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San Francisco Coffee St. Mary Place

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 124 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(124) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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San Francisco Coffee St. Mary Place
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Price
moderate
Services
Coffee Shop, Cafe, Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Reviews
124
Best for
Remote workers and students seeking a relaxed cafe space during off-peak hours.

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?

Work-friendly vibe and decent coffee draw regulars, but recent visits reveal frustrating gaps. Drinks arrive cold or short, orders get mixed up, and stock runs dry hours before closing. When staff engage well, the spot feels worth returning to; too often they seem checked out or dismissive when issues arise. The place trades on atmosphere more reliably than execution.

Specialty blends and matcha show promise when the bar cares, yet inconsistency is the real problem. Food portions shrink while prices climb. Takeaway logistics stumble on temperature and cup design. Stock management failures (no milk by 8:30am, beans gone by mid-afternoon) suggest stretched or careless operations.

Praised for
  • good for work and study
  • cosy atmosphere and aesthetic appeal
  • quality coffee and specialty drinks when prepared correctly
  • patient and friendly staff on good days
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent order fulfillment and staff communication
  • takeaway temperature and packaging issues
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Best for: Remote workers and students seeking a relaxed cafe space during off-peak hours.
Think twice if: You order drinks for takeaway or rely on available stock during mid-afternoon or early morning peaks.

What are they good at?

  • Cosy environment suited to work and study
  • Specialty coffee blends and matcha drinks
  • Patient staff on good days

Worth knowing

  • Staff member Aenn has been praised for explaining coffee origins
  • Cashier Yaya received complaints for dismissive communication
  • Creamy Mushroom Croissant breakfast set priced RM20.90 (now reportedly raised)
  • Matcha latte listed at RM16.50 but made with instant green tea powder instead of proper matcha
  • Recent takeaway complaint: hot coffee served below expected temperature in flimsy cup holder
  • Stock failures: no milk available at 8:30am opening; coffee beans sold out by 2:30pm on days closing at 3:00pm

What reviews say by service

Coffee Shop
Specialty coffee quality inconsistent; takeaway drinks arrive under-temperature with poor packaging
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Cosy space and patient staff support extended work sessions, but slow order fulfillment and stock gaps disrupt the experience
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Food portions shrink while prices rise; orders frequently mixed up or incomplete (missing cutlery, insufficient fillings)
Tea Houses & Matcha
Matcha latte made with instant powder rather than proper preparation; iced tea served overly diluted with excess ice

How it compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.39 average across the 597 coffee shop businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 27
Review volume 91
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
56
4
34
3
9
2
4
1
21

FAQ

What hours are they open?
Seven days a week; specific closing times vary (3:00pm on some Saturdays noted, typically 6:00pm on other days based on recent reviews).
Can I book them for catering?
Their website lists catering services; contact them directly for availability and menu details.
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Last updated 2026-09-29