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Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 3,085 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(3085) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Dessert & Bakery CafesBrunch & All-Day CafesCafeCoffee Shop
Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie
Location
Imbi, Kuala Lumpur
Price
moderate
Services
Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Cafes, Cafe
Reviews
3085
Ranking
#28 in Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Best for
pastry lovers and early risers seeking a stylish breakfast spot

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?

Levain is known for a solid pastry range and early breakfasts in a pleasant, contemporary setting. Coffee receives mixed marks, but the avocado toast, Danish pastries, and cakes keep regulars coming back. Recent concerns centre on savoury dishes like the Caesar salad and spicy focaccia, which some found undersized or unexpectedly flavoured.</summary>

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Praised for
  • pastries and baking quality
  • good-value breakfast and brunch
  • welcoming ambience and decor
  • strong coffee and juice offerings
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent food quality on savoury items
  • occasional cleanliness issues
Best for: pastry lovers and early risers seeking a stylish breakfast spot
Think twice if: savoury mains like salads and focaccia are not their strength, and cleanliness can slip during busy times

What are they good at?

  • strong pastry and cake selection
  • early opening hours
  • contemporary, photogenic setting
  • reliable breakfast and brunch menu

Worth knowing

  • Avocado toast with eggs praised for fresh ingredients
  • Strawberry Danish noted for flaky pastry and fresh cream
  • Chicken Caesar salad criticised for minimal protein (5 slivers) at nearly RM30
  • Mushroom focaccia flagged as unexpectedly spicy
  • Early opening hours mentioned as a draw

What reviews say by service

Dessert & Bakery Cafes
pastries and cakes consistently praised for quality and variety, though a few reviewers felt the hype exceeded the actual baking
Brunch & All-Day Cafes
avocado toast and scrambled egg breakfasts work well; savoury sides like Caesar salad underperform
Coffee Shop
coffee quality divides reviewers; some find it watery, others rate it highly
Cafe
ambience and decor attract visitors, but food consistency is uneven

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.39 average across the 425 dessert & bakery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1554
4
901
3
368
2
135
1
127

FAQ

What time does Levain open?
Early morning hours support from reviewers, though exact times are not stated in reviews. The website and door should confirm daily hours.
Are the pastries worth the price?
Most reviewers say yes, especially for Danish pastries and cakes. One long-time customer noted fresh ingredients justify the cost; another thought hype exceeded quality.
Is it a good place to work or study?
Not mentioned in reviews. Its focus is brunch, pastries, and ambience rather than quiet work space.
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Last updated 2026-09-29