Is there air-conditioning?

Yes. Several reviewers say the air-conditioning keeps the cafe comfortable in Ipoh's heat.

Is parking available?

One reviewer says there is ample parking outside.

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Updated 2026-10-14 · 2,294 reviewed · 317 listed · Scored from 48 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(48) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

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Location: Ipoh
Services: Cafe & Bakery, Cafe, Brunch & Western Cafe
Reviews: 48
Best for: Quiet coffee breaks and laptop work in old town

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

What do customers say?

Reviewers describe a calm, air-conditioned room that suits a slow coffee break. Most say the staff are friendly and the drinks, especially the pistachio latte, are rich. Ratings sit high across 48 Google reviews, and the average is 4.8 stars.

Food gets mixed notes. Sourdough toasties and cakes earn praise, including a cempedak cake, but one reviewer found the mushroom toastie dry. A few say portions run small and prices run high for what arrives on the plate.

Praised for

Cosy, air-conditioned space
Friendly staff
Good coffee and lattes
Sourdough and toasties

Watch-outs

Small portions for the price
Inconsistent toasties and sourdough
Prices seen as high
Staff slow to settle in at opening

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Best for: Quiet coffee breaks and laptop work in old town

Think twice if: You want big portions or a wide menu; reviewers say items are limited and small.

What stands out?

Air-conditioned, quiet old shophouse
Friendly staff
Rich pistachio latte and coffee
Sourdough toasties and house cakes

Worth knowing

Housed in a pre-war shophouse next to the Kinta River
Signature drinks include a pistachio latte and a matcha strawberry
Cempedak cake and cendol cake praised in reviews
Lunch break area and ample parking outside, per reviewers
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What reviews say by service

Brunch & Western Cafe: Scrambled eggs and avocado toast praised; one reviewer found the eggs small and the sourdough dry.
Cafe & Bakery: House cakes like cempedak and cendol praised; desserts are a menu strength.
Traditional Kopitiam: Atmosphere described as old school; no kopitiam-style items named.

How it compares

Rated 4.8 against a 4.4 average across the 132 cafe & bakery businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method

Star rating 78

Review volume 73

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 61

Profile completeness 75

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

Frequently asked questions

Is there air-conditioning?: Yes. Several reviewers say the air-conditioning keeps the cafe comfortable in Ipoh's heat.
Is parking available?: One reviewer says there is ample parking outside.

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