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Cold Blue Specialty Coffee

Updated 2026-10-14 · 2,294 reviewed · 317 listed · Scored from 458 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(458) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Cold Blue Specialty Coffee
Location
Ipoh
Services
Specialty Coffee Roasters, Brunch & Western Cafe, Cafe
Reviews
458
Ranking
#26 in Specialty Coffee Roasters
Best for
coffee lovers who want well-brewed specialty drinks and a quiet seat

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-10-14.

What do customers say?

Reviewers keep coming back to the coffee itself. Pour overs, flat whites, and cappuccinos earn praise for being well brewed and balanced. Many guests say the drinks are a step above the usual chain cafes in Ipoh.

Visitors also note the quiet, cozy feel and friendly staff. The cafe sits on an upper floor near Ipoh Padang, so the entrance is easy to miss. Seating is limited, and payment is cash or QR only.

Praised for
  • Well-brewed specialty coffee
  • Strong pour overs and flat whites
  • Friendly, helpful staff
  • Quiet, cozy atmosphere
  • Fair prices for the quality
Watch-outs
  • Coffee not hot enough
  • Hard to find the entrance
  • Cash or QR only
  • Limited seating
  • Shabby interior
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Best for: coffee lovers who want well-brewed specialty drinks and a quiet seat
Think twice if: You want a hot cup every time, card payment, or a roomy seat. Some reviewers found the drinks lukewarm and the room tired.

What stands out?

  • Single-origin pour overs and espresso
  • Ethiopian blend flat white praised
  • Quiet spot in old Ipoh
  • Fair prices for specialty coffee

Worth knowing

  • Single-origin Ethiopian pour over praised by reviewers
  • Beans from Colombia and Ethiopia available
  • Staff hand-pour coffee to order
  • Blue signage in front of the staircase marks the entrance
  • Matcha and savory croffle mentioned

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee Roasters
Pour overs and flat whites praised; some found drinks watery or not hot enough.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.52 average across the 48 specialty coffee roasters businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
327
4
101
3
16
2
6
1
8

Frequently asked questions

Does Cold Blue accept credit cards?
Reviewers say it takes cash or QR payment only. Several mention no card option.
Is the cafe easy to find?
Reviewers say the signboard is small and the cafe is on the upper floor. Look for the blue signage in front of the staircase.

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Last updated 2026-10-14