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80A Cafe

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 53 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(53) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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80A Cafe
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Reviews
53

What recent reviews say

Five-star reviewers praise the Shanghai-themed decor, quick service, and dishes like braised pork knuckle noodles and curry noodles. Recent one-star reviews point to the same younger female staff member making assumptions about orders without confirming, poor portion sizes, inconsistency in food quality (tough rendang, sour sambal, cold curry), and a dismissive attitude when customers request changes.

Recent shift: Quality and service have deteriorated recently; the most recent negative reviews cite the same staff member's poor order handling and food quality issues not mentioned in older five-star reviews

Praised for
  • good food quality when consistent
  • comfortable ambiance with unique decor
  • quick service
  • reasonable prices
  • vegetarian options available
Watch-outs
  • younger female staff lack of service awareness
  • inconsistent food quality
  • small portions and poor execution
  • cold food served
  • staff assumptions about orders
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Best for: diners seeking Shanghai-themed atmosphere and classic local dishes with vegetarian options
Think twice if: order carefully and confirm choices with staff; expect inconsistent food quality and portions depending on who prepares your meal

Strengths

  • Shanghai-inspired ambiance and decor
  • variety of local and Western dishes
  • reasonable prices

Worth knowing

  • Younger female staff member identified in multiple recent complaints for not confirming orders and serving with a sulky face
  • dishes include braised pork knuckle noodles, curry noodles, chicken chop sets, pork chop sets, rendang chicken, nasi lemak
  • located upstairs above car accessories shop
  • no service tax or SST levied on meals

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
staff inconsistency mars orders; food quality varies widely between visits
Cafe
decor and ambiance draw praise; execution and portions lag

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.42 average across the 236 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 51
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What is the decor like?
Shanghai-themed restaurant with unique upstairs interior above a car accessories shop. Reviewers call it well-decorated and tastefully done.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes. A reviewer noted that even lacto-ovo vegetarians can find delicious food here.

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Last updated 2026-08-14