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

5.0(91) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Specialty CoffeeCoffee ShopTea Houses & Matcha
Medium
Location
Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Specialty Coffee, Coffee Shop, Tea Houses & Matcha
Reviews
91
Best for
Office workers and coffee enthusiasts who want precision espresso and don't mind a small, bare-bones setup.

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

What do recent reviews say?

People walk across Bangsar just to buy coffee here. The baristas know their beans inside out, dial in espresso shots precisely, and chat easily with regulars. A flat white or long black costs under RM10, and the beans change weekly so there's always something new to try.

Owner Izmir and the team keep the vibe relaxed-phones even discouraged. Window seating catches the street, the drive-by access suits office workers, and anyone serious about coffee who finds the place says it ranks among KL's best shots.

Praised for
  • expert coffee calibration
  • friendly, knowledgeable baristas
  • affordable pricing
  • weekly bean rotation
  • convenient Bangsar location
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Best for: Office workers and coffee enthusiasts who want precision espresso and don't mind a small, bare-bones setup.
Think twice if: Seating is tight and street-facing; not a comfortable place to linger for hours.

What are they good at?

  • precise milk texture and coffee-to-milk ratio
  • weekly changing beans with upgrade options
  • knowledgeable baristas who guide you through origins
  • RM9 iced lattes and competitive pricing throughout

Worth knowing

  • Owner: Izmir
  • Beans rotated weekly, with seasonal espresso upgrade options
  • Iced latte: RM9
  • Window counter seating available
  • Phones discouraged in-house
  • Long black, flat white, dirty latte, and black coffee all specifically praised
  • Baristas explain origin, taste profile, and recommendations on request

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Consistently praised for espresso calibration, milk texture, and seasonal single-origin rotations.
Coffee Shop
Quick takeaway and window seating favoured; compact footprint suits office workers.
Tea Houses & Matcha
No review evidence of tea service.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 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 91
Review volume 85
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

What does a coffee cost?
Iced lattes are RM9. Reviewers describe pricing throughout as very attractive and super value, though specific menu prices beyond that are not stated in reviews.
Can I sit and work here?
There is window counter seating for a quick break. The space is described as small and quaint, and the house encourages a no-phones vibe, suggesting it suits a quick stop rather than extended work sessions.
Do the beans change?
Yes. Beans rotate weekly, and seasonal espresso upgrades are available.
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Last updated 2026-09-29