Recent reviews show staff remake orders and often upgrade the size or provide a complimentary pastry at no charge.
Who is Shah?: A barista named in five reviews across a year, known for kindness and fixing orders. He may no longer work there as of 4 months ago.

Contact

Phone: +6019-2809621
Website: https://www.kenangancoffee.my/
Address: Unit G-13, Ground Floor, The Vertical Podium Avenue 3, 8, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
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Last verified 2026-09-29

Opening hours

Monday: 07:30-20:00
Tuesday: 07:30-20:00
Wednesday: 07:30-20:00
Thursday: 07:30-20:00
Friday: 07:30-20:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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