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Starbucks Bangsar Village II - The Signing Store

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 445 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(445) 77 composite score See reviews on Google moderate
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Starbucks Bangsar Village II - The Signing Store
Location
Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Price
moderate
Services
Specialty Coffee, Study & Work-Friendly Cafes, Coffee Shop
Reviews
445
Best for
remote workers and students seeking a quiet cafe; people interested in social enterprise and sign language.

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

What do recent reviews say?

A Starbucks branch in Bangsar known for employing deaf and mute staff, creating a notably quiet atmosphere suited to focused work. Reviewers consistently praise the team's warmth and the cafe's social mission, though a small number report long wait times and mixed order accuracy during busy periods.

Praised for
  • friendly and welcoming staff
  • quiet, focused work environment
  • deaf and mute employment mission
  • customised drink quality
Watch-outs
  • slow service during peak times
  • occasional order accuracy issues
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Best for: remote workers and students seeking a quiet cafe; people interested in social enterprise and sign language.
Think twice if: expect waits during peak times and double-check orders at the counter, as recent reviews flag occasional delays and mix-ups.

What are they good at?

  • employs and empowers deaf and mute team members
  • quiet, distraction-free work space
  • written order system (no need for spoken communication)
  • sign language courses available

Worth knowing

  • Staff members named Daus and Mar praised for drink customisation and barista skill
  • Written order pad system used at cashier for all orders
  • Sign language (ASL) courses offered to customers
  • Notably quieter than standard Starbucks due to silent work environment
  • One reviewer noted only one staff working during a busy period

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Customised drinks praised for quality when staffed normally; occasional errors under pressure.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Quiet environment and written ordering make it well-suited to focused work and study.
Coffee Shop
Standard Starbucks menu with reliable coffee quality in a social-mission setting.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.39 average across the 597 coffee shop businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
254
4
113
3
41
2
11
1
26

FAQ

How do I order if I don't know sign language?
Write your order on a pad provided at the cashier. Staff communicate through writing and gestures.
Is this a good place to work or study?
Yes. Reviewers note it is notably quiet and distraction-free compared to typical cafes, making it ideal for focused work.
Can I learn sign language here?
Yes. The cafe offers sign language courses for customers interested in learning.
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Last updated 2026-09-29