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SPEC CAFE

Updated 2026-10-14 · 2,294 reviewed · 317 listed · Scored from 67 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(67) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
CafeTraditional Kopitiam
SPEC CAFE
Location
Ipoh
Services
Cafe, Traditional Kopitiam
Reviews
67
Ranking
#37 in Cafe
Best for
Durian lovers wanting a quick, friendly bite plus eyewear help

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

What do customers say?

Reviewers keep returning to the durian drinks, especially the Musang King coffee. Many say the owner is warm and chatty, and the prices feel fair for the portion sizes.

Food gets good marks too, from the fried chicken to the butter chicken and marmite chicken dishes. The shop is small and cozy, and it also doubles as a spectacle shop. One reviewer noted that food is made fresh to order, so it can take a while.

Praised for
  • Musang King durian coffee and drinks
  • Friendly, helpful owner
  • Generous portions at fair prices
  • Quick, fresh-made food
Watch-outs
  • Food can take a while to arrive
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Best for: Durian lovers wanting a quick, friendly bite plus eyewear help
Think twice if: Skip it if you are in a hurry, since fresh-made food can be slow.

What stands out?

  • Musang King durian coffee made with fresh durian
  • Cafe and eyeglass shop under one roof
  • Friendly owner who chats with guests
  • Generous portions at fair prices

Worth knowing

  • Signature Musang King durian coffee and a Musang King durian ice cream are praised
  • Reviewers mention free washing for spectacles and eye checks on site
  • Owner is named in reviews as Allan or Alan
  • Owner runs the shop with his wife, per one reviewer
  • One reviewer says the shop plans a bigger two-level space nearby later this year

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Reviewers praise the fried chicken, butter chicken, and marmite chicken for taste and portion size.
Cafe
Drinks and smoothies draw strong praise; service is described as friendly and warm.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.4 average across the 294 cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 42% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method
Star rating 89
Review volume 80
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 73
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
65
4
2
3
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2
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Last updated 2026-10-14