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Snitch By The Thieves

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 1,462 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(1462) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Snitch By The Thieves
Location
Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Brunch & All-Day Cafes, Cafe, Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Reviews
1462
Best for
Families with children on weekdays, groups seeking casual all-day dining and drinks.

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?

Snitch By The Thieves draws families and groups for its sports bar vibe, kids' play area, and occasional standout dishes like risotto and asam laksa, but the experience hinges on what you order. Reviewers report friendly staff when things go right, yet the past month shows recurring friction: food quality swings between "delicious" and "mediocre" or "weird tasting," prices land at the higher end for inconsistent execution, and seating communication remains a sore point during busy periods. The kids' area requires advance notice and socks, which not all staff volunteer upfront.

Recent visitors praise the risotto and laksa, yet newer complaints echo an older pattern: some feel deceived by décor masking below-average dishes, and staff missteps (wrong orders defended, slow seating acknowledgment) undermine the otherwise welcoming tone. The business has a genuine audience for casual, all-day dining, but quality control and consistency remain open questions.

Praised for
  • friendly staff and accommodating service
  • comfortable family ambiance with kids play area
  • some dishes executed well (risotto, asam laksa, burgers)
  • good for casual groups and socializing
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent food quality across menu
  • higher prices relative to portion and taste
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Best for: Families with children on weekdays, groups seeking casual all-day dining and drinks.
Think twice if: Quality varies widely by dish and visit; expect higher prices and potential service gaps during lunch rushes.

What are they good at?

  • Kids' play area and family-friendly seating
  • Sports bar vibe suited to groups
  • Standout dishes (risotto, asam laksa) when available
  • All-day dining with breakfast and desserts

Worth knowing

  • Kids' play area requires socks (enforced; requires booking notice and social media check)
  • Menu items include asam laksa, risotto, duck pizza, burgers, and fusion bowls
  • Reviewers report inconsistent dish execution (some risottos praised; some fusion dishes reported as 'weird tasting')

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Cafes
All-day dining praised for family and group vibes, but seating communication and table prep during lunch rushes need improvement.
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Desserts earn consistent praise; some standouts like risotto also noted.
Cafe
Casual ambiance works well for groups and sports bar crowds, though food quality inconsistency undermines the venue.
Tea Houses & Matcha
Limited review focus; offered as part of all-day menu but not a standout category in feedback.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.39 average across the 362 brunch & all-day cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 40
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 51
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
757
4
379
3
176
2
68
1
82

FAQ

Is the kids' play area always available?
No. The business blocks it for private events; check their social media or WhatsApp ahead of time. Socks are required to enter.
What should I order if I visit?
Risotto, asam laksa, and burgers drew consistent praise. Fusion items and some local dishes had mixed feedback.
What's the wait like during lunch?
Peak lunch (around 1 p.m.) can have 30-minute waits; staff may not always communicate this upfront on arrival.
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Last updated 2026-09-29