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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 401 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(401) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Study & Laptop-Friendly CafeSpecialty Coffee RoastersTraditional KopitiamCafe
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Price
moderate
Services
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Specialty Coffee Roasters, Traditional Kopitiam
Reviews
401

What recent reviews say

Staff earn consistent praise for helpfulness and speed, and the space draws weekend crowds seeking a relaxed spot. Coffee quality is reliable (especially their own roast), though some drinks veer too sweet or lack balance, and order sequencing has occasionally stalled.

Praised for
  • friendly staff
  • good atmosphere for hanging out
  • fast service
  • strong specialty coffee
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent drink quality
  • order timing lapses
  • overly sweet drinks
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Best for: Coffee enthusiasts and students seeking a welcoming weekend study or social space.
Think twice if: Drinks can be overly sweet or poorly balanced; order timing has been inconsistent during busy periods.

Strengths

  • specialty coffee respected by regulars
  • consistently helpful staff
  • spacious, modern layout
  • weekend hangout destination

Worth knowing

  • Staff member Fikri at cashier noted for helpfulness
  • Own-roasted coffee (OTR) praised by regulars
  • One customer waited 30 minutes for order despite arriving early
  • New, spacious interior

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee Roasters
Own roast (OTR) well-regarded; other drinks sometimes lack balance or are overly sweet.
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Spacious and cosy for hanging out, but no explicit mention of wifi, outlets, or laptop work setup.
Cafe
Fast service praised on good days, but order sequencing can falter during rushes.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.46 average across the 84 study & laptop-friendly cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
312
4
36
3
9
2
8
1
36

Common questions

Is it a good place to work on a laptop?
Yes - reviewers describe it as spacious and cosy for chilling and hanging out. Wifi or outlet details are not mentioned in reviews.
Are the staff helpful?
Yes. Multiple reviews praise staff friendliness and helpfulness, including cashier Fikri who has been named for going the extra mile.
How's the specialty coffee?
Their own roast (OTR) earns specific praise. Other drinks have received mixed feedback - some lack balance or are too sweet.

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Last updated 2026-08-14