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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 690 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(690) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Location
Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Price
moderate
Services
Specialty Coffee, Tea Houses & Matcha, Cafe
Reviews
690
Best for
regular coffee drinkers and office workers seeking reliable service and quick refills

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 Mont Kiara outlet earns consistent praise for warm staff, quick service, and reliable coffee, with regulars visiting daily. A recent complaint about lax smoking enforcement in the outdoor seating area conflicts with the cafe's no-smoking policy, though most recent reviews show strong satisfaction.

Praised for
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • fast service
  • quality coffee
  • clean and comfortable atmosphere
  • consistent experience
Watch-outs
  • smoking enforcement in outdoor area
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Best for: regular coffee drinkers and office workers seeking reliable service and quick refills
Think twice if: outdoor area enforcement of no-smoking rules has been inconsistent recently

What are they good at?

  • consistently praised coffee quality
  • attentive staff recognised by name
  • quick turnaround even during rushes
  • relaxed outdoor setting

Worth knowing

  • Staff member Raja noted for warm service
  • Free espresso cream crown offered to customers
  • Outdoor tables surrounded by palm trees
  • Quick refill service during short-staffed shifts

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Regularly praised for consistent, quality coffee; customers visit daily for the brew.
Tea Houses & Matcha
Tea offered but not discussed in reviews.
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Desserts and cakes enjoyed; one regular specifically mentioned grabbing dessert here.
Cafe
Clean, relaxed atmosphere with attentive staff; outdoor seating praised but smoking enforcement is a current concern.
Coffee Shop
Fast service and warm hospitality noted as standout, with staff handling rushes smoothly.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 76% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
378
4
206
3
51
2
26
1
29

FAQ

How quickly will my order be served during quiet times?
Staff aim for fast turnaround; one recent review noted quick refill service even when only two people were working.
Can I sit outside?
Yes, there is outdoor seating surrounded by palm trees, though recent reviews flag inconsistent no-smoking enforcement in that area.
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Last updated 2026-09-29