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Gulp, Ipoh Coffee & Bar

Updated 2026-10-14 · 2,294 reviewed · 317 listed · Scored from 84 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(84) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
CafeStudy & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Gulp, Ipoh Coffee & Bar
Location
Ipoh Old Town, Ipoh
Services
Cafe, Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Reviews
84
Ranking
#54 in Cafe
Best for
friends catching up in a quiet evening spot

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

What do customers say?

Gulp suits a relaxed evening catch-up. Reviewers describe a calm, uncrowded room with polite staff and well-liked coffee. Some want a bigger menu. One visitor found mosquitoes near seats by the drain and a weak matcha drink.

Praised for
  • Calm, uncrowded atmosphere
  • Friendly, polite staff
  • Good coffee and drinks
  • Relaxed spot to hang out with friends
Watch-outs
  • Mosquitoes near drainage-side seats
  • Thin cheese foam and a matcha drink one reviewer disliked
  • Small menu
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Best for: friends catching up in a quiet evening spot
Think twice if: You want a large menu or cheese-foam drinks; a few reviewers were disappointed.

What stands out?

  • Calm, uncrowded room for hanging out
  • Well-liked coffee drinks like Spanish latte
  • Free parking right in front of the shop
  • Board games such as UNO available

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers mention UNO card games available for guests
  • One reviewer says parking is plenty right in front
  • Cinnamon dolce latte has a strong cinnamon smell

What reviews say by service

Cafe
Staff praised as friendly, polite, and helpful; coffee praised as good quality.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.4 average across the 294 cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 50% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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4
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2
2
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1

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulp quiet enough to sit and talk?
Several reviewers say the atmosphere is calm, not busy, and not noisy, especially at night.
Is there parking?
One reviewer says there is plenty of space right in front of the shop.
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Last updated 2026-10-14