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Kantine Oldtown

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 30 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(30) 56 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional KopitiamCafe
Kantine Oldtown
Services
Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe
Reviews
30

What recent reviews say

Strong coffee reputation and clean, comfortable space draw steady praise. Recent quality concerns with delivery and some food dishes dampen the otherwise solid standing.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • Ipoh white coffee quality
  • clean, air-conditioned setting
  • friendly, attentive staff
  • egg custard dessert praised
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent food quality, especially delivery orders
  • limited food range or variety
  • parking difficulty in the area
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Best for: coffee lovers seeking clean, relaxed Ipoh kopitiam experience without the heat or crowds
Think twice if: delivery orders have shown quality lapses; some dishes inconsistent; parking scarce nearby

Strengths

  • Ipoh white coffee expertise
  • clean, cooled space versus typical hot kopitiams
  • egg custard dessert
  • reasonable prices

Worth knowing

  • Ipoh white kopi-o with egg custard is signature pairing
  • owner passion for coffee noted by reviewers
  • air conditioning distinguishes it from typical hot kopitiams
  • delivery orders flagged as occasionally rancid (curry, sambal)

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
white coffee and egg custard highly praised; food quality inconsistent, especially on delivery
Cafe
clean, air-conditioned space appreciated; limited food range noted

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.42 average across the 236 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 31% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 61
Review volume 65
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is there air conditioning?
Yes. The space is airconditioned and cool, which reviewers note stands out from typical hot kopitiams.
Is parking available?
Parking in the Taman Ipoh Timur area is difficult. Reviewers mention weekday parking is scarce.
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Last updated 2026-08-14