Do they roast their own coffee?

Yes. They serve house coffee and sell their own beans on-site.

What is the signature dish?

Spaghetti with truffle and mushrooms, cooked and tossed in a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheel tableside.

How is the service speed?

Multiple recent reviews report 30-minute waits for drinks and food even during quiet periods, with ordering coordination issues flagged.

Greatwall Cafe Ipoh

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 337 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(337) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Specialty Coffee RoastersTraditional KopitiamStudy & Laptop-Friendly CafeInstagrammable / Themed CafeCafeBrunch & Western Cafe

Services: Specialty Coffee Roasters, Traditional Kopitiam, Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Reviews: 337

What recent reviews say

Coffee and pasta draw praise for quality and presentation-the house blend and spaghetti with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese are standouts. But service reliability is the problem: multiple reviewers report 30-minute waits on quiet afternoons, orders mislaid, wrong dishes served. Decor and location appeal to those seeking a hybrid local-Western spot, though some worry the kitchen cannot keep up with demand.

Praised for

specialty coffee quality
pasta with imported cheese
comfortable ambiance and seating
reasonable pricing
fresh baked goods

Watch-outs

inconsistent service quality
long waits for drinks and food
poor kitchen-front coordination
declining food quality over time

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Best for: Coffee enthusiasts and pasta lovers willing to overlook service inconsistency.

Think twice if: Avoid during peak hours if you cannot tolerate 30-minute waits; staff coordination issues persist despite quiet periods.

Strengths

house-roasted specialty coffee
spaghetti cooked and tossed in Parmigiano Reggiano wheel
hybrid menu (local kopitiam and Western items)
attractive mixed indoor-outdoor seating

Worth knowing

House coffee and beans sold on-site
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheel visible and used for pasta preparation
Sourdough and bagels baked in-house
Part of a multi-branch operation (Bercham branch mentioned)
30-minute waits documented even at low occupancy

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee Roasters: House roast and latte praised for quality and smoothness; order timing unreliable.
Cafe & Bakery: Sourdough, bagels, and kaya butter toast well-received; kitchen output inconsistent and slow.
Brunch & Western Cafe: Spaghetti with truffle and mushroom, tossed in cheese wheel, earns strong praise for richness and portion; food quality declining per repeat customers.
Traditional Kopitiam: Curry mee portion adequate but taste unremarkable; traditional coffee reported sour by one regular.
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe: Air-conditioned, comfortable seating, but long waits and inconsistent service may frustrate those needing quiet focus.
Instagrammable / Themed Cafe: Parmigiano Reggiano wheel and mixed indoor-outdoor setting draw mention for aesthetic appeal.

How it compares

Rated 4.1 against a 4.49 average across the 33 specialty coffee roasters businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 41

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 50

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

172

Common questions

Do they roast their own coffee?: Yes. They serve house coffee and sell their own beans on-site.
What is the signature dish?: Spaghetti with truffle and mushrooms, cooked and tossed in a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheel tableside.
How is the service speed?: Multiple recent reviews report 30-minute waits for drinks and food even during quiet periods, with ordering coordination issues flagged.

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