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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 82 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(82) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Price
moderate
Services
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Cafe
Reviews
82

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers praise the cosy, welcoming space and attentive staff, often visiting while working or spending time at the nearby hospital. Coffee and food standouts like the nasi lemak burger earn regular mention, though one dish fell short of expectations.

Praised for
  • friendly staff
  • cozy atmosphere
  • good coffee and food quality
  • study-friendly environment
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent food quality (aglio olio)
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Best for: Hospital visitors and remote workers seeking a cosy, quiet place to study or wait.
Think twice if: Consistency in food preparation varies; one reviewer noted a poor aglio olio dish.

Strengths

  • established brand (claimed 1963 history)
  • cosy work-friendly setting
  • staff known for attentiveness to customers
  • creative food offerings (nasi lemak burger, grandma's carrot cake)

Worth knowing

  • Located near Pantai Hospital, mentioned in several reviews as a stop for patients and visitors
  • Nasi lemak burger and grandma's carrot cake appear as signature items reviewers recommend
  • Staff noted as especially helpful to elderly customers and hospital patients

What reviews say by service

Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Reviewers describe it as suitable for working and studying, with a comfortable, cosy setting.
Cafe
Coffee and creative food dishes like nasi lemak burger and carrot cake praised; one pasta dish disappointed.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.41 average across the 82 study & laptop-friendly cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 83
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 73
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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59
4
11
3
0
2
3
1
9

Common questions

Is it a good spot to work or study?
Yes, reviewers specifically mention it as suitable for studying and working, with a cosy and comfortable atmosphere.
Where is it located?
Taman Ipoh, near Pantai Hospital. It's a popular stop for hospital visitors and outpatients.

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Last updated 2026-07-14