Is this a hotel, cafe, or both?

Both. It's a guesthouse with on-site guest rooms and a cafe serving coffee, food, and desserts.

What are the signature items to order?

Reviewers strongly recommend the Pesto Prawn Toast, Kahlua Tiramisu, Bailey Flourless Cake with Gelato, burnt cheesecake, and coffee. Skip the brunch sandwiches and simpler breakfast items.

Is there anything special in the evenings?

Thursday to Sunday evenings, a car boot sale sets up on the terrace with Matcha and freshly made Mochi (run by a separate vendor).

Ninety Guest House & Coffee Bar

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 167 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(167) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

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Services: Pet-Friendly Cafe, Specialty Coffee Roasters, Traditional Kopitiam
Reviews: 167

What recent reviews say

Most visitors praise the coffee, desserts, and cozy atmosphere, with enthusiastic returns for signature cakes and pastries. Some dishes shine (pesto prawn toast, tiramisu, flourless chocolate cake with gelato), but brunch items and simpler plates disappoint; portions are also tight for the price.

Praised for

good coffee and desserts
cozy, secluded environment
friendly staff
standout dishes (pesto prawn toast, tiramisu, flourless chocolate cake)

Watch-outs

small food portions
inconsistent brunch quality
some baked goods overly complex (truffle cheesecake)

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Best for: Dessert and coffee lovers visiting Ipoh for a quieter, cozy spot with strong pastries.

Think twice if: Brunch menu is hit-or-miss; portions are small relative to pricing. Coffee and cakes are the stronger order.

Strengths

Signature desserts (tiramisu, flourless chocolate cake, burnt cheesecake)
Quality specialty coffee
Hidden-spot ambiance and cozy seating
Guesthouse and cafe combination

Worth knowing

Signature items: Pesto Prawn Toast, Kahlua Tiramisu, Bailey Flourless Cake with Gelato, Matcha Mochi (available Thursday-Sunday evenings, vendor-run)
Evening car boot sale with Matcha and freshly prepared Mochi
Burnt cheesecake and desserts regularly praised
Guesthouse rooms confirmed clean and well-staffed

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee Roasters: Coffee consistently praised; one reviewer noted it as 'good' but not the highlight when paired with weak brunch dishes.
Cafe & Bakery: Desserts and cakes earn strong praise; pastries described as 'divine' and signature items regularly recommended, though some experimental flavors (truffle cheesecake) divide opinion.
Brunch & Western Cafe: Brunch execution uneven; sandwiches criticized for poor bread technique (steamed, soft, moist), breakfast components uninspired, though soups and salads sometimes shine.
Cafe: Praised for ambiance and overall vibe; the space suits lingering and relaxation.

How it compares

Rated 4.6 against a 4.37 average across the 58 cafe & bakery businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 71

Review volume 97

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 64

Profile completeness 50

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is this a hotel, cafe, or both?: Both. It's a guesthouse with on-site guest rooms and a cafe serving coffee, food, and desserts.
What are the signature items to order?: Reviewers strongly recommend the Pesto Prawn Toast, Kahlua Tiramisu, Bailey Flourless Cake with Gelato, burnt cheesecake, and coffee. Skip the brunch sandwiches and simpler breakfast items.
Is there anything special in the evenings?: Thursday to Sunday evenings, a car boot sale sets up on the terrace with Matcha and freshly made Mochi (run by a separate vendor).

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What recent reviews say

Strengths

Worth knowing

What reviews say by service

How it compares

How we scored this

Rating breakdown

Common questions

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