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{ X } COFFEE - Q Sentral

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 37 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(37) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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{ X } COFFEE - Q Sentral
Location
Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Specialty Coffee, Coffee Shop, Cafe
Reviews
37
Best for
coffee enthusiasts willing to climb to level 12 for specialty brews

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

What do recent reviews say?

Long-standing specialty cafe in Q Sentral known for serious coffee practice and imported beans. Recent reviews split: advocates praise consistent brews and staff like Kira and Ana; detractors cite burnt or poorly extracted coffee and prices (single-origin filter around RM16-23) that don't match the cup.

Praised for
  • consistent, well-balanced coffee
  • knowledgeable, friendly staff
  • quiet space for work or conversation
  • specialty brewing methods and imported beans
Watch-outs
  • pricing perceived as high relative to quality and portion size
  • inconsistent coffee quality in recent visits
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Best for: coffee enthusiasts willing to climb to level 12 for specialty brews
Think twice if: recent reviews report burnt or over-extracted coffee; quality appears uneven despite the reputation

What are they good at?

  • specialty brewing methods (Cores, hand-drip)
  • imported Japanese coffee beans
  • consistent quality praised by regulars
  • quiet work-friendly space

Worth knowing

  • Located on level 12 of Q Sentral
  • Carries Maruyama Coffee beans from Japan
  • Uses Cores brewing method
  • Staff members Kira and Ana noted for friendliness
  • Prices: single-origin filter RM16-23, hot chocolate RM20+, onigiri RM20 (on promotion)

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
hand-brewed and single-origin options praised for consistency and quality when executed well; recent reviews flag over-extraction and burnt taste
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
quiet, comfortable space with sofas suits focused work and casual meetings
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
pastries and chocolate waffles mentioned positively, but limited detail
Coffee Shop
brews praised as balanced and fragrant; pricing viewed as high for the portion and inconsistency

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 19% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 52
Review volume 69
Review recency 87
Review sentiment 55
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Where exactly is { X } COFFEE located?
Level 12 of Q Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral. It's in an open office-building space.
What brewing methods do they use?
They use specialty methods including hand-drip and Cores brewing; they also carry imported beans from Maruyama Coffee in Japan.
Is it a good spot to work or study?
Yes, reviewers describe it as quiet and comfortable with sofas, though the open office-building setting means it's not completely private.

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Last updated 2026-09-29