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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 600 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(600) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Location
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Price
moderate
Services
Specialty Coffee, Tea Houses & Matcha, Cafe
Reviews
600
Best for
solo workers and groups seeking calm coffee and pastries with attentive service

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?

The Coffee Bean TTDI wins steady praise for knowledgeable staff, strong espresso technique (especially their microfoam), and a calm, clean setting that suits solo work or group visits. Recent complaints about breakfast bottlenecks and app order mix-ups persist, though newer reviews highlight manager Luqman and baristas delivering attentive service when pace allows.

Praised for
  • friendly staff and attentive service
  • quality coffee and espresso drinks
  • clean, cozy ambience
  • good for quiet work and relaxation
Watch-outs
  • slow service during peak hours and breakfast rush
  • inconsistent app order accuracy and staff training gaps
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Best for: solo workers and groups seeking calm coffee and pastries with attentive service
Think twice if: breakfast service may be slow during morning rush, app orders sometimes don't match in-shop accuracy

What are they good at?

  • strong espresso technique and microfoam quality
  • attentive manager and barista team led by Luqman
  • quiet, clean environment for work or meetings

Worth knowing

  • Manager Luqman regularly mentioned for humility and helpfulness
  • baristas praised for accurate, fast service and attitude
  • OTR (espresso drink) and microfoam specifically noted for quality
  • chicken pie and scone offered as food highlights
  • app order discrepancies noted as ongoing concern

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Microfoam and espresso technique praised; baristas skilled and attentive when pace allows
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Clean, calm, quiet space suited to solo work; reviewers relax and work comfortably here
Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Breakfast items served but slow to arrive during morning rush; timing inconsistent
Tea Houses & Matcha
Tea listed as service but no specific review detail available
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Cakes and desserts offered; chicken pie and scone noted as good quality

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 73% 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 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
331
4
183
3
59
2
9
1
18

FAQ

Is it a good place to work or study?
Yes. Reviewers describe it as calm, clean, and quiet, suitable for solo work and meetings.
When should I avoid coming?
Breakfast service (around 7:30am) can be slow; consider waiting 30 minutes or visiting later in the day.

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Last updated 2026-09-29